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5th January 2025

AM Edition

Bike bandits: How Melb youth rideout movement is sparking safety fears

Dramatic footage of dangerous bike stunts shared on social media has been drawing a cult following among Melbourne youth — and one group is leading the charge. See the videos.

High costs forcing Vic cancer patients to skip meds, scans

Cancer patients and survivors in Victoria are being forced to skip essential medication and scans because they are too expensive, new data shows.

Watch: Australia takes aim at India for ‘intimidating’ Konstas

The SCG Test is set to explode after Australia’s management accused India of using “intimidating” tactics by aggressively swarming 19-year-old star Sam Konstas.

William, Catherine pay tribute to New Orleans terror attack victim

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been left “shocked and saddened” after a 31-year-old man close to the royal family was killed in the horrific New Year’s Day attack in New Orl...

$450k in taxpayer cash spent on welcome to country ceremonies

Welcome to country ceremonies at Australian government events have cost Aussie taxpayers more than $450,000 in the past two years. See the big spending agencies here.

Traveller allegedly caught with $8m worth of cocaine in suitcase

A young Swiss national has been arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle 25kg of cocaine into Melbourne Airport along with just a beach towel.

Demons footy star celebrates new baby girl

Melbourne premiership player Tom McDonald and his wife Ruby have announced the safe arrival of a gorgeous baby girl.

Teen hospitalised after jet ski, boat crash

A teenager has been flown to hospital after a jet ski and boat collided at Safety Beach on the Mornington Peninsula.

Surge in complaints over cowboy cabbies ripping off Victorians

Vulnerable Victorians are being whacked with hefty taxi fares — or even rejected for short trips — by dodgy drivers trying to fleece them for more money.

‘Our parents help pay the rent’: Young Aussies’ housing pain

Uni students Dan McHugh, Harry Chung and Daichi Ito live together as they work and study, but their parents pay the rent. Many young Aussies are also struggling to make ends meet.

Neighbours star’s miraculous update for ‘non-fixable’ cancer battle

After being told he may only live until March, Neighbours star Ian Smith is rejoicing after some promising signs from his cancer treatment.

Steve Smith’s horror drop leaves series on knife’s edge

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is poised for a thrilling finish following a day of high drama as Australia’s man of moment, Steve Smith, shelled a crucial late chance. RE-LIVE ALL THE ...

Alleged booze syndicate stole more than $130k worth of alcohol

Three men have been accused of running a booze syndicate that moved more than $130,000 worth of alcohol around Melbourne.

Fed-up Melbourne residents call in private security for DIY patrols as crime surges

Residents in affluent Melbourne suburbs are forking out their own cash for private security to patrol their neighbourhood after dark, as the crime rate skyrockets.

G Flip makes cameo in Neighbours alongside wife Chrishell Stause

Talented Aussie singer, songwriter and drummer G Flip is heading to Ramsay St for an episode of Neighbours set to air this month.

How Victoria’s top crime fighters tackled the toughest cases of 2024

Last year was a massive one for Victorian police fighting serious crime — but while some breakthroughs were very public, many big wins never made the headlines.

The Aussie stars in the running for Golden Globe awards

Nicole Kidman and Guy Pearce are among the Aussie A-listers who are in the running to take home a Golden Globe award on Monday.

Man alleged to have waved gun at woman in Doveton robbery

Two men have been arrested in dramatic scenes in Victoria’s southeast after allegedly waving a gun at a woman before taking off with her mobile phone and handbag.

‘Not giving up hope’: Police defend search tactic for missing Berwick hiker

Police have defended the number of staff sent to bushland to search for missing Berwick hiker Hadi Nazari after his devastated sister begged for more boots on the ground.

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