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8th December 2024

PM Edition

New photos show full extent of damage to firebombed synagogue

Photos have emerged of the aftermath of the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue as the Jewish community gathered to rally against anti-Semitism in the wake of the attack.

Rebels declare end of Assad rule in Syria

Islamist-led rebels declared that they have taken Damascus in a lightning offensive that sent President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ended five decades of Baath rule in Syria.

Aussies steamroll India to win – but tensions flare again

Australia has made light work of India’s batting order on day 3, with captain Pat Cummins leading his side to a convincing victory in Adelaide. Here’s how it all unfolded.

Awesome Aussies put India ‘back in their box’: Every player rated

Australia has trounced India at Adelaide Oval, with a fast-bowling onslaught either side of a Travis Head century blowing the tourists away. We run the rule over every player from ...

Indian villain calls Aussie hero a liar

Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj clashed again on Day 3, after the Indian speedster accused Travis Head of lying about what happened when he was dismissed on Day 2.

Thorpe addresses pro-Palestine rally

Senator Lidia Thorpe has appeared at a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne’s CBD, with protesters also condemning the attack on a Victorian synagogue.

‘Whoever set fire to that synagogue is a Nazi’: Pro-Palestine leader slams firebomb attack

A pro-Palestine leader has passionately condemned the “racist fascists” who set fire to a Melbourne synagogue as protesters waving anti-Israel flags march through the CBD.

Frydenberg calls for protest permit system in Vic, blames govt for synagogue attack

Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg says government inaction has “emboldened those who hate and those who harm”, calling for a protest permit system to be introduced in Victoria.

PM finally labels synagogue attack an act of terrorism

After two days of calls for the Prime Minister to label the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue an act of terrorism he has finally done so – but the Victorian Premier continu...

Murder charge after Bendigo motel stabbing

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murdering a 49-year-old man at a motel in the Bendigo suburb Kangaroo Flat.

How police are tackling violent surge after week of brutal killings

Victorian homicide detectives are probing seven brutal killings over six days in a week of uncapped violence across Melbourne.

Bikies’ threats to CFMEU members for six-figure compensation

Security has been beefed up at CFMEU offices across Australia as union heavyweights cop menacing threats from bikies who are demanding large sums of cash.

Melb tunnel projects to halt over Christmas, unions reject early return to work

A push to reduce Christmas holiday shutdowns across Melbourne’s mega projects has been rejected by unions as builders race deadlines to complete the multibillion-dollar constructio...

Why stacking on just 3kg could spell a world of pain for men

Men who put on as little as three kilograms in five years are more likely to have back pain or even suffer long-term disability, with a Monash study finding a little bit of weight ...

Young vigilantes using honey traps to expose alleged sex predators

A group of Victorian vigilantes are using dating apps to coax alleged sex predators to suburban parks in attempts to expose them online.

$900k every day: Govt ‘addicted’ to external consultants

The Allan government has been accused of being “contracting out its thinking” after an analysis of annual reports revealed its total bill for external consultants surpassed $325m.

Tobacco wars deal new blow to Rochester businesses after devastating floods

The owner of a small business in regional Victoria who could not afford insurance after devastating floods in 2022 is unsure how she’ll be able to rebuild after her shop was this w...

New reforms to slash red tape for pubs, restaurants to serve booze

The state government has announced reforms to liquor licences and outdoor dining permits, days after Victoria was ranked the worst state in Australia to do business.

Ex-bikie turned CFMEU delegate to make boxing comeback

A former unionist who served eight years in a Melbourne prison is eyeing off a comeback to professional fighting, but it’s not expected to be without scrutiny. See the video.

Baz: Liberal frontbencher spotted at Italian restaurant with Peta Credlin

Take your guess now: Which hardworking Liberal minister with well-known ambitions to one day lead the party was this week spotted chatting away with anti-Pesutto warrior Peta Credl...