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31st October 2024

PM Edition

Robbo: Pert firm on culture and claims ‘I don’t regret what I said’

In a laid-bare interview hours after announcing his departure from Melbourne, Gary Pert tells Mark Robinson he does not regret the claims he made about the Dees’ culture in 2023.

‘Our champion’: Jack Davey’s dad tells of ‘overwhelming loss’

The father of 11-year-old Jack Davey, who was killed when a car ploughed into Auburn South Primary School, has thanked the community for their support in a moving tribute to his “b...

Albo’s huge secret Qantas perk revealed

Insiders have talked exclusively to news.com.au about the VIP perks the Prime Minister really got from Qantas, and it’ll add even more fuel to the fire.

‘Americans are not garbage’: Trump hits back at Biden slur

Donald Trump has told his supporters “250 million Americans are not garbage” after Joe Biden’s attack on his fans. Follow updates.

260 games, three premierships...and now a rookie

There are calls for an overhaul of the AFL’s rookie list after Hawthorn became the latest club to use the list loophole to cut one of its most experienced players.

Ralph: Fair play to Roos, but Perth venture looms as on-field disaster

Fair play to the Kangaroos for trying to secure a $2 million windfall each year by playing home games in Perth, but it’s hard to see how it will help them climb the ladder, writes ...

Staff in state care failed 12-year-old before alleged Footscray attack

A 12-year-old girl who had been accused of murdering a woman in Footscray was improperly cared for and let down by staff in state care, a scathing new report has revealed.

‘Sad day’: Dees hail Pert impact after CEO quits top job

Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has quit, capping a year of off-field turmoil that has engulfed the club and claimed several big-name scalps.

Is your school giving your child asthma?

More than 1100 Melbourne schools and childcares are linked to locations with higher risks of asthma, illness and other health issues. See the full list.

Stephen Jolly keeps spot on Yarra Council

Independent councillor Stephen Jolly has been re-elected in the City of Yarra election and will embark on his third decade on council.

Demons star Petracca breaks silence on tensions at club

Melbourne star Christian Petracca has opened up for the first time about his issues with the club and revealed how his body is faring after he suffered a serious injury.

Coldplay star Chris Martin surprises Melbourne band

Oasis tribute band Shakerfaker has gained a new fan after Coldplay frontman Chris Martin paid an impromptu visit to their Melbourne rehearsal space.

Ghost signs of Melbourne’s past celebrated in new book

From ads for Robur tea to Tarax soft drinks, a new book has paid tribute to the beloved “ghost signs” and logos slowly fading from buildings across Melbourne.

Making it harder to evict renters will hurt everyone

The Allan-government’s move to make it more difficult to evict a tenant will only make it all the more difficult for them to secure a property amid a housing crisis.

Agency responsible for SRL records $3m loss

The Suburban Rail Loop Authority has recorded a loss of nearly $3m in its biggest deficit to date amid ballooning staff expenses and super-sized salaries for senior executives.

Which distinguished Melbourne bloke was busted drink-driving?

Time for one of Melbourne’s most highly regarded and educated blokes to take his own legal advice after police impounded his wheels.

24kg of gold bars seized from Melbourne CBD vault

Police have seized more than $3m in gold bullion and $1.5m in cash as part of a mammoth meth ring investigation in Taylors Hill.

Every Victorian owes $19,500 in state debt quagmire

The state government’s debt pile now weighs in at $19,500 for every man, woman and child, with the local bill overtaking the federal per capita figure for the first time in more th...

Tania Buckley cops tough $1m price drop

Tania Buckley, ex-wife to former Collingwood captain and AFL great Nathan Buckley, has put her Toorak home back on the market after a 100-day hiatus. And it’s had a major price dro...

2000+ homes: Where to trick-or-treat this Halloween

It’s the spookiest time of the year and we’ve hunted down all the scariest houses around Victoria. Check our interactive map to find trick-or-treating locations near you.