Last Saturday was 28 degrees without a cloud in the sky. This afternoon, the Bureau of Metereology are warning that hail could pelt Melbourne.

Another burst of rain is just about to hit Melbourne, but it's expected to ease later this morning. Moreover, possible hail is forecast for this afternoon and evening, so it's worth considering where you park your car and what you leave outside. Winds of up to 45km/h are expected this morning too.

And that's not to mention the "freak waves" predicted to hit the south-west coast today, with swells up to 10 metres for the Rip Curl Pro at Bell's Beach.

Autumn has certainly arrived, folks.

Two women were allegedly assaulted then had a "substance" thrown on them in Melbourne’s east last night.

The woman, aged 44 and 29, were taken to hospital after the incident in Endeavour Hills about 11.45pm.

It’s alleged the two women who threw the “substance” were known to the victims and fled the scene on foot.

Police investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

The Metro Tunnel project is slated to finish in 2025.

Well, at least it's earlier than the suburban rail loop's predicted completion date: 2050.

It’s Friday, but that’s no excuse. It’s target word time, and you’ve got this covered.

Here’s today’s letters: W O L E A B E H N.

Send your answers through via email or Twitter. We'll post the names of the first three successful responders. Good luck!

Meanwhile, Wednesday's target word solution was: CAMCORDER.

Drought. Fish kills. Water buybacks.
Regional Australia is angry - and the government knows it.

This week on Please Explain we ask: what will happen to the Coalition if voters desert the Nationals at the May 18 election?

Senior writer Tony Wright is on the road (a-top two wheels!) in north-western Victoria talking to voters, while economics correspondent Eryk Bagshaw calls in from Barnaby Joyce's electorate of New England.

You'll also hear from chief political correspondent David Crowe and senior writer Jacqueline Maley who delve into the future of the Nationals.

Plug in your headphones, let's do this.

Collingwood triumphed over Essendon 73-69 in a riveting match at the MCG yesterday, but that’s far from the biggest talking point.

Pies captain Scott Pendlebury was booed as he collected the Anzac Day medal, and coach Nathan Buckley promptly rebuked fans: “Shame on anyone that booed a champion”.

Some Essendon fans say they were booing the umpires after a controversial last-minute decision, others see it as another unsavoury incident after the continual booing of Gary Ablett against Hawthorn on Monday.

What do you think? Do paying fans have the right to boo, or is AFL support becoming more feral? Let us know below.

A driver was caught committing a litany of offences in Melbourne's south-east early this morning.

The Cranbourne woman, 26, was allegedly travelling at 100km/h in an 80km/h zone about 2.45am in Cranbourne West today.

Police attempted to intercept her, but she continued to speed down Hall Road.

Once the officers caught up to the driver on nearby Scarborough Drive, they realised she had allegedly false number plates on her car, and she was a disqualified learner driver. Oops.

Her car has been impounded for 30 days, she had to pay $1042.40 and is expected to be charged with driving offences soon.

A motorbike has gone down on High Street, Lalor, near Lalor train station in Melbourne's north. Emergency services are on the scene and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.

Otherwise, major highways are clear and public transport is running smoothly. We'll keep you updated if that changes.

In the meantime, share your journey, news tips, interesting pictures, video and comments with other Melbourne Express readers via email (michael.fowler@theage.com.au) or Twitter. Your eyes and ears are our eyes and ears.

On this rainy morning, we think you're in need of an uplifting news story.

Piper the young french bulldog went missing from his Lalor home, in Melbourne's north, but thanks to a swell of social media support, his owner Brett Evans managed to get him back nine days later.

What do you think: is that what social media is best used for? Join the conversation on our Facebook page below (and please refresh the page if you can't see the embed):

Sometimes, there's just not enough time.

Brisbane man Bobby Cook had just exited the shower when he heard his beloved ute start up. Without flinching, Bobby charged outside - naked - and managed to jump aboard the ute as thieves drove away. 

Sadly for Bobby, he wasn't able to get the Toyota Hilux back, and his insurance ran out last week. Bummer.