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29th March 2025

AM Edition

Aussies feel worse off under Albo as voters given a ‘choice’

New data has revealed how almost half of all Australians feel now compared to when Anthony Albanese took office, as he and Peter Dutton argue they can both fix the country.

How Peter Dutton can become Australia’s next PM

In normal times, what Peter Dutton is tasked with achieving would be impossible. But these are not normal times, argues James Morrow.

PM’s vote pledge: ‘Your choice has never been clearer’

PM Anthony Albanese has issued a pledge to Aussie voters’ saying their choice has never been clearer, as it’s about “your job, your wages, your child’s education and your Medicare”...

Same old problems haunt Blues as another season slips away

Carlton ran out of legs, lost another close game and was left facing the reality its season is almost over. As Chris Cavanagh writes, it’s an all-too-familiar story which Blues fan...

Election sledging will get ugly with Trump’s tariff impact

The early salvo shows how much the US President is set to impact Australia’s campaign – potentially dragging it into a hyper-personal jostle between our two prospective leaders.

‘Big bang’: Pilot fights for life after plane crash at Avalon Airshow

A pilot has suffered critical injuries in a horror plane crash during an aerobatics display at the Avalon International Airshow.

SuperCoach takeaways: Rookie hero inspires gusty Dogs triumph

Third-gamer Sam Davidson produced the quarter of his life to help Western Bulldogs condemn Carlton to a 0-3 start to the season for the first time since 2019 and intensify the pres...

10 key policy differences between Labor and Coalition

The lead up to this federal election has many people in doubt over a clear winner, but the Albanese Government and the Coalition’s stance on these top issues give away some clues.

Courts must ‘play ball’ on bail decisions, Attorney-General warns Vic’s top judge

Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny has told the state’s top judge Victorians “do not feel safe in their homes” and warned the courts must put community safety first immediately in the...

Thousands feared dead after Southeast Asia quake

The huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand has killed at least 150 people and injured hundreds, with the toll expected to rise. WARNING: Graphic

Surprise suburbs where Victorians have paid off their homes

Many of Melbourne’s battler suburbs are surpassing or keeping pace with well-heeled areas like Brighton and Toorak when it comes to a key housing metric. SEE THE LIST

Thousands of workers caught up in Ambulance Victoria data breach

The personal details of 3000 Ambulance Victoria workers have allegedly been stolen by a former employee, with the alarming security breach now being investigated by police.

Best in 60 years: Inside the rise of ‘beautiful’ Hawks

The Hawks are playing the most exciting and skilful football the legendary David Parkin has ever seen. Jay Clark goes inside their fast-tracked rebuild with the man who first helpe...

Alan Joyce breaks silence after retreating from spotlight

His buddy Anthony Albanese was on the eve of calling an election, but former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was in Melbourne on Thursday night to celebrate another great friend.

‘Year 10 purge’: Ex-pupils claim schools ‘managing out’ students with low grades

Schools are being blamed for a rise in year 12s opting to study an unscored VCE program amid allegations they’re “managing out” students with low grades to protect their VCE perfor...

Estranged husband accused of murdering mum of four in Werribee backyard

A woman allegedly stabbed to death by her estranged husband in the backyard of her home in Melbourne’s west was a mother of four who ran her own clothing store and shared adoring s...

Police video released after billionaire pulled over for ‘circle work’

A court has released footage capturing the moment billionaire Adrian Portelli was pulled over by police in luxury car | WATCH THE VIDEO

Latrobe Council slammed for all-expenses paid European ‘vacay’ for mayor

Latrobe City Council has been lashed for deciding to splash thousands of dollars of ratepayers’ cash to send its mayor on a “cheeky European vacay” to accompany a local band.

Price: Lucky or lazy? Australia’s becoming a handout nation

The notion of a hard day’s work for a fair day’s pay has been lost in a vote blitz buying circus of handouts and freebies we all have to pay for. Our ancestors would be rolling in ...

Local footy salary cap future revealed

Plagued by a horror off-season where several local footy clubs were found to have breached player payment rules, AFL Victoria has revealed its plans for the controversial salary ca...

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