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Humble hero shearer reveals why he took down teen with loaded gun on Jetstar flight

Moama farmer Barry Clark has told of what compelled him to act when a teen with a loaded shotgun somehow made his way on to a plane at Victoria’s Avalon Airport. He wasn’t looking ...

Teen accused of violent carjacking while on bail gets bailed again

A 13-year-old boy has been granted bail again by the same magistrate after allegedly threatening two women with a knife in a terrifying carjacking in Melbourne’s southeast.

Machete-armed teens broke into their home. Now their son can’t sleep alone

After a group of armed teens jumped a fence and entered their Armadale home through a doggie door, seven-year-old Henry has been too terrified to sleep on his own — and his parents...

What your uni really says about you

Classes are officially underway for Victorian university students. Check out our guide to whether your choice of tertiary education makes you elite, edgy or annoying.

Surprising US lunch trend invading Aussie school canteens

This teen movie staple is trending in school yards across the nation with unexpected health and social consequences.

ALFRED’S EARLY BLOW: Wild images as cyclone bombardment begins

Tens of thousands of people in two states have already been plunged into chaos before Cyclone Alfred has even officially arrived.

Bed rotting, tradwives: Gen Z survey reveals this year’s ‘ins’ and ‘outs’

From being “country music curious” to part of a run club, the “poptimistic” Generation Z have spoken, diving deep into the cultural and social trends shaping 2025.

Aussie F1 heroes to meet fans ahead of Melbourne Grand Prix

Australian Formula One drivers Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan will headline a Grand Prix fan live site at Melbourne Park next week, as the duo prepare to compete for glory on home s...

Council cancels psychedelic music festival night before opening

Esoteric music festival in country Victoria has been canned by the council in a last-minute decision the festival organiser labelled “bureaucracy and politics gone mad”.

‘You stayed with us’: Zelensky thanks Europe for Ukraine support

As Volodymyr Zelensky told EU leaders he’s “thankful” Ukrainians “are not alone”, Donald Trump will reportedly revoke the legal status of 240,000 Ukrainians in the US.

Secret weapon, Barrass’ admission: Inside the Hawks’ summer

The Hawks have bared all over summer, with the secret weapon behind their mosquito fleet revealed and Tom Barrass’ admission - but Sam Mitchell steals the show, writes Glenn McFarl...

What was the name of Jennifer Aniston’s character in Friends?

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

‘No respect lost:’ Maria Thattil breaks silence on split with Moana Hope

Former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil says she has a “fresh focus” heading into the Australian Grand Prix, following her break-up from AFLW trailblazer Moana Hope.

‘In tears’: Ex-AFL star’s wife learns fate over Bali brothel case

Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife Saranitha and an Aussie couple have appeared before a Bali court on charges of running a brothel.

AFL’s big fixture gamble after Opening Round upheaval

Gold Coast and Essendon will play twice in one round after the AFL confirmed where the postponed fixtures from Opening Round will be played.

‘Absolute disgrace’: Greens MP blasted for criticising crime crackdown

Greens MP for Richmond Gabrielle de Vietri has been slammed as “delusional” and told to resign after revealing where police were setting up a “designated” weapons search area in he...

The council that spent $850,000 on bridge to nowhere

Newly elected Mitchell Shire councillors have voted to scrap a “wasteful” multimillion-dollar restoration project — but tearing up the lucrative contract comes with a catch.

‘New era’: Macron threatens to unleash nukes

In a bold televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron declared he is ready to deploy its nukes to protect Europe from Russia.

Ralph: Suns-Dons finale entices — until you remember their history

The AFL’s fixture flip has set up the possibility of footy’s greatest home-and-away finish since 1987. JON RALPH writes, it’s more likely we see one of the most irrelevant games of...

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