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10th February 2025

AM Edition

Rail loop could be paused as by-election blame game heats up

A group of Labor MPs are set to confront the Premier with a list of demands after the massive swing against the government in the Werribee by-election.

Gill, Eddie, Demetriou: Footy’s top 25 powerbrokers this century

Rivers of gold have flowed into AFL HQ this century. Answerable to no-one and the world governing body of itself, Michael Warner ranks the true kingmakers in footy this century.

Crime gangs get ‘free run’ as tobacco licence scheme in disarray

Retailers have slammed the state government for its “farcical” response to the tobacco black market as it’s revealed inspectors won’t be checking for illicit smokes until at least ...

Never before, never again? What’s truly on the line in Super Bowl 59

The biggest day on the American sporting calendar always offers up glitz, glamour and high stakes. What’s on offer this year? Just a shot at immortality for Kansas City against Phi...

‘Proper drug dealing’: Students selling ADHD meds at school for as little as $2 a pill

Students are snorting ADHD drugs in school bathrooms to cope with rising academic pressures, as hospitals report a surge in teens being brought to emergency departments in a drug-i...

Brewers frothing over ‘unfair’ national beer tax

Australia’s independent consumer watchdog has made a “pre-emptive strike” amid the escalating stoush over the nation’s beer tax which brewers say is an “unfair” burden on the secto...

Support plummeting in Labor’s heartland

It’s a different story for Opposition leader Peter Dutton, with a new poll showing just how much the Coalition’s primary support in the suburbs is climbing.

$1000 for ADHD diagnoses in new Aussie class divide

Parents can buy kids the best chance for higher school marks if they secure an ADHD diagnosis, a leading expert says, but most aren’t so lucky.

Super Bowl champion touches down in Melbourne

As Melbourne gets ready to stage a trio of US sporting blockbusters, a Super Bowl legend is set to bring his unique style to the city when he meets fans at Caulfield Racecourse.

Domestic violence deaths fall but crisis remains

The number of Australian women killed by an intimate partner fell in 2024 from the previous year. But for one particular group the toll has risen by 10 per cent.

Deery: Humiliating result sends shockwaves through Labor

Labor has copped a resounding vote of no confidence. If it’s replicated statewide at next year’s election, the party will be obliterated from the treasury benches.

Which of these US states is on the country’s east coast?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

Bolt: Another Pascoe wins big calling himself Aboriginal

Calling himself Aboriginal has been a great career move for author Bruce Pascoe, and now it has paid off for his son to the tune of an $860,000 taxpayer funded grant.

Gangland bosses offer ‘finder fees’ in hunt for enemies

Questions linger over how Sam Abdulrahim’s enemies knew where he would be when he was gunned down – as underworld bosses offer huge rewards for anyone who helps hunt down their tar...

Trump golfs with Woods before historic Super Bowl

Donald Trump has played a round of golf with Tiger Woods before flying to New Orleans where he will become the first sitting US President to attend the Super Bowl.

‘10 years of waste’: Libs claim victory over Greens in Prahran

The Liberal Party has claimed Victory in Prahran, with the Opposition leader Brad Battin saying voters were “sick of the Greens and Labor destroying their lives”.

Campbell: Suburban women to shape federal election

The election result will hinge on whether Labor can stop suburban women following their husbands and partners out the door or whether Dutton can convince them he won’t be an ogre.

Dees coach Goodwin addresses ‘uncomfortable’ Oliver trade talks

After a year marred by injuries and trade talks, Simon Goodwin says we may not see the best of Clayton Oliver early in 2025, which may have sparked a midfield move for a premiershi...

Has Toorak mansion sale set new Aussie record?

One of Australia’s most illustrious postcodes is abuzz with rumours of a mansion being sold for anywhere up to $150m in what could set a new record for the nation’s priciest home s...

Player ratings: The one Aussie in trouble after Sri Lanka demolition

Australia were near flawless as they whitewashed Sri Lanka for their first series win in the country since 2011, but not everyone covered themselves in glory. EVERY PLAYER RATED &g...

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