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17th April 2025

AM Edition

Dutton admits Russia mistake, PM’s feelings on China, Trump

Peter Dutton admitted he got his Russia-Indonesia comments wrong while Donald Trump dominated the closing stages of the debate, with the PM saying he had no reason not to trust the...

14 battleground seats too close to call as Dutton takes fight to PM

An exclusive new poll reveals Australia is almost certainly tracking towards a minority government as Peter Dutton takes the fight to Anthony Albanese in 14 key seats now too close...

Question now isn’t can Dutton win a majority, it’s can he win his job

If the polls are right, even a Dutton minority government looks beyond reach. Now it’s about how many seats he needs to win if he is to keep his post, writes James Campbell. VOTE N...

‘Parasite’: Indigenous candidate targeted by white supremacists

Macnamara Liberal hopeful Benson Saulo has been called a “f*****g parasite”, had signs vandalised with swastikas and billboards defaced in racist and anti-Semitic attacks.

Shock hospital report card sparks emergency plea to PM and Dutton

Ambulance ramping is on the rise and doctors are demanding that both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prioritise key funding with the states to help hospitals in crisis.

Horror family violence scourge set to spike over Easter

Victoria’s biggest family violence scourge on record is expected to spike over Easter, with police responding to one incident every five minutes last year.

Gawn meets with incoming Dees boss as pressure mounts

The pressure is well and truly on at Melbourne, and before heading overseas, incoming Demons president Steven Smith has met with the face of his club to discuss the disaster at the...

‘Management matter’ puts senior Carlton staffer on leave

A senior Carlton staff member has taken leave while the Blues deal with a “management matter” relating to their employment at the club.

Bolt: Forget Labor’s spin, the Russians are coming to help China’s dictatorship

The last thing our government needed in this election campaign was proof that war was coming our way but a hostile Russian-Chinese alliance is gradually surrounding us.

Jock’s widow to break her silence

Lauren Zonfrillo will speak publicly for the first time on TV about her husband Jock Zonfrillo’s death.

‘Second chance’: Partner stands by man accused of bestiality

A man accused of committing horrific bestiality offences, including on a chihuahua, has rekindled his long-term relationship from behind bars with his boyfriend.

Dutton unveils plan to benefit teens, tradies, apprentices

The Coalition has announced a $260m plan targeting Aussie teenagers and apprentices, as well as opening a series of new technical schools.

Melb landlords in line for $780 boost

Melbourne landlords could be set for a $780 annual boost after a six-month rental trend was reversed in the first three months of this year. But their gains will come at a major co...

‘Overblown’: Mundine slams Indigenous ABC role as ‘waste’

Indigenous leader Warren Mundine has slammed the ABC for creating a new role saying it’s a “waste of time” which “doesn’t really help Aboriginal people.”

Ex-Parliament staffer ‘silenced’ over rape allegation

A former Parliament House researcher has accused the Albanese Government of hypocrisy after she disclosed historic sexual assault allegations and was ‘silenced’.

‘Wouldn’t say it’s fair’: AFL great’s admission on contentious draft rule

Leigh Matthews says Chris Fagan deserves more credit for wooing the ready-made stars, but does admit the Lions have a key advantage on the rest of the AFL that isn’t really “fair.”

It’s finally on!: Gallen, SBW, set for superfight 10 years in the making

After 10 years of false starts, broken promises and bitter words, Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams will finally trade blows in a $2 million trans-Tasman, cross-code grudge match...

Worst injury fears confirmed for Mary Fowler

Mary Fowler was taken off the field early in Manchester City’s FA Women’s Cup semi-final on Sunday and her worst fears have been confirmed wreaking havoc for the Matildas’ Asian Cu...

Tony Abbott backs Dutton to win ‘miracle’ election

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has revealed why he has waved off Peter Dutton’s dismal polling results, holding out hope for a ‘miracle’ win for the Opposition leader.

McGuane: Inexcusable achilles heel plaguing Clarko’s Roos

Does Collingwood have a system that can topple Brisbane? Is Melbourne fixable? What’s really holding the Roos back? MICK McGUANE has six burning questions for round 6.

What Australians really think of Donald Trump

A new poll has revealed who Australians back out of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton to handle President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Replays: Warriors crack first VNL win of season

Competitive showings against quality opposition have finally paid off for the Western Warriors, with their first victory of the season just reward. Watch how they did it. Full REPL...

Greens move to extend subsidised IVF to gay couples, surrogates

The plan would extend already-announced Labor subsidies to open the door for any couple or person seeking to have a child but cannot do so physically to use altruistic surrogacy.

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