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24th February 2025

AM Edition

Mapped: Every illicit smoke shop in Melbourne revealed

A Herald Sun investigation can reveal the location of 1044 shops caught selling illicit tobacco since the Victorian turf war began in March 2023. See all the vendors near you.

Housing fight heats up: Premier issues stunning ultimatum to councils on building blitz

Victorian councils have been told they will lose their planning powers unless they overhaul their processes as Jacinta Allan warns “it’s time to shake things up”.

RSL Victoria forks out $840k to mark Anzac Day each year. It wants governments to wear the costs

Tensions are rising at RSL Victoria as the league calls on the federal and state governments to fully fund its Anzac Day commemorations, or risk subbranches closing down and vetera...

First-ever F1 fan zone taking over iconic Melbourne sport precinct

A brand new fan site is set to be introduced at Melbourne Park Oval during the Grand Prix, giving fans a chance to get up close with drivers and watch every race live on big screen...

Best single-sex schools in Victoria revealed as enrolments surge

Victoria’s single-sex school sector is thriving, with some growing by as much as 30 per cent in the past decade and offering high scores for mid-range fees. See the best ones near ...

A floating sauna in the Yarra? The plan to get us swimming in the river

A critical key step to encouraging Melburnians to become regular swimmers in the Yarra River may be the installation of a floating sauna and adjoining plunge pool in the city stret...

Aussies spending over 11 hours on hold as wait times soar

Frustrated Australians spent a staggering 123 million hours a year on hold last year. See which industries are the worst and take our poll.

‘Do not be afraid’: Pope’s brave message from hospital

Pope Francis has released a heartfelt message from his hospital bed where he remains in a critical condition.

Union official to fight serious charges over threats to builder

A CFMEU official charged with making threats to kill on a building site will face court in August amid concerns he was still holding considerable influence in the building industry...

A Melbourne dad’s grisly death and $20m of missing cocaine: An Adelaide shipping yard mystery

The Altona North man was scaling stacked containers with a grappling hook trying to retrieve 50kg of high-quality cocaine from South America when he slipped and fell at an Adelaide...

What we learned: All Aus smoky emerges, rookie’s huge statement

Tom De Koning is worth the price tag, we have an early Smokie for AA, and the Power has a serious area of concern. Here are nine things we learned from week one of official pre-sea...

Herald Sun cements position as Victoria’s most influential media brand

The Herald Sun has again increased its lead as the masthead read by the most Victorians in digital and print each month.

In which decade did Ansett Australia last fly?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

What Australia can do for Ukraine as war enters third year

Australian mining companies are welcome to “come and make money in Ukraine” working alongside the US on new rare earth mineral deposits now key to the war-torn nation’s future.

$25m sunk into Greenline project so far – but what for?

Melbourne City Council has spent $25m on its Greenline project to revitalise the northern banks of the Yarra River and construction hasn’t even started yet.

Police pay dispute back on table after turmoil of top brass shake-up

Victoria Police is looking to put recent extreme instability and leadership changes in the past, as voting on a crucial enterprise bargaining deal begins tomorrow.

Home and Away star’s major announcement

Lynne McGranger is the longest running female cast member on Home and Away. Here, she makes a major announcement for her character, Irene.

Why Coalition matched Labor’s free GP pledge

With another major hint at just how soon Anthony Albanese will call the federal election, the Coalition has matched Labor’s $8.5 billion Medicare promise.

Brutal injury to top draft pick rocks Blues, King on track

Carlton have been dealt a cruel blow weeks out from the 2025 season, with prized draft pick Jagga Smith set to be on ice for the entire year. However, there’s better news for Max K...

Allan govt walks back suburban high rise rollout

The Allan government has walked back plans to squeeze six-storey developments into quiet suburban streets. But high rise towers are still coming to a suburb near you.

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