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13th April 2025

AM Edition

Dees broken, season done – is Goodwin’s time up too?

By half time against Essendon, Melbourne’s season wasn’t just on life support, time of death had been called, writes JON RALPH. And the Demons have a big call to make on their coac...

Fears over plan to treat dangerous inmates in public hospitals

Prison officers fear killers, rapists and other violent criminals will be thrust onto public hospitals with the pending closure of the state’s only prison hospital, leaving vulnera...

Jesaulenko, you beauty! Legend’s daughter marries former Hawk

Footy icon Alex Jesaulenko watched his beloved daughter Kate marry former Hawks star Trent Croad in emotional scenes on Saturday as the 79-year-old battles Parkinson’s disease.

Dutton’s plan to snag votes: $1200 tax cut for 10m workers

In his boldest pitch for votes since the start of the campaign, Peter Dutton has promised to give more than 10 million workers a one-off tax cut of as much as $1200 next year.

Labor’s $10bn promise strictly for first home buyers

First home buyers’ hopes of getting onto the property ladder faster will get a boost under plans to be unveiled by Anthony Albanese at Labor’s campaign launch. See what’s on offer.

Latorre confronted extended family before ‘targeted hit’

Police continue to investigate the “targeted hit” of suspected mafia figure John Latorre, who was murdered in his driveway just weeks after a bitter confrontation with two men.

‘I still have faith in IVF’: Expert speaks out after horror bungle

Renowned IVF pioneer Alan Trounson says the horror mix-upthat saw a woman give birth to a stranger’s baby was a mistake that should never have happened, but he still has faith in t...

TDK puts contract talks on hold as Blues fail to prove anything

The Blues may finally be on the board in 2025 but plenty of unanswered questions remain after the win over the Eagles – none bigger than the one now hanging over Tom De Koning.

Early Tackle: The Dons moment that sums up difference

Melbourne came hard at Essendon in the second half – but a moment early in the final term changed things. And it proved a lot about both sides, writes GLENN McFARLANE.

Hundreds of kids falling ill from this dishwasher danger

New data shows an explosion of calls being made to poisons hotlines in NSW and Victoria. See the list of the most common reasons.

‘Innovative in every sense’: Perri Cutten remembered as a trailblazer

For those who knew her, Perri Cutten was so much more than the mainstay of women’s wardrobes for more than four decades — she was a visionary with many talents and a friend who “ne...

Groundbreaking robot legs help resilient teen take new strides

Horsham teen Ted arrived into the world with no shin bones, knees and ankles, but he’s never let that slow him down. Now, after wearing out 14 different sets of lower limbs, he’s m...

Shock amount it costs to live in Melb for a year revealed

Horror new figures show the entire average Melbourne wage is now barely enough to cover soaring grocery, utility and petrol and mortgage costs. And it’s causing big problems for fa...

‘Breath between them’: Browning pips Kennedy in 100m final

The “Benjamin Button” of Australia’s sprint resurgence Rohan Browning has claimed a third national 100m title, edging Lachlan Kennedy by just five one-thousandths of a second in a ...

Olympic silver medallist challenged in 1500 metres at nationals

Jessica Hull had scaled the heights of international middle-distance running at the Paris Olympic Games last year, but was made to use all her guile to secure a third straight nati...

‘Ought to have known’: Ex-player sues local footy club over alleged concussions

A Victorian man is suing Barwon Heads Football Club for damages claiming he suffered multiple concussions while playing with their senior men’s team for a short time.

‘Normally, I’m up the back’: Inside a flight with the Hollywood Hawks

Hawthorn players Josh Weddle and Josh Battle have opened up on what a typical interstate flight looks like for their club as the team flew over to Adelaide with dozens of lucky fan...

NYC chopper had mechanical issue months before fatal crash

The helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River had a mechanical issue months before it broke apart midair and killed all six onboard, records reveal.

‘Disgrace’: Vandals target Liberal candidate’s campaign posters

More drama has enveloped Amelia Hamer’s election campaign with the Liberal candidate for Kooyong’s posters, office and even a supporter’s home becoming targets of vandals.

Lions come from nowhere to stun Dogs in game of the year

The Bulldogs were in control at Norwood Oval on Saturday – then Eric Hipwood and the Lions flicked the switch, resulting in one of the games of the season.

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