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1st January 2025

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Massive celebrations as Victorians ring in 2025

Hundreds of thousands of revellers have partied in Melbourne while huge crowds flocked to holiday hotspots across the state in the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in recent his...

Jordan was the first baby of the new millennium. Where is he now?

He was the first Victorian born in the new millennium. Now, Jordan Doelling is 25 and has an impressive career ahead of him.

375+ faces: All the pictures as Victorians celebrate New Year’s Eve

Thousands of people are gathering across the state on New Year’s Eve to bring in 2025 beneath spectacular fireworks. See the photos.

‘No zealot’: Howard reveals why Australia stayed in Iraq

Declassified documents have revealed Australia’s strategy in Iraq, as former PM John Howard defends his decision to back the US even after no weapons of mass destruction were found...

‘Not Trump’: Howard reflects on marriage laws, Latham handshake

John Howard reflects on big political moments in his career including his handshake with Mark Latham. He also joked he’s ‘not Trump’ when it came to the marriage equality vote.

Popstars, rock icons: All the artists who may tour Melbourne in 2025

Music fans will likely be in for a treat next year as promoters eye a slew of A-listers to play Melbourne, with rumours the legendary AC/DC could tour Down Under for the first time...

Tobacco wars and terrorism the biggest concerns for federal police in 2025

The Australian Federal Police says it is ramping up its efforts to thwart international organised crime across the country.

Key election battlegrounds Labor and the Coalition will fight to win

The 2025 federal election will be a battle on a number of fronts, with both the Coalition and Labor confident they can win. But they both face threats from a powerful crossbench.

Allan finally responds to Labor’s ‘grubby’ Dutton meme

Premier Jacinta Allan has declared families are “off limits” when it comes to politics, days after the Labor Party shared a social media post attacking Opposition Leader Peter Dutt...

‘Divisive’: ABC’S NYE coverage slammed

Complaints are already streaming in over the ABC’s New Year’s Eve program – as some social media users slam the coverage as

Music stars delight Melbourne revellers on New Year’s Eve

Spirits were high as partygoers rang in the new year at Melbourne hotspots, and true star power featured in unexpected places.

‘Dancers and commandos’: How I detoxed Aussie swim team

Before the start of the 2012 London Olympics, Australian hopes and expectations were high, especially in the pool. Our country had a long tradition of excelling in the swimming ...

Watch: Robots are changing how Aussies live, shop and work

Robots big and small are rapidly changing the way we lead our lives. See how some of Australia and the world’s companies are incorporating them into our lives. See the video.

All the price rises looming for Victorians from January 1

Victorian households are about to be slugged with more hip-pocket pain, including price rises for transport, inner-city parking, short-stay acommodation and more. See what will cos...

Bonza: Woolies puts Australia Day back on the shelf

Woolworths will be proudly celebrating Australia Day after its decision to ditch celebratory merchandise such as flags and thongs triggered protests.

Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were veterans of which war?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

Pedestrians struck by falling branch near Shrine of Remembrance

Two people have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a heavy tree branch near the Shrine of Remembrance.

Final moments before Jacob tragically drowned in Bali

Adelaide father Jacob Vennix’s final moments alive have been retraced after his new bride Kimberley tried to rescue him at a beach in Bali.

‘Disgusting, shameless’: Melbourne doctor led disturbing religious cult

A doctor located in Melbourne’s southeast led a sinister religious cult in which his followers called him “God” and he raped and sexually abused their children in secret.

Kyrgios confronts painful Aus Open ‘reality’ after injury, defeat

Playing his first competitive singles outing in 18 months, Nick Kyrgios’ comeback has started in defeat and with a startling admission about his Australian Open fears.

Linden: India not winning any friends with childish temper tantrum

India’s incessant bleating about the DRS decision that went against them at the MCG bears all the trademarks of a playground bully crying foul when they don’t get their own way, wr...

‘Our little superhero’: Morwell girl dies after tragic pool drowning

A Gippsland family has been left planning a funeral just days after Christmas for a “beautiful” and “adventurous” four-year-old girl who tragically drowned in a neighbour’s pool.

Kennett: Battin’s lengthy to-do list before Liberals earn right to govern

New Liberal leader Brad Battin has a number of objectives to tick off ahead of the 2026 state election - uniting as a disciplined group being one of them - but can he do it?

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