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28th February 2025

AM Edition

‘Suspicious’: Grim details around death of Hackman revealed

US police are undertaking a “thorough search and investigation” into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife as the two-time Oscar winner’s daughter claims she knows what killed he...

Last photo of Hackman emerges as world mourns

The last time the reclusive Gene Hackman was photographed in public has surfaced following the announcement of his shock death.

‘True giant of the screen’: Tributes flow for Hackman

Gene Hackman has been remembered as the “magnificent and inspiring” as tributes continued to flow for the star of cinematic classics including Mississippi Burning and The French Co...

‘We all have the power to choose to fight’: How Neale Daniher keeps pushing forward

Australian of the Year Neale Daniher says there was “little hope” when he was diagnosed with MND in 2013 but a dramatic shift in research keeps inspiring him — and his proud family...

Crystal ball: Our experts’ bold AFL predictions for 2025

Lock in a Nick Daicos Brownlow now. At least that’s the verdict from our experts, who have put their necks on the line to predict what will happen in season 2025. HAVE YOUR SAY.

Aussie couple front court over Bali brothel charges

There has been a major update after an Australian couple facing criminal charges for running a brothel appeared in an Indonesian court.

‘Electric’ Darcy leads Bont-less Dogs to win over new-look Hawks

Marcus Bontempelli is more than confident he’ll be right for round 1, but without him it was the future of the Bulldogs who shone brightest against Hawthorn.

Why enrolments at online schools are booming

Now the kids are working from home, too. More Victorian students than ever before are getting their education via virtual school.

Fears for Billy Joel after shock on stage fall

Fans are in shock after music legend Billy Joel appeared “frail” before throwing a mic stand into the audience and collapsing on stage.

Payne, Melham spur female jockey boom in Victoria

Women now make up three-quarters of participants in Racing Victoria’s apprentice jockey program, thanks in part to trailblazers like Michelle Payne and Jamie Melham.

Gossip Girl star’s cause of death announced

TV star Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death has been ruled “undetermined” after her family objected to an autopsy, authorities have said.

Panahi: Wong’s appalling snub of Israel no surprise

Penny Wong’s failure to meet with Israeli representatives at the UN in September is what we’ve come to expect from a government that lacks moral clarity and sees the Muslim vote in...

Defiant McGuane breaks silence amid local footy salary cap storm

In his first and only interview since the club’s salary cap breach was revealed, Keilor premiership coach Mick McGuane has hit back at social media barbs and revealed the toll the ...

A $40m South Yarra mansion just hit the market. Neighbours are fuming

Exactly one year since a crane collapsed onto a South Yarra apartment block, its residents – some of whom are still displaced – are fuming as the mansion from the build site hits t...

What alcohol is an ingredient in Irish coffee?

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

‘Cruise from hell’: Passengers pocket $2.4 million in class action

Nearly 1500 passengers have had a win at court after Carnival Cruises operated a cruise liner which left Brisbane and sailed straight into the path of a category five cyclone.

Concerns raised over crims, sex offenders on NDIS

NDIS chief executive Rebecca Falkingham has made a shocking admission about the agency’s limitations over the thousands of criminals, including sex offenders, who are accessing its...

‘Piercing scream’ as man allegedly attacks women at Frankston car wash

Police have performed a dramatic arrest of an “aggressive” man wielding a metal pole who was “ready to kill” after he allegedly assaulted several women in Frankston.

Concern remains for Pope Francis amid ‘complex’ health issues

The Vatican has released another update on the condition of Pope Francis who remains hospitalised in Rome with serious health issues.

Big question remains in Chinese warships debacle

Despite forewarning and almost 50 planes needing to change their course when three vessels conducted live fire drills off the Australian coast, a big question still remains.

Olarenshaw’s wife’s tearful courtroom outburst at ex-AFL star husband

Premiership player Rick Olarenshaw has come under fire from his estranged wife after failing to attend her trial in Bali over allegations she breached Indonesia’s strict prostituti...

VIPs step out as Fantauzzo gets emotional at gallery opening

Acclaimed artist Vincent Fantauzzo was joined by celebrity friends as he unveiled his Chapel St gallery and declared “art should not be pretentious, it should be for everyone”.

Category 4: Alfred intensifies beyond expectations

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now a category four system – surpassing the predicted category three peak – as new information about its potential path is revealed.

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