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31st March 2025

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Eddie a victim of ‘disgusting’ deepfake video

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has hit out at the “horrible people” behind an elaborate scam involving a video of him with an AI generated fake voice.

Premier to cop grilling over gas barbecue ban ‘backflip’

Just seven months ago, Jacinta Allan vowed that gas cooking appliances would be spared from the looming ban – but now that could change as she “takes aim” at barbecues.

Axed deputy calls for independent assessment of top cop job

See why exiled deputy commissioner Neil Paterson wants an overhaul of the panel choosing Victoria’s next police chief.

Footy’s new era: ‘Deep-thinking’ Darcy’s the right man for the job

Darcy Moore is as happy appreciating street art as he would be watching footy. That way of thinking might be why he’s the right choice to lead a new era of footy. Moore sits down w...

‘Addicted to spending’: Coalition warning on national debt

The Coalition is ramping up its attack on Labor’s “spending splurge” and economic management with a stark warning on the nation’s debt burden.

The Tackle: Broken Dees go from wrecking balls to moth balls

Melbourne’s engine room was once the most powerful force in football. Not anymore. The Dees promised a revival in 2024, but it’s all gone wrong early. Jay Clark finds out how in Th...

Black market demand driving crims to steal $200,000 watches

Brazen thieves are targeting high-end stores in Melbourne and are making off with millions of dollars worth of designer bags, shoes and jewellery to re-sell illegally.

Burnt-out principals reach ‘breaking point’ as schoolyard violence escalates

Victoria’s education system is on the brink of crisis as more principals threaten to quit, left drained by repeat threats, demanding workloads and putting themselves in harm’s way ...

Buy, hold, sell: Time to dump underperforming SuperCoach stars?

The backline rookie crisis is over, but SuperCoaches have some much bigger problems in the form of big names who aren’t living up to their price tags.

Watch: Haunting new killer clues in Rachelle’s car

New video footage and a 3D reconstruction of Rachelle’s prized Holden Commodore have revealed startling details that could help bust her cold case wide open. See the video, listen ...

Latin heartthrob books first Aussie tour in 10 years

After a long absence from our stages, Ricky Martin returns to tour in November and he’s booked another former Voice coach to open his shows.

Heartless super funds treat customers like ‘rubbish’

Super funds have issued a grovelling apology after a bombshell report found it made some grieving customers wait 500 days for death benefit payouts.

In what year is Brisbane set to host the Olympics?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

Former immigration detainee shot by police after alleged metal pole incident

The man shot by police after allegedly running at officers with a metal pole in Doveton was one of the hundreds of former immigration detainees released after a High Court ruling...

ATET nightclub boss refers Lord Mayor Nick Reece to IBAC

The bitter dispute between ATET floating nightclub boss Jake Hughes and the City of Melbourne rages on, with the council’s top brass now accused of potential collusion and miscondu...

Martial arts legend Richard Norton dies, aged 75

Trainer to the stars Richard Norton, who’s worked with A-listers such as Margot Robbie, Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks, has tragically died.

Bolt: I like seeing Prince Harry accused of racism

It’s delicious to have the same race card played against Harry, as he and wife Meghan Markle played against his own family.

‘Forever young’: Tributes for teens killed after stolen car slams into tree at Rowville

A sobering warning has been issued by police to alleged youth offenders after the death of two teenage boys driving a stolen car, as devastated friends honour the pair.

Labor takes early lead despite backlash over Chalmers’ budget

Labor has taken an early lead over the Coalition despite poor ratings for last week’s budget, according to the first Newspoll of the campaign.

Watch: Eagles fans give middle finger salute in support of Harley

West Coast fans have raised their middle fingers in support of Harley Reid after the teenager was fined for the same gesture by the AFL. Watch the video.

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