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8th November 2024

PM Edition

Quick thinking motorist nabs driver in citizen’s arrest

Onlookers chased a driver trying to flee the scene of a horror collision that left three people in hospital — holding him down as he “hurled abuse”.

‘Archaic’: Melbourne couple trapped on cruise ship in Japan

A travel-loving Victorian couple have been confined to their cruise ship without their passports at a port in Japan, describing the experience as “dreadful”.

St Kevin’s student injured in balcony collapse

A year seven student at St Kevin’s College has been rushed to hospital after falling when a balcony gave way at the Toorak school.

Riewoldt locks down another Melbourne gig after Texas return

Nick Riewoldt has landed another high-profile media job in Melbourne fresh off a return from his stint in Texas.

Thug jailed for bashing women, beating a child with handbag

A serial domestic abuser will spend years locked up for attacks on women and a child, with a judge slamming his victim-blaming excuses.

Warner: Bartlett the man the AFL, Demons couldn’t break

Former Melbourne president Glen Bartlett took on the AFL — and won. MICHAEL WARNER examines how Bartlett emerged victorious from years of legal drama.

Price: Allan’s drug policy proof nothing learnt from tragic past

It’s been almost 30 years since Melbourne was in the middle of a heroin epidemic, but the Allan government’s recent pill testing changes shows we’ve learnt nothing from that horror...

Primary school priest under investigation, parents demand details

Furious Ivanhoe parents say they have been left in the dark after a controversial primary school priest was forced to take administrative leave following a historic allegation.

Trump and Biden’s unexpected move after first call

In his first interview since declaring victory, Donald Trump has revealed the unexpected outcome after taking Joe Biden’s call. Follow live updates.

Flight chaos after engine failure sparks fire

More than 10 flights have been cancelled and more are delayed after a plane went into engine failure, sparking a fire near a Sydney Airport runway

Deer Park wife, mother identified in ‘tragic’ freeway crash

A Deer Park wife and mother has been identified as the woman killed in a freak crash on the Western Ring Road, as police ramp up calls to find the driver who still remains at large...

Man accused of performing Nazi salute in front of police at Oaks Day

A man is expected to be charged after allegedly performing the criminal Nazi salute during Cup Carnival festivities in plain view of police officers.

Police swarm Port Melbourne street after mysterious death

Homicide squad detectives are investigating a man’s mysterious death in a Port Melbourne alleyway.

Bandidos on notice ahead of Ballarat national run

Swarms of Bandidos bikie gang members have been warned by police ahead of an annual national meet up in Ballarat this weekend.

Neo Nazi ‘ready to go to jail’ immediately seeks bail

A “Hitler soldier” boasted outside court he was ready to go to jail for performing the Nazi salute. But when hit with a one-month stint behind bars, Jacob Hersant immediately appli...

Premier enjoys Melbourne Cup festivities inside the Birdcage

Jacinta Allan has lapped up all the frivolity, fun and form the Birdcage has to offer, a far cry from the days of former premier Dan Andrews, who said nup to the Cup for years.

‘No sense’: Vandals target Dutton’s office

Vandals have defaced federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s electorate office with bizarre messaging aimed at Anthony Albanese.

‘Not sustainable’: Ex-Dogs coach calls for audit of AFLW standards

The ninth AFLW home-and-away season has ended with a two-tiered competition, and in the latest episode of SACKED, former Dogs coach Nathan Burke says it’s time the AFL steps in.

‘We feel like the enemy’: Locals’ fury over rock climbing bans

More than 200 locals descended on the streets of Natimuk, calling for more transparency over Parks Victoria’s decision to halt rock climbing at Mount Arapiles.

Draft Intel: Tigers’ Ashcroft gift to Lions, AFL’s new footy factory

A Coates Talent League club’s remarkable run has them in contention to claim the Calder Cannons’ title as the AFL’s footy factory. Plus, when will the bidding war heat up at the dr...