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2nd January 2025

PM Edition

Allan’s tense moment with reporter over ‘grubby’ Dutton meme

Premier Jacinta Allan has lashed out at a reporter during her first press conference of the year when pressed about her delay in responding to the Peter Dutton meme scandal.

‘Wife bashing’: Michael Leunig’s sister welcomes cartoonist’s death

The sister of famed Melbourne cartoonist Michael Leunig has rejoiced over the death of her brother, claiming he was a sexual abuser and wife basher.

Sorrento brawl plot thickens as another AFL star linked to incident

New details have emerged surrounding the mysterious Sorrento brawl that entangled Melbourne’s Steven May and Richmond’s Dion Prestia last week, putting a third footy star under the...

Labor MP’s heartbreaking update in MND fight

Labor MP Emma Vulin has revealed how the insidious disease has taken over her body, which often leads to cramping so severe that she wakes up screaming in the middle of the night.

Robbie Williams super-fans flock to Fed Square for free concert

Federation Square has been swarmed by Robbie Williams super-fans desperate to claim prime seats before he takes to the stage, proudly displaying their homemade signs and tattoos.

Fate of Tigers star unclear amid assault charges

Questions remain over whether Tigers star Noah Balta will return to pre-season training after he was slapped with assault charges over a late-night incident at Mulwala.

Smith set for crowning captaincy jewel in historic Test summer

As Steve Smith prepares the enter the pantheon of Test match batting’s most elite club, the former captain is set to be handed the keys to the team.

What’s in store for 2025? Here’s what Victoria’s change agents say

We asked several of the state’s most influential figures in business, politics and entertainment for their 2025 predictions. Here’s what they said.

Tributes for murder victim’s mum who ‘changed the world for the better’

A woman whose campaign work helped introduce ‘Nat’s Law’ after her daughter Natalie was murdered by Frankston serial killer Paul Denyer has been farewelled at a moving funeral serv...

Eddie McGuire watches son Joe’s Buckeyes advance to Cotton Bowl

The AFL broadcaster’s son has helped kick his US college football team a step closer to a National Championship.

Home builder red flags revealed as insolvencies surge

More than 3000 Aussie construction firms collapsed in 2024 and more are expected to fail in 2025. Experts reveal the red flags that could mean your builder is about to go broke.

Dramatic arrest of alleged car thief caught on camera

Police officers have been filmed pulling a young suspect through the smashed window of an allegedly stolen car before arresting him at a service station on the Mornington Peninsula...

Man rushed to hospital following explosion in Diggers Rest

A man is has been rushed to hospital feared to have lost a limb following an early morning explosion in Diggers Rest as investigators probe the cause of the blast.

Poor form catches up with Marsh in huge fifth Test selection call

Mitch Marsh has been dropped from the Australian XI for the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in Sydney on Friday with his poor batting and lack of bowlin...

Ex tough-guy cop’s Chief Wiggum moment over misplaced wheels

A hard-as-nails cop, who spent years facing down the toughest bad guys in organised crime, has been left red-faced when he called in the troops to track down his “stolen” car.

Suspect interviewed after Virgin crew member allegedly ‘raped’

A gang of youths lay in wait outside a Fiji nightclub before members of the group allegedly attacked a Virgin Australia crew and raped a female staff member.

‘$80 from MCG to Richmond’: Rogue taxi drivers using dodgy pay tactic

Tennis fans are being urged to watch for a dodgy payment method being used by cowboy cabbies to sneakily price gouge unsuspecting passengers, expected to sting during the Australia...

Southeastern swindlers: Some of 2024’s fraudsters wrapped

From scamming domestic violence agencies to work colleagues and the ATO, these southeastern swindlers have racked up some of the biggest fraud bills of 2024. See who they are:

Konstas given licence to thrill in SCG showdown

After producing one of the most extraordinary Test debuts of all time, Sam Konstas won’t be toning down his audacious approach at the crease after being handed the keys to entertai...

Jewish CEO ‘shaken’ after shareholder’s anti-Semitic rants

The former CEO of an ASX listed company has been left ‘humiliated’ after its largest shareholder targeted him with anti-Semitic abuse for his role in the Israeli Defence Force rese...