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8th February 2025

AM Edition

First NFL then NBA, hockey now ice-ing on cake in Melb’s sporting crown

The Victorian government is pursuing an NHL hockey game for Melbourne in its latest swoop on international sport. It comes after it was revealed the NFL and the NBA would be coming...

‘Sh**ting ourselves’: Labor bracing for huge swing in Werribee

Premier Jacinta Allan was conspicuously absent from campaigning in Werribee on Friday amid fears her brand could hurt the Labor candidate’s chances of being elected in Saturday’s b...

Deery: Allan facing uncertain future if Werribee falls

The Prahran and Werribee by-elections this Super Saturday are so critical to both Jacinta Allan and Opposition Leader Brad Battin, but it is Allan who is in the most immediate dang...

$13m a day: Organised crims’ tobacco wars exposed

Criminals are vying for control of the “highly lucrative” illicit tobacco market, which has become a national problem, warns ACIC chief.

‘F---ing stupid and white’: Drunkenness ‘won’t save’ Sam Kerr

The Australian women’s sporting star is expected to find out her fate in the London court case on Monday.

Top 25: Who took the mark of the century?

There’s nothing like a high-flying grab in Australian rules. But who flew highest this century? Josh Barnes picks the greatest 25 marks of the last 25 years. HAVE YOUR SAY.

Fury as neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell makes $30k in donations

Neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell created a fundraiser calling on ‘White Australia Supporters’ to help him become the full-time leader of an all-white’s commune, and it’s completely legal.

Mum claims NDIS unfairly spying on autistic son

A mum claims staff working for the National Disability Insurance Agency, who are involved in decisions about her son’s NDIS plan, have been spying on them.

‘Vile, victim, hostage’: Censori’s nude move sparks global outrage

Bianca Censori’s Grammys outfit, designed by husband Kanye West, effectively left the Australian-born architect nude on the red carpet, a moment which instantly went viral and prom...

‘I’m being chased’: Terrifying moments before AFL star’s car wrecked

Dashcam footage has captured the shocking lead-up to the crash that flipped former Hawthorn star Jordan Lewis’ luxury vehicle — showing the car that hit him in a wild high-speed pu...

‘Saying goodbye to our beautiful Troy’: Selwood’s funeral details

Former Brisbane Lions star and Geelong Grammar staff member Troy Selwood will be farewelled at the home of the Cats, GMHBA Stadium, on Valentine’s Day.

No confidence vote looms against state’s top cop

Senior police have fired a major shot in the ongoing war with force command with members set to vote on a no confidence motion against Shane Patton, who is set to be handed a secon...

Blues lock in new president after Sayers scandal

Carlton has appointed its new club president, taking over from Luke Sayers after his resignation in January. MATT FORREST has the details.

Lawyer for ex-Cricket Australia executive questions victim’s story

The high-profile lawyer for ex-Cricket Australia executive Timothy Whittaker has told a court the young male staffer Whittaker is convicted of sexually assaulting is a liar.

‘Never forgive’: Son’s brave words to killer cop

Family of a great-grandmother fatally tasered by a police officer have stared her killer down in court as they share their grief over his actions.

Price: Vic needs an old-school police chief to fight crime — not Shane Patton

Victorians have been living through a terrifying crime wave like nothing we’ve seen before but the state’s top cop, Shane Patton, thinks he should be rewarded with a lucrative new ...

ABC’s apology to former Aussie soldier

An independent review of ABC war crime reporting that sparked criticism for editing gunshot footage has found the broadcaster failed in its duty to its audience.

‘Massive win’ for TAFE teachers as pay hiked, conditions improved

Under a new agreement with the Allan government, the minimum salary of TAFE teachers will jump by 21 per cent over four years, including a 14 per cent rise in the first 14 months.

Smith, Carey tons put Aussies on cusp of Sri Lankan sweep

Steve Smith enshrined his status as Australia’s Asian batting master as the skipper and Alex Carey drove the tourists towards the verge of a rare Test series win in the subcontinen...

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