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22nd November 2024

AM Edition

Winners and losers: Every club’s draft haul rated

Which clubs dominated the draft – and who was left behind? See all your club’s newest recruits and what the experts really think.

Every pick: Bolters, the big steal and Blues’ dream result

The AFL national draft is over – and night two delivered every more surprises across the country. Recap all the colour, reaction and every pick as more childhood dreams were realis...

Rivals beware as Pies’ weakness becomes a strength on draft night

Even when they won the flag, the Pies had one glaring weakness we could all recognise. Now, after the draft period, not only is that not the case, the club believes it’s spoiled fo...

Fifth person dies after drinking at bar where Aussie teens fell ill

More details have emerged as the police investigation continues after five people, including Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones, have died from suspected methanol poisoning, while Hol...

Why are Melbourne-themed cafes popping up around the world?

Melbourne-themed cafes are springing up around the world, from Budapest to Nantes. Here’s what they’re trying to capture about our local cafes and why they’re proving a hit.

‘My heart screams’: Mate Isla messaged before death opens up

The friend last known to have messaged brutally murdered Brunswick teen Isla Bell has paid tribute to her “beautiful soul sister”, saying that for as long she lives, she “will neve...

Russia fires first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine

Russia has launched a dangerous long-range missile at Ukraine for the first time since its full-scale invasion of its neighbour in 2022. Follow the updates.

Teen dead and another fighting for life after Pakenham crash

A teenager has died following a car accident in Pakenham on Thursday afternoon with another flown to hospital in a critical condition.

Trump’s top cabinet pick makes shock withdrawal from nomination

One of US President-elect Donald Trump’s right hand men has stepped down after realising his presence was “becoming a distraction” for America’s future leader.

What’s open on Black Friday

Black Friday is shaping up to be one of the biggest shopping days in Australia. Here is a detailed list of the trading hours of some of your favourite stores.

‘Heaviest of hearts’: Melbourne teen dies in methanol poisoning tragedy

One of the Melbourne teens caught up in a mass methanol poisoning in Laos has died in hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Panahi: Social media ban is well intentioned but dangerous

While there are merits in banning under 16s from social media, this will be a backdoor way for the federal government to introduce digital ID – a policy that is widely distrusted a...

How Aussies can score free taxi rides

As part of a push for a greener transport future, 13cabs is offering free rides to Aussies. See if you’re eligible and how you can save.

Bikini tycoon AFL WAG’s bitter battle heats up

A bitter legal stoush between former AFL star Lachie Henderson’s partner — bikini tycoon Rebecca Klodinsky — and her ex lover has ramped up, with new claims of failure to pay a deb...

Cobram concreter sentenced over vicious pub brawl

A young concreter who threw a chair in a brutal pub brawl which left a victim unconscious has been sentenced.

The Dusty draft ad everyone’s talking about

Dustin Martin teamed up with an old teammate for an ad during the national draft in the strongest hint yet that he’s planning a role with Fox Footy.

How long has the Leaning Tower of Pisa been leaning?

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

‘Ripped off’: Shorten’s farewell jab

Outgoing MP Bill Shorten has delivered his final address to parliament, but not before taking one final parting shot at the Coalition.

Tech giants fight back against under 16s social media ban

The tech titans’ peak body is demanding further consultation ahead of the bill’s slated passage next week that would ban Aussies under the age of 16 from social media.

CCTV reveals moment accused murderer allegedly stabs Sale dad

Crucial CCTV footage of the moments a beloved Sale father was stabbed twice in a suburban street have been shown to a jury on the first day of the murder trial.

Food risk emerges amid big Aussie land sell off

Huge tracts of Aussie agricultural land and water resources have fallen into foreign hands, new government figures show, and experts say the effects could run deep.

‘We’ll be f***ed’: Cindy Crossthwaite’s accused killer warned mate over gun, court told

A star witness in the Cindy Crossthwaite murder trial has told a court Emil Petrov warned him not to tell police he had sourced a gun allegedly used to shoot his estranged wife in ...

Cummins captaincy revelation puts pressure on Bumrah

Pat Cummins’ revelation that it took him 10 Test matches to feel at home as a fast bowling captain has put subtle pressure on Jasprit Bumrah to deliver the performance of his life.

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