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22nd January 2025

PM Edition

Sayers steps down in wake of lewd pic scandal

After being embroiled in a scandal regarding a lewd picture on X, Luke Sayers has stepped down as president of Carlton despite being cleared by the AFL.

Sinner fitness doubts explode after cancelling public practice

Alex de Minaur faces the biggest match of his career tonight - but his opponent, Jannik Sinner, is battling to even make the showdown. FOLLOW LIVE.

Border crackdown begins; Trump’s AI move ‘will cure cancer’

Donald Trump’s border tsar says the mass deportation operation is underway, as the tech bosses behind the $US500 billion AI initiative claim it will cure multiple diseases. Follow...

Mega track watch: Daicos bros latest, Saint shines, where’s Kozzy?

The intrigue surrounding Kysaiah Pickett at the Dees only grows. Plus an update on the Daicos brothers’ fitness, the untried Saints’ swingman impressing and more in track watch.

Victorian students record second worst attendance rate in a decade

Students throughout grades one to 10 last year missed out on average more than three weeks’ of school, while some ended up taking more days off than before the pandemic.

Police say Allan govt trying to strong-arm them into ‘stinker’ pay deal

Victorian police say the government is putting “a gun to members’ heads” to make them accept a lowball new pay deal or else risk losing millions of dollars in collective backpay.

$100k of fines wiped for former Hells Angels bikie, kickboxer

A Melbourne kickboxer, who has previously been linked to the Hells Angels, has escaped paying more than $100,000 in toll and infringement fines.

Lifeguards take a stand against ‘endemic’ abuse

Victorian lifeguards are being regularly abused on the job by violent swimmers, prompting a major campaign to protect the staff who save thousands of people from drowning every yea...

Residents left out of $250k McCrae landslide support

Residents of homes evacuated after the McCrae landslide are receiving no financial help a week after they were ordered out, despite the local council receiving $250k for ‘unforesee...

Collapsed Melb builder probed for $1.5m cash transfers, withdrawals

A liquidator picking through the financial wreckage of Melbourne construction company Varaich Homes has raised questions about more than $1.5m in cash transfers and withdrawals in ...

‘Good to be back’: Nick Riewoldt all smiles at Melbourne Park

Footy great Nick Riewoldt has been embracing Melbourne life after two years living in the US, hitting the airwaves on his new Triple M breakfast show and taking in the tennis — lik...

Wayne Carey reveals name of newborn son after health scare

Former AFL player Wayne Carey has revealed what he wanted to call his new baby boy before he and his partner settled on a name.

Ugle-Hagan unsighted as VFL star pushes case for Dogs’ list spot

The Bulldogs were out on the track on Wednesday without Jamarra Ugle-Hagan as Dom Brew continues to push his case for a list spot. JOSH BARNES was at the Kennel.

Musk breaks silence on ‘odd’ salute as Trump signs DOGE order

Elon Musk has revealed the truth behind the strange gesture he performed on Inauguration Day as Donald Trump signs the executive order for his new government efficiency department.

Why Victoria Police won’t march at 2025 Midsumma Pride Festival

Victoria Police will not march at next month’s Midsumma Pride Festival after their request to wear police uniforms was declined by event organisers.

Playground murder accused needs antidepressants, court hears

A man accused of murdering father of two Anmoral Bajwa (pictured) at a children’s playground in Mambourin has told a court he requires medication as he prepares for his first stint...

Pro-Palestine activists snub Allan, pledge to continue CBD protests

Two major pro-Palestine groups behind weekly marches through Melbourne’s city centre have defied calls from Premier Jacinta Allan to call off their actions following a ceasefire in...

Outrage as Aussie stars wiped from history

Australian stars have been shamelessly snubbed with outrage surrounding the announcement of the world’s best cricket team.

The Australia Day Survey: Tell us how you really feel

Love it? Hate it? Couldn’t care less? Have your say on our national holiday in The Australia Day Survey now.

Teen on four sets of bail accused of St Kilda machete attack

A 15-year-old boy charged over a terrifying machete attack in St Kilda was on four counts of bail for violent carjackings, assaults, and weapon offences, a court has heard.