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11th December 2024

AM Edition

PM to help 70,000 families with subsidised childcare

PM Anthony Albanese is announcing one of his pre-election pledges to “ensure every family can afford three days of high-quality early education”. See what’s afoot.

More pain for VCE students as score reviews to take months

Students applying for a review of their exam marks after the leaked questions scandal will have to wait several months – well after university offers are out – to learn the outcome...

Donnelly: As a former VCE examiner, the VCAA bungle is easy to explain

It’s impossible to say students face a level playing field when ATARs are released on Thursday after widespread exam leaks. But take it from an ex-VCE examiner — there’s a clear re...

Too much to drink? Rideshare will tow you and your car home

Melbourne will host Didi’s new tow truck trial, taking both you and your car home after a night out. This is how it works.

Car torched in anti-Semitic attack in Sydney’s east

Police are investigating after a number of cars and buildings were damaged, with at least one car set alight and anti-Semitic slogans smeared across walls in Sydney’s east.

‘Shocked and devastated’: CEO shooting suspect’s family speaks

The family and friends of the man accused of the brazen assassination of a US healthcare boss have broken their silence, giving a fascinating insight into the psyche of Luigi Mangi...

Summer standouts: The kids turning heads on the track

They’ve been at their clubs less than a month, but a number of new draftees have already made a big impression at training. See all the recent standouts here.

Nation’s most iconic beer lands ‘hard-earned’ honour

An iconic 1960s Victoria Bitter campaign featuring a rousing voiceover by actor John Meillon has been immortalised as one of the best Aussie soundtracks to ever exist.

‘I take drugs ... I just don’t do it at work events’: CEO’s Xmas party pep talk

A Melbourne CEO has laid down Christmas party rules in bizarre video, telling his workers he has taken drugs and counselled them to cheat on the partners outside of the office.

Nurses to prescribe medications in shot in arm for healthcare

Trained nurses will be authorised to adjust medicine doses for end-of-life care and prescribe other treatments from next year, in a bid to improve healthcare access and free up res...

Pesutto’s $50,000 settlement with women’s rights activists

Ahead of the verdict being handed down in his defamation trial, it has been revealed John Pesutto paid a hefty sum to cover the legal bills of two women.

‘Blessed’: Abbott’s praise as he hangs out with America’s new VP

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has met with America’s Vice President-elect JD Vance with the pair seemingly getting on like a house on fire.

Which singer was once married to supermodel Christie Brinkley?

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

Top lawyer’s cars stolen in Brighton as Bec Judd slams premier

Teen thugs tried to run over Brighton residents while stealing cars, including an Audi and a Lexus belonging to high-profile defence barrister Dermot Dann.

‘Go live in Gaza’: Albanese heckled during chaotic synagogue visit

The PM has received an icy cold welcome during a chaotic visit to a firebombed synagogue in Melbourne, as it’s revealed $950K in security grants will be rolled out across 15 Jewish...

Jewish students verbally abused, tormented at Melbourne universities

Calls are growing for a judicial inquiry into anti-Semitism at universities following an “explosion” of hostile incidents this year.

Pies make long-awaited call on new footy boss

Former Geelong and St Kilda forward Charlie Gardiner has won the race to replace Graham Wright at Collingwood, beating out two other big interstate names.

Opposition fires up at Labor ‘clowns’ over botched energy policy

The Allan government has been accused of a panicked back-pedal on its controversial gas policy after announcing it would now fast-track new gas projects.

Boxing Day Test could shatter records as day one tickets sell out

General admission seats to the opening day of the Test have sold out for the first time since the Ashes in 2017, raising the prospect of a new attendance record.

Luxury Melbourne construction company in financial turmoil

High-end construction company VCON, known for its award-winning projects across Melbourne, has hit financial strife, sacking staff and putting a key corporate vehicle into liquidat...

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