Victoria police officer buys toys for accused thief at Toyworld Central in Greensborough

A police officer shocked staff at a Melbourne toy store with a touching gesture for an accused shoplifter. On Christmas Eve last year, a man was caught on camera grabbing three wrestling figurines from the shelves at Greensborough’s Toyworld Central for his son. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Kind-hearted police officer goes above and beyond. Watch … Read more

Wellness chain Body Catalyst shuts more than 20 stores in NSW and Queensland

A major wellness chain has closed more than 20 stores, a month after administrators were appointed to the business. Body Catalyst passed a resolution on January 16 to wind up operations at 26 locations. The company marketed itself as Australia’s largest and leading body shaping and wellness company with stores across the country. Watch the … Read more

Drugs alone not cause of mass overdose at Melbourne Hardmission rave party

A mass drug overdose at a Melbourne rave last weekend was not cause by MDMA alone, with extreme heat and physical exertion also playing a role, Victoria’s health department revealed on Friday. Nine revellers were raced to hospital following suspected drug overdoses at the Hardmission festival last weekend. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Melbourne festival drug … Read more

McDonald’s cashless move sparks outrage from angry customers as chain cites safety concerns

Disgruntled customers have threatened to boycott McDonald’s, after some Australian stores made the move towards cashless payments. A restaurant customer posted pictures on social media of signs at the entrance of Clayton South McDonald’s, in Melbourne’s south, advising patrons only card payments would be accepted at certain times of the day. “For the ongoing safety … Read more

‘Ripped off’: The devastation left among Aussie venues after the Karen’s Diner’s collapse

“Don’t get me started on Karen’s Diner … Karen’s Diner behaved like total Karens.” Andy Pobjoy, one of the owners of Piano Bar Geelong, has bitten his tongue until now about his experience working with Karen’s Diner. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Karen’s Diner closes three stores. Pobjoy is just one of the people involved in … Read more

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan slams ‘sexualised’ cartoon by Mark Knight depicting her naked

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has taken aim at a cartoonist over a naked drawing of her, calling it “sexualised” and saying “it’s 2023”. The cartoon by Mark Knight was published in the Herald Sun on Tuesday, and depicted the premier walking naked on a catwalk at Melbourne Fashion Week. Parts of her body were pixelated … Read more

ABBA Voyage executives reportedly in talks to bring $260 million virtual reality concert to Melbourne

In good news for die-hard ABBA fans, the beloved group’s world-famous 3D virtual reality concert may be on its way to Australia, with the show’s executives reportedly in talks with the Victorian government. Executives from ABBA Voyage recently scouted locations in Melbourne, according to The Age, and had meetings with the state government, Visit Victoria … Read more

Melbourne woman’s terrifying Facebook Market ordeal trying to sell PlayStation

A Melbourne couple selling a PlayStation and games bundle on Facebook Marketplace before moving overseas received a rude shock when a potential buyer unleashed on them. After the man’s attempt to get $30 off the selling price turned nasty, the sellers were berated with violent threats. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Facebook Marketplace buyer unleashes on … Read more

Melbourne woman fined for letting dog off leash on her own property

An elderly Melbourne woman has been fined for leaving her dog unrestrained on her property. The 79-year-old was fined for breaking a local government rule after a neighbour reported her. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Woman in hot water for leaving dog unrestrained in front driveway. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus … Read more

Fourth recently released detainee arrested for allegedly breaching curfew, stealing luggage

A fourth man recently freed from immigration detention has been arrested as the government seeks to put some of the worst offenders back behind bars. The 45-year-old was charged by Australian Federal Police on Wednesday after allegedly breaking the curfew of his visa conditions and stealing luggage at Melbourne airport. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Fourth … Read more