Shock bus call: Schoolchildren’s safety at risk as upgrades parked for years
Allan government bureaucrats issued a directive on buses that threatens 1350 jobs and poses safety risks to “kids, older people and the broader community”.
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Fears grow over two large Grampians fires as searing heat, high winds loom
Residents in Victoria’s west have been urged to remain on high alert in coming days as firefighters fear two large bushfires may merge amid “heatwave-like conditions”.
Bill Gates turns $3m pad into $207m megamansion
Billionaire tech guru Bill Gates has spun a humble $3m home into a monstrous $207m mansion where he plans to spend the rest of his days.
Police end industrial action and finally strike deal with Allan govt
After nearly two years of increasingly hostile industrial action, Victoria Police are on the way to signing a full agreement with the state government.
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Justin Timberlake offloads $11m home amid plummeting popularity
Justin Timberlake has offloaded his sprawling 127-acre, $11m ranch amid fallout from his DUI arrest and his plummeting popularity.
Kanye’s bombshelter shocker to cost him $21m
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Harry, Meghan’s big move after being kicked out of royal home
The Sussexes’ future plans have reportedly been revealed after the royal couple made a huge decision.
Backroom Baz: It’s been a big year on Spring St
It’s that time of year again, when Baz presents his awards to acknowledge the good, bad and downright hilarious from the year in politics.
Brad Battin pledges to unite Libs, cut taxes, tackle crime
New Opposition Leader Brad Battin has pledged to unite a deeply divided Victorian Liberal Party and put forward policies to help “rebuild” Victoria ahead of the 2026 election after ousting John Pesutto from the top job.
Pill testing kicks off at Beyond The Valley
Victoria’s first pill testing service will kick off at Beyond The Valley on Saturday.
Inside Christmas Eve at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Ivanka Trump celebrated Christmas Eve at Mar-a-Lago while her dad, President-elect Donald Trump, played DJ, according to reports.
Wild brawl in Sorrento leaves two men hospitalised
Police are investigating a wild brawl that broke out in the heart of Sorrento in the early hours of Friday between two groups of men which left two people in hospital.
Aussie terrorist Jake Bilardi’s recruiter takes bold legal step
The Islamic State terrorist who recruited Australian Jake Bilardi and encouraged him to blow himself up has made a big claim from behind bars.
Can Battin’s team of convenience lead Libs into 2026 election?
Even to the casual observer it’s clear Brad Battin has built a coalition on shaky ground and in the Liberal Party the tables can turn quickly in the top job. So his task now is to unite his team if he wants to lead the party into the next election.
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