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19th November 2024

AM Edition

Parents could take legal action over VCE exams debacle

Some private school parents, spending up to $50,000 for year 12 fees, are “set to go nuclear” if their children miss out on prestigious tertiary offers.

‘Couldn’t be so dumb’: How the VCE exams crisis was exposed

There are often claims of leaks during VCE exams, but this year the rumours were more persistent and specific than usual.

What parents need to know about VCE exam bungle

The head of Victoria’s VCE exams system

Final Top 60: The best AFL Draft prospects ranked, profiled

There’s plenty going on behind the scenes as AFL clubs finalise their plans for Wednesday’s draft. Get to know every junior gun they are talking about in our ultimate scouting repo...

One of Victoria’s worst youth offenders bailed for 50th time

A 14-year-old boy described by police as one of the state’s most prolific youth offenders has again been granted bail despite fears he “will continue to offend almost immediately i...

Voters suss on Albo Qantas freebies

The majority of Aussie voters believe the Albanese government gave preferential treatment to Qantas over Qatar Airways, as new polling reveals the extent of electoral pessimism. Se...

Inside the years of scouting behind every draft pick

Tracking dozens of games across three years for more than a hundred kids will all culminate in two nights this week. SCOTT GULLAN lifts the lid on the lengths clubs go to scout fut...

Man throws away baseball bat before Frankston North shooting

Footage has emerged of a man sought by detectives over a near-fatal shooting and a home invasion appearing to throw away a baseball bat near a crime scene.

Two Melbourne teens on life support after poisoning in Laos

Two young Melbourne women are on life support in Thai hospitals after suffering from methanol poisoning — which has killed two other people — while staying at a youth hostel in Lao...

The List Manager: Launching pad Dogs must secure for flag tilt

The Bulldogs were playing catch-up in 2023 after a 3-5 start. That can’t happen again next year. JON RALPH examines the Dogs’ list and argues why Luke Beveridge should be made to w...

Sam Kerr reveals huge baby news in heartwarming announcement

Sam Kerr is going to be a mum, with the Matildas superstar and partner Kristie Mewis revealing the exciting news on Instagram.

Extradition of accused Easey Street killer approved

Italy’s Justice Minister has granted Australia’s request for accused double murderer Perry Kouroumblis to be extradited.

Why one magic pill won’t treat Alzheimer’s disease

New St Vincent Institute research has found the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease will take more than a “magic bullet”.

Alan Jones’ youngest alleged victim was 17 years old

A high profile Olympic athlete is among the eight alleged victims police claim were indecently assaulted and sexually touched by Alan Jones over two decades

At the Sydney Olympics, Cathy Freeman won gold running what distance?

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

AFL legend locked in to join Fox Footy

Fox Sports’ managing director Steve Crawley says “there is no bigger name in the AFL” than its latest recruit, while Gerard Whateley and Anthony Hudson are reuniting as a commentar...

Donald Trump Jr accuses Biden of starting ‘World War 3’

Donald Trump’s eldest son has slammed outgoing President Joe Biden’s decision to give Ukraine the green light to strike Russia with US-supplied long-range missiles. Follow updates.

Revealed: The alleged racial slur at the centre of 36ers’ fan brawl

An alleged racial slur has been revealed to have been at the centre of the brawl between 36ers players and courtside seaters, as the NBL investigates what provoked the ugly scenes.

More exams caught up in bungle as VCE boss resigns

Two more VCE exams sat by students on Monday morning have been caught up in the cheat sheets scandal, as the head of Victoria’s VCE exams system abruptly resigned.

Ezi Mart worker’s sword attack terror

Teens allegedly armed with swords have attacked a convenience store worker in Melbourne’s CBD, leaving him with serious injuries.

Customers left with nothing in $3.3m caravan maker collapse

A Melbourne caravan retailer that collapsed owing millions is now being investigated by the state’s consumer watchdog, as liquidators confirm customers will never get their money b...

Deery: Tensions rise between Allan and Pallas amid dire debt warning

At the rate Victoria is spending money we’ll rack up $200bn of debt by the 2026 election, which is perhaps why tensions between Jacinta Allan and Tim Pallas remain at an all-time h...

McSweeney shrugs off withering criticism, new-ball spell

He’s come under fire from critics of Australia’s selection process, but Nathan McSweeney’s toughest test came on Monday. He and his teammates speak about his looming baptism of fir...

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