World of photos, April 5, 2025

Labor’s enormous win is an exciting political spectacle, but not the victory that matters most.

Nerves are high among soccer clubs in Melbourne’s south-east after three separate incidents, including the firebombing of a car and two blazes that have destroyed clubhouses.

Bega announced that its cheese processing and packaging operation in Strathmerton will cease to exist by mid-2026.

Readers respond to the Liberal leadership battle, and mining billionaire Gina Rinehart’s comments about the party’s direction.

The new chief commissioner of Victoria Police faces a stern test when he begins next month, with crime rates soaring and a slump in morale among frontline officers.

The town pastor who survived a poisoned mushroom lunch that killed three family members has recalled he and his gravely ill wife being dramatically rushed through the corridors of a regional hospital after a local doctor learned their sickness might be from death cap mushrooms and not simply gastro.

Of the four guests who dined on beef Wellington at Erin Patterson’s house in 2023, only one survived. On Tuesday, that guest – Ian Wilkinson – will tell his story for the first time when he takes the stand as a witness in the cook’s murder trial.

Of the four guests who dined on beef Wellington at Erin Patterson’s house in 2023, only one survived. On Tuesday, that guest – Ian Wilkinson – will tell his story for the first time when he takes the stand as a witness in the cook’s murder trial.

The year 9 student was one of two people killed in the crash on Sunday. A girl from his year level and a woman, 33, fight for their lives in hospital.

Of the four guests who dined on beef Wellington at Erin Patterson’s house in 2023, only one survived. On Tuesday, that guest – Ian Wilkinson – will tell his story for the first time when he takes the stand as a witness in the cook’s murder trial.

Of the four guests who dined on beef Wellington at Erin Patterson’s house in 2023, only one survived. On Tuesday, that guest – Ian Wilkinson – will tell his story for the first time when he takes the stand as a witness in the cook’s murder trial.

New Victorian chief commissioner Mike Bush, the former head of the New Zealand police force, says he wants to focus on crime prevention.

Of the four guests who dined on beef Wellington at Erin Patterson’s house in 2023, only one survived. On Tuesday, that guest – Ian Wilkinson – will tell his story for the first time when he takes the stand as a witness in the cook’s murder trial.

Mike Bush, the former head of the New Zealand police force, said he wants Victorians not only to be safe but to feel safe.

Mike Bush, the former head of the New Zealand police force, said he wants Victorians not only to be safe but to feel safe.

A “cherished” Year 9 student was one of two people killed in a Gippsland crash, while another teenager from the same school and a woman fight for their lives in hospital.

A teenager has been identified as one of the victims of a Gippsland crash, while a girl and woman fight for their lives in hospital.

Mike Bush will become Victoria’s next police chief after Shane Patton stepped down earlier this year and acting chief Rick Nugent declined to stay on.

Readers question the performance of Peter Dutton and the Liberal Party at the election, and look to what changes may follow.

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

Mike Bush will step into the role in the coming weeks, a source has told this masthead.

I moved back to Melbourne from Hong Kong with a mantra: I can’t do typical suburbia. Luckily, someone had built a solution.

The alleged mushroom cook killer also asked how to make beef Wellington in the weeks before the deadly lunch, members of a true crime chat group told the court on Monday.

Vincenzo Crupi has left court a free man after a prosecution in which he was accused of murdering Joseph “Pino” Acquaro in Brunswick in 2016 was abandoned.

Brenten Harlock was found with 600 photos and videos of the young woman after three years of offending.

Pilot Glenn Collins says he remains hopeful despite suffering life-changing injuries, as he thanked the courageous rescuers who came to his aid after the shocking crash.

The judge found David Rayan’s risk of reoffending was low despite saying the 34-year-old lacked insight into his “brazen” offending.

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.