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18th February 2025

PM Edition

First-time prisoners lift lid on ‘fear, humiliation, constant threat’ of life inside

Those who have done it say there are few things more intimidating than walking through the yard of a maximum security prison for the first time: “Do the wrong thing and you’re f......

Kennett: Jacinta Allan should follow Patton out the door

The failings of the Premier are numerous and damaging, she is totally out of touch with her community and not listening – it’s time she resigns.

TV battle lines drawn as Fox, 7 reveal huge prime-time line-ups

Some of the biggest names in AFL media will go to head-to-head like never before on Thursday and Friday night this season. But who will win TV’s main event? See every name here.

A fruiterer was gunned down as he drove to work. His killer says the jury got it wrong

The Mongols bikie found guilty of brutally executing Melbourne fruiterer Paul Virgona on EastLink claims the jury overlooked the possibility of an alternative killer.

When this builder went bust its director got 50c on the dollar — the taxman 5c

The tax office has been forced to settle for just a fraction of the more than $6m they are owed from the insolvency of a number of subsidiaries of Melbourne home renovation company...

Victoria’s new treasurer refuses to rule out more taxes at first presser

New Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes has held her first press conference — and she was unable to rule out introducing more taxes as she gears up to hand down her first state budget...

‘Piece of s**t’: Survivor’s parting words to pedophile priest

I was 13 when I was abused by Gerald Ridsdale. It was the power he held over the parents and families. He groomed everybody. READ THE FIRST PERSON PIECE

Second-chance try after Essendon fail lands $4.2m+

Owners of a luxury Essendon home had no luck trying to sell last year — but a bold second attempt changed everything. Find out what made buyers battle for it this time.

Deery: Premier Allan faces her own no-confidence test

The Victorian Labor brand is facing uncertain waters, can Jacinta Allan turn the ship around or will there be a change of leadership before the 2026 election?

AFL under fire for ‘utter hypocrisy’ on umpire’s Sportsbet gig

The AFL has come under heavy scrutiny for ticking off a field umpire’s continuing role with gambling partner Sportsbet, with gambling reform crusaders hitting out at the league’s h...

‘Punch drunk’ Konstas becoming an issue for Aussie selectors

Sam Konstas insists there are more layers to his game than ramping against the new ball. But as BEN HORNE writes, his rogue approach is fast becoming a headache for Australian sele...

Allan’s hate speech laws hit fresh snag despite big amendments

The Coalition appears unsatisfied with the premier’s latest changes to its proposed hate speech bill, arguing it’s still plagued by major problems despite the removal of a controve...

Bendigo nurses threaten to strike amid pay negotiation stalemate

“Families of Bendigo are suffering” as overworked maternal and child health nurses walk off the job as Bendigo council refuses front line workers a pay rise amid heated EBA negotia...

Melbourne will host 43 cruise ships this year. Next year just 13

Tourism bosses and Australia’s largest cruising operator are sounding the alarm over a sharp drop off in cruise ships using Melbourne as a home port — and they are pointing the fin...

Every Saint rated: Why state league hero sits atop them all

Jack Sinclair? Rowan Marshall? Nope, there’s a new No. 1 at St Kilda. But does Ross Lyon have enough to work with across the board? We rate and rank every player.

‘Most hardened crim would be disgusted’: Tobacco wars claims innocent house sitter

Katie Tangey, 27, died as she house-sat her brother’s home in Truganina in an arson attack that hit the wrong property. Police now believe the fire is linked to Melbourne’s seeming...

‘Loyal and loving’: Talented bodybuilder dies taking young son to party

A Melbourne bodybuilder and mural artist has been remembered as a ‘gentle giant’ after he died while taking his five-year-old son to a birthday party.

‘Upside down, burning’: Chilling audio after plane flips

Newly released audio reveals the stunned reaction of air traffic controllers after a plane crashed and flipped on ice, leaving several critical.

Israeli influencer speaks out on nurse video

The Israeli influencer who released footage of an anti-Semitic rant where a nurse vowed to “kill” Israeli patients said the Jewish community has “had enough.”

‘Unacceptable’: Hospital staff ordered to remove anti-Israel, pro-Palestine symbols

Victorian Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has ordered healthcare staff to remove anti-Israel and pro-Palestine symbols, the directive coming after boycott Israel stickers were fou...