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25th February 2025

PM Edition

‘Chairman Allan’: Opposition rips into Premier over townhouse push

Victoria’s opposition has savaged Jacinta Allan’s push to make the state the “townhouse capital of Australia”, accusing the Premier of stripping residents of housing choice and cou...

Kennett: Mounting debt and crime will end Allan’s leadership

The Allan government — possibly the worst in Australia’s history — must reduce its own expenditure and stop blaming the public for its failures. But even such a dramatic about face...

‘My house, my rules’: Grandma’s stern words for alleged Pam the Bird artist as he seeks bail

Jack Gibson-Burrell has remained behind bars for more than three weeks since his arrest over the infamous Pam the Bird tags. But his grandma warns that he won’t have it easy if he’...

Gawn: What you’ve got wrong about us

Max Gawn has conceded he took on too much as drama embroiled Melbourne last year, but told JAY CLARK he has no regrets and will “always defend my football club”.

Bert Newton’s grandson smashes Olympian’s swim records

His grandfather won Gold Logies, his dad won Olympic medals, now this Melbourne schoolboy is making a splash as he continues his quest to the Australian swim team.

Record 15,000 knives seized in bloody year on Melbourne streets

Dodgy businesses have been busted selling knivesto young criminals after police seized a record number of weapons in huge stings across the state.

How the business of crime can flourish from the big house

For the system’s apex inmates prison walls are no barrier to the accumulation of money and power, with some well-connected prisoners able to make the best of a bad situation.

Victorians reject SRL, ranking last in poll of most urgent projects

The majority of Victorians don’t support the Suburban Rail Loop, ranking it last behind airport rail, more housing and even “none of the above” in a new poll on priority infrastruc...

Expand Melbourne or block 1600 homes: Developers to wedge Allan govt

The Allan government has been accused of paying lip service to meeting its housing targets as it blocks plans to redevelop Keysborough Golf Club for housing.

First it was bail laws, now Allan hints at knife crime review

Premier Jacinta Allan has given her strongest indication yet that tougher laws may be introduced to tackle Victoria’s knife violence epidemic, conceding a review of the state’s bai...

Baby joy for Elli Johnston after finding love with boxer beau

The daughter of Carlton legend Wayne Johnston has happily announced she’s expecting a bundle of joy with her new boyfriend, after moving on from disgraced NRL star Brett Finch.

‘Power play’: How Trump stunned Macron with bizarre handshake

A leading Australian body expert has revealed who won the battle of the wills between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron after their intense exchange. See the video.

Hunt for ‘criminals’ who targeted Captain Cook statue

Police say vandals who used an angle grinder in an attempt to cut the head off a statue of Captain Cook in Fitzroy Gardens will be treated “as criminals” instead of protesters.

Inside Frankston Hospital’s $1.1bn redevelopment

Frankston is set for a major retail and dining boost, with the $1.1bn Frankston Hospital redevelopment unlocking new opportunities. But who will move in?

Slater + Gordon former HR boss says scathing email was not hers

The Slater + Gordon chief people officer accused of sending a searing email filled with biting insults and confidential staff information claims she has been wrongly accused.

Teen accused of Bunnings carpark stabbing attack on bail at time

At least one of four teens accused of the stabbing attack of two men in a Bunnings carpark in Melbourne’s north was on bail at the time of the violent incident which flared over a ...

Wilkinson’s cheeky post after $1m call

Lisa Wilkinson declared it “celebration day” in an Instagram post a day after Ten were ordered to pay legal costs associated with Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation lawsuit.

Bombshell details in Chinese warships saga

Bombshell details about Chinese warships were conducting live fire drills off Australia’s east coast has been revealed.

Hird, Cousins Sr back rival group in bid for past player change

Amid rising scrutiny on concussion and illicit drugs policy, a rival to the league-funded AFL Players’ Association has emerged – and, as MICHAEL WARNER reports, the big names are o...

Fears over ‘toxic’ rowing program at Melbourne private girls’ school

Parents at St Catherine’s School in Toorak have spoken of their “profound concern” over the rowing program after claims of bullying, favouritism and extreme pressure.