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18th February 2025

AM Edition

What rate cut means for home loans and election

A highly anticipated cash rate decision is poised to bring both relief to Australian households and spur Anthony Albanese to officially launch his bid to remain Prime Minister.

Students’ political knowledge fail blamed on ‘woke’ curriculum

Experts are warning of a crisis in political and civics education as the proportion of students meeting standards has plunged to 20-year lows.

O’Brien: Indigenous lessons must not come at expense of core curriculum

We’re in a world where school reports have moved away from ABCD grades and maths classes must include Indigenous storytelling, reconciliation plans and even traditional weaving.

‘Disgusting’ Hanks slammed over portrayal of Trump supporter

Tom Hanks’ depiction of a Donald Trump supporter for Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary has outraged MAGA supporters, with many accusing the star of being “tone deaf” and “dumb...

Nurse in vile video gives major update

A Sydney nurse at the centre of a viral video allegedly threatening harm to Israeli patients has sent another message through his lawyer.

Team of the Century: The best Collingwood team of past 25 years

Jolly or Grundy? Howe or Maxwell? What about De Goey? Glenn McFarlane had to make some big calls in his Collingwood team of the century. See it here.

Anti-Israel stickers plastered across Victorian hospitals

‘Free Palestine and ‘boycott Israel’ stickers have been stuck up at Victorian hospitals while healthcare staff have been seen wearing pro-Palestine badges, stoking fears that multi...

547 days later: Inside ‘anxious’ Bailey Smith’s return to footy

Cats assistant James Rahilly said his side’s new superstar recruit Bailey Smith was nervous before running out for the first time in 574 days, while two youngsters have been hyped ...

Ruby Rose’s shocking ‘dog meat’ claims against Victorian business

The Hollywood star has made a mercy dash to Melbourne to save her late father’s horses from a stud farm that allegedly kills and sells animals for ‘dog meat’.

‘Weak’: Aussie captive appears in new video

Australian Oscar Jenkins has appeared in an unverified video uploaded to YouTube, showing he is still in captivity in Russia.

What needs to happen for NBA superstar to complete Aussie switch

NBA superstar and Olympic champion Kyrie Irving wants to play for the Boomers. This is what needs to happen for the Australian born point guard to make the shock switch.

‘Unprecedented’: Allan quizzed over her no-confidence vote claim

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been questioned over her claim a no-confidence vote in Shane Patton was “unprecedented”, as the Opposition leader lashed her for not speaking to...

Questions after Bentleigh mum died in mental health unit days after giving birth

A specialty hospital ward in Mitcham is facing scrutiny after a 33-year-old mum committed suicide less than two weeks after her daughter was born.

In which month of 1969 did Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon?

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

Rowell’s telling one-word answer to trade query

Gold Coast star Matt Rowell has given the biggest indication yet as to where he will play his football next year in a simple one-word response.

Avoid the area: women steering clear of St Kilda amid crime fears

A price dip in one of Australia’s most-recogisable areas has been caused by a grim statistic - and women aren’t taking the gamble.

Media Street: Kane to film from shed in Australian first

Heard of Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee? Kane Cornes is taking another big step to match his US idols with a new Sunday night TV show this year.

Cats-Hawks notes: Danger the forward, Day excels, CBA numbers

There was plenty to learn about both sides when the Cats and Hawks clashed on Monday afternoon. Check out the key takeaways, centre bounce attendance stats and more here.

Deery: Premier Allan faces her own no-confidence test

The Victorian Labor brand is facing uncertain waters, can Jacinta Allan turn the ship around or will there be a change of leadership before the 2026 election?

Melbourne teen ‘like a frightened possum’ before his mysterious death

New details have been aired about a teenager who vanished from his mum’s Seaford home before being found dead beside the Goulburn River a month later.

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