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18th October 2024

AM Edition

‘Settled the score’: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ‘evil suffered a severe blow’, after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by a stroke of luck during a routine military operation.

Soaring wholesale electricity price dashes hopes of bill relief

Victoria’s wholesale electricity prices have risen by 114 per cent in the past year, dampening the prospects of relief for power bill pain in 2025.

Giant bans extreme? Maybe, but a line in the sand had to be drawn

In May, the Giants were educated about the prevalence of violence against women, which is why their “Wacky Wednesday” antics were so jarring. The AFL had to act, writes Lachlan McK...

‘Unhinged slurs’: Strong views from council candidates revealed

Labelling a Jewish organisation a “fascist group dedicated to terrorism” and celebrating being arrested are among the extreme views held by some Victorian council candidates.

Life behind bars? Greg Lynn to learn sentencing fate

High country killer Greg Lynn will today find out if he will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murder of missing camper Carol Clay.

Police reveal circumstances around Liam Payne’s death

Police have confirmed what happened in the moments leading up to Liam Payne’s death as photos of the former One Direction star’s trashed hotel room have been made public. Warning: ...

Where your caravan is most likely to be stolen in Victoria

A suburb in Melbourne’s north has emerged as a Victorian hot spot for caravan thefts, and brazen thieves are taking off with the “highly valuable” vehicles in minutes.

Draft Intel: More pick swaps to come, Bombers target talks Hawks

The trade period reshaped the draft order and the pick swaps aren’t over yet. Plus, the Essendon target inspired by Hawthorn and the ‘born leader’ with a connection to Patrick Crip...

‘Searching for laughs’: Le Mis, as you’ve never seen it before

Beloved musical Les Miserables will come to Melbourne in 2025 with Little Britain legend Matt Lucas in a starring role — so you’d better believe it will be different to the shows y...

AFL in ‘disbelief’ as Giants cop fines, bans for Wacky Wednesday

The AFL has come down hard on GWS after their Wacky Wednesday skits, with six players whacked with suspensions and others facing financial penalties.

Beloved Vic confectionery makers behind Cadbury eggs issue dire gas plea

A beloved company behind Cherry Ripes and Crunchies is among a string of Victorian-based businesses crying out for a government hand up after its gas bill doubled to $5m and its op...

Bruce’s ‘seven figure’ claim in rapist appeal

Bruce Lehrmman’s lawyer says he should be awarded a seven-figure sum if his defamation suit loss to Network 10 is overturned on appeal.

‘My downfall’: Smith’s message to trade critics, reasons behind move

Bailey Smith has opened up on why he chose Geelong and thanked his former club. But he also had a pointed message for his detractors. Plus, he speaks for the first time as a Cat.

In what decade was the DeLorean car first produced?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

AFLW: Free-wheeling Bulldogs crush Blues’ faint finals hopes

The Blues are officially out of the AFLW finals race after a shock 33-point loss to the Bulldogs, with the Dogs providing a stunning response to last week’s dour affair with the Bo...

Shattered homeowners in legal standoff with luxury builder

Customers of bust Melbourne building firm Varaich Homes are now considering legal action against a bayside luxury builder after discovering their contracts listed another construct...

Elderly man ‘randomly’ slashed at Melbourne Reject Shop

A woman has been arrested and an elderly man rushed to hospital after he was randomly slashed across the neck at a Moonee Ponds Reject Shop on Thursday.

Branson to co-pilot first crewed stratospheric balloon flight

Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson will co-pilot the world’s first stratospheric balloon flight and the price for a seat on board is not for the faint-hearted.

Controversial Airbnb tax passes parliament

The cost of holidaying in Victoria is set to increase after the Allan government’s controversial “Airbnb” tax passed parliament, with the 7.5 per cent hike on short stay bookings b...

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