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17th February 2025

AM Edition

‘With a heavy heart’: Patton steps down as police chief

Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says he has decided to leave the role immediately “given the current circumstances surrounding my position”.

Patton’s downfall: What really went wrong for the top cop

Shane Patton faced a raft of challenges during his tenure, starting with the Covid pandemic. So when did it all start go downhill? Read the inside story.

Newspoll: Majority in mood for change, hung parliament looms

Anthony Albanese’s approval rating has slumped to a record low as voters make their feelings known about whether his government deserves to be re-elected. Have your say.

Sagas, rorts, shocks: Footy’s 25 biggest scandals this century

A game adored by millions, yet footy often seems to find itself engulfed in scandal. Michael Warner lists the 25 biggest shocks and sagas to hit the AFL this century.

New benefit of weight loss drug in Australia

In an Australian first, a weight loss drug has been approved for use to treat this common disease in obese and overweight patients.

RBA rate cut all but certain, but experts divided on one thing

Welcome cost-of-living relief for households is imminent, with most economists and all major banks forecasting a rate cut this week. But experts don’t agree on one key thing.

New poll: Pessimism prevails as Aussies ponder the future

A majority of Australians think the country is heading in the wrong direction, although some are gloomier than others. See how your state fares in this exclusive poll.

Every Blue rated: Carlton’s flag hopes rest on one man’s fitness

A year that started with such hope ended poorly for Carlton in 2024. Who needs to lift so they truly become contenders? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate every Blue.

$3 million boost for regional health services

The Good Friday Appeal will invest $3 million in Victorian regional health services to h...

‘He’s everything I’d waited for’: Musical star on falling in love with her co-star

Australian musical theatre star Elise McCann has spoken for the first time about falling in love with her Groundhog Day co-star, who announced his split from his wife of 23 years a...

‘10 does not cut it’: Plea to boost Medicare psychology sessions

More than 25,000 mental health patients and experts are calling on Labor to increase the number of Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions.

Women, elderly, disabled: NDIS discrepancies revealed

A Melbourne University study has found NDIS applications from women, elderly, disabled and financially struggling individuals are more likely to be rejected.

Collapsed skyscraper development manager owes $100m

The development management company behind the soured scheme to build Australia’s tallest mixed-use project owes more than $100m and has payments outstanding to top designers, co...

Hospital suspends top heart surgeon who accused colleague of killing a patient

A major Melbourne hospital has suspended a top cardiothoracic surgeon for allegedly making “harmful” comments about a colleague he claims killed a patient.

Which Australian cricketer won his first Allan Border Medal this year?

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

Dutton’s kids reveal brutal toll of dad’s job

On the cusp of a federal election, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s three children have given a rare insight into growing up with a dad in the political spotlight.

Bar owner floats council review

The owner of ATET has written to the Local Government Minister to request a review into Town Hall’s actions after the Docklands bar was controversially shut down by the City of Mel...

Pole position: Young gun primed to win Melbourne Grand Prix

In an exclusive interview Formula One icon Guenther Steiner has declared Melbourne-born Oscar Piastri is ready to not only win the Melbourne Grand Prix, but take out the world cham...

Campbell: Government’s bias reveals real gender gap

Given the health outcomes for the two sexes, that women’s relationship with the healthcare system should be front and centre of the government’s priorities, is, well, weird.

Bolt: Time to slash immigration to help young Aussies buy a house

Bringing in so many people was always crazy, and young, poor Australians have paid the price.

‘Football wins’: How All Stars’ buy-in could reshape footy

Representative football is only as strong as the buy-in from players. By that metric, the Indigenous All Stars have put forward a pitch to make exhibition games a permanent AFL fix...

New ‘woke’ rules for sport clubs, community groups slammed

New changes to eligibility have been blasted as “ridiculous” as sport club owners and community groups are left in the dark over what they can receive federal funding for.

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