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26th November 2024

AM Edition

Assaults, knives on campus among critical incidents at our schools

School leaders are risking their own safety and wellbeing as critical incidents at schools increase at an alarming rate, including violent security threats from parents and student...

Biggest winners and losers in Labor’s decade-long Big Build blitz

After 10 years in office, Labor’s massive infrastructure program has left parts of Melbourne wealthier and easier to live in, while other areas are poorer and a lot more difficult ...

Kennett: Only a bad government builds until it goes broke

Infrastructure projects must be built as you can afford them, while balancing the other obligations of running the state. Victoria has got that mix badly wrong.

Bracks: Labor is reducing congestion and cutting travel times

The Andrews-Allan governments has delivered on its infrastructure promises while delivering world-class projects that have improved the lives of Victorians.

Fairytale endings put under the knife by Indian drubbing

Steve Smith’s earned the right to go out on his terms - or at least be a long way from a tap on the shoulder. But a fairytale finish in next summer’s Ashes is starting to look furt...

All the glamour of AFLW’s night of nights

Players stepped out at Crown for the W Awards best and fairest, with the coral carpet dominated by pops of colour, cool sunglasses and some op shop fashion.

Asbestos case win for grandfather after terminal cancer news

David Picken was just 26 when he was exposed to deadly asbestos particles when working for Centrelink in the 1970s. Now, with months to live, he’s won a settlement claim.

How Melbourne’s illegal tobacco bosses know their customers

Just like any successful business, Melbourne’s illicit tobacco gangs do their market research before setting up their shops.

Trump’s felony election interference case dismissed

The special counsel who brought a felony case against Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results has moved to dismiss the case. Follow updates.

Futures of Rowell, Allen uncertain as rival clubs circle

While one star from an interstate club has opted to push contract talks off until next year, the other is at odds over the length of their new deal. It leaves both of their futures...

Arrests outside Caulfield synagogue despite protest being cancelled

Hours after a protest group scrapped its plans to demonstrate across the road from the Caulfield Hebrew Congregation, there was a brief scuffle that ended with two people in handcu...

Ash Barty’s plea to Aussies

After hearing a startling statistic, Ash Barty is making a plea on behalf of another Aussie icon — the humble jar of Vegemite. Have your say.

Melb home prices tipped to fall further in 2025

The city’s property prices are not at rock bottom yet, with a leading expert predicting up to a $40,000 drop across 2025. See the areas facing the greatest risk.

How many wives did King Henry VIII have?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Slain teen’s family in tears as man accused of hiding body gets bail

Loved ones of Brunswick teenager Isla Bell wept in court as a magistrate decided to grant bail to the man charged with assisting in her alleged murder.

Furious North Melbourne residents object to new hospital being built

The Allan government is considering approving an 11-storey hospital on Errol St, prompting fears from neighbours it will cause traffic and parking chaos.

Skipper’s perfect 10 as Aussies’ dismal Test laid bare

Australia was comprehensively taken apart by a dominant touring Indian side in Perth. Our experts pick which Indians stood up and which Aussies carry the blame from a dismal test. ...

AFLW Awards: Marinoff crowned queen of AFLW

Ebony Marinoff has been confirmed the queen of AFLW after being awarded the league’s best and fairest – just an hour after her seventh All Australian blazer.

‘Blood on our hands’: Aussie parents’ plea on social media ban

Mums and dads from around Australia are calling for MPs to have the courage to vote for the world-leading legislation. They fear if it does not pass, more children’s lives will be ...

Ex-Greens MP accused of trying to kiss intern

Ex-Greens MP Sam Hibbins is facing a fresh claim of inappropriate behaviour after officially resigning from parliament and triggering a by-election in the seat of Prahran.

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