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12th November 2024

AM Edition

Grieving dad’s outrage over killer’s taxpayer funding win

A grieving father is horrified the man who brutally bashed his daughter to death in Royal Park got taxpayer funding to seek a gag order that could have meant his future treatment w...

Stamp duty cut under a cloud unless Allan fully commits

Major stamp duty concessions aimed at turbocharging Victoria’s housing market are under a cloud unless the Allan government commits to making them permanent.

Whopping wages of MP behaviour watchdogs revealed

Commissioners on a new tribunal aimed at keeping MPs from behaving badly will be paid up to $1500 a day for their trouble. It follows a series of serious incidents involving Victor...

The List Manager: Merrett then what? How Dons fix major flaw

Harsh judges say it’s Zach Merrett then daylight for quality at the Bombers, and who could blame them? Jon Ralph analyses who needs to step up to make Essendon a serious club once ...

‘Lit up every room’: Hero kinder worker pushed kids from truck’s path

Beloved Riddells Creek kindergarten worker Eleanor Bryant was trying to save children when she was hit and killed by an out-of-control truck as it ploughed into a preschool playgro...

Opening Round fixture confirmed as Smith, Hawks take centre stage

Cats fans won’t have to wait long to see Bailey Smith don the blue and white hoops, while the Hawks are finally back in prime time. JAY CLARK reveals the full Opening Round fixture...

Trump picks ‘border czar’, hardline adviser to run US deportations

Donald Trump has appointed ICE “stalwart” Tom Homan and mass deportation architect Stephen Miller to secure America’s borders.

Australian doctor wins top award for ‘unique’ MND discovery

An Australian researcher has been honoured for her work in helping finding a cure for motor neurone disease.

Shock pay rise for energy CEO while Aussies struggle

A federal government-owned energy company increased the pay to its CEO amid a cost of living crisis, as a survey shows how little Australians now trust their energy companies.

Pies quietly settle racism lawsuit

Collingwood has settled a wrongful dismissal claim brought by a former First Nations strategist who accused club CEO Craig Kelly of a series of racial slurs and attacks.

Top Melb school’s rowing coach abruptly resigns

A leading private school rowing coach and Victorian sporting figure has abruptly resigned from his position, the Herald Sun can reveal.

First review: long-awaited sequel Gladiator II just gets away with it

Audiences have been baying for a sequel to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning sword and sandals classic for more than two decades – but is it worth the wait?

In which century was Napoleon Bonaparte born?

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

Hird’s footy comeback confirmed by new role

James Hird’s return to footy will take another step next year, with the Essendon legend and former coach set to take a role on the silver screen. Find out more in Media Street.

Baillieu family doubles down as Sorrento turf war heats up

Former politician and the cousin of ex-Premier Ted Baillieu is fighting in a scandalous turf war on the Mornington Peninsula against his wealthy neighbour.

Tim Watson announces retirement from Channel 7

Channel 7’s star presenter and long-time broadcaster Tim Watson has announced his retirement from the sports desk after three decades.

‘New normal’: Babies using tech before they turn one

Infants as young as eight months are already being exposed to digital devices, sparking parent concerns about the impact on their health and wellbeing.

‘Could have been prevented’: Union slams turbine company over death

A man has been killed by a wind turbine blade in Rokewood, near Ballarat, wih a union saying the company responsible for the installaion work had been warned over safety issues.

‘Bunch of showoffs’: Big problem The Block’s has to address

Who can remember that last time anyone bought a Block house because they liked it and wanted to live in it? The contestants may have left happy — but fans did not.

Fixture faves: The 10 most anticipated games of 2025

We’re just days away from the release of next year’s AFL draw. JAY CLARK names the 10 grudge matches to pencil in the diary as soon as that fixture is revealed.

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