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9th December 2024

AM Edition

Andrews crash case heading to trial

Mediation efforts have collapsed in a dispute involving Daniel and Catherine Andrews, a cyclist and a leading law firm, with the cyclist’s father declaring “I want all of this expo...

Smaller but taller: Allan government’s plan to fix housing crisis

Victoria’s Planning Minister says removing requirements such as the need for double garages will allow for more green space, smarter housing designs and homes up to four storeys.

Quarters to return to footy commentary

Popular broadcaster Stephen Quartermain, whose famous call of “Leo Barry you star” in the 2005 grand final entered footy folklore, is taking on a new role next year.

Mega track watch: Who’s tearing up pre-season at your club

They’re training the house down, set for more midfield time and ready to break out. It’s pre-season and the sky is the limit, so we’ve assembled standouts on the track from across ...

Albanese ‘weakest PM in years’ according to Newspoll

Voters consider Anthony Albanese the weakest prime minister in decades, with Peter Dutton widening his lead as the stronger leader, according to the results of the latest Newspoll....

‘Moment of historic opportunity’: World hails fall of Assad

Islamist-led rebels have taken Damascus after a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath party rule in Syria. Follow live upd...

Loved-up Aussie tennis star reveals new venture ahead of Aus Open

Freshly engaged Aussie tennis ace Alexei Popyrin will star in a new fast-paced event that he believes will bring a “relaxed vibe” and new legion of fans to the game.

First Nations ambassador costs soar even higher

Federal government documents reveal how much is being paid to consultants to help develop a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foreign policy strategy.

Technique, build, ability: Bolt clone Gout Gout is real deal

Believe the hype. Sixteen-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout ‘has the ability to become the next Usain Bolt’, according to an Australian sprint icon.

Indigenous group wants public locked out of Mt Arapiles ban talks

An Indigenous group leader has sent a fiery letter to the premier, demanding she cease public consultation on climbing bans and warning her against siding with the “radical rock-cl...

Revealed: Vic Energy minister’s power bill tax hike

Lily D’Ambrosio quietly approved a 45 per cent take hike for power companies despite being warned by her own department it would push up household energy bills during a cost-of-liv...

Siraj, Head charged by ICC after ‘heated’ exchange

Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj embraced at the end of the second Test, but are still set to feel the wrath of cricket officials after their Adelaide Oval clash. Have your say.

A winged boy with bow and arrow, who was the Roman god of love?

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

Hazlewood on track – but India still keeping secrets

Australia wrapped up the second Test inside two hours on Sunday, and now all eyes turn to Brisbane. Will India do things differently? Here’s the latest from both camps.

‘It will take time’: Woolies’ warning after doing deal with striking workers

The supermarket giant is racing to get festive grog and food on shelves after striking warehouse workers accepted a deal which included “above-inflation” wage increases.

Musician accused of $21m fraud splurged on sugar baby while on bail

Despite earning less than $1000 a week from Centrelink, Craig Heath spent nearly $51,000 on his “sugar baby”, dining out and personal grooming while on bail for a string of fraud c...

Casino king’s $350m plan to ‘reshape the face of Southbank Promenade’

The state government has signed off on plans by casino king Keong Kuong Loi for a new twin tower development in Southbank on the site of the former Esso House.

Thorpe addresses pro-Palestine rally

Senator Lidia Thorpe has appeared at a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne’s CBD, with protesters also condemning the attack on a Victorian synagogue.

Pro-Palestine leader slams ‘Nazi’ for firebomb attack

A pro-Palestine leader has passionately condemned the “racist fascists” who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue as protesters waving anti-Israel flags march through the CBD.

Frydenberg calls for protest permit system in Vic, blames govt for synagogue attack

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg says government inaction has “emboldened those who hate and those who harm”, calling for a protest permit system to be introduced in Victoria.

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