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22nd December 2024

AM Edition

Lib factions set to unite to ‘blast’ Pesutto from leadership

A broad coalition of Liberal MPs are preparing to blast John Pesutto out of the state party’s leadership in the new year if he continues to refuse to step aside.

‘Cut you into pieces’: Young mum took her life after years of abuse

The family of a serially abused Kilmore mum who took her own life after her children were taken from her in the night by her ex-partner has slammed police for closing the criminal ...

Labor risks losing safe seat of Werribee as voters abandon govt

The Liberals could storm next year’s Werribee by-election and clinch the seat as state debt, cost of living and new taxes cause locals to consider alternatives to a Labor local mem...

Residents urged to leave as Grampians fire continues to rage

Emergency services have urged residents in parts of the Grampians to evacuate immediately as firefighters struggle to bring a massive blaze under control.

Barefoot Investor: ‘How I took on the fake Scott Pape scammers’

Barefoot Investor tried to uncover Facebook’s fake Scott Pape scammers but it all descended into chaos with his wife away, the kids sick and German backpackers running his farm.

‘Truly blessed’: Miracle team helps tiniest newborns get home for Christmas

The tiny Christmas miracles at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital NICU have met Santa for the first time, while their parents navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their...

Fears Australia Day could be banned at regional council

A copy of an agreement shows a ‘once off $500 sign on payment’ would be paid to all employees if they agreed to the EBA in a move likened to bribery.

Accused killer teen driver caught back behind the wheel

An unlicensed teen accused of driving a stolen car that hit and killed a motorcyclist in Preston has been caught behind the wheel again with a machete while on bail.

How Aussies are beating cost-of-living crunch these holidays

Staycations, backyard cricket matches, and budget-friendly camping trips are set to define the Christmas break for Victorians as the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact spend...

How to host the ultimate plant-powered ‘Veg-mas’

Melbourne cook Alice Zaslavsky wants you to host the ultimate plant-powered Christmas lunch or dinner this festive season — and has a few hacks that’ll stop sad salads in their tra...

Why Aussies are facing a political pixie at next Federal Election

Australia could be facing more assumptions and mistruths at the upcoming Federal Election, argues Patrick Carlyon.

Storms brewing: Crash Craddock’s warning to Aussie cricket

After the decision to axe a future server of the Australian Test team over veterans prompted backlash, ROBERT CRADDOCK has warned it is just the beginning of what promises to be a ...

How Shepparton’s 30-year-old murder mystery was solved

Michelle Buckingham’s violent and senseless death was a macabre mystery and a stain on the Shepparton area for more than 30 years – until a journalist and cop started asking questi...

‘It’s a scary time’: Neighbours’ horror as teenager killed in Kurunjang knife fight

Neighbours have revealed a teenager who was killed in a brawl in Melbourne’s west told them he was being chased as distraught loved ones visited the scene of the fatal stabbing.

‘Determined to fight on’: Pesutto insists he won’t resign

John Pesutto has said he will not step down as leader of the Victorian Liberal Party in the aftermath of a damaging split vote over the return of ousted MP Moira Deeming.

‘Really rude’: Mixed reactions to former WAG’s ‘exit surveys’

Social media star Sam Guggenheimer has revealed she sends her ex-boyfriends ‘exit surveys’ when they break up, but not everyone has been a fan of the dating review system.

Eye-watering cost to secure new properties for The Block 2025

While the parcel of land where next year’s hit renovation series will film has long been known, it’s finally come to light just how much network bosses forked out for t...

Revealed: Shock text message after McSweeney Test pain

Nathan McSweeeney has revealed the shock text he received from a former Australian captain as he spoke of his pain at being axed from the Test side three games into his career.

Police identify alleged neo-Nazi holding anti-Semitic banner

Police have identified one of the men accused of displaying an anti-Semitic sign on Spring St in Melbourne’s CBD.

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