More than 20 government primary schools have outperformed elite private schools in the latest top 50 rankings. See the full list. bit.ly/3yfykkJ

A suburban home boasting a cinema, wine cellar, plunge pool and sculptural ribbon-style staircase is for sale, tucked away in a street with a close-knit sense of community. See inside: bit.ly/3yhhXUx

With Sacha Baron Cohen embroiled in a feud with Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher has remained mum on her surprise marriage split from the Borat star - until now. > bit.ly/44YIW3L

The first official portrait of King Charles since his coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. The large oil on canvas shows King Charles in the uniform of the Welsh Guards of which he was made Regimental Colonel in 1975. Full story: bit.ly/3QI4Ou4

A victim-survivor MP has criticised Victoria’s Family Violence Prevention Minister for her “extraordinarily inflammatory” comments. > bit.ly/3wASd52

Thor star Chris Hemsworth has hit back at the Oscar-winning Hollywood directors who continue to criticise superhero movies. > bit.ly/4bfIq3x

You’ve heard of the cronut and cruffin — but have you tried the croissant and chocolate chip cookie hybrid sweeping Melbourne cafes? We put it to the ultimate taste test. > bit.ly/3UWKYxP

Xander McGuire is stepping away from his role at Channel 9 for a sabbatical at one of the world’s most prestigious universities. > bit.ly/4bhJ7JM

The Allan government will put $250,000 towards the Fight Against MND as Labor MP Emma Vulin told parliament her fight against the disease is her “biggest challenge” yet. > bit.ly/4bi9UFL

The world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht reported to be commissioned by Bill Gates is already up for sale with a whopping price tag of nearly $1 billion. > bit.ly/3UGkXS2

A Melbourne influencer and former MAFS star has signed up to the X-rated website to send a message that women over 45 “don’t have to feel invisible”. > bit.ly/4bfJu7x

A deer hunter who camped near Russell Hill in the days before he was allegedly murdered has told a court the elderly man was “very kind-natured” — and revealed he made a candid confession > bit.ly/4alKR32

A $300 energy rebate is the federal budget’s key cost-of-living measure. Here’s how it will be delivered, including to households on solar. > bit.ly/3WInb6a

Daniel Andrews says the blueprint for tackling violence against women is “just sitting there” for Anthony Albanese, the advice coming as the former Victorian premier launched Rosie Batty’s new book. > bit.ly/44JTbZf

Pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Melbourne have dramatically ramped up their protest by occupying a key campus building, while Monash University says it will call in police to tackle outsiders at its camps. bit.ly/3ykkNs1

Politicians have been banned from wearing of the keffiyeh — a scarf that symbolises support for Palestine — from the floor of the Victorian parliament. > bit.ly/3K3RM6E

A fine dining restaurant chain which owes $23 million to creditors has ceased trading while all 200 staff have been terminated > bit.ly/3UG2yok

Disney could be eyeing off Victoria’s Werribee for a future theme park, following news the entertainment juggernaut has $60bn expansion and investment plans > bit.ly/4bD6nS9

Two people have been arrested after the ABC headquarters and Seven Network building were targeted in a series of a graffiti attacks overnight. > bit.ly/4bjhTT1

OPINION: Despite gross debt rising to $904bn this year, the government is splashing cash around and there’s not much in it for Jimmy Barnes’ working class man or woman. > bit.ly/3K1D003