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20th December 2024

AM Edition

Bikies murdered underworld heavyweight because they felt disrespected

Shocking details of what motivated three bikies to shoot dead gangland figure Mitat Rasimi in Dandenong can now be revealed following a three-month trial.

Shelford students in tears ahead of Caulfield Grammar takeover

The last ever Shelford Girls’ Grammarstudents shed tears ahead of the takeover by Caulfield Grammar as the financial position of the struggling historic school was revealed.

How Woolies, Coles workers are fighting back against vile thugs

Woolworths and Coles are stepping up measures to protect their workers against the growing rate of violence in supermarkets. See the video.

Tougher retail crime penalties needed against violent gangs

Aussie retailers want harsher penalties as organised crime gangs raid stores, bash workers — and it will only get worse before Christmas. Have your say.

Sworn at, spat on, sexually harassed: Enough is enough

Tensions are rising as crowds hit peak levels in the lead-up to Christmas and retail workers are bearing the brunt. Industry leaders are saying the violence has to stop.

Port Melbourne Primary fuming over new school 650m away

The state government is under fire for building a new school less than 1km away from Port Melbourne Primary, with parents labelling it “a wasted investment”.

Tributes for ‘national treasure’ cartoonist Michael Leunig

Melbourne cartoonist Michael Leunig, whose influential career spanned over five decades, has died aged 79, with his loved ones announcing his “pen has run dry, its ink no longer fl...

How to not accidentally ruin family Christmas lunch

If you follow these five basic guidelines on Christmas Day, your family lunch will be smooth sailing. Probably.

Tim Watson’s emotional farewell from Channel 7

The footy legend and long-time broadcaster and commentator has delivered an on-air goodbye in his last night as sports presenter.

Freed Bali Nine member set for multimillion-dollar beach move

A member of the infamous Bali Nine is set to move into a multimillion-dollar Torquay beachside property after serving almost two decades behind bars for drug smuggling.

British fashion model Twiggy is considered an icon of which decade?

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

Kohli clashes with reporters after landing in Melbourne

Tensions in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy remain high, with Virat Kohli clashing with reporters after arriving at Melbourne Airport. ROBERT CRADDOCK reveals why.

Young tradie stabbed by pack of teens in horrific attack

An unsuspecting tradie violently stabbed in a random attack by up to 10 teens in Melbourne’s west believed he was going to die as paramedics raced him to hospital.

Scotch's $1m man accused of being a ‘part-time principal’

The headmaster of prestigious private school Scotch College is facing criticism that he is spending more time in Sydney than in Melbourne.

Identity of gunman who killed underworld figure in South Yarra revealed

A man who carried out the ambush killing of underworld figure Daniel O’Shea in Fawkner Park can now be named after he was found guilty of murder.

Symes sworn in as Treasurer as Allan cabinet winners and losers emerge

Victoria’s new Treasurer, Jaclyn Symes, has been sworn into the role at a ceremony at Government House as the winners and losers from Jacinta Allan’s biggest cabinet shake-up becom...

Another blow for Pesutto as court finalises damages bill

Just when the Liberal leader thought things couldn’t get worse after losing his defamation battle with Moira Deeming, the court has revised the amount of damages he has to pay her.

Sharp and Carter founder apologises for unhinged Xmas party pep talk

He went viral for an unhinged Christmas party pep talk and now the boss of one of Australia’s largest recruiting firms has addressed his “inappropriate” speech.

Nick Reece may face ‘conflict’ in Queen Victoria Market votes, trader claims

Queen Victoria Market is at a critical moment in its history but, thanks to a campaign donation, the Lord Mayor may have lost his power to vote on it, a market trader and former co...

The most staggering figure in the Billson’s rescue deal

The full details of a deal to keep Beechworth drinks maker Billson’s out of liquidation can now be revealed and one figure in particular jumps out.

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