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29th November 2024

AM Edition

Twist in IVF prison bid as killer’s mum says she won’t raise child

The mother of a violent murderer says she does not want to raise any child born as a result of the imprisoned killer being granted approval to have IVF.

Panahi: Why is Labor protecting the rights of killers to have babies behind bars?

When you go to prison for murder, or any other serious offence that lands you in maximum security, it means you are deprived of your liberty and that should include the opportunity...

Victorians deserting Labor amid cost of living crisis: Poll

Cash-strapped Victorian voters are shifting their support to the Coalition according to a new poll, which has the state opposition attracting its strongest level of support in year...

Australia raises social media age limit to 16

Social media giants will face $50 million fines for failing to take “reasonable” steps to ensure Australians under the age of 16 are not on their platforms under historic new laws.

Former Pies’ president’s parting shot at critics

Jeff Browne said he would never leave Collingwood until he was satisfied the tools were in place for the club to remain strong. He gives a parting pot-shot to those who believe the...

Mixed report card on education system after decade of Labor

While there have been improvements in staff-pupil ratios, school facilities and teacher attrition rates, Victoria’s status as ‘The Education State’ is being sorely challenged.

Kennett: Our kids' education is too valuable to be left to Labor

Our public school system is under huge pressure for staff, while the payroll tax for non-government schools is causing pain all round. Something is seriously wrong in the administr...

Bracks: Spots for 89,000 extra students thanks to Labor

Labor governments have delivered for Victorian students, parents and teachers, with 100 new schools set to open by 2026.

Teen charged with 57 offences while on bail gets bail again

A 17-year-old boy has been granted bail after allegedly carrying out a string of crimes across Melbourne including car thefts, home invasions and threatening to stab a man, while h...

Rudd and diplomats blasted for super ‘junket’

The Coalition has lashed Kevin Rudd and other Aussie diplomats for trying to attract major Australian superannuation bosses to a summit in the US.

$100m Powerball winning numbers revealed

The winning numbers for the Powerball jackpot have been drawn, with two entries carving up the $100m that was up for grabs on Thursday.

Top Aussie companies’ push to tackle child abuse crimes

From suspicious hotel check-ins to employees viewing child sexual abuse material at work, Australia’s top businesses are calling for stricter action across all sectors.

The Victorian man caring for all creatures great and small

Matthew Glascott’s journey to wildlife warrior began at age three. Here he reveals how he almost became a cop before he made it his mission to take Victoria’s neglected and unwante...

Instant impact: The draftees who could line up in Round 1

It was labelled one of the best drafts of all time, but how many new draftees are ready to step into their new club’s best 22s in Round 1? Dan Batten and Jordan Pinto find out – an...

Labor’s final week of 2024: The good, bad and ugly

Parliament has ended for the year with some major wins for Anthony Albanese, as well as the dumping of key promises. See the full list of Labor bills that have passed.

What is the official language of Egypt?

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

No fairytale as Brazil breaks Matildas’ hearts in Brisbane

A celebration of retiring defender Clare Polkinghorne’s decorated career didn’t go to plan for the Matildas, who fell 3-1 to Brazil at Suncorp Stadium.

Young tradie dies in ‘tragic accident’ overseas

A young Aussie’s life has been cut short following a “tragic accident” overseas.

‘Blood-curdling scream’: Two bodies found in Mordialloc home

Two bodies have been found in a home in the beachside suburb of Mordialloc, with a neighbour reporting a “blood-curdling scream” when the tragedy was discovered.

Hanson threatens Lidia Thorpe with defamation

Pauline Hanson’s stoush with Lidia Thorpe has escalated with the One National leader now threatening legal action against the rogue senator.

Truck driver quizzed by cops over fallen tool death

Police have interviewed a 40-year-old Mernda man over the death of Deer Park mother Mary-Anne Cutajar after a metal tool fell from the back of a truck and smashed through her winds...

Melbourne rocked by second child abduction attempt

A second attempted child abduction has shocked Melbourne with police now on the hunt for another man after he tried to kidnap a 14-year-old girl in the city’s northwest.

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