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26th October 2024

AM Edition

The cops who solve the crimes not even the victims want solved

When these cops turn up to hospital to see a shooting victim, they are met with a wall of silence. Their job is to crack the cases that even the victims don’t want cracked.

Key problem with Allan govt’s construction watchdog plan

Building groups have warned the Vic government’s plans to fix the state’s construction watchdog needs more than a new name, with evidence that the proposed key fix will ‘struggle’.

‘Devastated’ family of devoted couple killed by truck pay tribute

The grieving family of a Tower Hill farming couple — killed when a truck ploughed into their home early on Friday — have told of how the pair worked to “make the world a better pla...

$50k memberships: Inside Melb developer’s luxe South Yarra gym

Wealthy property developer Tim Gurner, who once claimed “arrogant” workers need to be sacked, is charging eye-watering fees for memberships to his gyms. See the video and full list...

Rogan v Beyoncé: Trump, Harris clash in battle of megastars

In a tale of two Texases, Donald Trump’s interview with Joe Rogan in Austin and Beyoncé’s expected performance with Kamala Harris in Houston could tip the deadlocked presidential e...

Childhood trauma is criminalised, youth advocate warns

A leading youth advocate has warned “we are criminalising childhood trauma” after new data revealed the majority of young people in the youth justice system were themselves victims...

Family’s $60m+ Sorrento home buying spree revealed

A wealthy development family have splashed more than $60m on a series of clifftop Sorrento mansions that are, combined, expected to become Victoria’s most impressive coastal home.

Crowds set to bring colour and drama to 2024 Cox Plate

A sold-out crowd of 22,000 fans is expected to flock to Saturday’s Cox Plate, with the chief of Moonee Valley Racing boldly declaring it will be “the best race in the country this ...

Maxwell: I don’t have an alcohol problem

Glenn Maxwell has opened up on his relationship with alcohol and ‘unfair’ public perceptions – plus the mysterious evening in India that was the most scary of the...

Test cricketer’s sister allegedly killed by son

The nephew of a former Test cricketer has appeared in court charged with the alleged domestic violence murder of his mother.

Most spectacular photos from the Melbourne Cup Tour

As the biggest prize in Australian racing returns home to wrap up its five-month world tour, check out photos from the most striking destinations – from New York to the Northern Te...

AFLW star Rocky Cranston felt great. Turns out, she had kidney disease

AFLW star Richelle “Rocky” Cranston was at the top of her game before she suddenly went blind in one eye. She had been living with chronic kidney disease — she just didn’t know it....

‘Not independent’: Spender, Teal MPs’ voting records under fire

The parliamentary voting records of Allegra Spender and the Teal independents have come under the microscope, as the Wentworth MP said “no one tells me how to vote”.

Gunman’s Rambo-esque first aid helped him hide for hours

The man who fired at police before being shot himself packed dirt into his wound before applying a tourniquet as he tried to flee officers.

‘Stopped replying’: Missing 20yo’s message

Isla Bell’s friend has revealed that she had recently met a new man and was eager to tell her about it before she suddenly stopped typing.

‘Barrage of missiles’: Iran’s menacing warning

Iran has threatened to pound Israel with bombs, fuelling fears of an all-out war. Follow the live updates.

Anxious wait for candidates vying for city’s top job

The long campaign is finally over but Melbourne’s next lord mayor is not expected to be declared for another two weeks, with the race for the city’s top job set to go down to the w...

CBA accused of bullying staff with return-to-office edict

The Finance Sector Union says the Commonwealth Bank’s decision to discipline or cut bonuses from workers who breach return-to-office rules is outrageous.

Woman charged over alleged assault on Lidia Thorpe at MCG

A woman has been charged over an alleged assault on Senator Lidia Thorpe at the MCG, after a Dreamtime AFL game in May this year.

Shortage of ‘essential’ forensic police hampering cases

Severe staff shortages at police forensic services — a crucial arm of the state’s fight against crime — are affecting some investigations.

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