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28th October 2024

PM Edition

Manslaughter deal for student who killed two sex workers in 24 hours

A Chinese student who killed two sex workers in Melbourne CBD apartments in less than 24 hours has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after murder charges were dropped.

‘My daughter’s dead’: Father says family asked for welfare check

The heartbroken father of accountant Nikkita Azzopardi has revealed a welfare check was requested for his daughter, before she was found dead inside a South Morang home about 10am ...

Horrific moment young girl has machete held to throat on Mount Waverley doorstep

Security cameras have captured the terrifying moment a teenage girl and her friend were cornered by a group of youths armed with machetes outside a random Mount Waverley home.

Woman accused of Lidia Thorpe assault says she’s received threats

The woman accused of assaulting Lidia Thorpe at the MCG after the Dreamtime game says she has received a flood of threats since being charged by police.

Allan orders probe into magistrate training on avoiding deportation

Premier Jacinta Allan has asked the attorney-general to investigate training provided to Victorian magistrates on how they can avoid imposing sentences that would result in violent...

Are you about to have you solar payment slashed?

Tens of thousands of Victorian homes with solar panels are about to have their generous feed-in tariff slashed. Here’s how it will hurt their hip pocket.

‘Hurt’: What really happened in Daniel’s Bulldogs exit

Caleb Daniel was playing AFL footy consistently for almost nine years when he was sent to the Bulldogs reserves. He reveals how he found himself on the outer and off to North Melbo...

‘Doesn’t pass pub test’: PM under fire

Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on Anthony Albanese’s Qantas freebies after the Prime Minster was accused of ‘gold-plating’ his private holidays.

Magistrates taught how to avoid having pedophiles deported

Victorian magistrates have been given training on how to sentence violent migrant criminals such as pedophiles and drug dealers so they don’t get deported at the end of their jail ...

‘Freaking out’: Cruel VTAC scam targets VCE students before exams

A cruel VTAC scam has targeted Year 12 VCE students on the eve of the English exam.

Nick Reece ahead in race for Melbourne lord mayor

Nick Reece is ahead in the race for the city’s top job, according to an early analysis of thousands of ballots, with Carlton great Koutoufides emerging as his greatest challenger.

Mordialloc ‘monster’ wants time behind bars cut short

An elderly man who killed two neighbours in a fit of rage over a garden tap has launched a bid to reduce his time behind bars.

Farnham ‘drugged for years’ by manager

Australian music legend John Farnham makes a series of disturbing claims about his late former manager in his new book.

Melania’s rare show after Musk’s trillion-dollar vow

Donald Trump has taken to the stage following a glowing introduction by wife Melania after Elon Musk made a huge statement. Follow for updates.

FULL LIST: 126 NDIS providers banned for life

See the latest interactive list of providers banned for life from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Last minute study guide: How to ace the VCE English exam

With less than 24 hours to go before Victoria’s year 12s sit the English exam, examiners, tutors, teachers and star pupils offer last-minute tips and trick to ace the test, as well...

Alleged headbutter to fly again after ‘abusive’ in-flight antics

The man who forced an international flight to divert via Melbourne after allegedly trying to “headbutt” a cabin manager, has asked to be allowed to fly interstate.

Teachers hit with a barrage of sexist slurs and rape jokes

Shocking new survey results show female teachers are subjected to sexist and pornographic slurs and propositioned by male students.

Campbell: Qantas upgrades latest mess for Albo-freebie government

That politicians get special treatment from airlines is not exactly a state secret. But it turns out that Anthony Albanese’s treatment from Qantas was very special indeed.

Delisted dozen: The 12 free agents still on market

They may have been discarded by their previous club, but these 12 players could fill a hole for your AFL team. JOSH BARNES looks at the delisted dozen.