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Mum of alleged childcare monster linked to jail death controversy

The childcare worker accused of sickening sexual offences is the son of a prison officer who was embroiled in controversy after the death of a woman in custody it can be revealed, ...

Fears there could be more victims of accused childcare predator

Police are bracing for more alleged victims to be identified as detectives investigate a childcare worker accused of abusing at least eight infants and toddlers in one of Victoria’...

Brownlow Predictor: Club by club, every vote — is it Daicos’ medal?

Will 2025 be the year Nick Daicos wins his inevitable first Brownlow? With eight rounds to go, see the leaders from your club and every vote from every game so far in our predictor...

Shock golden handshakes for CFMEU despite corruption probe

Redundancy packages worth hundreds of thousands are being offered to CFMEU officials, with leaked emails showing workers’ frustration at the lack of action on corruption crackdown.

Holly Valance’s mega payday from ex-hubby’s $3b fortune

The former Aussie TV star is likely to take a cut of her ex-husband Nick Candy’s assets, including his impressive property portfolio.

Lynch banned for five matches for ‘act from a bygone era’

Tom Lynch has been handed the biggest ban of the season after the spearhead was banned for five weeks for his swing on Jordon Butts after Richmond’s attempt to downgrade the charge...

US Senate passes Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill

The Republican-led US Senate has narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s mammoth domestic policy bill with VP JD Vance breaking the deadlock.

Wimbledon live: Demon, Daria, through after shock upset

Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina are through to the second round at Wimbledon, where there’s been a shock upset. See the scores inside.

Analysis: Rare move by police justified in sickening childcare case

The force is usually more conservative and bound by only revealing an accused person’s age and the suburb they live in. In this case police took the extra step of having Joshua Bro...

Similarities between childcare accused and Australia’s worst pedophile

Disturbing parallels have emerged between Joshua Brown’s alleged crimes and a Queensland childcare rapist who abused 73 victims.

Parents at Point Cook childcare angry at silence over charges

Parents dropping children at Creative Gardens on Tuesday say they were left in the dark over rape and sex abuse charges against a former staff member who worked at the childcare ce...

6 key issues jury must decide in mushroom murder trial

Erin Patterson’s fate now rests in the hands of 12 randomly selected members of the public. These are key issues those jurors have been asked to decide.

Footscray record proves Franco Cozzo right

A landmark Footscray house with its own ballroom’s grand sale has proven furniture icon Franco Cozzo was right to back the suburb.

What is the last word of the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

‘Over the moon’: John Farnham’s heartwarming family news

Music icon John Farnham has revealed his joy at becoming a grandfather for the first time, sharing his excitement about the “beautiful” addition to his family.

Wild moment police officers dragged by stolen ute in car wash

Dramatic footage has captured the moment two police officers were dragged through a Ballarat car wash by the driver of an allegedly stolen ute.

Kennett: Hard to justify any pay rise for Victorian Premier

Given what Jacinta Allan has overseen over the past 12 years it is hard to see how she deserves any boost to her salary. But there’s hundreds of public servants and contractors ear...

19 Blues out of contract — who stays and who has to go?

It’s expected the Blues won’t make wholesale changes after a disastrous 2025. But with 19 players looking for a new deal, some tough calls are coming. Here’s who should be on the o...

‘Not viable’: Pure South, Pinchy’s close in ‘crook’ Vic biz conditions

As small businesses fight for survival and well-known restaurants shut up shop for good, the cash-strapped Allan government has pulled this support service.

Brad Battin drawn into legal action over Pesutto loan

Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has been served legal papers in a case challenging the Liberal Party’s controversial loan to John Pesutto.

Full list: Victorian childcare centres failing families

Every fortnight a Victorian childcare operator fails so badly it is given a government warning, with babies dying, toddlers escaping onto busy roads and children left behind in cen...

200 jobs lost, clients left waiting as national truck company goes bust

A national trucking company has gone bust, with about 200 employees stood down, customers left waiting for orders and administrators conducting an urgent review into its future.

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