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31st December 2024

PM Edition

‘Disgusting, shameless’: Melbourne doctor led disturbing religious cult

A doctor located in Melbourne’s southeast led a sinister religious cult in which his followers called him “God” and he raped and sexually abused their children in secret.

Linden: India not winning any friends with childish temper tantrum

India’s incessant bleating about the DRS decision that went against them at the MCG bears all the trademarks of a playground bully crying foul when they don’t get their own way, wr...

All the price rises looming for Victorians from January 1

Victorian households are about to be slugged with more hip-pocket pain, including price rises for transport, inner-city parking, short-stay acommodation, passport fees and more. Se...

Pedestrians crushed by tree branch near Shrine of Remembrance

A witness who narrowly missed being crushed by a heavy tree branch near the Shrine has told of the horrific moment which left one woman in a serious condition.

Kennett: Battin’s lengthy to-do list before Liberals earn right to govern

New Liberal leader Brad Battin has a number of objectives to tick off ahead of the 2026 state election - uniting as a disciplined group being one of them - but can he do it?

Third bushwalker dies in horror week

A bushwalker has been found dead almost a full day after he fell while trekking, marking the third death in the state in less than a week.

Where to watch NYE fireworks in Melbourne and regional Victoria

At midnight, Melbourne CBD will boast the largest New Year’s Eve rooftop laser display in the Southern Hemisphere. Here’s where to snag the best views.

Major EFTPOS issue to hit Aussies in hours

Aussies are being warned they need to reinstall their cards on mobile and wearable devices or risk not being able to use them in just hours.

The celebrities who have partnered up or split up in 2024

Some have been more lucky in love than others in 2024. See which celebrities hooked up or split up this year.

Knight cartoon: How well do you know the newsmakers of 2024?

Mark Knight’s year-ender cartoon is back. See if you can name the people who made waves in the news this year with an interactive special.

Dutton’s big election pitch in NYE video

Peter Dutton has wished the nation a happy new year in an address reflecting on “the greatest gift” Australians can expect in 2025.

Anger at ‘confusing’ fine print in Allan government’s Airbnb tax

The controversial tax comes into effect in Victoria on New Year’s Day but there are concerns the levy includes some surprise details.

Details revealed in finalised divorce for Jolie and Pitt

Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has finally reached a divorce settlement after a lengthy, bitter court battle that has lasted eight years.

Ex-AFL star Ricky Olarenshaw a picture of relaxation at MCG

If the former Bomber is worried about sex raids on Bali spas it wasn’t showing as he posed with friends and family in a corporate box at the MCG during the Boxing Day Test.

Melbourne Scars: How it all went wrong for BBL battlers

A franchise once billed as Australia’s answer to the LA Lakers is facing another failed BBL season. Here’s how the Melbourne Stars unravelled – and where they go from here.

McDonald bursts Marsh injury cloud ahead of SCG selection call

Andrew McDonald has dispelled doubts surrounding Mitch Marsh’s fitness while conceding his form has been below par and is optimistic Mitchell Starc will play in Sydney.

Croydon North burger joint destroyed in arson attack

Rocco’s Burger Cafe on Exeter Rd has been gutted by fire in a suspicious blaze, which also damaged an adjoining Post Office.

Vic taxpayers slugged $40k for new Parliament House dining table

In the middle of a cost of living crisis and skyrocketing debt, the Victorian government has been criticised for going on a “Saddam Hussein-inspired spending spree” for a new table...

Falling Aussie dollar could halt rate cut

A weakening Aussie dollar could see import prices rise, adding further pressure on the RBA to hold rates higher, experts have warned.

Arrests at Beyond the Valley festival after drug overdose

Two men have been charged with dealing cocaine, MDMA and ketamine at Beyond the Valley festival days after a festival-goer overdosed and ended up in hospital.