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‘Flagrant violation’: Qatar condemns Iran strike on US base

In an escalation of conflict Iran fired missiles at a major US air base in Qatar as Donald Trump lashed media for downplaying the effectiveness of his bombing campaign. Follow upda...

Aussies caught in flight chaos as Middle East hub closes airspace

Iran’s attack on a US military base in the Middle East has caused fresh global flight cancellations and delays – including on many routes departing from Australia. See if your flig...

‘Flat-footed’: Australia ‘outside the tent’ with the US under Albo

The criticism from foreign affairs experts comes after the Prime Minister took more than 24 hours to admit “we support” the strikes on Iran’s nuclear bases, long after major partne...

Blues blame game: Who’s at fault for Carlton’s implosion?

Fitness? Coaching? Recruiting? Fingers are being pointed at Ikon Park as to how Carlton’s season has turned into a dumpster fire, but Scott Gullan unpacks what – and who – is reall...

Murders, drugs and drive-bys: Bikie crimes behind colours ban push

Police want new laws to stop bikie gangs displaying their club colours in public. The 13 clubs set to be affected boast links to multiple murders, international drug trafficking, s...

Allan government backs down on gas plan

Jacinta Allan has announced a major shift in the push to reduce gas use in homes and has touted the change as a good result for “workers, renters and families”.

‘Dangerous, unqualified’: What’s fuelling Australia’s supplement craze

Cost-of-living pressures and social media influencers are driving the way Australians choose and use supplements — with doctors and dietitians warning of the serious health risks.

Lehrmann moves to stop rape case over tapped calls

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer has lodged an application to have his rape case permanently halted after police illegally tapped his phone calls.

Dimma’s secret bird flip, Horse’s missing SD card: TV wrap

Damien Hardwick has been stitched up for his mid-game reaction to umpiring decisions against the Giants, while John Longmire has IT departments shocked. See what you missed on TV l...

‘Fully loves it’: Hird’s leap from a Bomber to a Borough

Essendon great James Hird is getting a kick out of his move back into coaching, helping Brendan McCartney at iconic Victorian club Port Melbourne.

Jamarra hits out over Instagram after car allegedly stolen

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s difficult year has taken another bizarre turn, with the star Dog alleging on Instagram that his car had been stolen from Port Melbourne.

‘No beds available’: Vic hospitals overrun, paramedics under the pump

One Melbourne hospital has recorded a wait time of almost five hours, while more than 100 paramedic crews have been stuck ramped at hospitals, meaning paramedics are caring for pat...

Predicted ladder: Wild swings in battles for top four, finals

After a couple of huge results over the weekend, the complexion of the finals race has changed again. See the clubs that make the cut and who misses out in our ladder predictor her...

Which star of Strictly Ballroom is now a member of Victoria’s state parliament?

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

How to score tickets to see AC/DC at the ‘G

The rock legends’ MCG show is set to be one of the hottest tickets in town, with prices starting at $132. Here’s all you need to know about the blockbuster gig.

Billionaire barrister, premiership Hawk end six-year legal battle

A long-running legal stoush between prominent Melbourne barrister Allan Myers KC and Hawthorn great Brad Sewell over prime Grampian views has finally been brought to an end.

Is a $58bn Kmart killer about to touch down in Aus?

Canadian giant Dollarama’s takeover of The Reject Shop signals a new era for bargain hunters, heralding bold expansion plans and private-label expertise.

Voss to be sacked? Buddy calls for big Blues change ‘ASAP’

Lance Franklin has saved Carlton and thinks the Blues need drastic change – and quickly. See what Buddy has said about the Blues’ looming call on Michael Voss.

Man charged over Dominic O’Brien death

A man has been charged with murder over the death of photographer Dominic O’Brien in Footscray.

The 13 bikie gangs facing colours ban in Victoria

Outlaw motorcycle gangs are set to be hit with new ban orders, prohibiting members from wearing their club’s name, logo or colours.

The 21 VFL guns in rivals’ sights — who your club could target

The 2025 draft crop is as thin as any in recent memory — so pro scouts are about to get busy. Jon Ralph looks at the VFL stars that rival clubs could turn into AFL regulars next ye...

$5m+ Melb pad has games house, soccer pitch

A family who built a dedicated games and entertainment house next to their regular home is selling up.

Deery: Another avoidable death. The sad part is we’re not even shocked

What would have once stopped people in their tracks and sparked outrage and demands for answers is now met with a collective shrug. It’s all just part of life in modern Victoria.

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