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24th February 2025

PM Edition

A floating nightclub went up in flames. Police believe it was a paid hit

Dramatic CCTV footage from inside the controversial floating nightclub ATET at the Docklands has captured the moment a man set it alight in what police believe was a paid arson att...

This has to be Essendon’s ‘line in the sand’ moment — 21 years on

The Bombers know they won’t win the premiership this year, one bold call already proves it. But this time a club drenched in mediocrity must stay the course — and avoid the quick f...

How a bid to build the nation’s tallest building in Melbourne came unstuck

It promises to be a new crown jewel in Melbourne’s ever-soaring skyline – 102 storeys of cutting edge luxury living among the clouds – but uncertainty now looms over the $2.7bn STH...

Bikie Ballads: Former gangland figures belt out tunes

Late Melbourne organised crime figures Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim and Nabil Maghnie indulged in a bit of gangland grooving.

Predicted teams: Every AFL club’s likely side for season opener

The start of the AFL season is just around the corner, and some pre-season intel has paved the way for our experts to predict your club’s best 23 to start 2025. See every team here...

Bruce Lehrmann hits back at car theft allegations

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has faced court accused of stealing a woman’s silver Toyota Prado.

Top cop’s update on shock nurse video

NSW’s top cop has shared a key update in a case involving two Bankstown nurses who were recorded in an anti-Semitic rant to an Israeli influencer.

Mapped: Every illicit smoke shop in Melbourne revealed

A Herald Sun investigation can reveal the location of 1044 shops caught selling illicit tobacco since the Victorian turf war began in March 2023. See all the vendors near you.

Vile attacks from man at centre of 60 Mins scandal

The child recovery agent at the centre of the 60 Minutes abduction scandal in Lebanon has been sued for defamation after labelling an award-winning female author a “pedophile sympa...

‘Feel for him’: What Cripps said to Jagga after brutal ACL blow

Jagga Smith’s season is over before it even began, but Patrick Cripps has revealed what he said to the No.3 draft pick to give him light at the end of the tunnel.

Housing fight heats up: Premier issues stunning ultimatum to councils on building blitz

Victorian councils have been told they will lose their planning powers unless they overhaul their processes as Jacinta Allan unveils final housing targets. Check your neighbourhood...

Wife killer confesses to brutal murder three years on

Roland Griffiths has pleaded guilty to murdering wife Kylie after dousing her in petrol and setting her alight in their Albanvale home, allegedly enraged at his stepdaughter using ...

Moment teens arrested after Kew home invasion

Police helicopter footage has captured four teens aged between 14 and 16 who allegedly carried out a terrifying home invasion in Kew in which a woman was confronted as she slept.

Buckley becomes latest star to switch up gigs ahead of footy’s return

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley is changing up his radio role this footy season, teaming up with broadcast legend Gerard Whateley to deliver plenty of “meaningful discussions”.

Former Eagle to sign at Dees as AFL relents on SSP deadline

The AFL will allow Carlton and Melbourne to sign SSP players after a pair of brutal ACL injuries on the weekend, with a former Eagle locked in for the Demons.

ABC heavyweight’s shock career move

A longstanding ABC political reporter has made a shock move at the prestigious National Press Club ahead of the federal election.

‘I am ready’: Zelensky’s extraordinary offer to quit

After surviving three years of war and assassination attempts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to step aside – providing one very specific condition is met.

Kanye posts jaw-dropping nude pic of Aussie wife amid split rumours

Controversial rapper Kanye West has posted a naked image of Bianca Censori, as he told of his “pride” for her latest flesh-baring project. Warning: Graphic

Bullants coach considers future after club turns away Thomas

After meeting to discuss possibly signing former Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas, VFL side Northern Bullants passed on the former top draft pick. It could bring about major change at the cl...

Best single-sex schools in Victoria revealed as enrolments surge

Victoria’s single-sex school sector is thriving, with some growing by as much as 30 per cent in the past decade and offering high scores for mid-range fees. See the best ones near ...