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30th October 2024

AM Edition

Young model’s heartbreaking last words to mum before Kooyong tragedy

Young Melbourne model Elise Hodder was celebrating her friend’s birthday when she was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Kooyong. Her final words were typical, her heartbroken mo...

Hawthorn primary school driver released after horror crash kills 11yo

An 11-year-old boy has died, four children are in hospital and a woman has been arrested after a car ploughed through the fence of a Hawthorn East primary school.

Eviction crackdown among tough new rules for landlords

Landlords will lose their right to evict tenants without a genuine reason and the cost they impose on renters who break a lease will soon be capped under a raft of new Allan govern...

10 NDIS providers hit with biggest fines amid hundreds of complaints

The number of complaints and reportable incidents about the NDIS were up 78 per cent, compared with the previous 12 months. See which providers got the biggest fines.

How tiny pill could prevent deaths from oesophageal cancer

A three-step plan, which includes a tiny pill swallowed in a GP’s surgery, could be a less invasive way to screen people and prevent deaths from oesophageal cancer, Australian rese...

Fact v fiction: Trump, Harris election claims explained

Beat-ups. Hoaxes. Misinformation. These are the latest claims and counterclaims about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

AFL investigating Scott’s new job with club sponsor

Geelong coach Chris Scott’s new position with club sponsor Morris Finance is being queried by the AFL. JOSH BARNES has the details.

Coalition’s plan for taxpayers to track government spending

Victorians would be able to monitor the use of taxpayers’ money in real time under a Coalition plan to help prevent cost blowouts, rorts and waste being hidden from the public.

Pill testing now officially legal in Vic, ahead of music festival season

Pill testing is officially legal in Victoria after new laws passed the parliament on Tuesday night, paving the way for mobile drug testing services to attend music festivals and ev...

Vic’s approach to Covid bans was haphazard, poorly explained

An inquiry into Australia’s Covid response has singled out Victoria for scathing criticism, highlighting former Premier Daniel Andrews’ harsh mandates.

Stage set for Coldplay to honour Warnie as mega tour kicks off

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is expected to pay tribute to the late spin king Shane Warne in song when the megastars perform their hits at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium.

Mimi caught in lies as Block flirting scandal intensifies

The flirting scandal that has derailed Kylie and Brad’s marriage has many asking questions about Mimi, as she is caught in multiple lies over other issues on site.

Ministers gifted Qantas upgrades after blocking rival airline

The seven Labor Ministers and Assistant Ministers were given the Qantas upgrades after the Albanese Government decided to stop Qatar from expanding into Australia.

Partner charged with murder after accountant’s death

The partner of South Morang accountant Nikkita Azzopardi has been charged with her murder after the “gentle soul” was found dead inside her home by devastated family members.

Panahi: Entitled and out-of-touch Albo has serious questions to answer

For a man who has built his political image on being a relatable, down-to-earth, working class battler, Anthony Albanese sure does enjoy the finer things in life, particularly if s...

‘My dog bit off my arm — but I don’t blame him’

A Townsville woman has recounted the harrowing moment she thought she would die alone after her arm was torn off by her own dog in a shocking attack. Watch the video.

Who pays the most in Melbourne road tolls? It may not be who you think

Three things are certain in Melbourne — death, taxes and ever-increasing road tolls. So who pays the most to make it into the CBD? Find out what you pay depending on where you live...

Iconic ‘pen licence’ gets 2024 upgrade

Students aged four to nine will have access to a new course that’s been likened to a “pen licence for the online world”.

Premiership Pie delisted as youngsters land new deals

A pair of senior Magpies have been delisted by the club but with promise of a rookie return, as a host of fringe Collingwood players snapped up another chance in 2025.

‘Can’t lie straight in bed’: Dutton hits back at Albanese

The Opposition Leader has hit back at the Prime Minister after Anthony Albanese accused Peter Dutton of being “obsessed” with him.

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