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30th September 2024

AM Edition

Ten years. One conviction. Is it time to overhaul Victoria’s coward punch laws?

It’s been a decade since Victoria’s tough coward punch laws came into force, but there’s only been one successful conviction in that time. Now, advocates are calling for urgent cha...

Bikini mogul in deputy mayoral race boasts of tax haven move

A multi-millionaire in the running to be Melbourne deputy lord mayor has defended living in well-known tax havens and “illegally” smuggling bikinis across the Chinese border.

‘Ambassador to the world’: Rudd’s $150k travel bill revealed

Kevin Rudd has travelled from Switzerland to Singapore as Australia’s ambassador to the US, running up a $150,000 taxpayer-funded bill.

The Tackle: What Lethal told Fagan – before and after epic flag

Leigh Matthews says history only remembers what happens on grand final day – so now Chris Fagan will get the recognition he deserves. MARK ROBINSON reviews the 2024 premiership leg...

‘The courts are not on our side’: Shooting victim’s family want $1m reward

Furious relatives of a young Melbourne tradie who died in a mistaken identity shooting are fighting for justice and want the state to offer a million-dollar reward.

Trade preview: Where key targets sit, Roos’ triple play, Tigers’ haul

The Roos are eyeing three veterans while the Tigers will shape the trade period with deals for outgoing stars. Plus see where 10 key targets sit in this bumper trade and free agenc...

‘Dad, wake up’: The harrowing moment teen saved his dad’s life

An Elwood teen is being hailed a hero after performing lifesaving CPR on his father – but it’s not the first time he’s saved his dad’s life. Listen to the extraordinary triple-0 ca...

‘Why I stuck around’: Lohmann’s call to reject Vic clubs vindicated

A homesick Kai Lohmann decided against going back to Victoria in late 2023. Now he’s a premiership Lion - and a special moment with the GOAT is the cherry on top.

‘There is a stigma about it’: GWS star opens up on personal pain

Harry Himmelberg and partner Taylia Sarris have spoken out about their heartbreaking journey to starting a family and their latest “blessing”.

Israel kills second top Hezbollah militant, strikes Yemen, Lebanon

The Middle East is on edge after Israel targets Houthi in Yemen, and claims killing of second Hezbollah militant as Lebanon strikes continue. Follow the updates.

Pain for patients as GP out-of-pocket fees rise again

A survey of more than 3000 GPs found while bulk-billing rates have increased, the gap for patients who are charged out-of-pocket fees has also risen by 5 per cent.

Hezbollah symbols paraded through Melbourne in ‘disturbing’ protest

Jewish groups are calling on authorities to crack down on “terrorist sympathisers” who were seen holding pictures of the slain Hezbollah leader at a CBD rally.

$1m discounts: dialled in Aussies’ mega savings

Clued up Aussies are saving millions of dollars on one of the most important things in their lives. This is where and how.

‘Competition is rigged’: Furious Block contestant lashes out

Teams turn on the new Block sisters after exposing their ‘lies’ while a sour-faced Kylie and Brad refuse to clap or congratulate them.

How many dice are used in a game of Monopoly?

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

Would ‘safety booths’ make you feel better about coming to the city at night?

Manned safety booths, where people can wait for taxis at night, would spring up near Melbourne hotspots under a plan by Lord Mayor hopeful Anthony Koutoufides to make the city safe...

How Lions partied through the night with celebs in South Yarra

It was a star-studded affair at Brisbane’s after-party, with some big names joining the players and their family and friends. See the pictures.

Neale ‘couldn’t give a s**t’ about moonboot as Lions return home

A sore Lachie Neale was sporting a moonboot as Brisbane continued their premiership party on Monday. See how the celebrations unfolded as the Lions returned home.

Time’s up on WFH, CEOs say

More than eight in 10 Australian chief executives surveyed by KPMG believe working from home will be gone within the next three years.

Pallas off to Europe on another taxpayer-funded jaunt

Treasurer Tim Pallas has announced he is travelling to the UK, France, Spain and Italy in what will be his third overseas trip in 12 months.

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