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29th October 2024

AM Edition

Victims to be spared extra trauma in Vic legal system overhaul

Victims and witnesses in family violence, sexual offence and stalking cases will no longer be allowed to be cross-examined before trial, under a major shake-up of Victoria’s legal ...

Revealed: The PM and his plane load of massive perks

Flight upgrades, Chairman’s Lounge access, Lifetime Platinum Membership, an iPad and sporting tickets are just some of the freebies Anthony Albanese received from Qantas, including...

‘My daughter’s dead’: Family’s desperate efforts to save Nikkita

The shattered family of accountant Nikkita Azzopardi have revealed they broke into the house she shared with her partner, and claim they were told she was “sleeping”, before findin...

English exam gets ball rolling on VCE exams

More than 45,700 Victorian school students will today sit the all-important English test, getting the ball rolling on the nerve-racking, 2024 VCE exam season. Here’s how it will pl...

Reid’s Ransom: Eagles rejected Vic club’s ‘best offer ever’ for Harley

A year on, the picture is clearer on what could have been if West Coast gave up the rights to Harley Reid, with one trade offer likely the best pitch ever made. See what it looks l...

What Trump 2.0 means for world leaders

World diplomacy could change drastically depending on the outcome of the US Presidential election. See who might come up trumps, if Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Harris challenges Trump to IQ test as Biden casts vote

The Trump campaign went into damage control over a comedian’s joke. Kamala Harris threw down a cognitive test challenge. Joe Biden voted. Here’s what you missed overnig...

Stephenson makes bombshell call to quit AFL

At just 25 years of age, former Rising Star Jaidyn Stephenson has retired from the AFL. JON RALPH has the details on why the Kangaroo made the decision.

O’Brien: Halloween doesn’t need to be an eco-green fever dream

Halloween is now less about watching the kids go psycho on a sugar-high and more about guides, checklists, workshops and eco-friendly initiatives - and it’s ruining the fun.

Ex-AFL star’s wife fronts court over alleged Bali brothel

The estranged wife of former Essendon player Ricky Olarenshaw has fronted a Bali court over allegations she was running a brothel on the holiday island.

Block in crisis as Kylie flees, Brad’s ‘flirting’ confession causes uproar

What happened between Brad and another contestant? The revelations could tear apart a marriage and on-site chaos as Kylie packs her bags and disappears, leaving a miserable Brad to...

Corby relative stung in huge drug bust

A court has been told how two men – one of whom is linked to infamous drug mule Schapelle Corby – acted as couriers in a massive 750kg+ MDMA drug syndicate.

$1m fines, beefed up police powers: Opposition reveals tobacco licensing scheme

Fed up with the inaction of the Allan government, the Coalition will introduce a private member’s bill outlining its tobacco licencing scheme in a bid to rein in Melbourne’s out of...

A boomer is a male of what animal?

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

Nandos Australia set to change forever

A popular fast food chicken chain has just opened a new ‘elevated’ dining experience as part of a company refresh to grow and capture more hungry Aussies.

Tech stock picker Packer’s $600m windfall

Billionaire James Packer has shareholdings in global tech stocks such as Nvidia and Meta, and his new investment strategy has landed his private investment vehicle a massive financ...

Reece ahead in lord mayor race — but Kouta could steal victory

Lord Mayor Nick Reece is ahead in the race for the city’s top job after the counting of thousands of ballots, but Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides could claim victory in the final...

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

Donald Trump’s latest rally was packed with stars and profanities, a glowing introduction by wife Melania and a huge statement from Elon Musk.

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.

‘Tyranny’: Father enslaved wife and kids for years, court hears

A man charged with enslaving his family to work on their farm acted like an “absolute ruler … unrestrained by law” and used guns and violence to force them into servitude for five ...

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