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20th November 2024

AM Edition

Super Draft? The big questions answered ahead of first round

Welcome to AFL Draft day! There are only hours left until the first pick is called at Marvel Stadium – but so much is still to play out. Here’s everything you need to know.

‘There in spirit’: Late recruiting boss’ role in historic Tigers draft

Not even a battle with cancer could dull Chris Toce’s excitement for Richmond’s 2024 draft hand. Even after his tragic passing in October, his fingerprints will be all over the Tig...

‘Hard to breathe’: Poisoned teens begged for help

The Melbourne best friends, who are fighting for their lives in hospital, told staff at the hostel they were staying in that they couldn’t breathe.

Ukraine fires US missile into Russia despite Putin’s nuclear warning

Ukraine has used a US missile to hit a target inside Russia’s borders for the first time sparking a dramatic escalation which the Kremlin warned could prompt a “nuclear response”.

‘My friend’: Packer breaks silence after Jones charged

Billionaire James Packer has thrown his support behind Alan Jones after the broadcaster was charged with a string of offences. Read what he said.

VCE students fearful of ‘witch hunt’ after exam bungle

VCE students are fearing a “witch hunt” to identify those who have higher marks than normal as a result of the leaking scandal, with one principal warning there was now no guarante...

How new AI bushfire cameras can spot blazes in remote bush

Cutting-edge AI cameras that can pinpoint fires up to 20km away are set to become game-changers during the looming bushfire season.

Drug to target ‘evil cousin’ of bad cholesterol proves a game-changer

Two new drugs will soon be available to target little-known forms of high cholesterol, which are driven by our genes and which so far have lacked treatment options.

‘F***ing b***h’: What killer Greg Lynn allegedly told his ex-wife

New details have emerged as Greg Lynn is the focus of a new police probe into the suspicious death of Lisa Lynn, whose death came at the end of their violent relationship.

Pixie Skase, widow of Christopher Skase, dies aged 83

Tributes have flowed for the one-time queen of Australia’s social set who was married to controversial businessman Christopher Skase.

China wipes almost $1bn from Aussie home investments

Chinese investors’ interests in Aussie homes has plunged in the past year, with the global superpower key to a more than $1bn cut in the value of sales approved for offshore buyers...

Push to recruit workers to live in Antarctica

Australians with a sense of adventure and a tolerance for low temperatures are being invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work in the coolest place on earth.

Herald Sun sports gun scores top honour for AFL drugs expose

The Herald Sun’s Michael Warner has taken out a prestigious Walkley Award for excellence in sports journalism, for his expose on illicit drugs in the AFL.

Tigers to make eleventh hour Dusty call on draft day

Richmond already have their hands full with a host of first-round picks in Wednesday night’s AFL Draft, but talks will be held over one more decision to be made on their famous No....

‘Praying for her’: Family reveals teens’ dream getaway before drink-spiking horror

The family of one of the Aussie teens fighting for life say they “can’t believe what has happened to our angel”, revealing the best friends were on a dream holiday in Southeast Asi...

Tulips are most strongly associated with which European country?

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

Woman dies after cliff fall at rock climbing hot spot

A 69-year-old rock climber has died at Mt Arapiles in western Victoria, a site where the state government and Parks Victoria recently announced sweeping bans for climbers.

New detail of where Melb teens suffered methanol poisoning

Travellers have revealed more detail about where two Melbourne teens partied before being put on life support, and what other tourists have observed.

Former Geelong player charged over crash that killed wife

Former Geelong footballer Ray Card has been charged after a fatal smash in Lara that claimed the life of his wife.

24yo mauled to death by ‘great white’

The young man’s grieving father believes his son was taken by a great white shark near Chatham Islands in New Zealand.

Axe to children’s courts a ‘new low’ for govt’s youth crime policy

Plans to slash the number of children’s courts across Melbourne mean there will not be a single court or magistrate available to hear matters in the eastern suburbs.

The List Manager: Tigers’ all-time draft gives them purpose again

By the time round 1 rolls around in 2025, the Tigers will be unrecognisable from the AFL’s last dynasty. Jon Ralph writes, it’s the right approach as opposed to wallowing in medioc...

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