ABC Melbourne

03/06/2025

Have you made your partner feel scared of you? Could you admit it to yourself?

One in three Australian men have admitted to using a form of intimate partner violence in the world’s largest longitudinal study of men’s health.

Dr Sean Martin led the Ten to Men report, released by the Australian Institute of Family Studies.

If you or anyone you know needs help:
- 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
- Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
- Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491
- Mensline: 1300 789 978
- Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 131 114
- Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277

Tune in to Mornings with Raf Epstein on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne or on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

1 in 3 Australian men admit they’ve either scared or intimidated their loved ones.

03/06/2025

Ted the labrador has been rescued unharmed from an 8-metre-deep mine shaft in Central Victoria, four days after escaping his backyard with labradoodle Penny.

Full story: https://ab.co/4mA5Er4

Personalise your news and stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

03/06/2025

Erin Patterson is continuing to give evidence in her trial over the deaths of three relatives, taking the jury through her relationship with her husband and his family, her lack of faith in the health system and her body image issues.

Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

Erin Patterson is continuing to give evidence in her trial over the deaths of three relatives, taking the jury through her relationship with her husband and his family, her lack of faith in the health system and her body image issues.

03/06/2025

One of the stars of beloved Christmas rom-com Love Actually is back on Australian screens with a new season of hit series Beyond Paradise.

Kris Marshall confessed to Sharnelle and Bob his little known secret talent, as well as his favourite on-set moment.

"It's like next level...I'm pretty good."

Tune in to Breakfast with Sharnelle and Bob on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne or on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

Kris Marshall also dished the dirt on what goes on behind the scenes of his new television series.

03/06/2025

Police say a group of 20 youths set upon two teenage males in Shepparton who were hospitalised with suspected machete injuries.

Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

Police say a group of 20 youths set upon two teenage males in Shepparton who were hospitalised with suspected machete injuries.

03/06/2025

The Agriculture Minister Ros Spence says the Victorian Government accepts primary producers are "doing it exceptionally hard" at the moment, and has flagged further assistance for farmers is incoming.

Minister Spence told Ali Moore she is "advocating for farmers' views to be taken on board" but the decision on whether to extend the pause on the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, as well as further financial support, ultimately sits with the Treasurer Jaclyn Symes.

Tune in to Drive with Ali Moore on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne or on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

The Agriculture Minister Ros Spence says the Victorian Government accepts primary producers are "doing it exceptionally hard" at the moment, and has flagged further assistance for farmers is incoming.

03/06/2025

The 100kg sculpture, which depicts a naked man and woman, upset parishioners who believed it had an "occult element".

Personalise your news and stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

The 100kg sculpture, which depicts a naked man and woman, upset parishioners who believed it had an "occult element".

03/06/2025

Former Independent MP for Goldstein Zoe Daniel says Liberal Party-aligned lobby groups employed "unfair" campaign tactics in the lead up to the election.

Ms Daniel told Raf Epstein "lies and attacks" by groups including Advance and Better Australia directly impacted the result.

Tune in to Mornings with Raf Epstein on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne or on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp

Former Independent MP accuses Liberal-aligned groups of dirty tactics.

03/06/2025

A Supreme Court jury has heard a triple-0 call and viewed images of human remains in the trial of three people accused of kidnapping and murdering 19-year-old Charlie Gander in 2022.

Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

A Supreme Court jury has heard a triple-0 call and viewed images of human remains in the trial of three people accused of kidnapping and murdering 19-year-old Charlie Gander in 2022.

03/06/2025

Millions of Australian workers will get a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, following the Fair Work Commission's annual review of the minimum wage and award agreements. Inflation is currently at 2.4 per cent annually.

When news is breaking, stay in the know. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

Millions of Australian workers will get a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, following the Fair Work Commission's annual review of the minimum wage and award agreements. Inflation is currently at 2.4 per cent annually.

03/06/2025

"Farm exits" are predicted amid drought and floods as dairy companies announce their minimum farm gate milk prices for the next financial year.

Find out more: https://ab.co/3ZdiEJi

Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

02/06/2025

Erin Patterson is expected to continue giving evidence for a second day in her triple murder trial. She's accused of murdering three relatives by serving them a meal that contained death cap mushrooms.

Follow the trial live. 👇

When news is breaking, stay in the know. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

Erin Patterson is giving evidence for a second day in her triple-murder trial. She's accused of murdering three relatives by serving them a meal that contained death cap mushrooms. Follow the trial live.