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29th December 2024

PM Edition

179 feared dead in horror crash at South Korean airport

Only two people are believed to have survived after an airliner carrying 175 passengers and six crew crashed at South Korea’s Muan International Airport. Follow the updates.

Bolt: Dutton needs to use this secret weapon to beat hapless Albanese

Peter Dutton needs one more push to become Prime Minister in the election early next year. And it’s surprising he hasn’t used this one secret weapon yet.

Police given search and seize powers for New Year’s Eve

Revellers heading to Melbourne CBD have been warned police will have extra powers to request you remove items from your pockets and take off clothing and face coverings.

Six of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties in Melbourne

Whether you want dinner or a DJ — or a rocking beachside party — these Melbourne’s city hotspots have you covered for New Year’s Eve. Here’s where you can ring in 2025 in style.

Reveller overdoses on first day of pill testing trial

A man was taken to hospital after suffering a suspected overdose on the first day of Beyond the Valley festival where pill testing is being trialled for the first time in Victoria....

Intentional sunburn: Has Gen Z missed the sun safety memo?

A halter neck bikini tan line is being viewed as a summer accessory rather than a potential precursor to skin cancer among Gen Zers. Is a generation turning its back on sun safety?...

PM announces payments for those impacted by Grampians bushfires

Anthony Albanese and Jacinta Allan have toured the devastation caused by the Grampians bushfires, announcing new payments for those affected.

Backroom Baz: It’s been a big year on Spring St

It’s that time of year again, when Baz presents his awards to acknowledge the good, bad and downright hilarious from the year in politics.

Shots fired into home in Melbourne’s west

Police are investigating after several gunshots were fired into a home in Albion before the offenders fled the scene.

How Brad Battin plans to differ from Pesutto

Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin wants to create a new Liberals heartland in Melbourne’s outer suburbs — and he had a firm answer when asked what he’d do differently from th...

Alleged Aussie school shooting plot revealed

A young university hopeful allegedly left a series of notes detailing plans for a school shooting and bombing, saying he “had run out of excuses for those responsible”.

Man flown to hospital, another arrested after coast resort fight

A man has been flown to hospital after a fight broke out in the foyer of large Surf Coast resort.

‘Gentle soul’: Fatal shark attack sends shockwaves through Qld community

A 40-year-old school chaplain who died following a shark attack in Queensland waters has been remembered as an “inspirational leader”.

Rollercoaster victim launches legal action two years after tragedy

Melbourne woman Shylah Rodden, who was struck by a rollercoaster and left fighting for life, has launched legal action two years after the incident.

Taxpayers slugged $50k as ACCC bosses fly overseas

Taxpayers have been slugged close to $50k so the bosses of the ACCC could go on all-expenses paid international jaunts to Europe and South America. See the itineraries here.

Predictions, best 23: Can hungry Hawks maintain the rage?

Hawthorn took their fans on a memorable ride in season 2024. Will their new recruits take them deeper into September? MATT FORREST looks at their best side, burning question and mo...

‘He never spoke to me again’: Gary Sweet details ‘brush’ with Don Bradman

Australian acting great Gary Sweet has told how he was “brushed” by cricket legend Don Bradman — and all because of a beer.

Rasimi murder trial exposes Melbourne’s big gangland figures

Some of the major players in Melbourne’s underworld had received a mention in court by the time Comanchero bikies were this month convicted of murdering Mitat Rasimi.

Alarming surge in calls for help with eating disorders after festive season

The Butterfly Foundation is bracing for a surge in calls for eating disorder support as new year’s resolutions spark a flood of “toxic messages” around dieting and weight loss.

Battin labels Labor, Allan as ‘cowards’, backs Prahran candidate on first day in top job

Brad Battin has come out punching against Labor on his first official day as Opposition Leader, accusing Jacinta Allan of overlooking the Prahran electorate in favour of her own “p...