Knight cartoon: How well do you know the newsmakers of 2024?

Email Mark Knight’s year-ender cartoon is back. See if you can name the people who made waves in the news this year.

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AM Edition Knight cartoon: How well do you know the newsmakers of 2024? Mark Knight’s year-ender cartoon is back. See if you can name the people who made waves in the news this year. READ MORE   Vic taxpayers slugged $40k for new Parliament House dining table In the middle of a cost of living crisis and skyrocketing debt, the Victorian government has been criticised for going on a “Saddam Hussein-inspired spending spree” for a new table... READ MORE   Anger at ‘confusing’ fine print in Allan government’s Airbnb tax The controversial tax comes into effect in Victoria on New Year’s Day but there are concerns the levy includes some surprise details. READ MORE   AFL world’s biggest 24 winners of 2024 It was another year full of twists and turns in the AFL world. Who can look back on the last 12 months with a smile? We look at the 24 winners of 2024. READ MORE   Three common factors in ‘truly devastating’ 2024 road toll Victoria’s annual road toll has been described as “truly devastating”, with a jump in the number of deaths among the state’s most vulnerable road users. READ MORE   Steven May and Dion Prestia caught up in Sorrento fracas The Richmond and Melbourne premiership players were caught up in a 2am fracas near the Continental Hotel in Sorrento which left two men needing hospital treatment. READ MORE   PM intervenes after Labor’s ‘nasty’ Facebook post about Dutton’s wife Anthony Albanese has demanded the Victorian Labor Party delete a social media post about the Dutton family after it sparked a backlash. READ MORE   Footy world mourns much-loved figure Geelong legend Michael Turner has been remembered as a popular figure in the VFL-AFL world after his death on Monday. READ MORE   First Rush of freedom: Bali Niner walks from court over historic charges Bali Nine drug smuggler Scott Rush has been sentenced by a Queensland court for crimes committed months before he was arrested in 2005. READ MORE   Crash: Cunning Cummins trick that conjured MCG miracle Australia’s epic Boxing Day victory will stand as one of Pat Cummins’ greatest achievements, starching what would have been a stain on several of his teammates’ careers with a cunn... READ MORE   How many pawns does each player start with in chess? The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself. READ MORE   BCCI fumes, DRS questioned as Australia seals MCG miracle Australia have claimed a thrilling — and somewhat controversial — victory in Melbourne, thanks to an Indian collapse in the final session. They lead the series 2-1 — and India skip... READ MORE   Player ratings: Aussie heroes, India ‘Pantsed’ in Boxing Day classic Two usual suspects helped Australia complete an all-time Boxing Day Test victory, while India were let down by two of their most experienced players. See who starred and flopped in... READ MORE   Indian star’s ‘brain fade’ could cost visitors the Border-Gavaskar trophy It was the moment that changed it all for Australia, as the visitors cruised towards a draw, a moment of madness came from the hero of their Gabba steal just a few years ago. READ MORE   Brutal truth spells the end for superstar Indian duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are two of India’s finest ever batsmen – but the end isn’t just coming for the pair. It may be sooner than they think, writes Robert Craddock. READ MORE   Shock footage captures attempted tobacco wars contract killing Dramatic dashcam footage has captured the moment a shot is fired into a car on a freeway in Melbourne’s north in a failed tobacco wars hit. READ MORE   The one artist who sold more tickets than Taylor Swift in 2024 There were some blockbuster concerts in Melbourne this year and the tour promoter for one act has claimed box office victory ahead of pop megastar Taylor Swift. See the top 10. READ MORE   Poor results for Albanese government 2024 report card Cost of living issues dominated 2024 and despite the Albanese Government’s efforts to address soaring prices, Labor has consistently struggled to connect with voters and has slumpe... READ MORE   Arrest at Beyond the Valley festival one day after drug overdose A South Yarra man has been charged with dealing cocaine and MDMA at the event one day after a festival-goer had a drug overdose and ended up in hospital. READ MORE   Today's Paper   Read the edition ➔ Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by the Herald Sun, PO Box 14999, Melbourne VIC 8001, Australia.