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9th February 2025

AM Edition

‘Down to the wire’: Labor, Libs neck and neck in Werribee

Thousands of Victorians have cast their vote in the Werribee and Prahran by-elections, leaving candidates, party leaders and their supporters to sweat over the final result.

Voters turn on Labor in the west but results too close to call

The Allan government has been dealt a major blow with Labor copping a massive swing in its traditional heartland, but the Werribee by-election result remained on a knife-edge Satur...

Deery: Voters send strong message to Allan: ‘be better’

Labor voters are calling time and desperately looking for an alternative. But it appears they just aren’t sold on the Liberals — yet.

Victoria Police facing IBAC probe for ‘failing’ to tackle anti-Semitism crisis

Victoria Police may be probed by the anti-corruption watchdog over allegations it failed to crack down on the dangerous rise of anti-Semitism in the state.

Chinese AI juggernaut wants ‘fragile’ Albanese to stay as Prime Minister

DeepSeek, which launched in January as the Chinese response to ChatGPT, says it is in China’s best interests for Anthony Albanese to win the upcoming federal election and not Peter...

‘I wanted him jailed to stop him’: Mum’s nightmare as teen becomes dangerous criminal

After their son allegedly drove a stolen car straight at police, it is a measure of this couple’s desperation that they see jail as their child’s best chance of surviving the drug-...

Smith smarts has Aussies in reach of drought-breaking series win

Beau Webster’s much-vaunted versatility came to the fore and Steve Smith’s smarts changed the game as Australia closed in on a drought-breaking series victory in Sri Lanka.

Illicit tobacco gangland war sparks call to slash taxes

As the illicit tobacco war heats up across the country, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is under pressure to cut cigarette taxes. Vote in our poll and have your say.

Fagan tells AFL bosses how it is – and now they’re listening

Tension between the 18 clubs and AFL House was sky high at the end of last season. Now, after premiership Chris Fagan delivered a strong assessment, the league is changing.

Betts and Buddy Show: This century’s greatest 25 goals

There’s been 126,666 goals kicked in this century. Josh Barnes has narrowed that list down to his top 25, with Eddie Betts and Lance Franklin prominent. Did he get it right? HAVE Y...

Gippsland Grammar reeling from principal’s shock resignation

A leading country grammar school continues to face significant challenges following the sudden resignation of its “amazing” principal and mounting historic sexual abuse cases.

The emotional moment Petracca truth became clear

There is no doubt what Christian Petracca went through last year had the star questioning his future. But Simon Goodwin knew in December – his star was back and ready to get even b...

Why Australia will be bowled over by the real Peter Dutton

The coming election is not just between two very different parties with two very different approaches to policy but also between two very different men, writes Peta Credlin.

’Disturbing’ photos of frail, gaunt Israeli hostages freed by Hamas

Israel has condemned photos of three hostages after they were released by Hamas, and criticised the terror group for torturing them. See the photos and video.

Surviving Trump, tariffs and our own election circus

Trump’s trade war is more political theatre than policy and Australia’s own election circus isn’t far behind. Here’s how Barefoot Investor’s keeping his sanity.

‘What a night’: Pies stars join Luke Combs on stage for a ‘shoey’

US country superstar Luke Combs has embraced the most Aussie of traditions on his tour down under — and three Collingwood stars didn’t waste any time joining him in the act on stag...

Bird flu strain found at Vic farm

Authorities are acting to contain a new case of bird flu confirmed at a poultry farm, just days after an outbreak last year was declared “eradicated”.

Baby killer Keli Lane’s new legal move after secret meeting

Convicted baby killer Keli Lane is making another legal push for freedom after a secret hearing was held by the NSW parole board.

‘F***ing liar’: Sam Kerr trial bombshells & full arrest video

Sam Kerr’s explosive trial as she faced charges of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer has been tense. See the full video of the star’s arrest. Warning: Graphic

Dons’ dual half-back threat lights up match sim

Majority of Essendon’s best 23 had the chance to play together in match sim on Saturday as the battle for a list spot heated up. Get the latest intel.

Curnow in doubt for pre-season clash after injury scare

Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow sent a scare through the club on Saturday, while Jagga Smith moves closer to a round 1 debut. Glenn McFarlane has the latest in track watch.

Former Channel 7 star pops up on new ad promoting network

Sharnelle Vella might have left Channel 7, but she is clearly not forgotten with the respected journalist being featured in an ad promoting 7News.

US woman allegedly caught with 12kg of cocaine at a Melbourne hotel

A hotel-hopping US woman is facing potential life imprisonment after allegedly smuggling bags packed with cocaine into Melbourne CBD.

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