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24th December 2024

AM Edition

Teen criminals run riot while cops’ helicopter requests are denied

Young offenders are getting away with high-speed pursuits because police resources are so thinly stretched. As one officer puts it “the kids know we are powerless to do anything”.

Hidden gun theory in gangland murder case

Police suspect the weapon used by Comancheros to murder underworld figure Mitat Rasimi was concealed in a concrete wall in a Brunswick apartment development.

The best (mostly worst) of Deadline for 2024

As Chopper Read once said, even Beethoven had his critics — so Deadline doesn’t take it personally that there’s been a Melbourne Cup field of characters ready to criticise our work...

What Pat Cummins really wants for Christmas

The Australian cricket captain has revealed the one thing he would like as he and wife Becky prepare for the arrival of their second child.

‘You’ll be vegan soon, or we’ll fight’: Oscar Jenkins’ bizarre video

The former Melbourne Grammar student captured fighting for Ukraine rants about veganism and reversing a vasectomy in a bizarre YouTube video, as a school friend said he’d dropped o...

Russian ambassador grilled about Aussie captured in Ukraine

Australian officials have hauled in Russia’s ambassador to seek information about the wellbeing and whereabouts of Oscar Jenkins after footage emerged of him being hit and taunted....

Libs’ infighting heats up in race to be next deputy

Negotiations have broken down between the Liberal Party’s conservatives and moderates over who would be deputy leader if Brad Battin rolls John Pesutto for the top job.

Heartbreak at shock death of AFLW trailblazer

Devastated friends have paid tribute to women’s football pioneer Sal Rees whose sudden death at age 58 has sparked an outpouring of emotion.

PM, Dutton salute emergency workers in Christmas message

Australia’s leaders have thanked the nation’s emergency service workers, charity and Defence personnel who will forgo time with friends and family this Christmas to help others.

Voges slams ‘substandard’ conditions as Gades down Scorchers

The surface was slammed as “an absolute joke”, there was a catch of the year contender, the roof was hit ... and the Renegades came out on top against the Scorchers. WATCH THE HIGH...

Alex de Minaur’s secret engagement to English tennis star

After almost five years together, the sporting power couple revealed they had been keeping a “small secret”.

‘Devastated’ Purcell hoping for leniency as massive ban looms

A rising star of Australian tennis could be hit with a multi-year ban, but has vowed to work with anti-doping authorities after coming forward. Read his statement.

’All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is a festive hit song by which singer?

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

Vale Ian: Coach call that nearly made Aussie Test great a Cat

Test great Ian Redpath was honoured at a funeral service, where it was revealed he passed up the chance to play for his beloved Geelong Cats. See the heartfelt tributes to the man ...

Millionaire’s wife dies days before Christmas

Amelia Symond, the wife of banker and former Aussie Home Loans CEO James Symond, has died just two days before Christmas.

See which songs made it onto the ultimate Warnie playlist

The Shane Warne Legacy has worked with fans to create a compilation of 23 bangers in honour of the late spin king.

Jimmy Barnes reveals long lost daughter

The Australian rock legend said he had welcomed his daughter into his extended clan.

Labor candidate revealed for Werribee by-election

A high school teacher will be vying to take over from outgoing treasurer Tim Pallas after being preselected to run for the western suburbs seat.

India’s cunning plan to stop Lyon’s roar

He hasn’t needed to fire many shots yet this series, but India has a plan to take down Australia’s spinning talisman. Robert Craddock unpacks the tourists’ tricks to taming the GOA...

Accused Rye murderers stole duffel bag, bank cards, court told

The identities of two men charged over the double fatal shooting in Rye have been revealed, with the men accused of murdering a tradie during a botched home invasion.

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