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3rd January 2025

AM Edition

India captain Sharma sensationally dropped for Sydney Test

Struggling skipper Rohit Sharma is set to be sensationally dropped for the decisive fifth Test, with Jasprit Bumrah poised to captain India in Sydney.

Fury at lack of rebuild five years on from Black Summer fires

Residents in the bushfire-hit towns of Mallacoota and Marlo are pleading with the Allan government to get moving on promised construction work after the devastating fires of 2019-2...

Children as young as 12 arrested in major crime blitz

A crackdown on alleged armed robberies, home invasions, aggravated burglaries and car theft across Melbourne has seen more than 40 people arrested - most of them school-age.

Key political issues that divide men and women

A stark gender gap is emerging as Australian men and women take opposing views on some of the country’s biggest political talking points.

‘F**k off’: Robbie takes a swipe at ABC during Melbourne show

Pop superstar Robbie Williams has delighted a packed crowd at Federation Square as he took aim at ABC-TV for its criticism of his New Year’s Eve show.

Car torched in brazen arson attack in St Kilda East

Shocking footage shows an offender appearing to pour an accelerant through the window of a car before setting it alight, causing the vehicle to burst into flames.

Smith set for crowning captaincy jewel in historic Test summer

As Steve Smith prepares to enter the pantheon of Test match batting’s most elite club, the former captain is set to be handed the keys to the team.

Child dies in caravan fire tragedy in central Victoria

Emergency crews were called to the horror scene in Boort where a child was found dead inside a caravan.

Campbell: If Labor had its way every election would be about Medicare

It’s the thing even the most mediocre Labor leader can point to when trying to convince us he will be better than the Liberals, so it says a lot that Albo’s made it this election’s...

Lynn lets loose as Strikers sink Renegades to snap losing streak

Chris Lynn has hit his highest Big Bash score in five years to snap a three-game losing streak for Adelaide Strikers in a strong five-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades. WATCH THE...

Djokovic calls in big guns for Aus Open charity match

Australian Open king Novak Djokovic will enlist the services of some of the game’s greatest athletes as he holds court at Melbourne Park next week.

How many times was Marilyn Monroe married?

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

Allan’s tense moment with reporter over ‘grubby’ Dutton meme

Premier Jacinta Allan has lashed out at a reporter during her first press conference of the year when pressed about her delay in responding to the Peter Dutton meme scandal.

‘Wife bashing’: Michael Leunig’s sister welcomes cartoonist’s death

The sister of famed Melbourne cartoonist Michael Leunig has rejoiced over the death of her brother, claiming he was a sexual abuser and wife basher.

Sorrento brawl plot thickens as another AFL star linked to incident

New details have emerged surrounding the mysterious Sorrento brawl that entangled Melbourne’s Steven May and Richmond’s Dion Prestia last week, putting a third footy star under the...

Victoria’s drug hot spots revealed as offences soar

Regional hubs and Melbourne suburbs’ drug trafficking rates are soaring, with meth, cocaine, and cannabis dominating the trade. See which areas top the list.

Mass shooting at New York nightclub

Multiple people have been rushed to hospital after a mass shooting at a New York nightclub.

Suspect interviewed after Virgin crew member allegedly ‘raped’

A gang of youths lay in wait outside a Fiji nightclub before members of the group allegedly attacked a Virgin Australia staffer and raped a female crew member.

Labor MP’s heartbreaking update in MND fight

Labor MP Emma Vulin has revealed how the insidious disease has taken over her body, which often leads to cramping so severe that she wakes up screaming in the middle of the night.

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