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15th January 2025

PM Edition

Man fights for life after alleged arson attack on Chapel St smoke shop

An alleged arsonist who suffered “catastrophic” injuries may die in hospital after he set himself alight while trying to torch a Prahran smoke shop on Wednesday morning.

Bolt: Price is right for Dutton: What Opposition Leader needs to be next PM

The Albanese government is in strife and now Peter Dutton has a sniff of becoming the nation’s next prime minister — but he has to go bigger. Here’s what’s on his to-do list.

Thompson flames out as unknown pushes Djokovic to the brink

Jordan Thompson’s Australian Open campaign has ended abruptly, meanwhile Novak Djokovic is locked in a tense encounter with an unknown qualifier FOLLOW DAY FOUR LIVE.

‘Executed’: Comrades claim captured Aussie soldier was killed

Foreign fighters who served with Ukrainian armed forces say Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins was tortured and executed by Russian soldiers as the PM warns Moscow of consequences.

Evicted tenant firebombed house, tried to mow down housemates, court told

A woman who allegedly set fire to her share house and torched her housemates’ cars in a months-long revenge campaign after she was kicked out told police she was “just trying to sc...

Wife ban: Indian cricket’s bizarre response to horror Aussie tour

India’s 3-1 series loss to Australia has prompted the BCCI to enforce new guidelines on the amount of time spouses can spend with players. More here.

Coles’ huge move after worker stabbed

Coles has reacted to a worker allegedly being stabbed by a 13-year-old boy inside one of its supermarkets with this nationwide move.

Disgraced doctor launches fresh bid to get his job back

A disgraced Melbourne doctor who allegedly groped a woman and was disqualified from practising in two states has launched another legal bid to get his job back.

Mildura hit-run killer charged with driving offences again

Thomas Towle, the hit-run driver who killed six teens in Mildura in a horror crash, says he “absolutely” understands new drug driving charges are a slap in the face to his victims’...

‘We are screwed’: Melbourne man’s heartbreak after LA fires destroy his home

A Melbourne-born film editor’s life has been uprooted after he watched his neighbourhood be devoured by the California wildfires on CCTV footage.

McCrae braces for more landslides day after home destroyed

Authorities are preparing for more landslides after rain and possible thunderstorms were forecast just a day after a luxury home was reduced to rubble in a devastating slide.

Stan boss out in Nine restructure

Nine Entertainment will squeeze its TV and streaming operations into one unit, relegating the once-powerful broadcast arm of the media giant.

Alleged model killer’s courtroom request

A young man accused of killing a model and injuring others while trying to leave a Melbourne rave has requested a bail change to allow him to continue to work at a fish and chip...

Charges for accused footy bottle thrower struck out

A footy fan accused of throwing a water bottle at a goal umpire during a match at Marvel Stadium has no case to answer, with all charges struck out.

Liberal, Greens and Federal Labor unite to save Melbourne kinder

Windsor Community Children’s Centre is under eviction threat by Swinburne University, who wants to sell the land to developers.

Live stream: How to watch the 2025 Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup

The best young ballers from regional Australia and across the ditch will converge on Albury-Wodonga from Tuesday. See how to watch the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup and ...

Impeached South Korean President arrested

After a lengthy standoff, the impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested over alleged insurrection.

Hamas ‘accepts’ agreement of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas is believed to have accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. Follow updates.

Bali Body founders sell Mediterranean-inspired Vic home

The Aussie sun and skin care entrepreneurs have just sold their beloved Mt Martha residence — but for less than they’d been hoping for. SEE INSIDE

Revealed: Full 2025 SuperCoach prices, boom and bust picks

A new SuperCoach season is just around the corner. Get an early sneak peek at full prices and positions – and the top picks – for six of the most relevant teams in 2025.