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26th February 2025

PM Edition

Sheargold off air as outrage over Matildas sledge grows

Triple M host Marty Sheargold has failed to front up for his 3pm show amid growing backlash over his “disgraceful” comments about female athletes.

Bolt: Clueless Albo fails to act on clear threat from China

The response of the Albanese government and our navy to the three Chinese ships firing guns off our coast has been a debacle.

Future Victoria: ‘Get on with it’: Albanese reveals $7bn to go to Airport Rail link

Anthony Albanese has said $7bn will be poured into Melbourne’s Airport Rail link, saying the project had been delayed for too long, as he joined some of the state’s most influentia...

Man who drove teens around to slingshot marbles sentenced

A man who drove two teenagers around town so they could slingshot marbles at buildings causing nearly $250k worth of damage just wanted to be “one of the boys”.

Crash expert to give key evidence in Samantha Murphy case

A crash reconstruction expert will be among the key witnesses called in the case against Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy’s accused killer.

Epstein: Sheargold is starting to resemble a cat he’s got so many lives

First it was Marty Sheargold’s antics that saw him booted from the AFL Grand Final, now he’s rattled off some more offensive comments. So why is this behaviour repeatedly absolved ...

Case of alleged Easey Street killer hit with 3-month delay

Accused double killer Perry Kouroumblis has appeared in court via video link, learning his case will face a months-long delay as the defence and prosecution await results of key ev...

Victorian academic results are down, but school fees are up

Academic levels in Victoria are declining. Yet, parents are still forking out thousands in school fees — more than almost every other state.

Man and woman arrested after massive drug bust at Port Melbourne home

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man and 34-year-old woman after raiding a house and uncovering a huge amount of drugs and chemicals used to make GHB.

‘Act quickly’: Where Melb first-home buyer battles are heating up

Fierce bidding wars are breathing life back into the Melbourne auction market as first-home buyers battle it out. See how much they’re paying.

Zelensky agrees to multi-billion dollar deal with Trump

Ukraine has agreed on the terms of a massive deal with the US and could sign it within days, in a move that Kyiv hopes will lay the ground for future security guarantees from Washi...

Kako the Rising Star? Dons’ young guns fire in pre-season hitout

Essendon fans had resigned themselves to a long, painful season in 2025, but under Tuesday night lights in Geelong there was proof that there may be plenty to cheer for in some you...

Aussies drink New York bar dry in 5 hours

New York’s only Aussie bar ran out of beer on its opening night in a matter of hours – as its very famous owners revealed the one thing patrons won’t find at the boozer.

Hundreds of creditors caught up in collapse of Melbourne glass maker

More than 200 creditors are caught up in the administration of the nation’s largest glass maker — Dandenong South-based Oceania Glass — a new report reveals. See who is facing loss...

‘Stuffed’: Lambie’s chilling China warning

As three Chinese warships re-enter Australian waters, firebrand senator Jacqui Lambie has issued a not-so-subtle warning.

‘Pushed until they vomit’: Parents sound whistle on school rowing programs

Students are being pushed to their physical and mental limits in school rowing programs, with parents lifting the lid on the “win at all costs” culture following the shock death of...

Former dilapidated Williamstown pub could be your dream home

A once rundown Melbourne pub is back on the market, offering buyers a chance to turn a historic icon into a dream home or business.

Opinion: Tillies are elite athletes, not fetish bait for middle-aged men

Marty Sheargold’s comments about the Matildas are classic examples of sexualisation in the workplace. They’re also a reflection on how society treats women’s sport.

Bad news for back-to-back rate cuts

Mortgage holders hoping for back-to-back rate cuts have taken a hit after the latest inflation figures were released.

Female nurse facing ‘very serious’ charges over hospital video

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says the Commonwealth charges faced by a female Sydney nurse who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats in a video filmed at a hospital were “very s...