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6th February 2025

PM Edition

‘Unthinkable’: Update on methanol deaths

The Australian government has provided a disturbing update into the investigation into the methanol poisoning deaths of six foreign tourists, including two Melbourne teens.

‘Must stop’: Allan gov to ban private bail tracking services

Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny has announced she has directed her department for “urgent advice” to end the contracts of private companies who use electronic monitoring to track p...

26yo tradie loses $58k in scary new scam

A 26-year-old Aussie tradie has issued a warning after losing $58,000 to a scam that anyone could fall for.

‘The govt is wedged’: Push to expand Vic hate speech laws in doubt

A push to overhaul Victoria’s hate speech laws is under a cloud as the Allan government delays a debate on the new bill amid growing concern it lacks the numbers to pass it through...

Can’t take the heat: Eco-friendly school forced to send students home

Albert Park College students have accused the school of “caring more about the environment than its students” after the eco-friendly, air-conditioning-free campus was forced to cut...

Why Mick Gatto wants school kids taught self defence

Mick Gatto is a man who knows the value of self defence, so it’s hardly a surprise that he’s backed a campaign to have it taught in Victoria’s schools.

Port could make succession plan official before round 1

It’s been long speculated, but Port Adelaide is now considering going public on an official plan that would set the club’s next coach in stone. See the exclusive details.

‘I will lose my sh*t’: Influencer reveals shock wedding checklist

Influencer and model Lexi Mary has revealed her list of wedding dos and don’ts prior to tying the knot with Western Bulldogs star Rory Lobb.

Sri Lanka rattled as Lyon lands key early breakthrough

It is often said that winning the toss means winning the Test in Galle. But Sri Lana is making hard work of it early, with Nathan Lyon doing the damage. FOLLOW DAY 1 LIVE

‘Get us competitive early’: Gale’s take on Devils’ list build

As the current 18 AFL clubs await an announcement surrounding draft concessions for the Tassie Devils, CEO Brendon Gale has revealed he has been given an insight into possible plan...

‘Horrific’: Memorial plaques stolen from Bacchus Marsh cemetery

Operators of Maddingley General Cemetery have been left “horrified” after 15 plaques were ripped from a memorial site, leaving containers filled with ashes and remains exposed.

Drop off danger: Kids at risk on roads around schools

More than one in five crashes near Victorian schools are occurring in Melbourne’s north, prompting safety concerns for kids travelling to and from school.

Aussie serial killer link in Sam Kerr taxi outburst

Sam Kerr has referenced one of Australia’s most notorious serial killers as she explained why she erupted inside a London cab. Listen to the call the Matildas star made to police.

It was Dustin’s call: Hardwick revelation over Martin’s Suns move

Damien Hardwick has lifted the lid on why Richmond superstar Dustin Martin decided against a move to the Gold Coast Suns after the pair were “in dialogue” over a move north.

AFL’s collision course with NFL after major announcement

The NFL has confirmed that heavyweights the Los Angeles Rams will head to Australia next year to play a regular season game - but it could pit them against the AFL finals in a majo...

Secret document exposes plot to hide rail loop cost from the public

A bombshell document that the state government fought to bury for three years reveals Suburban Rail Loop bosses wanted to hide details of how much the monster project would cost.

Second man charged after dad shot in back at Wonthaggi home

Police have charged another man over a shooting at a home in Wonthaggi that wounded a Gippsland father of two while a young girl was asleep inside.

‘Cut me pretty deep’: Noble breaks silence on flag axing, trade

John Noble has broken his silence over his infamous axing from the Pies side on their path to the 2023 flag, and the moment he knew he would request a trade.

Sanders? Flynn? Best bargain? Big SuperCoach questions answered

Who are the rookie locks? Can we trust Luke Beveridge? How do we best use Flex? The Phantom is back to answer the burning SuperCoach questions of the pre-season.

Victorian protester accused of waving terrorist flag at CBD rally

A Broadmeadows man is set to face court after allegedly waving the flag of declared terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a Melbourne CBD protest.