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20th January 2025

PM Edition

Crisis talks, snubs, Tiley’s role: Inside story on Novak-Jones saga

By the time Tony Jones arrived at Melbourne Park on Saturday, he knew his “banter” with Serbian fans on Friday had blown up in his face. SCOTT GULLAN goes inside what happened next...

‘Disoriented’ Aus Open champion crumbles under Melbourne heat

Jannik Sinner’s Australian Open campaign is in danger of crumbling, while Nick Kyrgios has taken aim at the under-fire Ch9 star in a fresh, expletive-laden spray. FOLLOW LIVE.

Nine star settles sexual harassment claim

The reporter said it took “courage” to speak out and she was determined to “right wrongs”.

Dipper’s son hit ‘rock bottom’ before $140K golf fraud

The boss of a golf company says the son of AFL great Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico should be jailed after he fleeced $140,000 to fund his gambling addiction.

Dad accused of driving teens on vandalism spree to be ‘one of the boys’

A 50-year-old dad from Cheltenham allegedly drove two teens around the streets of Melbourne at night so they could slingshot marbles into building windows because he “wanted to be ...

Trump’s second presidency: 10 things he will change

Donald Trump is back in the White House, but his second term will not be like last time. Here’s what he will do differently.

‘All we could hope for’: Michelle Payne’s joy for female jockeys

The former jockey has paid tribute to the women in racing who “broke down barriers” as she gets set to mark the 10th anniversary of her famous Melbourne Cup win on Prince of Penzan...

Fresh hunt for clues in deadly Clyde North father-son stabbing

Homicide detectives are scouring a patch of land in search of weapons and clues in the double stabbing murder of a father and son in Melbourne’s southeast.

Servos ordered to set daily petrol price by Allan government

More than 1500 fuel retailers across the state could also be forced to publicly announce their prices 24 hours in advance in a dramatic market intervention by the Allan government.

Teen thugs unleash on young lifeguard at Narre Warren pool

A teenage lifeguard has been violently assaulted while on duty at Casey ARC Aquatic and Recreation Centre, prompting concerned visitors to call for increased security.

Freed hostages given Hamas ‘gift bags’; one lost two fingers

Three women released by Hamas after 15 months in captivity were given ‘gift bags’ by their captors, as one of the women revealed she lost two fingers during the ordeal. Follow upda...

Track watch: Forgotten Roo, young big man make their move

North Melbourne recruit Caleb Daniel’s recovery from a hamstring issue is on track – and he’s not the only key Roo making big strides on the injury front.

Ball magnets, famous names: Top 25 draft prospects of 2025

A massive year is only just beginning for the draft class of 2025 and here are the names to watch, with several No.1 pick contenders firmly in the mix. These are the names to watch...

First pics from Jamie Kah, Ben Melham’s picturesque wedding

Star jockeys Jamie Kah and Ben Melham tied the knot in a picturesque wedding ceremony on Sunday. See the pictures.

25 suburbs where Melb houses outearned their owners

Dozens of Melbourne suburbs had houses earn more than their owners in 2024. New sales stats from Victoria’s peak real estate body have revealed where, and some other unexpected hom...

Channel 9 star a no show at Today after $50k blunder

Alex Cullen was missing from the Today on Monday morning after a $50k incident with billionaire Adrian Portelli.

Fresh blow for TV host amid drug battle

A troubled former TV host’s public battle with drug addiction has again been thrust into the spotlight after he was charged with drug-driving.

‘How could you not get emotional?’: Family ties at heart of Melb boys’ US college football face-off

No matter what happens when Joe McGuire and James Rendell face-off against each other in the US college football final tomorrow, the punter’s championship ring will be coming home ...

‘I will not stay quiet’: Bec Judd unloads on Jacinta Allan over crime rate

The Brighton influencer says the premier will lose the election because of her lack of action on “spiralling youth crime”.

City’s controversial bike lanes bankrolled by Covid recovery cash

A $100m recovery scheme aimed at kick-starting the city economy post-pandemic by paying for events and helping businesses was also used to rollout bike lanes and complete street pr...