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24th December 2024

PM Edition

‘Desperate move’: Pesutto’s Christmas Eve email ruffles feathers among Liberal MPs

Liberal leader John Pesutto is seeking to allow two allies to vote remotely at Friday’s showdown party room meeting, prompting accusations that his push is in “breach of the consti...

Total fire ban declared for Victoria as Boxing Day scorcher looms

High temperatures and strong winds are set to create the perfect storm for firefighters already tackling a huge blaze in the Grampians, with a total fire ban declared across Victor...

What Christmas behind bars is like for Victoria’s jailbirds

They might not be home for the holidays, but Victoria’s prisoners will still get a chance to have a taste of the festive season from behind bars.

9 best Melbourne restaurant openings of 2024

In a whirlwind year of closures, Melbourne’s dining scene was also blessed with a slew of new openings. These are the best places to add to your eat list.

Teen criminals run riot while cops’ helicopter requests are denied

Young offenders are getting away with high-speed pursuits because police resources are so thinly stretched. As one officer puts it “the kids know we are powerless to do anything”.

‘So composed’: Aussies laud Konstas ahead of Test debut

Sam Konstas will become one of Australia’s youngest Test debutants when he steps out in front of a packed MCG on Boxing Day — and the Aussies are confident he’s more than ready.

The best (mostly worst) of Deadline for 2024

As Chopper Read once said, even Beethoven had his critics — so Deadline doesn’t take it personally that there’s been a Melbourne Cup field of characters ready to criticise our work...

Hidden gun theory in gangland murder case

Police suspect the weapon used by Comancheros to murder underworld figure Mitat Rasimi was concealed in a concrete wall in a Brunswick apartment development.

Congressman allegedly paid for sex with 17 year old

Donald Trump’s first pick to run the justice department, Matt Gaetz, is facing “substantial evidence” he paid for sex with a teenage girl, according to a new investigation.

What Pat Cummins really wants for Christmas

The Australian cricket captain has revealed the one thing he would like as he and wife Becky prepare for the arrival of their second child.

Smashing school kids to smashing Test bowlers: Inside the rise of Konstas

Ed Cowan has kept a close watch on Sam Konstas since first spotting him four years ago, and explains why the ‘rare talent’ has the temperament to thrive in Test cricket.

A fiery Christmas Eve in Melbourne’s tobacco wars

Two shops have been set ablaze in the early hours of the morning as Melbourne’s tobacco wars continue to rage.

‘You’ll be vegan soon, or we’ll fight’: Oscar Jenkins’ bizarre video

The former Melbourne Grammar student captured fighting for Ukraine rants about veganism and reversing a vasectomy in a bizarre YouTube video, as a school friend said he’d dropped o...

Aussie ‘missing’ in Ukraine for months as comrade speaks

Australian officials are still trying to confirm the location of Oscar Jenkins, as an American who served alongside the Melbourne man in Ukraine breaks his silence. Warning: Graph...

Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer

Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.

PM, Dutton salute emergency workers in Christmas message

Australia’s leaders have thanked the nation’s emergency service workers, charity and Defence personnel who will forgo time with friends and family this Christmas to help others.

Voges slams ‘substandard’ conditions as Gades down Scorchers

The surface was slammed as “an absolute joke”, there was a catch of the year contender, the roof was hit ... and the Renegades came out on top against the Scorchers. WATCH THE HIGH...

Alex de Minaur’s secret engagement to English tennis star

After almost five years together, the sporting power couple revealed they had been keeping a “small secret”.

‘Devastated’ Purcell hoping for leniency as massive ban looms

A rising star of Australian tennis could be hit with a multi-year ban, but has vowed to work with anti-doping authorities after coming forward. Read his statement.

‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is a festive hit song by which singer?

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