An online screening company used by high-profile sporting bodies including the AFL has found more than 500 people with suspended or no longer valid permits, highlighting serious flaws in the child safety system.
The 2021 crop of draftees are already making major splashes across the AFL, but who’s the best? Mick McGuane re-drafts the top 20, and spoiler alert — there’s a new leader of the pack.
Oscar Allen, Harley Reid … who else? The Hawks are on the hunt, according to president Andy Gowers, who opens up on aggression at the trade table, another bid as top Hawk, and more.
New allegations have emerged about Donald Trump’s name appearing in the Epstein files, after a judge denies a request for grand jury transcripts to be unsealed.
Anthony Albanese has lifted Australia’s ban on importing American beef with hopes it may pave the way for tariff negotiations.
Despite nearly every player being on his side, Steven May was still banned for his bump on Francis Evans. And it’s a case of the AFL hiding behind its favourite tribunal play, writes Scott Gullan.
The U16 champs have come to a close and the future looks very bright — particularly for Essendon, Port Adelaide and the 19th AFL team. These are the prospects to watch out for from the 2027 draft class.
AFL great Wayne Carey has told of how his alleged Toorak Cellars toilet tryst has given him the new nickname of “Toilet Duck”, as radio host Ben Fordham put up a crazy theory on the incident.
A man in his 60s is in hospital with serious stabbing injuries and a group of offenders is on the run after a violent home invasion in Melbourne’s northwest.
Brazen thieves ran off with more cash from homes in Melbourne’s north than anywhere else, while crooks looked to more affluent areas to steal jewellery.
Locky and Irena fell in love on The Bachelor, but as their love story was airing things weren’t running so smoothly behind the scenes.
The number of people Australians feel they can open up to about their mental health has been revealed.
One moment he was trimming his nails and the next he was in lifesaving surgery to remove his leg. Now this Adelaide man is learning to embrace his new life and help others.
A young single mum was getting ready for a date when her heart suddenly stopped beating. What happened next was nothing short of a miracle.
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The chief suspect in the murder of an Aussie woman was found by a hotel maid, whose shock discovery also revealed new details about his final act before he died. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.
A loophole in the Services Victoria app is letting people infiltrate other people’s Working With Children’s Checks in seconds, giving them the chance to pass them off as their own. Watch how easily it’s done.
Failing to meet safety standards will cost childcare centres dearly under urgent changes put forward by Labor.
A Malaysian property giant has laid out a massive nine-figure sum for a vacant Carlton block, and experts believe more Asian capital is on its way.
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
Rumours Charlie Curnow wants to head north are the latest bombshell to rock the Blues. Here are the big questions which now need answering.
Gen Z is snubbing the dancefloor, apparently too afraid to be caught on camera expressing themselves spontaneously. Here’s what they’re missing.
Dan Andrews has denied Victorians a legacy moment, with fewer and fewer opportunities to see Gout Gout run on home soil as he blossoms into a world superstar.
A former model and weathergirl, queen WAG Bec Judd has used her influence to fight crime and provoke premiers — now she’s taking the mickey out of herself. And it’s paying off big-time.
A new book on the late Bob Hawke reveals the key moment the former PM realised he needed his lover.
With Lotto’s $30 Million Megadraw on Saturday, data reveals the postcodes across the country which have welcomed more division one prizes than others. SEE IF YOU LIVE IN ONE.
With nine trying to go into eight in the final five weeks, Josh Barnes breaks down what each club’s strengths and weaknesses are over the rest of the contenders – and who their bogey sides are.
Hawks have prevailed in an absolute thriller over North East Blaze to kick off the VNL finals series. Watch REPLAYS of every week 1 final here.
Lawyers for a man accused of violence during a protest outside an Israeli restaurant say his alleged actions were not driven by anti-Semitism.
Inmates at Victoria’s largest women’s prison — housing mushroom cook Erin Patterson — are repeatedly locked down due to staff shortages, but workers say “North Korea”-style orders ban them from speaking out.
Aussie jobseekers trying to land top jobs, but it’s backfiring badly. See where the top salaries are by state and how you can make your CV stand out.
Australian shoppers spent an astonishing amount online, with end of financial year sales and rate cut hopes driving customer demand.
Australians have been given a bizarre warning with police urging people to stop renting out their bank accounts to criminals.
The Greens will continue calls to end two key tax benefits for property investors, with the diminished minor party looking to rebuild after a near election wipe-out.
Retailers are demanding tougher weapon control and uniform police action as shop theft and abuse explode, leaving frontline workers under siege.
A Kangaroo Flat teen has blamed his friend for the alleged cricket bat bashing and hit-run that left a Bendigo man “dying in the street” after he told them to stop doing burnouts.
A North Balwyn accountant with an “unblemished upbringing” used a gay chat service to send voice messages describing disturbing fantasies of having sex with children.
A bystander performed a citizen’s arrest after a Mildura crook’s daring Myer raid in Bendigo crashed to a halt when he was yanked out mid-burglary.
Machete-wielding thugs have stolen Western Bulldog star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s Jeep and gone on a violent rampage across Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs.
Marriage rates are up and divorce rates down, with new figures revealing nuptials between couples of the same or non-binary gender have risen and Friday is becoming popular as a day to say “I do”.
The news that sprint star Gout Gout will be competing in an overseas Games funded by Victorian taxpayers has served as a grim reminder that regional cafes, pubs and hotels will miss out on a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison told a US government committee what Australia did to change China’s tune from one of “bullying and coercion” to “charm and flattery.”
The daughter of a suspected mass rapist and killer who died in Thailand after partying in a nightclub has described her anger at her father. LISTEN TO THE BONUS PODCAST EPISODE
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s A$152 million Netflix deal may be coming to an end, but they won’t be disappearing from TV screens with a raft of new shows in the works.
President Donald Trump’s administration has unveiled an aggressive, low-regulation strategy boosting big tech’s race to stay ahead of China in artificial intelligence.
NAB boss Andrew Irvine says a week of media scrutiny over his behaviour has been challenging. It started with remarks about him drinking and evolved into a public discourse about his leadership style.
The Ravenhall-based builder has entered administration, leaving behind a trail of unfinished homes and debts totalling over $2m to unsecured creditors.
The corporate cop says it will work with Treasury and the government on options for reform in the wake of the First Guardian and Shield fund failures.
Michael Jackson’s estate revealed they dealt with “issues” related to one of the King of Pop’s ex-wives and his former home as part of a plea for legal fees.
A historic inner Melbourne church linked to an ex-Victorian premier and coffee house baron is ready for a new owner.
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres has been left embarrassed just months after she fled the US with wife Portia de Rossi.
A jaw-dropping designer home in one of Plenty’s most exclusive pockets has quietly shattered price expectations after turning heads.
Bec Judd has playfully poked fun at her home suburb while whipping up a pavlova, filming from “sunny Briiiighton, where you must always lock your doors.’’
The niece of A-lister Nicole Kidman is job hunting after making the “totally stupid” move to leave her Aussie TV presenting gig to chase her dreams abroad.
Will Melbourne finally get to host the ABBA Voyage virtual concert? It all comes down to money, money, money.
Australian actor Eric Bana is rock-solid as a boozy agent with a troubled past in a new Netflix crime drama. Read the first review.
Formula One world title leader Oscar Piastri has six events to put the pressure firmly back on Lando Norris with his McLaren teammate boasting a key historic advantage.
In the era of the iPhone, the coffee catch-up between AFL players, their agents and rival clubs is no longer that secretive. Here’s where they happen – and what takes place.
After lying dormant — despite one club’s best efforts to revive it — the Melbourne name will fly again in the WNBL, as a former championship star returns.
Draft expert Chris Cavanagh has answered readers’ burning questions on the 2025 AFL draft, just after naming his top 30 prospects as the pool stands in July. See both here.
Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has set his sights on Commonwealth Games gold, declaring he will compete in next year’s event in Glasgow.
With an Ashes on the horizon, Usman Khawaja looks set for a seventh opening partner since David Warner’s retirement. An uncapped star has emerged as the leading contender — but he faces plenty of competition.
There might be a little bit more on the line for Carlton this week as a club hero hangs up the boots — and one of our experts can see the Blues upsetting the Hawks on Thursday night.
Versatile, economical and easy to prepare, beef mince is a great ingredient to have on hand at all times. Whether it’s meatballs, stir-fries, pasta bakes or burgers, the options are endless. So make dinner the easiest thing you do all day with these 65 easy mince recipes.
Can’t get your hands on flour? No problem. These fudgy flour-free cakes will do the job.
What’s better than one Daicos? Stats reveal how the Magpie brothers score in SuperCoach, and wild shifts in centre bounce time from round 19. Search every player here.
Port Adelaide ruckman Jordon Sweet hit 200 SuperCoach points, and he wasn’t the only player who went big in round 19. And there could be more huge scores to come.
Kids as young as 12 are being exposed to novels normalising sexual assault and domestic violence via TikTok, prompting calls for an industry-wide book rating classification system.
Nova 96.9 co-hosts and devoted dads Fitzy and Wippa are backing the PM’s Spelling Bee as exclusive research reveals majority of parents worry kids’ literacy is suffering.
New details have emerged about how former AFL umpire Troy Pannell drove off on police who had stopped him after he had failed to turn up to court over the disappearance of $8.7 million.
A 43-year-old Craigieburn man has been charged with 25 offences, including alleged drug trafficking and weapons charges, following a dramatic police arrest in which he was tasered.
Foraged mushrooms are having a moment in Tasmania, where a surprising feast turns out to be a highlight of this traveller’s food-focused island getaway.
Working for one of the world’s most adventurous cruise lines, this traveller has joined expeditions from the Arctic to Antarctica and everywhere in between. Here’s what she always packs.
Too much is never enough for this American luxury SUV, as David McCowen discovers.
Elon Musk has finally pulled the trigger on an idea he has been talking about for years and Americans are lapping it up.
A vegetarian meal on a recent Qantas business class flight has one passenger declaring the meal “looks like something out of a compost bin”.
It wasn’t until these travellers looked a little closer at the celebrity ‘endorsements’ that they noticed something was off.
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