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24th January 2025

PM Edition

Plan to ‘pause’ SRL, so Melbourne Airport Rail can take flight

Melbourne Airport Rail would be put back on a fast track under a federal government proposal that would pause work on the Allan government’s signature $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop.

‘Be respectful’: Ugly scenes as Djoker booed off court

Alexander has leapt to the defence of Novak Djokovic after the champion was booed off Rod Laver Arena when he retired hurt in the Australian Open semi-final. FOLLOW LIVE

Battin urges Allan govt to step in over Puffing Billy Australia Day snub

Opposition Leader Brad Battin has said the Allan government could force Puffing Billy Railway to reverse its “offensive” decision to scrap Australia Day celebrations with one phone...

Hover, don’t touch — the latest bungle to hit myki

If you have a new myki card you may have noticed it doesn’t scan when you touch on. A batch of cards are failing to work as advertised and the Allan government has quietly fessed u...

‘Failed again’: Frydenberg slams uni over ‘Dutton’s Jew’ attack

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has slammed a presentation at a Queensland university referencing “Dutton’s Jew”, saying “anti-Semitism had become normalised in Australia and Jews...

Price: The brilliant Trump slogan Dutton should immediately adopt

Donald Trump is the king of cut-through political slogans and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton should grab the best four-word catchcry the US President has delivered yet.

Kouta to run as federal election candidate

Footy legend Anthony Koutoufides is set to announce his candidacy in the upcoming federal election, after his failed bid to become the Lord Mayor of Melbourne.

Statues of ex-PMs decapitated

Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and a Captain Cook statue splashed with red paint days out from Australia Day.

‘Chill out’: PM’s Oz Day swipe against Dutton

Anthony Albanese has used his first major speech of the election year to take a swipe at Peter Dutton on a number of topics, including Australia Day.

Man charged 44 years after allegedly raping woman twice in her own home

Jessie Lauder was allegedly raped on two occasions in her home in the 80s. More than two decades later, police have charged a Hoppers Crossing man for the crime.

JFK’s grandson slams Trump after President stuns world leaders

John F. Kennedy Jr’s grandson has unleashed on President Donald Trump after he stunned business leaders at the World Economic Forum with new threats. Follow updates.

Alex Cullen ousted from Today show and Nine

Today Show presenter Alex Cullen has parted ways with Today and Channel 9 after a $50,000 prize scandal involving Melbourne billionaire Adrian Portelli.

Why Alex Cullen had to leave Nine

Channel 9 presenter Alex Cullen’s decision to play into a promotion by billionaire Adrian Portelli during a live broadcast was a terrible look for the network. Everything comes at ...

Experts reveal how to choose the best school for your child

As millions of students prepare to return to the classroom, some schools are already preparing to open their gates to future families. Here’s how to find the right school for your ...

Police to probe gang links after teens shot in Collingwood brawl

A 17-year-old boy is “very lucky” to be alive after he and another teenager were shot when a fight, involving up to 50 youths, broke out at a public housing estate in Collingwood.

How a YouTuber brought down ‘Australia’s worst builder’

Andrew Little was exposed online months before Victoria’s building regulator booted him from the construction industry.

Man under police guard after wild alleged violent crime spree

A man has been arrested over a string of violent crimes in Melbourne’s north in which a man was shot and a woman allegedly assaulted.

Son of AFL legend claims spicy link to huge ‘it’ girl in USA

Who is the son of an AFL legend laying claim to having slept with one of the world’s most followed ‘it’ girls during a recent holiday in the US?

Track watch: Young Dons shine – but veteran upstages them all

Nate Caddy was lively and Archie Perkins found plenty of the ball – but in Friday’s four-quarter match-sim, Dylan Shiel was the one turning heads in a new role. Get all the intel h...

Locked in? SSP Saint, breakout contender dominate match sim

Rowan Marshall sat out St Kilda’s match-simulation session on Friday, leaving Harry Boyd to make his mark – and his brilliant work with a young midfielder could be a sign of things...