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17th December 2024

PM Edition

‘Don’t get to hide behind a mask’: Allan’s major protest crackdown

Activists will be banned from concealing their identity under a suite of reforms introduced by the Premier to clamp down on extremist behaviour at protests, including laws to prote...

Breakout year? Numbers reveal the names to watch in ’25

Was Shai Bolton just cruising? Is Colby McKercher about to take off? Will a young Bulldog surprise? See the full breakdown of every club’s risers and fallers in the final six round...

‘Super fit’ De Goey primed to shake off injury pain

Jordan De Goey’s bid to put an injury-riddled 2024 behind him is on track, with a teammate declaring the “super fit” Magpies star is determined to get back to his matchwinning best...

Smith screamer seals catching redemption as India dig in

He had a horrific drop to start day 4, before watching KL Rahul pile on the pain. Now, Steve Smith has well and truly made up for it with a stunning catch. FOLLOW LIVE.

Nick Staikos set for Allan’s ministry

Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos is set to be revealed as the newest cabinet member in Jacinta Allan’s government in the wake of Treasurer Tim Pallas’ departure.

Cops find second body dumped at Botany

Police believe the body of a man found dumped at Botany is the missing husband of a murdered woman whose body was found wrapped in plastic last week.

Carlton Club, Windsor Castle in administration, on the hunt for rescue buyer

Two popular Melbourne hospitality venues have collapsed, with administrators launching an urgent sale process in a bid to find a rescue buyer.

A-League shock as coach quits powerhouse

With his team sitting in third less than half way through the A-League season, the Melbourne Victory coach has quit for a new job overseas

Brother of murdered toddler involved in tobacco fires

A Point Cook man whose brother was killed in one of Australia’s most horrific child deaths was involved in a series of tobacco store firebombings last Christmas.

Kennett: The four big reasons to celebrate our nation

As the annual Australia Day debate ramps up, there are four basic answers to the question: What does Australia mean to me?

Sporting world’s ‘family man’ busted in Qantas Club tryst

This married man has a reputation as one of the sporting world’s “family men”, but that wasn’t his wife he was busted passionately embracing in Sydney’s Qantas Club.

Push to review assisted dying eligibility as denials spark suicides

A coroner has called for an overhaul of the requirements to access Voluntary Assisted Dying in Victoria after an alarming number of people took their own lives when being found ine...

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays: Is your council a Grinch?

Some Melbourne councils have made the Grinch look festive over the years with their refusal to acknowledge Christmas. See how your council rates for its Yuletide cheer.

Former Nine boss to lead ABC

The Treasurer has defended the appointment of Hugh Marks as the ABC’s managing director after his controversial departure from Nine Entertainment.

SuperCoach leaks: 2025 top prices, biggest shocks

The first prices for SuperCoach 2025 are out. See who is top dog and how much the new stars of the bumper draft class are worth. SNEAK PEEK

S Korea’s Yoon faces arrest after failing to appear in court

Prosecutors have warned impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear for questioning over his martial law bid by Saturday or face a potential arrest warrant.

Teen girl, 15, who shot dead student, teacher revealed

Police have identified a 15-year-old girl as the shooter who opened fire at a Christian school in the US, killing another pupil and a teacher.

Arsonists in police’s sights after suspicious central Vic fires

Police are on the lookout for firebugs as they investigate a possible link between several suspicious fires that broke out in central Victoria.

Killer loses bid to slash sentence over Crown casino coward punch

A “violent, drunken thug” jailed over the coward punch attack of a beloved tradie in the Crown casino food court has lost an appeal to reduce his sentence.

Alleged Cobram killer slapped with more serious charge

A man who allegedly told a Cobram woman he would “chop her up” into little pieces has been charged with manslaughter following an extensive police investigation.