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21st February 2025

AM Edition

Do you live in the perfect suburb? Melbourne’s best neighbourhoods revealed

The best suburbs in Melbourne to live, work and play — with easy access to amenities and green spaces — have been revealed, and one has emerged a clear winner. How does your neighb...

25 under 25: The inspirational young Victorians to watch

From science and technology to sports, the arts and even space travel, these are the 25 Victorians under 25 smashing their goals and inspiring us to reach for the stars.

Smith or Singh? Victoria’s most common surnames are changing

Twenty-five years ago thousands of tiny Victorians were born into a Smith family, but as Victoria’s multicultural population explodes, these are the new surnames taking over.

Labor set to be wiped out at next election, former party secretary warns

Victorian Labor will likely keep bleeding support and suffer a devastating defeat in the 2026 state election, shocking analysis of the Werribee by-election has revealed.

Have gangland figures called time on tobacco wars?

After a month since the last firebombing, there is optimism that the tobacco wars ended with the murder of Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim.

When commuters can ditch plastic mykis: Credit card, phone tap-on in sight

The Allan government will promise credit cards and smart devices can be used to tap and go on trains by “early next year” — but some commuters may have to wait longer to use the ne...

Zelensky, Trump envoy event cancelled amid growing tensions

A planned press conference between Volodymyr Zelensky and America’s Ukraine envoy was cancelled as tensions deepened between the two countries amid Donald Trump’s “dictator” commen...

Albo and Jim’s costly ‘dumb’ decisions

With Treasurer Jim Chalmers adamant Labor will deliver a budget next month, Aussie experts have revealed the “dumb” policies that need to be fixed in addressing the bottom-line dec...

Every Roo rated: Why this phenom can win the Brownlow

North Melbourne’s spike has to be around the corner. Who will stand up to take this club back to relevancy? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate every Kangaroo.

Australia’s $330bn super blitz to fight Trump’s tariffs

Super fund giants will join Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd in Washington DC to unleash new investment in the US that could protect Australia in Donald Trump’s trade war.

‘Nasty’ culture blamed for closure of St Charles Borromeo School

Former parents and staff at a Catholic primary school in Melbourne’s northeast left with only four pupils say leadership tensions and a “nasty” culture contributed to families leav...

Kylie wows Melb with sexy Vegas-style show

With all the glitz of a Vegas showgirl, Melbourne’s own Kylie Minogue wowed her hometown crowd at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday night with sizzling acts.

‘Too high’: How Australia can build 1.2 million homes in five years

The Albanese government is facing increased pressure to meet the demands of Australia’s building sector if the country is to have any hope of easing its housing crisis.

Pies, Lions, Suns: Who stood out in three-way practice clash

Gold Coast, Brisbane and Collingwood faced off in a series of short clashes, and while the teams have gotten through largely incident-free, it wasn’t all smooth sailing.

Ratepayers wanted answers from this council — then police were called

A council meeting in Melbourne’s southeast made headlines after police were called to keep the peace with a crowd of raging residents. So, why did things turn so ugly?

What nationality was Formula One racing legend Ayrton Senna?

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

‘I’ll deliver’: Symes’ sneaky swipe at Pallas over public service cuts

New Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes has taken a surprise swipe at her predecessor Tim Pallas in promising to pull off what he could not in slashing thousands of public service job...

‘Stop killing people for nothing’: Dad’s plea after son stabbed to death at Wyndham Vale bus stop

A 23-year-old stabbed to death at a bus stop in Melbourne’s west has been remembered as a “gentle giant”, as his devastated father issued an emotional plea to “stop killing people ...

Oz air traffic controller shortage raises chilling fears

Aviation industry insiders claim a shortage of expert air traffic controllers in Melbourne and Australia-wide could end in disaster, as fatigued staff work hundreds of hours overti...

Violent history of woman charged over attack on Muslims revealed

A woman accused of attacking two Muslim women at Pacific Epping shopping centre has previously assaulted another woman wearing a hijab, a court has heard.

‘Our hearts lie in tatters’: Hamas hands over bodies of children

Amid a fragile ceasefire, a “day of grief” has enveloped Israel after Hamas returned the bodies of four hostages, which included the Bibas children.

Another shock departure rocks Channel 7 as popular presenter quits

There’s been another switch up to the talent pool at Channel 7 in Melbourne, with respected sports presenter Abbey Gelmi the latest star to walk out the door.

Wider review re-opens investigation into Petracca incident

The AFL is set to reinvestigate Christian Petracca’s King’s Birthday near-death experience after an official demand from the AFLPA.

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