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30th April 2024

AM Edition

Push for duress alarms after Phillip Island mum’s brutal murder

A mother brutally murdered in her Phillip Island home by her estranged husband might still be alive if she had access to a personal safety alarm, her best friend believes.

The deep fear family violence workers take home

The assistant commissioner of Victoria Police’s Family Violence Command is plagued by a key worry after every shift and grapples with one question — what drives men to commit such ...

MP booted from Labor Party room after more allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’

South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has been booted from the Labor caucus following fresh allegations of “persistent and inappropriate behaviour”.

Allan government set to dump gambling harm service

The Allan government is moving to dump the state’s agency that protects Victorians from gambling harm in a sweeping new reform.

How the annual flu jab may soon become a thing of the past

The key to a “universal” flu vaccine may have just been discovered by a Melbourne research team — and it could put an end to the need for annual jabs.

Robbo: Boy oh boy, Darcy got it right, but JB less so

James Brayshaw and Luke Darcy cut very different figures behind the microphone over the weekend. MARK ROBINSON unpacks how commentators navigate personal relationships on air.

Top 50: Latest Coates League rankings, Pies’ father-son stars

While some big names missed games with other commitments, there were some huge performances by others in the Coates Talent League over the weekend. See the latest rankings here.

How excessive social media use is harming kids

Too much time on social media can impact children’s sleeping patterns, health and social skills, with a doctor describing networking platforms as a tool, “much like a knife”.

Family fears for ‘scapegoat’ Smith facing multi-year ban

With Demon Joel Smith facing a multi-year ban after testing positive to cocaine post-game in 2023, his father Shaun says Smith could be the fall guy to cover up rampant drug use in...

Gun Collingwood duo in massive doubt as Danger speaks on injury

A Collingwood duo are in significant doubt to face Carlton on Friday night, with the club ‘unlikely’ to risk their hampered stars.

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