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4th January 2025

PM Edition

Boland’s bunny: ‘Great Scott’ ends Kohli’s Test career in Australia

Australian hero Scott Boland has ripped through India’s top order, knocking over the tourist’s openers before collecting the scalp of Virat Kohli. FOLLOW LIVE

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.

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.

Crowds flock to beaches, rivers as Victoria sizzles

Victorians have rushed to the state’s beaches and rivers to cool off as temperatures soar during the state’s first heatwave of 2025.

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.

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.

Why Victorians will soon be hit with even higher alcohol prices

Victorians are being warned to brace for one of the biggest alcohol price rises in years as the cash-for-container scheme fee increase and the higher alcohol excise hit at the same...

Trump to be sentenced 10 days before inauguration

In an explosive decision, a New York judge has vowed to carry on with sentencing Donald Trump over his hush money conviction, and revealed whether he would lock up the President-el...

What Gen Z really thinks about tanning culture

Is Gen Z oblivious to the dangers of the sun or are they just taking an educated risk by continuing to tan obsessively? We hit the beach to find out.

How one tradesman is keeping the art of blacksmithing alive

After falling off a horse while on holiday, Brendan Thompson started teaching himself how to work in hot iron. Now he’s looking for new people to learn the old craft.

Health warning for Victorians as more measles cases emerge

Victorians have been warned to be on alert after more cases of measles were reported in the state’s southeast. See the latest exposure sites.

BBL stars hospitalised after horror collision

Sydney Thunder stars Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft were taken to hospital after a horrific collision during their side’s BBL clash with the Scorchers in Perth.

$24k in one day: A Ruddy big party bill

Australia’s Ambassador to the US billed Aussie taxpayers $24,000 in a single day for formal dinners, breakfasts, morning teas and a reception at his Washington DC digs. See the lis...

Young boy, man dead after horror day in Victorian waters

An eight-year-old boy has drowned in a river at an East Gippsland campsite, just hours before a man died at a Mornington Peninsula beach.

Police bid to end union action fails, pay war heats up again

The independent umpire made a call on whether it would intervene in the bitter dispute, after a controversial move by Victoria Police.

Littler, Konstas, Lewis: The top 20 teenage stars in world sport

Teenage phenomenon Luke Littler has made history as the youngest ever World darts champion at the age of just 17. So who does he join in the list of the 20 world sports stars under...

25 for 2025: Biggest must-see Australian sporting events this year

From footy grand finals to the F1 grand prix, 2025 is the year professional sport hogs the limelight and Australia’s attention. Julian Linden looks at the 25 biggest events to watc...