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25th February 2025

AM Edition

‘Townhouse capital of Australia’: Allan’s bid to fast-track planning permits

The Allan government is set to turbocharge the approval of duplexes, townhouses and low-rise apartments, while neighbours will be stripped of third-party appeals at VCAT. This is h...

Expand Melbourne or block 1600 homes: Developers to wedge Allan govt

The Allan government has been accused of paying lip service to meeting its housing targets as it blocks plans to redevelop Keysborough Golf Club for housing.

New report shows majority of Victorians are sour on the SRL

A survey has found the vast majority of Victorians don’t think the Suburban Rail Loop is a priority and believe the state is headed in the wrong direction.

Revealed: Australia’s 45 healthiest places to live

These are the places where people are living up to eight years longer than the national average and are less prone to conditions like diabetes and heart disease. See if your suburb...

Baby dies before getting critical heart transplant

A new heart was Remy’s only chance at life after he was born with a severe genetic condition. The brave boy tragically died before his first birthday, sparking his parents to take ...

Hird, Cousins Sr back rival group in bid for past player change

Amid rising scrutiny on concussion and illicit drugs policy, a rival to the league-funded AFL Players’ Association has emerged – and, as MICHAEL WARNER reports, the big names are o...

Fears over ‘toxic’ rowing program at Melbourne private girls’ school

Parents at St Catherine’s School in Toorak have spoken of their “profound concern” over the rowing program after claims of bullying, favouritism and extreme pressure.

Team of the century: Blues’ struggles defy star-studded line-up

It’s been more than a lean patch for the Blues since 2000, but looking at Glenn McFarlane’s Carlton team of the century, you wouldn’t know it! Pick your best Carlton team here.

‘I was just screaming’: Kew couple’s horror as teen thugs in balaclavas break in

Kew homeowners woke to find an intruder standing over their bed as a group of teenagers burst in with their sights set on the two Porsches in the driveway.

Dutton to sack up to 36k public servants to pay for Medicare scheme

Peter Dutton has outlined how his mega Medicare boost would be funded, insisting his pledge to match Labor’s investment was no kneejerk response.

AFL figures in tears as Selwood delivers powerful tribute to brother Troy

Former Geelong skipper Joel Selwood has given an emotional address to his Channel 7 colleagues, with one describing it as the most classy and courageous speech they had ever heard.

‘A real appetite for it’: Captains back State of Origin return

An AFL return to State of Origin has been mooted after the success of the Indigenous All Stars game – and the league’s captains are on board. Have your say.

A floating nightclub went up in flames. Police believe it was a paid hit

Dramatic CCTV footage from inside the controversial floating nightclub ATET at the Docklands has captured the moment a man set it alight in what police believe was a paid arson att...

Princess Diana was born in which year?

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

This has to be Essendon’s ‘line in the sand’ moment — 21 years on

The Bombers know they won’t win the premiership this year, one bold call already proves it. But this time a club drenched in mediocrity must stay the course — and avoid the quick f...

Teams: Cats pull Smith surprise as debut Dons press for spots

The official practice matches are here with Geelong taking on Essendon, but there will be no Bailey Smith. Plus, a host of Bombers have returned. See the full squads here.

‘Sad way to finish’: Southbank restaurant closes after 32 years

Popular family-owned restaurant Bluetrain has shut its doors, coming on the back of multiple businesses leaving the Southgate complex.

Mongols bikie allegedly tried to flee $200K debt owed to ‘violent’ crime figure

A Mongols bikie charged with importing large volumes of methamphetamine allegedly relied on “trusted insiders” at Melbourne Airport when he was arrested trying to flee the country....

‘Second-chance club’ emerges as shock Tarryn Thomas suitor

After the Northern Bullants decided against giving Tarryn Thomas a lifeline, a shock suitor has emerged to hand the disgraced former Roo a two-week training trial.

Flag over cash: Callaghan on why he rebuked Saints’ monster offer

Finn Callaghan turned down what could have been the biggest contract in AFL history from St Kilda. He tells Lachlan McKirdy the Giants are closer to something the Saints can’t buy ...

How a bid to build the nation’s tallest building in Melbourne came unstuck

It promises to be a new crown jewel in Melbourne’s ever-soaring skyline – 102 storeys of cutting edge luxury living among the clouds – but uncertainty now looms over the $2.7bn STH...

Bring a torch: Trashed Vic public houses for sale at shock prices

Nearly a dozen decrepit public housing properties have hit the market in Geelong’s north with a warning for buyers looking to inspect: wear boots and bring a proper torch. See why.

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