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First pictures: Mokbel’s emotional farewell to mother

See the exclusive first images of Tony Mokbel’s life as a free man, as the drug kingpin follows through on his promise to visit his mother’s grave and say farewell.

Shock poll reveals big blow to Dutton as Labor ahead

Peter Dutton has driven key voters back to Anthony Albanese, according to a shock poll which has also found a massive change for Labor, as the election still remains contestable.

What is your home worth? 130 Vic suburbs where prices have risen in 2025

Almost 130 Victorian suburbs experienced a rise in their median house prices in the past quarter, with some experts suggesting the state’s real estate market could be at an inflect...

Inside story: How guns were allegedly smuggled into MCG

How did two men allegedly smuggle loaded weapons into an AFL game? Jon Ralph has the inside story on a disturbing incident which has the AFL on edge.

Dutton’s national security move as PM tries to steal limelight

Peter Dutton has announced a Chinese company’s 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin will be torn up under a Coalition government. It comes after an extraordinary move by the PM to...

SuperCoach: Key takeaways from Geelong v Melbourne

Did Max Gawn do enough for owners to hold? Where to now with Sam De Koning? Should we target Christian Petracca? Get the answers to all those SuperCoach questions here.

Russell Brand responds to rape, sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has been charged with a series of sexual offences by UK police but the British actor and comedian has had his say. See the video.

‘Wish version of Trump’: Voters’ blunt take on leaders

Undecided voters are unimpressed with the federal election campaign so far, calling Anthony Albanese disappointing and lacklustre, while Peter Dutton is the budget version on Trump...

The ‘bait and switch’ tactic costing you $500 on your electricity bill

Victorian families are being tricked by “bait and switch” power price discounts, a detailed analysis of 600 power bills has found.

Rule: Forget the wig jokes, Mokbel ‘walking’ is no laughing matter

Tony Mokbel is much more than the punchline to a bad wig joke. He’s been a cold-blooded crime boss and a corrupter of everything from jockeys to the judiciary.

Why Tony Mokbel isn’t the man he once was

On being sentenced to three decades in jail, Tony Mokbel worked the room like a salesman but today he retired the swagger of previous court appearances. Here’s a close look inside ...

Man charged with murder of powerful crime figure ‘Afghan Ali’

Police have charged a man over the alleged murder of powerful gangland figure Mohammed “Afghan Ali” Keshtiar, who was gunned down in South Yarra two years ago.

In his own words: Mokbel’s first priority after being freed on bail

The convicted drug kingpin has been allowed to taste restricted freedom for the first time in 18 years and he has revealed there are three things on his immediate to-do list.

‘I swear, yes, your Honour’: The 30 bail rules Mokbel must now follow

Early to bed, no smart phone and stay away from the airport — these are the strict conditions Tony Mokbel must abide by if he wants to keep his freedom.

AFL says hi-tech screening worked, guards failed in MCG gun breach

The AFL says a hi-tech entry-screen system worked but security guards failed to carry out a search in a troubling MCG security breach, as footage of two men accused of smuggling lo...

Price: Tackling the failing ABC could reignite Dutton’s campaign

Peter Dutton must offer tough alternatives to Labor if he wants to win the federal election, and there’s no better place to start than the money pit that is the ABC.

Eerie new 3D video into Rachelle Childs’ missing hours

Rachelle Childs’ death is one of the country’s most perplexing murder mysteries. A new 3D video reconstruction aims to piece together what happened in the hours before she was murd...

‘Unacceptable risk’: Ex-immigration detainee to remain behind bars

A former immigration detainee who allegedly charged at police with a metal pole will remain behind bars after a Melbourne magistrate prioritised community safety under the state’s ...

Super funds exposed in cyber crime raids

Some AustralianSuper customers have lost $500,000 and others are seeing a zero balance on their super savings after hackers hit some of the nation’s biggest funds.

Vandals 1, Captain Cook 0: Yarra Council rules on monument

City of Yarra will not reinstate the Captain Cook monument in Fitzroy North’s Edinburgh Gardens because it says repeated vandal attacks have made it too costly to repair.

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