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14th October 2024

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Mum pleads for help fearing boy in state care will end up dead

An eight-year-old boy in state care tried to hold up a supermarket with a butter knife and has been allowed to roam the streets with teens twice his age, and his mum is pleading f...

‘Fight back’: Mayoral hopefuls reveal plan to poach events from Sydney

Style mogul turned deputy lord mayoral hopeful Erin Deering has unveiled her bold plan to steal a major fashion event from Sydney to make Melbourne “better than it ever has been”.

Labor faces housing affordability backlash

Voters are set to punish Labor as housing affordability firms as the key issue ahead of the next election alongside concerns over falling living standards and retirement.

The dominoes which will dictate frantic three days

Nearly 20 deals are still up in the air ahead of the final three days of trade period, but many of them are held up by a dam wall of three crucial moves which will define all other...

Bolt: The threat of racist Voice and its divisive policies is back

One year on from Australia’s rejection of Albanese’s First Nations’ Voice, its disastrously divisive race agenda – blocked at the door – is now being smuggled through the windows.

Ex-AFL star’s wife makes impassioned plea from Bali jail after sex raids scandal

The estranged wife of former Bomber Ricky Olarenshaw has made a desperate plea from a Bali prison, claiming she has been exploited by her husband and his Australian business partne...

The injury-hit junior gun Blues might up-end draft for

Carlton is eyeing West Coast’s pick 3 to nab a midfielder considered a complete package despite a year ravaged by injuries. Here’s why recruiters are so excited.

Labor MP’s ultimate pledge of solidarity for parliament bestie

Member for Dandenong Gabrielle Williams will shave her hair to raise money for the Council Council and bring attention to her friend and fellow Labor MP Eden Foster’s cancer battle...

Australia’s new border boss revealed

An Afghanistan veteran and defence intelligence chief has been appointed as the new boss of the Border Force.

Tributes flow for Andrew Truman after callous Elizabeth St assault

A man who died after sustaining critical head injuries in a senseless attack on Elizabeth St is being remembered as a “vibrant, independent, and courageous man”.

Toothpaste, frozen prawns hot ticket items for supermarket thieves

Thieves are making off with shopping trolley loads of items and selling the goods to tobacconists and convenience stores – with demand high for Sensodyne toothpaste and bags of fro...

‘Rude little b***h’: Jeff Kennett lashes woman at Young Liberals gala

Former premier Jeff Kennett stunned guests after he lashed out at a woman during the Young Liberals gala ball, prompting calls for him to be kicked out of the event.

Kostecki shakes off Feeney to claim maiden Bathurst crown

Brodie Kostecki has his first Bathurst 1000 crown after making the most of pole position at Mount Panorama as he defeated Broc Feeney by the slimmest of margins. See how the action...

What European carmaker produces the Giulia model?

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

$675m pothole blitz to fix Victoria’s crumbling roads

A major nine-month maintenance program to patch potholes and repair Victoria’s crumbling roads will soon begin, with the busiest roads set for a massive overhaul.

How to secure your free camping spot this summer

Camping will be free across Victoria this summer – including at the popular Tidal River in Wilson’s Promontory – but get in quick to secure your spot.

Revealed: Roos’ shock play for premiership Pie

North Melbourne is desperate for more experience on its list, and while chasing Luke Parker, Jack Darling and Caleb Daniel, JAY CLARK reveals they also made a bold play for a Premi...

Melbourne Cup Parade shifted to farm thanks to Big Build works

The race that stops a nation usually stops traffic with a parade through city streets the day before the Melbourne Cup. This year, 1000 fans will instead salute retired racehorses ...

‘Monumental insult’: Jacinta Allan accused of snubbing King

State premiers including Jacinta Allan have turned down an invitation to meet with King Charles III during his visit to Australia, with the rejection labelled “a slap in the face”.

Magpies forward welcomes baby boy

Collingwood premiership player Brody Mihocek and his partner have welcomed their first child, sharing an adorable snap of their new son.

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