Explore the ABC Kylie Minogue's gold hotpants take pride of place in anniversary exhibition Peter Allen's world famous maracas and a custom-made vest for pioneering Indigenous singer Archie Roach are also among items on display for the 50th anniversary of the Australian Performing Arts Collection. Topic: Performing Arts Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:10pm Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:10pm Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:10pm Kylie Minogue's gold hotpants take pride of place in anniversary exhibition Peter Allen's world famous maracas and a custom-made vest for pioneering Indigenous singer Archie Roach are also among items on display for the 50th anniversary of the Australian Performing Arts Collection. Topic: Performing Arts Biosecurity concerns trigger Vietnam fruit import pause The Australian government suspends pomelo imports just months after market access was first granted. Topic: Biosecurity Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:23pm Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:23pm Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:23pm Biosecurity concerns trigger Vietnam fruit import pause The Australian government suspends pomelo imports just months after market access was first granted. Topic: Biosecurity Ella Heads cops big ban for bump that broke star Demon's jaw Melbourne star Eliza McNamara is set for a long stint on the sidelines with a broken jaw, with Port Adelaide's Ella Heads to serve a three-match ban for the bump that caused the injury. Topic: AFL Women’s Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 8:56am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 8:56am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 8:56am Ella Heads cops big ban for bump that broke star Demon's jaw Melbourne star Eliza McNamara is set for a long stint on the sidelines with a broken jaw, with Port Adelaide's Ella Heads to serve a three-match ban for the bump that caused the injury. Topic: AFL Women’s Apple growers fear economic and biosecurity wipeout as US eyes market Australian growers are raising biosecurity concerns as the United States steps closer to exporting apples to the Australian market. Topic: Trade Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 6:29am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 6:29am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 6:29am Apple growers fear economic and biosecurity wipeout as US eyes market Australian growers are raising biosecurity concerns as the United States steps closer to exporting apples to the Australian market. Man climbs into hospital ceiling in bid to escape police custody Police negotiated with an alleged thief for several hours after he climbed into the ceiling of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg to escape custody. Topic: Police Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 6:06am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 6:06am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 6:06am Man climbs into hospital ceiling in bid to escape police custody Police negotiated with an alleged thief for several hours after he climbed into the ceiling of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg to escape custody. 'Two generations of planning failure': Life on Melbourne's booming fringe Residents in Melbourne's outer west say services and infrastructure are struggling to keep up with population growth despite recent improvements. Topic: Communities Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 5:22am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 5:22am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 5:22am 'Two generations of planning failure': Life on Melbourne's booming fringe Residents in Melbourne's outer west say services and infrastructure are struggling to keep up with population growth despite recent improvements. Topic: Communities The Stinear effect: The stat changing Geelong in 2026 When Geelong made the move to bring Mick Stinear to the cattery, it made a bigger difference to their 2026 season than any player movement could. Topic: Analysis Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 5:18am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 5:18am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 5:18am The Stinear effect: The stat changing Geelong in 2026 When Geelong made the move to bring Mick Stinear to the cattery, it made a bigger difference to their 2026 season than any player movement could. Topic: Analysis Suburban Rail Loop changes to displace more residents and businesses A Suburban Rail Loop construction rethink will conserve parkland by displacing more residents and businesses, including one business that has already moved once. Topic: Urban Development and Planning Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 10:23am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 10:23am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 10:23am Suburban Rail Loop changes to displace more residents and businesses A Suburban Rail Loop construction rethink will conserve parkland by displacing more residents and businesses, including one business that has already moved once. Topic: Urban Development and Planning They're the hottest 2027 ticket but why are Radiohead such a big deal? Radiohead are causing a ticketing frenzy with their first Australian shows in 15 years. Why the fuss? Consider this your Radiohead For Dummies crash course. Topic: Music Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:43am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:43am Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 4:43am They're the hottest 2027 ticket but why are Radiohead such a big deal? Radiohead are causing a ticketing frenzy with their first Australian shows in 15 years. Why the fuss? Consider this your Radiohead For Dummies crash course. Star Hawk's season over after ACL injury Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Topic: AFL Women’s Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 6:20pm Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 6:20pm Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 6:20pm Star Hawk's season over after ACL injury Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Topic: AFL Women’s Motorcyclist remembered as 'absolute legend' after Western Highway crash The state of Victoria's roads is again in the spotlight after a motorcyclist died after reportedly hitting a pothole at the weekend. Topic: Roads Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 3:02pm Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 3:02pm Motorcyclist remembered as 'absolute legend' after Western Highway crash The state of Victoria's roads is again in the spotlight after a motorcyclist died after reportedly hitting a pothole at the weekend. Promoter wins court battle over cancelled Robbie Williams gig Australian Grand Prix organisers have failed to overturn a $2.84 million compensation order to a music promoter over a COVID-era Robbie Williams concert cancellation. Topic: Courts Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 11:51am Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 11:51am Promoter wins court battle over cancelled Robbie Williams gig Australian Grand Prix organisers have failed to overturn a $2.84 million compensation order to a music promoter over a COVID-era Robbie Williams concert cancellation. Working holiday visa pause leaves farms short as harvest season looms A migration slowdown on skilled workers and backpackers has farmers concerned their workers' visas won't be approved in time for the upcoming harvest season. Topic: Agricultural Workers Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 12:37pm Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 12:37pm Tue 15 Sep 2026 at 12:37pm Working holiday visa pause leaves farms short as harvest season looms A migration slowdown on skilled workers and backpackers has farmers concerned their workers' visas won't be approved in time for the upcoming harvest season. Topic: Agricultural Workers Australia's most expensive bull could attract $1m in semen sales It may be years before Australia's most expensive bull, Wyatt, finds himself in a paddock with the ladies. Topic: Beef Cattle Farming Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 8:00am Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 8:00am Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 8:00am Australia's most expensive bull could attract $1m in semen sales It may be years before Australia's most expensive bull, Wyatt, finds himself in a paddock with the ladies. Topic: Beef Cattle Farming Ballarat girl in child protection system found dead in squat house A 17-year-old girl and her 26-year-old boyfriend were found dead squatting inside a Ballarat house that had no running water or power. Topic: Child Abuse Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 5:59am Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 5:59am Mon 14 Sep 2026 at 5:59am Ballarat girl in child protection system found dead in squat house A 17-year-old girl and her 26-year-old boyfriend were found dead squatting inside a Ballarat house that had no running water or power. Topic: Child Abuse Kangaroos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive Carlton threatens to end North Melbourne's record-breaking winning run, only for the defending premiers to hold firm when it matters most. Topic: AFL Women’s Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 11:11pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 11:11pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 11:11pm Kangaroos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive

Carlton threatens to end North Melbourne's record-breaking winning run, only for the defending premiers to hold firm when it matters most. Topic: AFL Women’s 71yo motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole on highway A 71-year-old Ballarat man has died after his motorcycle hit a pothole on the Western Highway in Victoria's central-west. Topic: Road Accidents and Incidents Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 5:15pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 5:15pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 5:15pm 71yo motorcyclist dies after hitting pothole on highway A 71-year-old Ballarat man has died after his motorcycle hit a pothole on the Western Highway in Victoria's central-west. Topic: Road Accidents and Incidents Netball team's emotion-filled win after player killed in car crash An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week. Topic: Regional Communities Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 2:55pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 2:55pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 2:55pm Netball team's emotion-filled win after player killed in car crash An A-grade netball team in Victoria's Wimmera region has won a high-emotion grand final after one of its most talented young players died in a car crash this week. Topic: Regional Communities Some migrants are open to One Nation if it passes an important test Some culturally diverse voters might understand her stance on immigration, but want Pauline Hanson to clarify her position on migrants before they support her party. Topic: One Nation Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 2:47pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 2:47pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 2:47pm Some migrants are open to One Nation if it passes an important test Some culturally diverse voters might understand her stance on immigration, but want Pauline Hanson to clarify her position on migrants before they support her party. Topic: One Nation Violent extremist videos found on Melbourne man's phone, court hears A Melbourne man has faced court charged with possessing violent extremist material, with the court hearing allegations his seized phone contained violent content including videos of beheadings. Topic: Crime Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 5:57pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 5:57pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 5:57pm Violent extremist videos found on Melbourne man's phone, court hears A Melbourne man has faced court charged with possessing violent extremist material, with the court hearing allegations his seized phone contained violent content including videos of beheadings. Labor pledges more police and new academy in Melbourne's west A re-elected Labor government will recruit an extra 1,500 police officers and build a new training facility in the Wyndham area, Premier Ben Carroll says. Topic: State and Territory Elections Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 12:57pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 12:57pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 12:57pm Labor pledges more police and new academy in Melbourne's west A re-elected Labor government will recruit an extra 1,500 police officers and build a new training facility in the Wyndham area, Premier Ben Carroll says. Topic: State and Territory Elections This week Victorian politics was treated to a rare thing: A human story One Nation leader Warren Pickering's story of redemption took Victorian politics into new territory this week. R Analysis by Rachel Eddie Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 7:08am Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 7:08am Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 7:08am This week Victorian politics was treated to a rare thing: A human story One Nation leader Warren Pickering's story of redemption took Victorian politics into new territory this week. Analysis by Rachel Eddie Ten of the best waterfalls in Victoria to fall in love with Victoria's recent wet weather and record rainfall have created the best conditions to check out some of the state's waterfalls. Topic: Travel and Tourism Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 1:30pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 1:30pm Sun 13 Sep 2026 at 1:30pm Ten of the best waterfalls in Victoria to fall in love with Victoria's recent wet weather and record rainfall have created the best conditions to check out some of the state's waterfalls. Topic: Travel and Tourism Hawks' AFLW win soured by skipper's sickening leg injury Hawthorn captain Emily Bates is taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering a serious leg injury in her side's 11-point victory over the Western Bulldogs. Topic: AFL Women’s Sat 12 Sep 2026 at 8:52pm Sat 12 Sep 2026 at 8:52pm Sat 12 Sep 2026 at 8:52pm Hawks' AFLW win soured by skipper's sickening leg injury Hawthorn captain Emily Bates is taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering a serious leg injury in her side's 11-point victory over the Western Bulldogs. Topic: AFL Women’s World-first trial finds floating wetlands can cut greenhouse gas emissions A floating garden of native plants in Victoria's east cuts a wastewater lagoon's emissions by about 30 per cent, with researchers now testing the approach on farm dams. Topic: Wetlands Sat 12 Sep 2026 at 3:31pm Sat 12 Sep 2026 at 3:31pm Sat 12 Sep 2026 at 3:31pm World-first trial finds floating wetlands can cut greenhouse gas emissions A floating garden of native plants in Victoria's east cuts a wastewater lagoon's emissions by about 30 per cent, with researchers now testing the approach on farm dams. Topic: Wetlands Apple growers fear economic and biosecurity wipeout as US eyes market Apple growers fear economic and biosecurity wipeout as US eyes market Biosecurity concerns trigger Vietnam fruit import pause Biosecurity concerns trigger Vietnam fruit import pause Suburban Rail Loop changes to displace more residents and businesses Suburban Rail Loop changes to displace more residents and businesses Kylie Minogue's gold hotpants take pride of place in anniversary exhibition Kylie Minogue's gold hotpants take pride of place in anniversary exhibition Ella Heads cops big ban for bump that broke star Demon's jaw Ella Heads cops big ban for bump that broke star Demon's jaw Man climbs into hospital ceiling in bid to escape police custody Man climbs into hospital ceiling in bid to escape police custody What two generations of 'planning failure' looks like in Melbourne's outer west What two generations of 'planning failure' looks like in Melbourne's outer west Longmuir, Dockers vow they won't be 'ambushed' by undermanned Swans Longmuir, Dockers vow they won't be 'ambushed' by undermanned Swans analysis The Stinear effect: The stat changing Geelong in 2026 The Stinear effect: The stat changing Geelong in 2026 Motorcyclist remembered as 'absolute legend' after Western Highway crash Motorcyclist remembered as 'absolute legend' after Western Highway crash