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18th December 2024

PM Edition

Hamish’s builder went bankrupt. He finished his house himself

A Melbourne IT worker left hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket after his builder Chatham Homes collapsed says his family had no choice but to pick up the tools and take ...

‘Sharp verbal clash’: Wong’s heated call with Israel’s foreign minister

A phone call between Australia’s and Israel’s foreign ministers aimed at finding ways to work together is said to have turned into a “sharp verbal clash”.

Bolt: Unlucky Jim’s not at fault, he just can't catch a break

Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants us to believe we’re getting poorer because of “political turbulence” in South Korea, rather than incompetence in Canberra. He keeps promising us the go...

Victoria’s highest paid private school principals revealed

Private school principals are earning twice as much as the Victorian premier, with salary packages at top schools reaching a whopping $1m. See how much your principal is getting.

AFL makes call on sub as 2025 rule changes locked in

The AFL has made its decision on the controversial sub rule for 2025, while also locking in a minor change to the advantage rule. JAY CLARK has the full details.

Rain wins: Brisbane weather forces draw despite day five fireworks

Australia and India breathed life into the third Test during an explosive middle session - before the Brisbane rain arrived to put the pin in a grandstand finish. FOLLOW LIVE.

Grampians residents told to evacuate as bushfire rages

An out-of-control bushfire burning at the Grampians National Park has sparked an emergency warning for residents in Mirranatwa, the Grampians and Victoria Valley to leave immediate...

Teen charged over brazen raid on Hughesdale service station

A teenager has been charged after confronting footage emerged of a gang of masked youths armed with machetes robbing a petrol station in Melbourne’s southeast.

Hundreds gather to farewell ‘true legend’ of tennis Neale Fraser

Australian tennis icon Neale Fraser has been remembered as a “lion-hearted yet humble” great of the game as he was farewelled at a state funeral in St Patrick’s Cathedral.

Hutchy’s replacement locked in but Channel 9 uncertainty remains

Channel 9 has decided on Craig Hutchison’s replacement on Footy Classified, but is struggling to fill one of the seats after losing a swag of talent to Channel 7.

Bruce McAvaney set for prime-time footy role

Legendary sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney is set to return to Seven’s football coverage, after a making a late comeback in a key hosting role that “came out of the blue”.

Treasurer confirms horror economic news

Australia’s bottom line is set to sink deeper into the red by $21bn over the next four years, with “unavoidable spending” and uncertain global outlook to blame.

Jacinta Allan set to reveal new cabinet

The premier will announce her new cabinet on Thursday following the resignation of treasurer Tim Pallas, with Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos among the new members.

‘Rotten culture’: Allan govt’s final report into scandal-plagued CFMEU

The Victorian government’s labour hire rules will be overhauled and a new independent company reporting system set up to help weed out corruption in the construction sector followi...

Why Melb radio presenter is selling up to cross the river

Renowned singer and radio presenter Denis Walter and his wife Annette are selling their Wandana Heights home of 13 years to cross the Barwon River, again.

‘Hideous’ or ‘sympathetic’? Ballarat station plans spark outcry

A post by Premier Jacinta Allan has fanned debate about planned works at Ballarat’s train station, with some calling the designs “repulsive”.

Track watch: Saints’ first hint at extent of Marshall’s forward move

SANFL recruit Harry Boyd has been given the keys to St Kilda’s midfield as Rowan Marshall transitions into attack. How will their split work? JOSH BARNES has the latest intel.

Notorious convicted terrorist Benbrika gains more freedom

The Albanese government has agreed to drop dozens of strict conditions on Abdul Nacer Benbrika — who plotted to bomb the MCG and Crown casino — despite a court being told he remain...

‘Baseless or distorted’: Alan Jones vows to fight 34 indecent assault charges

Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has ignored a crowd of heckling bystanders and declared he will fight the 34 historic indecent assault charges levelled against him, describing them ...

Victorian students’ International Baccalaureate results released

More than 700 Victorian International Baccalaureate Diploma Program students will find out if they have done enough to get into their dream university course after the release of n...