The Latest Breaking News from Joel Carrett

Opera Australia ready to serve up Tosca at tennis venue

Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne is hosting an opera for the first time, as a lack of venues in the city remains a challenge for Opera Australia.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Left on read: phone and internet complaints unresolved

A phone and internet provider has been hit with a hefty fine after an investigation found dozens of customer complaints went unresolved for more than two weeks.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Exhibition matches can highlight Aus football: Ange

Tottenham and Newcastle play in Melbourne in A-League Men grand final week, but Spurs coach Ange Postecoglou believes it can help highlight the domestic game.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue

A growing number of institutions want pro-Palestine encampments set up by students on university campuses around the country disbanded.

AAP · May 17, 2024

'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Police closer to nabbing tobacco arson 'directors'

A police task force investigating a wave of arson attacks targeting tobacco shops across Victoria have flagged significant arrests in the coming months.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Victoria's opposition leader has apologised after settling two high-profile defamation cases that were triggered by a 2023 rally in Melbourne.

AAP · May 16, 2024

Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband

Officials at a Melbourne university are demanding a pro-Palestine encampment move on as counter-protesters confront each other at another campus.

AAP · May 14, 2024

Storm's Welch calls for common sense on leg collisions

Melbourne Storm prop Christian Welch says there should be more focus on head-high tackles than a sin-bin for making light contact with a rival player's leg.

AAP · May 13, 2024

Victory aim to ruin Phoenix fairytale in Wellington

Melbourne Victory are prepared to suffer to get the job done, with honours even as they travel to Wellington aiming to dash the Phoenix's grand final dreams.

AAP · May 12, 2024