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20th February 2025

PM Edition

‘Stop killing people for nothing’: Dad’s plea after son stabbed to death at Wyndham Vale bus stop

A 23-year-old brutally stabbed to death at a bus stop in Melbourne’s west has been remembered as a “gentle giant”, as his father broke down visiting the scene and issued an emotion...

‘Wrong’: Dutton, world leaders slam Trump’s Ukraine tirade

Oppostion Leader Peter Dutton has joined global figures in criticising Donald Trump, after the US President accused Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being a “dictator”.

Cornes: The AFL stars who won’t return my calls

Kane Cornes has trained himself not to let the criticism in during his time at the media, but Cornes tells Scott Gullan even some of his former teammates won’t return his calls.

DOGE Victoria style? Thousands of public sector jobs on chopping block

Premier Jacinta Allan has announced a review into the public service, as workers at government agencies and departments brace for mass cuts, with sources claiming more than 6500 pu...

Victims of monster pedophile invited to posthumous hearing

In a Victorian first, victims, court staff and police have been invited to a posthumous court hearing following the death of monster pedophile Gerald Ridsdale to ‘provide closure’....

Three years on, ‘racist’ killing turns out to be something very different

Even the Prime Minister felt the need to ignore the absence of facts and join media and human rights groups in branding the killing of Indigenous Perth teenager Cassius Turvey as r...

Hot celebrity couple end romance

Nearly 18 months after going public with their relationship, former Miss Universe Australia Maria Thattil and AFL star and media personality Moana Hope have split.

City of Yarra spends $18k to let us know when climate change will kill us all

The City of Yarra has spent $18,000 installing a Climate Change countdown clock predicting when the world will end in Edinburgh Gardens.

Local footy giant facing massive salary cap penalty

A major competition is believed to be on the verge of announcing a severe punishment for one of Melbourne’s biggest local footy clubs over alleged salary cap breaches extending bac...

‘What are they trying to achieve?’: Chinese warships near NSW

Australia’s deputy PM has given an update on three Chinese warships lurking off the coast of Sydney.

Deery: Tackling a bloated public service no easy task for Allan

Victorians could be forgiven for demanding a little less conversation and a lot more action in tackling an ever-growing public service. But Jacinta Allan faces a tough balancing ac...

Victoria’s new top cop takes aim at bail laws in first public outing

Acting Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent has fronted the media for the first time, saying while nobody wants to see children behind bars sometimes “they need to be inc...

Censori accused of sending ‘bizarre’ racist texts to staffer

Bianca Censori’s alleged explicit texts have been leaked following new accusations made by a former Yeezy staffer.

Every Demon rated: The star Dees ‘would be stuffed’ without

The Dees fell away from contention last year. But with their A-graders fit and firing, can they bounce back? Glenn McFarlane and Jon Ralph rate every player on their list.

The police union wants a rooftop bar — neighbours aren’t happy

The Police Association wants a licence for more than 350 people to use a swish roof terrace at it’s new East Melbourne headquarters, but locals worry it will lead to boozy late-nig...

Apple announces gamechanging new iPhone

The tech giant has launched a new iPhone in a bid to respond to cost of living pressures which may have scared customers away from the pricey mobile.

Melbourne model accused of bestiality and child sex abuse

A man charged with 92 animal and child abuse offences can be revealed as an amateur model and former lover of an ex-Moonee Valley councillor after a long-running gag order was lift...

DPP predictions that could change your SuperCoach plans

Mid-season position changes have turned SuperCoach on its head. Who could gain DPP this season? Here are 20 players who should be on your watch list.

This is how easy it is for kids to break social media age rules

Australian children are easily circumventing inadequate and poorly enforced social media age rules, despite platforms demonstrating a growing “capability” to detect younger users.

Bourke St Ballers Clubhouse, Ginza site could sell for $50m+

Want to own a collection of historic buildings in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown where the city’s largest bar and games venue would be your tenants? See inside.