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16th January 2025

PM Edition

Shocking footage shows alleged Chapel St arsonist engulfed in flames

A frightening video has emerged of an alleged arsonist screaming in pain after trying to torch a Chapel St shop before being rushed to hospital with “catastrophic” injuries.

AFL’s silence on Sayers scandal exposes league’s double standards

The crickets from AFL House surrounding Luke Sayers “dick pic” scandal is a double standard when you compare it to the heavy handed way players are treated, writes Michael Warner.

Demon torches rival in stunning turnaround

Alex de Minaur’s Australian Open third-round quest hit an early stumble - before the Aussie dialled up the heat in brutal fashion on his unfancied rival. FOLLOW LIVE.

Phillip Island or Love Island? Penguin divorce rates soar

Phillip Island penguins’ monogamy is on thin ice, with many ditching their partners each mating season in order to find a bird who’s a better match.

Property giant Bensons collapsed owing more than $800m

New details have emerged from the collapse of Melbourne-based Bensons Property Group which entered insolvency with a whopping $811m in debts.

Man arrested over discovery of 100kg of ice hidden in sandals

A Melbourne man facing a serious drug charge allegedly drove to Sydney in a failed bid to collect 100kg of ice worth $92m hidden in leather sandals that arrived from overseas.

‘Innocent’ house-sitting sister dies after wrong home firebombed

A 27-year-old woman believed to be house-sitting for her brother during his honeymoon has been killed in a house fire that police are treating as a ‘targeted attack’ gone wrong.

Formerly flamboyant associate of slain Sherwani goes to ground

The brutal killing of Hawre Sherwani in Caroline Springs has a one-time associate of the slain gangster — present at a shooting a decade ago — keeping a very low profile.

Long wait to go home for McCrae landslide victims

McCrae residents hoping to return home to collect their belongings after a landslide forced them to evacuate are bracing for a long wait.

High-profile Qld TikTok mum charged with drugging infant

A high-profile TikTok mum has been charged for allegedly drugging her own baby in an “abhorrent” scheme to gain clicks and money from online content. WATCH HER ARREST.

Liberal MP warns services will be cut if Coalition wins election

Newly promoted Liberal MP Joe McCracken has publicly foreshadowed plans to cut government services if the Coalition wins the 2026 election, prompting concern among senior members o...

‘Miracle she survived’: Woman’s family speaks as boy’s ‘complex needs’ uncovered

The family of a Coles worker allegedly stabbed by a 13-year-old boy have released a statement expressing relief that she is still alive, despite facing a long road to recovery.

Live stream: How to watch the 2025 Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup

The best young ballers from regional Australia and across the ditch will converge on Albury-Wodonga from Tuesday. See how to watch the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup and ...

Bali Nine member rearrested weeks after return to Australia

A recently returned member of the Bali Nine has been arrested over an alleged car theft that occurred almost two decades ago.

Accused Samantha Murphy killer pleads guilty to drink, drug driving

The man accused of murdering Samantha Murphy has admitted he drove while drunk and high on ecstasy in the months before the Ballarat mum went missing.

Where to live to make it to 100 in Australia

Living in this coastal region in Victoria could be your best bet if you want to make it to your 100th birthday. SEE MORE.

‘Is that a joke?’: Biden’s dig at Trump over Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

US President Joe Biden has refused to credit Donald Trump in sealing Hamas’ ceasefire deal with Israel, as the families of hostages reacted to their imminent release. Follow update...

Danny Nikolic, Pat Lennon charged over Carlton burglary

Champion jockey Danny Nikolic and troubled lawyer Pat Lennon have been charged over a burglary at a townhouse in Carlton.

‘Devastating’: Beloved Vic country pub Radio Springs Hotel to close

The Radio Springs Hotel in Lyonville near Daylesford will serve up its famous pub meals for the last time this weekend after management announced a shock closure.

Bitter Biden’s clear swipe at Musk in farewell speech

US President Joe Biden’s final address has been branded “resentful”, as he warned against what he called a “tech-industrial complex” in a veiled attack on Elon Musk.