The incident occurred at about 11.30am across the road from Dandenong North Primary School, which was put into lockdown.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/victoria/three-injured-in-stabbing-near-sout...

Across the courtyard from the Good Food Guide New Restaurant of the Year, Sergio’s channels the spirit of ’90s Melbourne, open from noon to 3am.

https://www.watoday.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out...

A judge has warned political staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer and a prosecutor against further delays as his rape trial was pencilled in for next year.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/queensland/leh...

David Gately and Marc Ohlmus preview a thrilling day of racing on TAB Champions Stakes Day. Can Autumn Glow be beat? Will Tempted continue her winning run?

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/david...

After I outlined my renovation plans, people were aghast. So I stopped asking their opinion.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/i-used-to-care-what-others-thought-of-my-taste-a...

Helena Fox’s Loneliness is a Molecule explores the terrible complexity of loving someone who has hurt you.

https://www.watoday.com.au/culture/books/the-devastating-afterlife-of-a-childhood-friendship-2...

Dennis McKenna sexually abused 29 students at St Andrew’s Hostel in Katanning the 1970s and 80s while he was the warden.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/katanning-hostel-warden-wh...

Ciaron Maher gets emotional as he pays tribute to his family, after taking the trifecta of the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/winning-trainers-emotional-tribute-after-melbo...

Iranian state television said explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, as US officials confirmed the regime’s surface-to-air missile batteries had been targeted in limited strikes.

https://www.watoday.co...

The Herald’s chief investigative reporter wrote a series of reports detailing allegations against the former radio heavyweight before his arrest, the court has heard.

https://www.watoday.com.au/nationa...

Ask any former rusted-on David Jones customer where things went wrong, and, overwhelmingly, the response is, “There is just no one to serve you”.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/want-to-kn...

Pressure is mounting on the treasurer to find savings in the budget after the Reserve Bank hiked rates to an 18-year high.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/treasurer-faces-mounting-pressure-after-re...

The full court bench interrogated Reddit’s case, suggesting that children were not sufficiently politically engaged for the ban to have a significant effect.

https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/federal...

From the 10-minute rule to emergency readiness, parenting experts explain how to navigate the tricky milestone of leaving kids at home.

https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/at-wh...

Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's Melbourne Cup.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/danny-russell-picks-the-horses-to-tip-at-this-years-melbourne-cup-20261102-p61anc.html?...

For years, Wall Street has been happy to write blank cheques for some of the biggest companies in the world. But investors are now starting to get nervous.

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/markets/w...

Move over, Alexander Volkanovski. There’s a new ‘Volk’ in town, and Samoan coach Ben Gardiner has backed rising five-eighth Ronald Volkman to step up against the Kangaroos despite losing a star to inj...

As Australia’s telcos lean on Starlink, a Helsinki satellite maker says it could build a sovereign alternative here.

https://www.watoday.com.au/technology/europe-s-answer-to-elon-musk-s-starlink-wants-...

After taking a 106-run first-innings lead, Australia will push for victory on day four of the first Test in Durban. Follow the action here.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/cricket/test-cricket-live-au...

For decades, Toby Moran was suspected of murdering his girlfriend. Now the long-time suspect is suing the state, claiming malicious prosecution.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/german-backpacker-su...

Cameron Munster discusses his future and his thoughts around Melbourne's contract offer.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/why-munsters-not-keen-on-sydney-move-20261012-p614x5.html?ref=rss&utm_mediu...

Anton De Pasquale runs out of petrol on the final lap in a heartbreaking ending to his Bathurst 1000 pursuit.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/motorsport/race-leader-runs-out-of-petrol-in-heartbreaking...

Having guests over need not be a major deal. Knock up these deceptively simple dishes in less time than it takes to agree on a venue in the group chat.

https://www.watoday.com.au/goodfood/recipes/six-d...

Buying a round of beers will punish your wallet in some cities more than others. Use our interactive to see how much the cost of your favourite froth has risen over time.

https://www.watoday.com.au/bus...

Zach Bates has joined Supercars royalty as he claimed his maiden pole for the Bathurst 1000.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/motorsport/bates-claims-bathurst-1000-pole-20261010-p614fp.html?ref=rss&utm...

History could be rewritten in this year’s Cox Plate by a Sydney jockey who won the $1 million group 1 Caulfield Guineas on Saturday.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/racing/michelle-payne-was-first-to-...

The Wallabies chase an elusive win at Eden Park against an All Blacks side coming off three straight defeats.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/rugby-union/bledisloe-cup-live-updates-wallabies-take-on-a...

A new police command has been unveiled, bringing heavily armed police onto Sydney's streets.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/new-command-brings-heavily-armed-police-onto-sydney-streets-20261008-p61...

A 15-year-old boy is recovering at home after being struck by a police car while riding an e-bike in Victoria.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/teenager-recovering-after-being-hit-by-police-car-2026...

Samoan players receive a hero's welcome when arriving in Sydney's west for a fan day.

https://www.watoday.com.au/sport/nrl/samoa-receive-heros-welcome-in-sydneys-west-20261010-p614fh.html?ref=rss&utm_m...