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3rd February 2025

AM Edition

‘We just want to give her a funeral’: Family’s hope that Sam will be found

The devastated mother of murdered woman Samantha Murphy says she misses her daughter “more than anything” and just wants to give her a proper funeral.

‘Plays one game and ends up dead the next day’: Fears over footy drug culture

The devastated parents of an aspiring AFL player who committed suicide are desperate for authorities to investigate the level of drug taking among local footy clubs.

‘Worth the price’: Trump defends tariffs as Japan, Europe speak out

Donald Trump has doubled down on his new tariffs as world leaders, including those from Japan and Europe, join the chorus expressing concern they may cause global supply chain uphe...

Troubled VCAA blows extra $600k on delayed website project

The state’s embattled Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has suffered a $600,000 cost blowout to its new online student portal.

‘I may be dead’: Kyle reveals shock health diagnosis live on air

Radio host Kyle Sandilands has revealed a health battle live on air, telling listeners of the show he hosts with Jackie ‘O’ Henderson he is set to undergo surgery.

UK court trial begins for Matildas star Sam Kerr

The Australian captain faces a five-day trial over allegations of the racially aggravated harassment of a London police officer in 2023.

Buddy, Gaz, Dusty? The 10 best AFL players this century ranked

Think naming the team of the century was hard? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane have narrowed that down to 10 and determined the defining player of the 21st century. HAVE YOUR SAY.

3AW legend Philip Brady announces retirement on-air

The beloved radio identity has hung up his microphone after more than 30 years at the station, saying “it’s time to move over and give the younger guys a go”.

Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing

Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding lon...

The delicate Travis Head dilemma Australia needs to confront

Australia faces a puzzling dilemma when it comes to handling Travis Head’s future, writes Robert Craddock. Plus, will Nathan Lyon follow in Shane Warne’s footsteps at the Allan Bor...

Neo-Nazi group hit with sanctions as Dutton’s caravan criticism grows

Nation-first sanctions have been slapped on a Neo-Nazi group, as Peter Dutton intensifies criticism over when Anthony Albanese was briefed on a caravan allegedly packed with explos...

‘Laos methanol cover up’: Australian victims’ families want justice

The families of two Australian teenagers who died of methanol poisoning in Laos are demanding justice for their daughters.

‘Full on’: Wild storm rips through Geelong

Residents across Geelong have been left reeling after a violent storm ripped through the city on Sunday night, with emergency services inundated with calls for assistance.

Who was the only US president never to live in the White House?

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

‘I’m no national hero’: Man who found suspected ‘terror caravan’ speaks out

A business owner who found the suspected “terror caravan” says he is “no hero” for calling in police, while unearthed social media posts show the caravan owner boasting with wads o...

Why these Victorian MPs want to smoke weed at Parliament House

Two politicians have planned an unorthodox way of celebrating if a major reform is approved.

Antisemitic graffiti sprayed on well-known Jewish family’s Middle Park home

A mansion owned by a member of one of Victoria’s most successful business families has been targeted by a vandal in an incident described as “chillingly reminiscent of Nazi Germany...

‘Leave immediately’: Bushfires threaten homes in Victoria’s west

Fire authorities have warned that two out of control bushfires are spreading quickly and could reach people’s homes.

Campbell: Feeble response to key issue could cost Albo the election

It is increasingly likely that if Labor loses the election this crisis will have a lot to do with it.

Baby joy for Blues star Docherty

After twice battling and overcoming testicular cancer, Carlton’s Sam Docherty has celebrated becoming a dad for the second time, sharing a cute picture of his newborn son.

Bolt: The ABC is dancing on Pell’s grave

Cardinal George Pell is again the victim of farcical reporting of a farcical legal process.

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