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5th November 2024

PM Edition

‘Bad look’: Police criticised for not stopping brawl after rapper shot

Victoria Police has defended its decision to allow a group of youths to brawl just metres from where a young rapper was shot and killed. But one former veteran homicide detective h...

Harris brings more star power; Trump focuses on migrants

Kamala Harris was joined by Oprah Winfrey and Lady Gaga among other stars for her final rally ahead of the polls opening, as Donald Trump zeroed in on his policies around migrants....

ABC ‘sorry’ for fake gunshot scandal

The public broadcaster has apologised for publishing multiple stories with errors in relation to a military operation by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.

Fury as Parks Victoria bans rock climbing after secret surveys

The Victorian government is set to ban rock climbing at Australia’s most significant site after a four-year secretive process to probe cultural heritage.

‘You don’t expect this’: ‘Heil Hitler’ hate attack on Jewish schoolgirls

One of the five Jewish students from Beth Rivkah Ladies College said the vile antisemitic abuse from the schoolboys had left the group shaken and shocked.

RBA makes huge call on rates

Homeowners desperate for some relief were left disappointed as the Reserve Bank of Australia held interest rates for the eighth time in a row.

Private school teacher allegedly gave A+ to pupils who showed buttocks

A former teacher at a Victorian regional private school is accused of giving better grades to students who showed him their buttocks, a court has heard.

Bob Geldof’s ‘insanely good’ Live Aid musical coming to Oz

Music legend Sir Bob Geldof — in Melbourne for the Cup — says his “out of this world” Live Aid stage show is headed Down Under next year, and has been praised as “insanely good”.

‘You’re playing with people’s lives’: Fury at lack of detail on IVF fails

Victorians have been left in the dark on IVF clinic failings after the regulator quietly stopped reporting key details about lost and damaged embryos, egg and sperm.

Ex-AFL star’s wife accused of Bali brothel ‘profit share’

The mother of Ricky Olarenshaw’s nine-year old daughter begged a Bali court to throw out her case but police opposed the application.

Allan govt asks feds for help as road and rail projects blow out

The Allan government says it “won’t stop fighting” for a fair share of infrastructure funding as it calls on its federal counterpart to stump up more taxpayer cash.

‘No evidence’ William was dumped: court

The coroner running an inquiry into the disappearance of William Tyrrell has made a grim call on the youngster’s fate.

How Aussies giving themselves a rate cut

Nearly a million Aussies have refinanced their loans as the Reserve Bank of Australia is tipped to hold interest rates higher for longer.

Alarming rise in drug overdoses sparks festival warning

The number of drug overdose deaths increased 17 per cent in Victoria the past year, prompting fears more people will die at festivals in what could become “the new normal”.

Conflagration is another word for what?

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

‘Love you eternally’: Quincy Jones’ final post before his death

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones shared a heartfelt final post on Instagram just hours before his death.

Chris Martin’s cricket cameo may have breached rules

The Coldplay star made a brief visit to the MCG to catch part of the Australia v Pakistan game but he appeared to unwittingly breach the Melbourne Cricket Club’s strict dress code.

Anthony Albanese’s comment from 2017 comes back to haunt him

Old footage of Anthony Albanese has resurfaced where he made a startling comment about Donald Trump. That comment could hurt Australia’s alliance with the US, should Trump win the ...

Block flirter’s final insult after walk-out scandal

The woman at the centre of Kylie and Brad’s hasty exit from The Block has given her verdict on the scandal that engulfed the reality show.

‘I’m sorry’: Banned umpire’s remorse over bin Laden mask

AFL umpire Leigh Haussen has been banned for a match for dressing as a terrorist at an end-of-season function, less than a month after GWS players faced more severe penalties. Here...