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13th January 2025

AM Edition

‘Vibe shift’: Poll reveals support for Australia Day

A new poll shows it is “clear that mainstream Australians have had a gutful” of anti-Australia Day sentiments, with a majority celebrating our national day.

‘Clearly, it’s not working’: Big issue with Victoria’s sobering up centres

The state government has budgeted $79m to run the facilities in Collingwood, St Kilda and Shepparton but new figures highlight a major concern.

The yellow ‘shame’ stickers that could quash Melbourne’s tobacco wars

Retailers want shops found to be selling illegal tobacco to be shut down and shamed, with police sources saying a “canary sticker” model is key to disrupting Victoria’s fiery tobac...

‘Worse than Whitlam’: Dutton blasts Albanese government

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has taken aim at the Prime Minister’s economic record as he outlined his election priorities at a campaign rally in Melbourne.

‘Should not be happening’: The rising cost to see a GP in Victoria

Dwindling bulk-billing rates are driving up the cost to see a doctor, with Victorians now forking out $42 on average for an appointment – up almost five per cent compared to two ye...

Watch: ‘Genius’ Maxwell saves Stars in Renegades thumping

Glenn Maxwell kept the Melbourne Stars unlikely BBL14 finals hopes alive in another resounding display as tennis star Novak Djokovic was left stunned by one moment early in the Mel...

Late heartache on horror day for Aussie hopefuls

It was a bad day to be an Australian on court in Melbourne, with four Australians suiting up and four Australians bundled out in the first round, including two late heartbreaks.

‘What’s wrong with them?’ Trump slams leaders over LA fires

Donald Trump has lashed out at California officials over their “incompetent” response to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that are still raging out of control.

Bolt: Labor is bribing people to join a race movement

The lack of interest in Victoria’s treaty process means people claiming to be Aboriginal can get paid $50 to share their “deadly ideas”.

Fired-up Kyrgios vows ‘no more clowning around’

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed his battles with depression, alcohol and injury have fuelled the comeback he hopes will win over the public and allow him to reach his full po...

Named and shamed: Aged care homes failing in minutes of care

The watchdog is targeting aged care homes who are not providing the legally required amount of care for residents, despite receiving extra funding. See the list.

Rebel Wilson and wife share solidarity with fire-ravaged LA

The Aussie star and her wife Ramona Agruma have stepped out at the Australian Open and revealed their own close call with their Hollywood Hills home during the deadly fires.

Tragic twist for family of Wyndham Vale stabbing victim

A 24-year-old talented basketballer was fatally stabbed in an ambush attack. The shock death comes two years after his older brother was gunned down.

What is the smallest US state by land area?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

Zverev flexes muscle in quest to forget disastrous 2024 Open

No.2 seed Alexander Zverev has flexed his muscle on the opening day of the Australian Open as he looks to forget his nightmare end to his 2024 campaign.

Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow

Crews race against time to contain massive wildfires around Los Angeles that have killed 16 people, with intensifying winds pushing the blazes towards new neighbourhoods. Follow up...

Teen prisoner hears his fate after tearing out guard’s hair

A prisoner who punched a female officer and tore her hair has been sentenced for the vicious assault.

Flash flooding, power outages as wild storm lashes Melbourne

A wild storm has caused flash flooding and lightning strikes and left thousands without power after it swept through Melbourne on Sunday, disrupting day one of the Australian Open.

Bolt: Deranged Albo blinded by global warming crusade

Anthony Albanese has jumped the shark by linking the Los Angeles fires to global warming and attacking nuclear power. Is he really mad enough to think Aussies can stop fires in Cal...

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