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26th November 2024

PM Edition

Inside the dominoes that led to Longmire passing the baton

The hierarchy at Sydney began canvassing a future without John Longmire as far back as 2020. SCOTT GULLAN goes inside the Swans’ succession plan.

Man accused of hiding Isla Bell’s body hides his face as he walks free on bail

The man accused of helping to conceal the slain teen’s body in a fridge tried to hide his face from waiting media as his son picked him up from jail.

Coward punch victim’s future ‘ripped away’ in horror attack

The victim of a violent Southbank coward punch attack has spent the past two years almost entirely confined to a bed in a vegetative state while the man responsible paved a new lif...

Longmire’s next move: Tassie, AFL and the Chad Warner fallout

The impact of John Longmire stepping down as Sydney coach is set to be felt throughout the AFL – JON RALPH assesses what it means for Tasmania, AFL House and even rival coaches.

Kennett: Victorians living through incompetence on a historic level

You would need to leaf way back through the history books to find a government that has been as economically damaging as that of Andrews/Allan.

Probe into St Kevin’s balcony collapse after student’s ‘extensive injuries’

An injured student is still in hospital more than two weeks on from a balcony collapse while parts of the college’s middle school Heyington campus in Toorak remain cordoned off.

‘Stop this invasion’: Trump fires first salvo in trade war

Donald Trump has announced he will slug Mexico, Canada and China with massive tariffs on his first day in office in retaliation for illegal migration and drug trafficking.

Huge cost of vegan’s bizarre rant

A notorious vegan activist must pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages after accusing a suburban vet of eating her animal patients.

Nameless for 16 years: Who was the man killed at Pakenham in 2008?

He’s only been known as “the Pakenham man” since he was fatally struck by a train in 2008, but police believe an anonymous tip may finally help to reveal his identity.

Merri Creek rapist pleads for lighter sentence

A serial rapist who subjected a female jogger to a terrifying 2.5-hour ordeal along the Merri Creek Trail says his jail sentence is manifestly excessive.

Big winners and losers in Labor’s decade-long Big Build blitz

It’s big, bold and comes with a ballooning budget. Labor’s massive infrastructure program has been the signature policy of its 10-years in office. So who have been the winners and ...

‘Voice of reason’: Leaders pay tribute to outgoing Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh

Victorian Nationals MP Peter Walsh has been praised for his long contribution to the party after it was revealed he would be replaced as leader by Gippsland South MP Danny O’Brien.

Coalition MPs break ranks on social media bill

Five Liberal and National members are contemplating voting against a bill to raise the minimum social media age to 16, as a poll shows 77 per cent of Australians back the proposal.

Spurned by Allies, loved by Suns: Draftee’s unlikely AFL dream

Everyone had heard of Gold Coast’s academy star Leo Lombard by the time the AFL draft arrived. But Lachlan Gulbin? His path to the AFL was a lot more unconventional.

Every SuperCoach AFL position for 2025 revealed

Who has dual-position status for SuperCoach next season? Search every player’s position here to start your quest for fantasy domination.

10 free agents Saints could land as bold post-2025 plans revealed

The AFL industry is preparing for a ‘ballistic’ approach to the free agency market from St Kilda next year. JON RALPH looks at the 10 players who could play under Ross Lyon from 20...

Fairytale endings put under the knife by Indian drubbing

Steve Smith has earned the right to go out on his terms – or at least avoid a tap on the shoulder. But a fairytale finish in next summer’s Ashes is starting to look further away.

Need flowers at 3am? This florist has you covered

Left it to the last minute to get that special someone a gift? Well never fear, because this Melbourne florist has you covered at the touch of a button.

Major update in Menendez brothers case

Lyle and Erik Menendez have faced court for the first time since their 1996 conviction for the murders of their parents as the campaign to free the brothers ramps up.

Fans delight as Menendez star pops into Melbourne cafe

Monsters actor Nicholas Chavez has been spotted taking in the famous sights of Melbourne while on a quick break from filming his latest blockbuster project Down Under.