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15th January 2025

AM Edition

No confidence vote looms for VicPol’s top brass as pay dispute rages on

Victoria Police command may soon face a vote of no confidence by angry members as tensions boil over in the long-running pay dispute, after officers gate crashed a media event by B...

Jewish groups slam pro-Palestine protesters at Australian Open

Jewish groups have condemned fans wearing pro-Palestine T-shirts at Melbourne Park this week, in an apparent breach of tournament rules.

Matildas star Sam Kerr appears in court

One of Australia’s highest-profile athletes has fronted a London court after she was charged with alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.

Aussie soldier ‘killed’ in Ukraine

Oscar Jenkins, the Australian man fighting in Ukraine, is believed to have been killed after he was captured by Russian forces.

Magistrates fume as IT system overhaul hits four-year snag

A major project to replace an outdated tech system in the state’s busiest court network has blown out by an eye-watering $40m, as insiders claim it risks creating a larger backlog ...

‘We owe it to ourselves’: Kyrgios vows to bring back the joy at Melbourne Park

Nick Kyrgios has vowed to double up with Thanasi Kokkinakis to bring the party back to Melbourne Park, saying he wants to repay the faith of fans.

‘Extremism’: Startling fail in deradicalisation report

A landmark report into the impact of deradicalisation programs — designed to deter people from terror and violent extremism — has revealed shocking results.

Eye-watering costs families set to fork out for 13 years of schooling

Prep students starting private school this year are tipped to cost their parents the equivalent of three average house deposits in fees over 13 years, forcing many to sacrifice hol...

Why parents are spending big bucks on back to school phones

Worried Victorian parents are turning to apps to track their children’s location amid

‘16 items for under $10’: Back to School deal as cheap as 10 cents

As budget-conscious Aussie parents seek bargains during this year’s back to school shop, big retailers battle over low prices on popular items. See some of the deals and how ...

‘Damaged’: Fallout of top diplomat’s Australia Day snub

Despite backflipping, Stephen Smith’s Australia Day snub has caused damage, with some describing it as an “insult”. See why.

Grand Slam debutant stuns top seed, Popyrin flames out early

One of the all-time upsets has occurred at Melbourne Park thanks to an 18-year old from Brazil, but Alexei Popyrin won’t be as pleased with his performance.

‘Grateful nobody died’: Owner’s relief after house ruined in landslide

The owner of a house that crashed down the cliffs at McCrae in a landslide says he’s “very grateful” that no one was “injured or killed” as he revealed his family’s near-miss in an...

What war film provided Meryl Streep with her first Oscar nomination?

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

Accused kidnappers who allegedly tortured man with a hammer to stand trial

Three people who allegedly kidnapped a Melbourne man off the street and tortured him with a hammer have been ordered to stand trial in the County Court.

Watch: Renegades’ BBL season over despite Ashes foe’s blitz

The Renegades have missed finals for the fifth time in six season since winning the title in BBL08 after a narrow seven-run loss to the ladder-leading Hurricanes, but it came with ...

AFL romances: Scandals, shock splits and going the distance

If you thought Hollywood splits were saucy, our footy world is a whole different ball game. While some couples have gone the distance and kept their careers in tact, others haven’t...

Massive fail in Aussie citizenship test revealed

Aspiring citizens are failing to correctly answer questions about Australia or demonstrate a basic knowledge of English, sparking concerns Labor has “made a mess of immigration”.

Kennett: Victorian voters ready to take bat to federal Labor for state’s sins

Never before has the majority of Victorians been so taxed for the failures of the state government, and they’ve had a gutful of Labor’s misnamagement. Now, there’s a good chance it...

‘We’re ready’: LA fire chief in face of ‘particularly dangerous’ alert

Firefighters are still battling massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles and killed at least 24 people, with officials warning of incoming winds that could whip up new disas...

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