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29th November 2024

PM Edition

Heartbreaking video of Aussie teens before Laos tragedy

Heartbreaking footage has emerged of Australian teenagers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones happily partying at a bar in Laos shortly before they died. Watch the video.

‘We’re drowning’: Police union frustration with revolving door bail

The head of Victoria’s police union says officers feel like they are “drowning” having to repeatedly chase down the same teen offenders, his comments coming after a 17-year-old cha...

Scandals, sackings, surprises and smut: Melbourne radio wars go wild

Big names, big mouths and bigger egos — led by Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O’s local assault — dished up arguably the wildest 12-months in the city’s radio history. What did listene...

Disgraced Indigenous leader Geoff Clark sentenced to six years’ jail

Once heralded as a hero of the Aboriginal people, Geoff Clark has been sentenced to six years and two months in jail for robbing his highly disadvantaged community of almost $1m in...

Price: Law and order is breaking down and our leaders ignore it at their peril

Shocking vision of ram raids, arson, armed teens and violent attacks are filling the news but we’re not living in 1980s New York or the badlands of Johannesburg. What the hell is h...

‘Breaking point’: Allan accused of ignoring cops in pay fight

Police officers across Victoria have said they’re at “breaking point” as they try to protect the public while fending off violent protesters and constantly chasing down the worst r...

‘I made a mistake’: Dees great apologises to former president

With the long-running Melbourne boardroom war over, club great Garry Lyon has apologised to Glen Bartlett for a series of critical comments he made at the height of the saga.

Rock climbers slam Parks Victoria review as ‘a complete sham’

One of Victoria’s peak rock climbing groups has branded the exit of the boss of Parks Victoria and an agency review as a “a complete sham”, saying its avoiding the key problem.

‘My daughter remembers what you did’: Victim’s mother confronts monster

A mother of one of Ashley Griffith’s victims says it was a relief to have been able to look the predator in the eyes and watch on as he was handed a life sentence.

Singles swipe right on tradition: Matchmaking makes a modern comeback

In an era where dating apps reign supreme, more singles are turning to the age-old tradition of matchmaking in search of love.

Early Rookie Bible: SuperCoach verdict on top draftees

The draft is done and positions have been locked in for 2025 – SuperCoach planning starts now. Our experts give their verdict on the new batch of rookie-price young guns.

Homeless man admits stealing Olympian’s medals

A homeless man with an 18-page criminal history was able to steal four Olympic medals from a member of Australia’s “Oarsome Foursome” rowing team due to a faulty car lock.

Traffic chaos looms with major CBD street closures in 2025

A major CBD street is set to close for the majority of 2025, causing traffic into chaos, as part of the Metro Tunnel build. But the state government says there was “no other option...

Dirty deeds: How Brazil bashed our Matildas

Flying knees to the ribs, blatant shoves and shirt pulling. The Matildas lost to Brazil, but it was the foul play off the ball that was most shocking. Take a look at the most contr...

‘Past is behind us’: Kelli Stevens speaks of Carey scandal as son drafted to Roos

Kelli Stevens, the woman at the centre of one of footy’s biggest off-field scandals over her affair with Wayne Carey, has urged people to move on as her son, River, was drafted by ...

Dux or dunce? What 10 years of Labor has done to education

While there have been improvements in staff-pupil ratios, school facilities and teacher attrition rates, Victoria’s status as ‘The Education State’ is being sorely challenged.

Victorians deserting Labor amid cost of living crisis: Poll

Cash-strapped Victorian voters are shifting their support to the Coalition according to a new poll, which has the state opposition attracting its strongest level of support in year...

Beautiful teen farewelled in moving riverside service

A 15-year-old killed in a horror plane crash with his cousins as they travelled to help their grandma put up Christmas lights has been farewelled in a moving Gippsland service.

‘I know who I am now’: Robbie Williams all set to entertain you — with his life story

The Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man, reveals his appalling lows and triumphant highs in an ever-candid way — and Australia turned out to be the most fitting place to film the po...

Andy Murray spotted in Melbourne like you’ve never seen him before

Sir Andy Murray has been spotted on the run in Melbourne looking flustered, dishevelled and injured — so what’s happened to the tennis ace?