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18th November 2024

PM Edition

Two Melbourne teens on life support in Thailand after deadly poisoning in Laos

Two young Melbourne women are on life support in Thai hospitals after suffering from methanol poisoning — which has killed two other people — while staying at a youth hostel in Lao...

Customers left with nothing in $3.3m caravan maker collapse

A Melbourne caravan retailer that collapsed owing millions is now being investigated by the state’s consumer watchdog, as liquidators confirm customers will never get their money b...

Jones charged: New details on broadcaster’s alleged victims

Controversial broadcaster Alan Jones has been charged with 24 offences, hours after he was arrested by police at his luxury harbourside home over allegations of indecent assault.

More exams caught up in bungle as VCE boss resigns

Two more VCE exams sat by students on Monday morning have been caught up in the cheat sheets scandal, as the head of Victoria’s VCE exams system abruptly resigned.

Senior cop not concerned officers will chase better pay in NSW

Deputy Commissioner Luke Cornelius says he is not concerned that Victorian members will be enticed across the border after NSW Police officers scored a massive 39 per cent pay rise...

Boys travelling to hang Christmas lights killed in plane crash

Three boys – two brothers and their cousin – killed in a horror plane crash in Gippsland were on their way to hang Christmas lights for their grandma when tragedy struck.

Robbo: Hawks don’t deserve ‘broken’ $1 million trophy

Hawthorn were handed $1 million for winning the McClelland Trophy, yet both their AFL and AFLW sides were knocked out in the semi-finals. MARK ROBINSON says it’s an embarrassment.

Track watch: Big names, recruits back early as Houston wows fans

The Pies, Roos and Dees were on track today, with some star recruits impressing onlookers. Check out all the news, pics and see which senior players reported for pre-season early h...

‘Hands were tied’: Parks Victoria defends rock climbing ban

The Parks Victoria boss has revealed what led to the controversial decision to close swathes of the Mt Arapiles national park and ban rock climbing.

‘I’d do it again’: Thorpe defiant after censure for King protest

Lidia Thorpe says she has no regrets about a foul-mouthed protest against King Charles III after being censured in the federal parliament alongside fellow Victorian senator Ralph B...

Climate change concerns may stop Abbie Chatfield’s baby plans

TV host Abbie Chatfield has revealed that she may not have children with her musician boyfriend, joining a chorus of Aussie women questioning whether parenthood is for them.

Draft handbook: The players, pick swaps linked to your club

What’s your club’s plan on draft night? This is your one-stop shop to find out all the inside noise on every side’s targets, potential pick swaps and more.

Dutton calls for SRL to be scrapped, triggering election battle

Peter Dutton will make the Suburban Rail Loop a central issue at the upcoming federal election, calling for it to be ditched and the $2.2bn in promised federal funds redirected to ...

$5500 for a dating coach. The lengths Melburnians go to for love

Victorians searching for love are willing to spend big to help find “the one” — and for professional dating coaches and paid dating apps, business is booming.

Fresh pain for Big Build sites as tip truck drivers strike

Big build projects and private housing developments across Melbourne are facing new delays as hundreds of tipper truck drivers walk off the job in the state’s latest strike action.

Brown belts out Pearl Jam classic after Vedder shout out

Jonathan Brown has taken to the stage in a St Kilda pub to belt out a Pearl Jam classic the day after his surprise cameo at the band’s Melbourne show.

Pallas puts more than $12bn on secretive treasurer’s credit card

Treasurer Tim Pallas has racked up more than $12bn on the government little-known ‘credit card’ — called a Treasurer’s Advance — exhausting the fund historically set aside for emer...

Major move on Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles

Joe Biden has given Ukraine the green light to strike Russia with US-supplied long-range missiles. It comes after Russia launched a massive air attack. Follow updates.

Bolt: Losers who like to bully behind Myer windows protest

Targeting the Myer Christmas window opening and spoiling the fun of children has really crossed a line because it’s just so pointlessly mean.

Big bank sued for ‘failing’ struggling Aussies

One of Australia’s biggest banks is being sued over allegations it failed hundreds of struggling Aussies who begged for help.