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24th January 2025

AM Edition

‘Keep the date’: Aussies throw their support behind Australia Day

Almost nine in 10 Aussies think Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26 according to a new poll, with most respondents saying they’re less likely to support businesses tha...

‘We’re trusted’: Our notable faces reveal why they love Australia

We asked some of our most high profile Aussies to write about why they love our sunburnt country. Here, they celebrate our pride, humour and what they’d change. Read their full res...

Battin’s plan to wage war on graffiti, clean up grubby Vic roads

Authorities would be forced to scrub graffiti from freeways within 24 hours under an ambitious plan by opposition leader Brad Battin to clean up Victoria’s roads and restore pride ...

The number of pregnant mums with this condition has soared

Rates of gestational diabetes soared 70 per cent over six years among pregnant women across Australia - with three main reasons believed to be the cause.

Revealed: Experts spill the study secrets on how to ace school

Not all study is good study according to two education experts and two students who just aced their year 12 studies. See what they did to succeed.

Two years in the making: Novak’s secret weapon uncovered

Numerous times throughout a Novak Djokovic match, he will rigorously check over his racquet. What never crosses his mind is something that’s been years in the making, the secret to...

Caulfield to host epic Super Bowl Monday party

Watching the Super Bowl on a jumbotron at Caulfield Racecourse – while enjoying an NFL field, American food and drinks, and insights from Nick Riewoldt – will be the “next best thi...

Hird’s role in quest for new Dees CEO revealed

Despite only just taking up a position at Port Melbourne, James Hird has found himself involved in the process for the choosing of the next CEO at the Demons.

Bird brains or brilliant: Who is behind Melbourne’s Pam the Bird spam?

It’s the graffiti tag that has been scrawled all over Melbourne but just who is behind Pam the Bird and how are they scaling some of the city’s tallest buildings?

Tradies offered $10k under Albanese housing push

Bricklayers, electricians and plumbers are among apprentices being offered $10,000 to help them stay in the residential construction sector under an Albanese government push to bui...

Guy Pearce leads Aussie hopes at Oscars

Geelong’s favourite son, Guy Pearce, has been nominated for his first Academy Award but another Australian superstar was snubbed. Read on for the full list of nominations.

Allan govt’s latest move could end police pay fight

A new offer that would cost the government an estimated $456m may bring an end to its long-running industrial dispute with Victoria Police.

‘Fresh start’ as contenders emerge for Blues presidency

Billionaire powerbroker Bruce Mathieson has called for change at Carlton. So, who takes over from Luke Sayers? And what happens next? Here’s the inside word.

Essendon moves to safeguard superstar skipper from raiders

After a reported heavy push from rivals to lure Zach Merrett out of Essendon, the Bombers have moved swiftly to ensure their captain won’t be going anywhere soon.

‘Disgusting’: Australia Day protest to target AO men’s final

Australia Day protesters have been slammed for vowing to target the Australian Open men’s singles final in a move Jacinta Allan says would “break the patience of the public”.

Melbourne is being held to ransom by divisive protesters

Enough is enough. Our political leaders must prioritise the rights and considerations of all Victorians, not just those with the loudest voices.

Housing fail as Allan and Andrews criticised for delays

Tenants’ and homeless services groups, as well as some Labor figures, have expressed their dismay at the Andrews and Allan governments’ major delay to a housing review.

‘Bloody big for a pussy cat’: Panthers on the Great Ocean Rd?

A woman claims to have captured on film this week “one of the legendary Great Ocean Road big black cats”, before sighting another possible panther soon after. See the video and pho...

Time running out for Jamarra as Dogs eye big front-office call

Two months after Chris Grant stepped away from his role as Western Bulldogs footy boss, a frontrunner to replace him has emerged. Plus, the latest on young star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.

Tributes for beloved Quambatook gran as alleged killer fronts court

A town stalwart allegedly murdered in the small Mallee community of Quambatook has been remembered as an “amazing person” as the man accused of the brutal killing fronted a court i...

Driver behind Victoria’s worst road tragedy in a decade jailed

The killer driver who picked up a speeding ticket moments before causing Victoria’s worst tragedy in more than a decade has been jailed.

Tennis fans warned to be on high alert as scalpers target Aus Open

Australian Open officials have urged fans to steer clear of ticket scalpers after scores of dodgy passes were seized by authorities, with tickets to the men’s final advertised for ...

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