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13th March 2025

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‘We’ll ban them’: If you pack a machete you’ll be jailed, in Vic crime crackdown

Victorians caught carrying machetes will face lengthy jail terms and police powers will be expanded to enable random and targeted weapons searches, under the Allan government’s cri...

‘Never got easier’: The Aussie kids still battling post-lockdown anxiety

These three young Australians share how they’re still gripped with anxiety, and wonder if life will ever be the same.

‘I rang and rang’: Family’s stark warning over daughter’s death

Joan and Richard Cocks have dedicated their lives to helping others as nurses - but felt helpless in the lead up to their daughter’s heartbreaking death.

Richmond-Carlton blockbuster faces threat from rival MCG clash

Round one of the AFL season begins with a blockbuster MCG clash — but the Richmond-Carlton encounter is already tipped to be overrun. Keep up to date with all the latest news.

How much longer would your commute take on 30km/h roads?

Commuters in Melbourne’s northern suburbs could see a 20 per cent increase on their travel time, if speed limits on local roads were reduced to 30km/h. Check how much longer your j...

Channing Tatum’s Aussie girlfriend shines at Glamour on the Grid

Model Inka Williams stepped out at the star-studded party at Albert Park as she dropped a hint about whether her Hollywood actor boyfriend is heading to Melbourne.

Razor return? AFL umpire shortage sparks call for help

An unprecedented umpire shortage is looming for the AFL later this year, and it could force the league to call on some old umpiring faces to make a return.

What an after school job is really worth

Young Australians’ wages have soared over the past 10 years. See how much they’re worth.

Canada declares new levies, EU hits iconic US goods with tariffs

From Harley Davidsons to Kentucky bourbon, some of America’s favourite exports will be subject to new tariffs in Europe. It comes as Canada implements fresh levies in a trade war e...

Strained prisons told to prep for flood of inmates ahead of new bail laws

Victorian jails have been ordered to get ready for an influx of prisoners, which they say could push the system to breaking point as the Allan government hopes to push tough new ba...

Liverpool set for MCG blockbuster

One of the world’s biggest football clubs seems to be heading to Melbourne in May for a game against the A-League All-Stars.

What city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics?

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

‘Toolbox’ of sex toys: Melbourne salesman admits to abuse of five children

A registered sex offender who had abused children in Canada has admitted to sexually abusing five children across Melbourne’s bayside suburbs.

‘So impressive’: F1 driver Charles Leclerc scales new heights at MCG

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has been blown away by the size of the MCG after climbing to the top of the scoreboard — and revealed how much of a buzz he gets from being in Melbou...

Former Olympic, private school rowing coach on child sex charges

A former Olympic and elite private school rowing coach has been charged with a string of child sex offences across Geelong.

‘Bad day’: Dutton lashes Albo amid Trump’s Aussie tariff blow

Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of letting Australians down by not securing an exemption from Donald Trump’s sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium.

Campbell: The real reason Trump’s tariffs should be cause for alarm

US President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs will hurt Australia but — for once — the old parents’ line “this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you” is actually tru...

Former elite school rowing coach probed over lewd remarks

Former head of rowing at Melbourne’s Carey Grammar, Richard ‘Dick’ Bartlett, has been investigated over claims he made sexual remarks to students he coached, with references to hoo...

Inside story: Yze lifts lid on his Punt Rd ‘renovation’

It’s not a rebuild. Just ask Adem Yze. He says his work at Richmond is more a renovation. Amid suggestions the Tigers could be winless in 2025, the Tigers coach sits down with LAUR...

‘Too late’: Bec Judd’s call on bail reform

Outspoken influencer Rebecca Judd has lashed the Victorian government’s pledge to bring in the country’s toughest bail laws as “too late for many” after repeatedly raising conce...

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