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29th September 2024

AM Edition

Wind turbine fire fears spark urgent call for Allan govt to step in

As bushfire season approaches, the Allan government is being urged to conduct an audit of Victoria’s 2500 wind turbines as alarm grows over a lack of critical fire safety equipment...

‘Something snapped’: Neale’s injury pain dulled by ultimate reward

Lachie Neale has revealed the moment the injury which had troubled him for months finally gave away on Grand Final and why he wouldn’t let it stop him savouring a maiden premiershi...

Rewind: Watch every single Lions goal from drought-breaking flag

The Brisbane Lions rained down 18 goals on the hapless Sydney Swans defence, with four apiece to Kai Lohmann and Cal Ah Chee. Watch every single one and relive the Lions’ glory her...

‘I’m terminal’: MP opens up on battle with motor neurone disease

Pakenham MP Emma Vulin has opened up for the first time about her battle with “the Beast”, motor neurone disease, and says while sometimes things get overwhelming, “there’s still s...

Abuse, regulars, death: The ambo diary every Victorian should read

Mental and physical exhaustion: an anonymous senior paramedic who works in metropolitan Melbourne details a typical week of work.

State govt plan to double, triple, quadruple homes in Vic suburbs

Local councils and residents have raged over plans from the Allan Labor government to double, triple and quadruple the number of homes in Melbourne’s outer suburbs.

Robbo: The 20 minutes of mayhem that will scar Swans

The masterful performance from Chris Fagan’s Lions was forged over several long winters, writes MARK ROBINSON. And its effect on the Swans might last much longer than that.

AIMS High Academy director charged with rape, sexually touching kids

The director of AIMS High Academy in Melbourne’s southeast has been charged with 17 sexual offences, including rape and sexually touching children under his supervision over severa...

Houses of parliament: Political property moguls in the spotlight

As Labor flirts with the idea of negative gearing reform, we shine a light on the investment property portfolios of Australian politicians. See the list here.

Radical program helping young mothers finish school with their babies

Young mothers are often forced to give up school to raise their child — but an incredible new program is redefining early parenthood on a mission to help them finish their studies....

Player ratings: Stars who flopped on game’s biggest stage — again

The Swans had one of the best midfields in the game, and on the game’s biggest stage it was taken to the cleaners by Will Ashcroft, Lachie Neale and co. See how every player on the...

Watch: Brisbane’s premiership celebrations in full swing

The players and fans have wasted little time in celebrating the Lions’ AFL grand final win. Take a look behind the scenes, plus the big moments of the day and our reporter recaps.

Iran says Hezbollah chief’s death will lead to Israel’s ‘destruction’

Iran has slammed Israel’s “unjust bloodshed” after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was “eliminated” in an air strike. See the photos and video.

How an invite to a family dinner led Kane Cornes to ditch Nine

Channel 7 have picked up footy media’s hottest property Kane Cornes — but how did they manage to get him on side? Insiders reveal details of a four-hour dinner that changed everyth...

Ghost app arrest over alleged drug ring sparks justice system fears

The boss of an interpreting services company used by Victoria Police has been charged with being part of a cross-border drug trafficking ring.

Weird or wow? Perry’s space-age Grand Final show was unmatched

From the giant dustbuster she rode into the ‘G to a guest performance from a foil-wrapped Tina Arena, Katy Perry truly delivered a Grand Final performance for the ages.

How ‘uninspired’ Swans rounded off decade of disappointment

This year, the Swans were supposed to put three painful grand finals behind them. And yet, after a near-perfect season, they’ve once again failed on the biggest stage.

Daniher dodges retirement question after flag heroics

Joe Daniher’s captain Harris Andrews and father Anthony said all signs pointed to the playing on in 2025, but the man himself was nowhere to be found to answer the question on his...

Download your 2024 AFL finals souvenir posters

Commemorate the season that was - Download your souvenir player, premiers, team and Brownlow posters here.

AFL world reacts to Cody Simpson’s anthem

Fans have reacted to Australian pop star Cody Simpson’s rendition of the national anthem ahead of the AFL Grand Final.

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