DC crash: Another plane in near miss; airport ‘understaffed’
Alarming revelations have emerged about air traffic control staffing and another near miss a day before a plane and army helicopter collided mid-air in Washington DC. Follow updates.
Watch: Tigers star stumbles off the track after heavy hit
Richmond fans look away now! Star forward Tom Lynch has stumbled off the track during match sim on Friday – and he wasn’t happy. See the vision and get the latest intel.
How The Punisher’s Brothers 4 Life alliance proved fatal
Melbourne crime figure Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim became a target when he linked up with the Sydney-based Brothers for Life gang, according to sources.
Price: Time’s finally up for hated Andrews/Allan government
Next weekend should mark the beginning of the end for the hated Victorian state Labor government, with voters able to send a strong message at the Werribee and Prahran by-elections.
Child abuse material charges for primary school principal
Parents at a Langwarrin school have been told their principal has been charged with possessing child abuse material.
Man to face court over ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti attacks
Police have seized abseiling gear and other tools as they charged a man over some of Melbourne’s most high-profile “Pam the Bird” graffiti attacks, including on the Flinders Street Station clock.
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WATCH: Pam the Bird graffiti accused arrested
Man charged over ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti attacks
Dash cam: Tesla smashed in Melbourne crash
Opinion: The asterisk over suburban rail funding
Passenger jet collides with helicopter in Washington DC
Hundreds mourn slain gangster Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim
Richmond’s Noah Balta to plead guilty to late-night assault
“Cheltenham volcano”: Battery fire consumes SE suburb warehouse
Watch now: BA U20 & Ivor Burge Nationals, Vic v ACT, U20 Women QF
WA and the ACT will look to put mixed tournaments behind them when they tackle two women’s heavyweights in do-or-die quarter-finals. Watch every Court 6 match LIVE, plus all the REPLAYS.
Watch now: BA U20 & Ivor Burge Nationals, SA v Victoria Navy, Women
Both Victorian men’s sides topped their pools – but can another state spoil the home state party in Friday’s quarter-finals? Watch every Show Court match LIVE from 9am.
Head tipped to collect Australian cricket’s highest honour
The first Test against Sri Lanka is Australia’s to lose with the tourists in a dominant position heading into day three at Galle, follow all the action here live.
25 Miss Universe contestants, no phones: Drake’s secret Melb hot spot party
Canadian rapper Drake has taken over Melbourne’s hottest new venue, Maison Batard, with an all-expenses-paid private party, including Miss Universe contestants and a 90-minute impromptu secret performance.
Key Saint set for surgery as injury crisis deepens
A few days after losing key men Rowan Marshall and Mattaes Phillipou, St Kilda has confirmed its already-stretched key position stocks will take another hit. So, what’s next?
1-18: Mick McGuane’s forward rankings will ‘ruffle a few feathers’
The superstars up forward can make or break your season. Who’s got the best crop of goalkickers in the AFL? Mick McGuane dissects where your club is at and ranks every forward line.
Coward punch thug to spend years in jail for vicious Southbank attack
A man who dealt a catastrophic coward punch to his victim during a cocaine-fuelled night out looked at his loved ones in disbelief after learning he would spend years behind bars.
‘She was preyed upon’: Mushroom victim’s family demand answers
Rachael Dixon’s grieving parents have spoken for the first time since their daughter’s death, alleging a trusted friend took advantage of her at a health retreat in regional Victoria.
Starick: Trump’s emergency calls for big Aussie power play
I’ve spent 30 years writing about energy changes in Australia – most of them for the worse, writes Paul Starick.
Bond: 1 billion reasons we need an Aussie Elon Musk fast
Donald Trump has only been in the Oval Office for about 10 days but can anyone argue with these results, writes Caleb Bond.
‘Miss my friends’: Child’s final words and pics before doomed flight
Just hours before the tragic Washington DC plane crash, one of the youngest victims posted several photos, capturing her last moments before the flight.
Kew school’s American football dream becomes reality
Most students at a Melbourne primary school had never heard of flag football 12 months ago. Now they are preparing to represent Australia alongside American football’s biggest names.
Major change in access to popular painkiller
Aussies will now face new rules when trying to buy one of the country’s most popular medications after a concerning number of overdoses.
Bensons possibly insolvent as far back as 2023
Famous for its glistening Gold Coast towers, the failed Bensons Property Group might have been insolvent as far back as 2023, says a new report.
So wrong, it’s almost Wight: Phillip Island drinkers pester UK cab company
Puzzled Phillip Island pub-goers are causing chaos on the other side of the world, calling a UK cab company for lifts home.
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”.
Homebuilding giant’s $10m buyout to affect 1000s of Aussies
Simonds Group have announced a $10m purchase of Dennis Family Homes, with hundreds of home builds to be transferred. And it’s being billed as a major confidence boost for housing.
Ten ways to save our super system
The reputation of big super funds hit the rocks in 2024. Here is what needs to happen this year if we want the system to improve.
Top workplaces embracing paid parental leave for new dads
New dads have unfairly faced “ridicule” and “discrimination” for taking leave to care for their children – but the tide is turning.
Centrelink queues balloon: See how your LGA compares
Centrelink wait times for claims have blown out for a third consecutive year, with the most vulnerable Australians impacted the most. Search table to compare times by local government area.
Rental sting eases across Australia
Renters are finally able to breathe a sigh of relief as the sting comes out of price surges in the majority of Australia’s rental markets.
Jealous husband’s karaoke bar visit with wife proves costly
The fate of a Melbourne man who left his buddy bloodied and bruised outside a karaoke bar after seeing him kissing his wife hinges on an appeal against sentence.
How an Indian migrant broke into the AFL manufacturing game
An Indian migrant came to Australia with a dream – today he has sold more than half a million AFL footballs. Here’s how he did it.
Metro Tunnel executive busted with child abuse images
A Metro Tunnel hotshot who offered Asian females big bucks to supply him with nudes of under-aged girls was busted with the vile images at Melbourne Airport.
Victim’s family to appeal killer driver’s ‘slap on the wrist’
The family of a Cobram mother killed in Victoria’s deadliest collision in more than a decade will appeal the killer driver’s sentence, labelling it a “slap on the wrist”.
Melanoma is officially on the rise, so why do Aussies insist on tanning?
Skin cancer rates are officially up in Victoria since last year. Why, then, is there a thriving trend of young people showing off their aggressive tan lines?
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”.
Brighter days ahead: Albo’s vision for Victoria
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the Herald Sun’s Future Victoria event and outline his government’s plans for the state.
‘Less than 1 cent’ more per pint: Chalmers’ beer rip off warning
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned pubs not to dupe Aussie beer drinkers over the incoming tax increase, which he says amounts less than a cent per schooner or pint.
‘Epidemic’: New DIY Aussie game-changing STI test
An Aussie company has developed a new self-testing kit for a sexually transmitted infection, which has been described as an “epidemic” across Australia.
‘Terror attack’: DC plane crash sparks conspiracy theories
The DC plane crash has spurred conspiracy theories not helped by messages spread by the likes of Donald Trump and billionaire Bill Ackman. This is what we know.
Netanyahu slams ‘horrific’ hostage handover, delays prisoner release
Israeli and Thai hostages were released in Gaza amid chaotic and ‘shocking’ scenes as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ordered consequences for Palestinian prisoners. Follow for updates.
Qantas changing uniforms for 11th time in 105-year history
The bruised national carrier is undergoing a major uniform design overhaul, and is seeking the views of uniformed crew to assist.
ASX 200 tracks record close; Origin down
Origin cuts APLNG guidance. Rinehart lifts Lynas stake. Broker upgrade for Zip. Lendlease selling Capella. US probing if DeepSeek used Nvidia chips. Trump advisors hunt for deals as Canada, Mexico tariffs loom.
Country Road, Mimco owner suffers pre-Christmas sales slump
The company behind a stable of fashion brands like Country Road, Mimco and Witchery has suffered a sales slump leading up to Christmas to add its name to a growing list of struggling retailers.
Actress selling Yarra Valley acreage with Kung Fu, meditation room
A former actress turned Kung Fu and meditation teacher has listed her acreage in Dixons Creek, which comes with its own meditation room and space to run your own business.
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.
Trump trainer reveals celeb’s fitness secrets
Ivanka Trump‘s luxury personal trainer has revealed the fitness secrets celebrities swear by.
Hawthorn premiership star flies the coop from Brighton
Premiership-winning Hawk Brad Sewell and his partner Louise have sold their Brighton home — complete with a sunken lounge that has their backyard pool wrapped around it.
Isla Fisher sizzles at Bridget Jones premiere
Isla Fisher has stunned in her first red-carpet appearance since her split from Sacha Baron Cohen, as she throws herself into single life.
Bizarre twist in Lively-Baldoni feud as Swift ‘steps back’
A close family member of Blake Lively has apologised to her co-star Justin Baldoni amid their legal row, as Taylor Swift appears to distance herself.
When Harry Met Sally stars recreate ‘orgasm’ scene
Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal have reunited in a Super Bowl ad that’s sure to thrill fans who have called for a sequel. See the ad.
‘I’m speechless’: Sophie Cachia reveals baby joy
Blogger-turned-businesswoman Sophie Cachia has given birth to her third child, leaving her partner, AFLW star Maddy Prespakis, “speechless” and in tears.
Sri Lanka top order decimated after Khawaja heroics
Sri Lanka’s top order was decimated as Australia tightened its first Test grip on a record-breaking day at Galle International Stadium.
‘We were right’: Norman remains defiant about up-ending golf world
‘Really tough’: Inside Mitchell’s injury pain
Game of groans: King rules dismal England as whitewash looms
Blues re-list teen, bolter challenges former top-10 pick for final spot
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Tom Lynch taken from match simulation after heavy knock
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Australia’s sudden batting conundrum
Jackson Warne praises Sri Lankan tribute to dad Shane
There’s no place like home? Not anymore for dominant Australia
Remember the hysteria and call for heads after the Perth Test? Well it seems the Aussies can still bat a bit, just as long as they bring their passports, writes Daniel Cherny.
Kouta’s call on Blues’ presidency amid links to former AFL boss
After a failed tilt to become Lord Mayor of Melbourne, could Kouta’s next role be back at the club that made him famous? The running for the top job at the Blues is starting to become clearer.
Matildas star shuns A-Leagues for shock transfer move
A Matildas veteran’s new club has been revealed – and it wasn’t what fans expected. ERIN SMITH has the details.
Why Allen needs Eagles more than they need him amid Lions links
It’s a strange statement to attach to the co-captain of a bottom-four club, but Oscar Allen needs the struggling Eagles more than they need him, writes ELIZA REILLY.
‘Don’t worry about her’: Aussie skipper‘s typical Healy toughness
Nothing was going to stop Alyssa Healy leading Australia out for a historic MCG Test. As ROBERT CRADDOCK writes, it’s a stubbornness toward injury which is typical of her family.
All Stars clash injury fears allayed as AFL makes call on Pickett ban
High performance guru Darren Burgess has promised clubs their stars will be looked after in the Indigenous All Stars clash, while the AFL has decided if Kozzie Pickett can play despite being suspended.
We’ve ranked Australia’s best ice creams. Here’s the scoop
Give in to your cravings with these 35 chocolate cake recipes
Go on, treat yourself to one of these incredible chocolate cake recipes.
32 rib recipes that you’re going to want all to yourself
From sweet and sticky sauces to spicy dry rubs, these rib recipes will have you going back for more.
SuperCoach NBL finals: Fast trades, tips for Round 19
SuperCoach NBL finals: Fast trades, tips for Round 18
Win and stay alive, lose and it’s season over – that’s the equation in SuperCoach NBL round 18, which starts Thursday. Get all your trade tips here.
SuperCoach NBL finals: Fast trades, tips for Round 17
Finals are here in SuperCoach NBL head-to-head leagues – and there’s an early start to round 17 on Thursday. Get all your trade tips here.
The Melbourne school starting the year with no senior maths teacher
What you need to know before you hire a tutor for your child
As more than four million Australian students get set to return to the classroom, tutors are already getting booked up fast with pupils keen to get a head start on their learning.
Why police are warning parents not to post back-to-school pics on social media
As Victorian students prepare to return to school, police have warned parents to be vigilant for predators, revealing the hidden risks in posting photos to social media.
Motorbike procession leads Punisher’s gold coffin to cemetery
Tigers premiership star to plead guilty to pub assault
Richmond premiership star and swingman Noah Balta will plead guilty to assault following an incident at a Mulwala pub just before the new year, a court has heard.
Bumbling thieves stall $500k Ferrari during crime spree
Footage has emerged of a group of thieves who made off with four cars in a little over 24 hours in Melbourne’s west, including a half-a-million dollar Ferrari they had trouble driving.
Dip king reveals exciting new direction for Zareh
I’ve bungy jumped 100 times, this spot scared me
Bali-based event planner Nadine Gray has bungy jumped in five countries and reveals what compels her to go the distance for thrills.
What is Cadillac Pilates? The fitness trend you need to know about
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Ford and Red Bull to take on Bathurst
Ford shocks with Red Bull ahead of V8 war
Ford has fired a huge shot in its looming Supercars war with Toyota by landing the best team in Australian racing.
Big appeal for ‘small’ car
Not interested in an electric car, SUV or a brand you’ve never heard of? This machine plays it safe.
‘Aussie Maldives’ 3h from Sydney
Controversial change to famous Bali beach
A contentious change to a world-famous Bali beach has Aussie tourists up in arms. But some say it’s all our own fault so we have no right to complain…
Aussie road signs the world can’t believe
One Aussie state has had these “genius” signs along their highways since 2012, and foreign visitors can’t get enough of them.
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