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27th December 2024

PM Edition

Brad Battin declares crime, roads a focus of ‘united’ opposition

New Opposition Leader Brad Battin says he will “lead a united team”, focused on tackling crime, cost of living and roads, after ousting John Pesutto.

Campbell: Pesutto may have survived if he’d swallowed his pride

Only four months after claiming the Liberal Party leadership prize, John Pesutto set off a series of events that ended with him being booted from the job— and there’s no escaping t...

Experienced sailors who died during Sydney to Hobart identified

Two experienced sailors died after they were hit in the head with sail booms in separate incidents during the Sydney to Hobart race overnight. Police are now working to figure out ...

‘Hope he’s not remembered for this’: Indian legend’s Kohli fear

Pat Cummins has his side in a commanding position at the MCG, as Virat Kohli prepares to face the heat after his incident with Sam Konstas on Boxing Day. FOLLOW LIVE!

The tiny Victorian town making an impact

Once the epicentre of gold mining in Victoria, Walhalla’s population has dropped to just 16 residents. But not even that small number has stopped this town from having a major impa...

The young Bomber tipped for 2025 breakout

Essendon fans will be crying out for more output from this young forward next season, and he might just deliver. See our season preview for the Bombers here.

Electrical fire latest drama to rock Sydney to Hobart

A Sydney to Hobart sailor has been rescued despite becoming separated from his boat by almost 2km, while two others have died, but organisers are adamant the race will continue. Fo...

Public sector wage bill blows out by $2.7bn in one year

There are major concerns the Allan government is underestimating its costs as analysts warn the super-sized public service is a significant challenge to addressing the state’s deb...

Giraffe in Myer’s Christmas display beheaded for second time

The giraffe head attached to Myer’s annual Christmas windows in Melbourne’s CBD has been targeted by vandals for a second time, with police now investigating the incident.

‘Light at end of the tunnel’: New hope for Oscar Jenkins’ release

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia has revealed how Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins could be released after being captured by Russian forces in Ukraine.

‘Beloved’ footy gun killed in fight raised in ‘loving Christian home’

Friends and footy teammates of a young man killed in a knife fight outside his Kurunjang home have paid tribute to his “cheeky grin and infectious enthusiasm for life”.

What Kate’s big transformation reveals

After almost a year since her cancer diagnosis, Princess Catherine’s Christmas appearance signals a big change in fortune for the year ahead, writes Zoe Smith.

He allegedly supplied the gun for a murder. Days later he was dead

A veteran crook known as “Shot Caller” is accused of supplying the gun used to shoot dead a gangland heavyweight. Just over a month later it was his turn.

Wild scenes of flames approaching tanker as fire warnings downgraded

Several emergency evacuation orders have been downgraded after a cool change swept across the Grampians but residents remain on high alert.

Worksites massive targets for brazen thieves

Victorian tradies are frustrated by the rising number of thefts from construction sites, leaving workers out of pocket as thousands of dollars worth of equipment regularly gets sto...

New January 1 fees, law changes and what you’ll pay

From January 1, there is a raft of changes coming to welfare, health, aged care, education and visas. See how they will affect you and your household.

Deadly plane crash ‘likely’ caused by Russia

Ukrainian authorities have claimed Russia is to blame for a plane crash in Kazakhstan, which killed at least 38 people, after it sent out a distress call before exploding into a fi...

Bubbles on a budget: Posh areas ignite $30 trend in suburbs

Oh la la – there’s a new bubbly topping the wish list of Aussie revellers this New Year’s Eve. See the top 10 suburbs where you live and who’s buying which tipple.

NDIS change frees up hospital beds

A major issue that has long plagued the National Disability and Insurance Scheme has dramatically improved, freeing up vital health resources.

Billionaire battle: ‘Pratt abdicated responsibility’

Billionaire Alex Waislitz says his ex-wife failed to involve herself in the affairs of their family business, and called a court case she lodged against him ‘embarrassing’.