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25th September 2024

AM Edition

Casual workers making $300k on North East Link under alleged CFMEU rort

A bombshell claim alleges the multinational consortium running the North East Link has been coerced by the CFMEU into hiring casual workers on $300k for the project.

Rollercoaster victim’s legal probe two years after tragedy

Shylah Rodden was left fighting for life after being struck by a rollercoaster at the Melbourne Royal Show in 2022. Despite her significant recovery, her battle is far from over.

Former teacher at The Knox School wins legal fight to overturn suspension

A talented musician and primary school educator has won her Supreme Court battle to return to the classroom after she was banned by the Victorian Institute of Teaching based on jus...

‘Beautiful soul’: Shock as teen killed at shopping centre

A 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in front of terrified shoppers after an argument with another boy in Melton West has been remembered as someone who “never failed to brin...

Panahi: Swift backlash for Taylor as Harris endorsement backfires

Pop star Taylor Swift has received a barrage of negative feedback for backing Kamala Harris, much of it from mums vowing to never spend a cent on her concerts or merchandise.

‘I’ll play Bunyip twos’: When Papley almost quit AFL for family

Tom Papley’s father David has revealed how the Swans star threatened to walk away from the AFL as he dealt with the turmoil of a family issue which prompted his trade request to Ca...

UN warned of ‘full-scale’ war as Israel strikes Beirut

US President Joe Biden addressed the United Nations in an attempt to avoid an all-out war in Lebanon, as Israel announced the death of a top Hezbollah commander in new strikes on B...

How North could derail Blues plan with mega Houston trade offer

Port Adelaide are licking their lips at the deal North Melbourne have put forward for wantaway star Dan Houston, while Carlton formulate a plan to secure the trade capital to make ...

Interstate cops involved in fresh search for Samantha Murphy

A new search has been launched for the remains of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy, with the latest operation involving officers from interstate and the Australian Federal P...

Heartbroken mum says Daylesford driver deserves jail

A mother who survived a horror Daylesford crash that killed her husband and young son has broken her silence to demand the killer diabetic driver be thrown in jail.

Revealed: Umpire pleas to see stats denied by AFL

AFL umpires have had their pleas to see statistics before deciding on Brownlow Medal votes denied in the last two years, it can be revealed. JON RALPH has full details.

AFL Grand Final tickets illegally downloaded in major breach

Barcodes on a range of tickets have been cancelled and police have been called in after the AFL Event Office portal was hacked.

‘Legal action may be around’: Eddie’s threat on Nine exodus

Eddie McGuire has weighed into the footy media poaching raid, suggesting lawyers could be called in if contracts are breached.

What term means a Chinese astronaut?

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

Terrorism charges against Melbourne mum slammed as ‘absolutely crazy’

The detention of a Melbourne mother-of-two as she attempted to board a flight back home from Turkey has been criticised by her supporters as an “unlawful arrest”.

Media Street: Channel 7 star walks away in industry bombshell

The football media landscape is changing dramatically with an AFL great to walk out the door completely, following the defections of Kane Cornes and Caroline Wilson.

What really happened in the Georgie Gardner altercation

Sources reveal to Confidential what really happened on the studio floor during the “altercation” involving veteran broadcaster Georgie Gardner and a producer.

10 hurt as tanks collide on international training exercise

Two tanks have collided in a military training exercise involving a foreign military near Rockhampton, with 10 people airlifted by military helicopter.

‘Always put the nation first’: Arnie breaks silence on Socceroos exit

Graham Arnold has broken his silence since stepping down as Socceroos coach, revealing crucial advice which cemented his decision to leave. Find out what he said here.

Cat cull: Premiership stars depart as VFL gun stiff

Geelong has moved quickly to shape its list for next season, making seven changes, with two premiership heroes not being offered new deals.

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