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21st November 2024

AM Edition

Every pick: The shocks, an F-Bomb and Richmond’s new era

The first round of the AFL Draft is over and, in no surprise, Richmond was the clear winner. But there a few shocks – and plenty of emotion. See every pick, recap all the action.

Petracca and Oliver clouds usher in Dees’ future-proofing draft haul

The Demons drew a line on a difficult year on Wednesday night, landing two young guns at the top of the draft, but is it a sign of their doubt surrounding the futures of their supe...

‘Absolute blunder’: Essendon’s ‘staggering’ draft move smashed

The Bombers had a relatively quiet trade period by their standards, with their focus on Isaac Kako. Now after securing the small forward, their method has been whacked by a draft e...

Left to rot: ‘Gentlest’ teen Isla Bell’s brutal end

The horrific final moments of Brunswick teenager Isla Bell were captured on CCTV while her accused killer allegedly beat her on the kitchen floor of his apartment, before her body ...

‘Living high’: University chiefs earning more than the Premier

The salaries of some of Victoria’s university chiefs are higher than that of Premier Jacinta Allan, as the eye-watering amount the institutions have forked out on consultants is al...

‘Generational disadvantage’: School crush coming for Melbourne’s booming north

Wallan and Beveridge are bracing for a population explosion, but residents say their schools are already at “tipping point” and fear incoming families “won’t be able to fit”.

America and Britain arm Ukraine to the teeth in stunning escalation

A day after he allowed US missiles to be shot into Russia, President Joe Biden has given Ukraine a controversial new weapon as the UK permits unprecedented use of their arms.

Women push for access to surgery to reduce breast cancer risk

Many Australian women with a high risk of breast cancer have been forced to wait in limbo for access to risk-reducing surgery. Now they are taking their fight to Canberra.

Baked beans, floppy hat to feature in Shane Warne Monopoly

A new Shane Warne edition of the iconic board game will reflect the cricket great’s larger-than-life personality, including a baked beans emergency, golf adventures and love ...

Billionaire legal stoush: Heloise Pratt suing estranged husband Alex Waislitz

Heloise Pratt and estranged husband Alex Waislitz had attempted negotiations through solicitors but are now headed to the Victorian Supreme Court.

Private settlement ends two-year Hawks racism saga

After two days of mediation, a confidential resolution has been reached between Hawthorn and former players and their partners, MARK ROBINSON reports.

Fed govt threatens social media giants with $50m fines

The Albanese government will introduce tough new laws to ban kids under 16 from social media platforms and companies found breaching the laws face massive fines.

Seedy bar where Melb teens were poisoned had Mafia links

The seedy bar where two Melbourne girls were poisoned had organised crime links to the Asian Mafia, and served methanol-laced drinks among other drugs on offer. Warning: Graphic

‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Families give update on poisoned teens

The parents of the two Melbourne teens poisoned in a methanol drink-spiking incident in Laos say the horror is something no other family should ever be forced to endure.

Another social media platform to be banned

There has been a twist in Australia’s world-first reforms to restrict teenagers’ social media use after fears a messaging service could find a loophole.

What is US vice-president elect J.D. Vance’s first name?

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

Sivan goes rogue with X-rated ARIAs speech

He took home the night’s biggest award - then Troye Sivan went rogue, telling a very candid story about his personal life.

VCE students burn books in fiery end to controversial exam period

Year 12 students have set fire to their uniforms and books while lashing out at the exam authority following the leaked questions scandal.

Heartbroken mum’s own words: ‘I lost my son to this fitness trend’

Mia Bannister’s son Ollie was just 14-years-old when he lost his life amid a battle that began as an effort to achieve perfection.

Carey likens ‘vindictive’ media coverage to murder sentence

Wayne Carey has told the media and footy world to move on from covering his controversial past, saying “I don’t know what you get for murder, but you don’t get this”.

The one interview where Alan Jones came off second best

Tangling with a unpredictable character like Mark “Chopper” Read live on TV was always going to be a recipe for disaster. And Alan Jones learned that the hard way.

Victoria goes backwards in economic marker

Despite Treasurer Tim Pallas’ boast that the state’s economy is “powering ahead”, latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data paints a very different picture.

Allan govt diverts $40m from road safety program to speed cameras

The cash-strapped state government is under fire after it diverted more than $40m from Victoria’s road safety program to spend on extra speed cameras.

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