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10th November 2024

AM Edition

Thousands of Victorians refusing to pay spiralling land tax bills

Overdue land tax bills are threatening to blow a massive hole in the state budget, with new data showing one-third of unpaid bills are now more than 12 months overdue.

‘Watch me naked?’ Warning over sex creeps in ‘safe’ kids chatrooms

The Sunday Herald Sun posed as an 11-year-old girl on what has been marketed as a “safe” free virtual chatroom for kids. This is what happened.

Family’s heartbreak as ‘beautiful angel’ killed in Ring Rd tragedy

The driver killed by a piece of metal that had fallen from a truck has been remembered as a “beautiful angel” as police continue their hunt for the driver in a meticulous investiga...

‘Out for blood’: Govt set for tense negotiations over Victoria’s treaty

Sources are warning that some Indigenous groups are feeling “robbed” by the Voice referendum result and will be pushing for “much more” as Victoria’s treaty negotiations get underw...

Allan govt’s plan to supercharge construction of new homes

The state government has unveiled a plan to make Victoria a new centre for housing manufacturing, as it looks to create thousands of jobs in the pre-fab housing industry.

Pesto the penguin’s major transformation

It’s a case of the emperor’s new clothes as Melbourne’s favourite penguin waddles his way toward a bold new look.

Kate to make rare appearance amid ongoing cancer recovery

Princess Catherine will make a rare public appearance as she continues her cancer recovery. It’s one of only a handful of engagements of this scope she makes in 2024. Find out the ...

‘Highway to Hell’: Readers slam Victoria’s potholes as RACV calls for action

RACV is calling on the government to invest in road maintenance as Herald Sun readers reveal that the state of Victoria’s roads are pushing them to extreme lengths to feel safe beh...

WW1 hero finally honoured after miracle find in Beaumaris garage

A timber cross made for a young WWI Australian soldier who died in France has been found by chance in a Beaumaris garage more than 80 years on.

‘I’m told you’ve said bad things’: When Trump rings Rudd

Donald Trump phoned Kevin Rudd, and he didn’t skirt around the scathing comments the Aussie made about him. Read the full transcript written by Patrick Carlyon.

Why Trump win is a warning for weak, woke Albo

Donald Trump’s return is a game-changer in the US but, here for Labor, it is yet another sign that the silent majority have found their voice, writes Peta Credlin.

Who owns Melbourne: Celebs, foreign nations among our icons’ owners

The family who founded a cleaning empire, a Gold Logie winner, plus interstate and overseas groups are among the surprise owners of some of the city’s most-iconic places. SEE THE M...

Trump to meet Biden in White House amid Aussie tariff fears

The White House has revealed when Joe Biden will meet with Donald Trump as fears grow about the president-elect’s impact on Aussie trade. Follow updates.

Key mediator drops out of peace talks as Israeli airstrikes continue

Mediator Qatar has dropped out of ‘fruitless’ ceasefire talks as airstrikes continue, and Iran warns that the wars in Gaza and Lebanon could spread beyond the Middle East. Follow u...

Victorian aged care homes: Who meets and fails key targets

Victorian aged care residents are not getting the care they are entitled to, as providers reveal the extreme lengths they’re using to hire staff. Search and see the list.

Bid to save Sexpo as flamboyant boss heads overseas

Two Melbourne adult industry stalwarts are rallying to save Sexpo after the popular event was shut down at the last-minute, leaving vendors, suppliers and the public badly out-of-p...

‘A miracle’: Olympia Valance’s cat returns after pet psychic called in

An emotional Olympia Valance has told of the “miracle” of being reunited with her beloved cat, Jerry, after believing he was lost forever and calling in a pet psychic.

‘Could have been four people killed’: Close call in fatal Epping crash

A Mill Park man has died after being hit by a car that swerved onto a footpath in Melbourne’s north, with the vehicle narrowly missing three other pedestrians.

Don’t spend $85k on two degrees that won’t get you a job

HECS is ‘good debt’, Barefoot Investor tells a mother who paid off her struggling son’s $85,000 bill because he was unable to find a well-paying job or save for a house.

Victorian Socialist council candidates hit with serious charges

Three Victorian Socialist candidates who ran at the recent council elections are facing serious charges related to the chaotic Land Forces protests, including allegedly performing ...

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