‘Sorry’: Sam Kerr speaks after jury reaches verdict
Sam Kerr has made a public statement after the jury finally came to a verdict on the Matildas star’s racial harassment charge following a week-long trial at a London court.
Bullying, burnout crisis at Ambulance Victoria costing lives
Whistleblowers have lifted the lid on Ambulance Victoria’s toxic culture, with paramedics concerned “the service is crumbling” and people’s lives are being put at risk.
After 71 weeks of disruption, pro-Palestine activists wind back protests
Pro-Palestine activists will end their weekly protests in Melbourne’s CBD after disrupting the city for 71 consecutive Sundays.
‘Really f**ked up sh*t’: Jackie O opens up on Melbourne disaster
Jackie ‘O’ Henderson says she understands why Melbourne listeners tuned out from the ‘smut’ on her radio show, and revealed co-host Kyle Sandilands is now looking to buy a house in the city to better understand the market.
Australia’s tallest building project slated for Southbank under cloud
The construction of the nation’s tallest skyscraper in Melbourne has hit a major setback, with the project manager for the planned $2bn development collapsing after being chased for unpaid bills.
Woman tasered, hit in dramatic arrest at Windsor 7-Eleven
Dramatic footage has emerged of the moment police officers used tasers and a baton on a woman accused of trying to set a petrol station alight in Windsor.
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What Dad’s dementia diagnosis taught me about love and life
My dad was my hero but when he was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2020, our roles began to reverse.
Seven secrets to surviving a long haul flight
Cabin crew and doctors reveal the best ways to be comfortable and feel your best after a long-haul flight. See their seven hacks.
The sleep myth conning Aussie parents
Almost half of parents believe this one thing is helping their children wind down before bed – but kids were instead twice as likely to have trouble falling asleep.
I started eating with this type of utensil – it helped me lose 20kg
Chris White, 73, signed up to a revolutionary new program that’s helped him lose 20kg. Part of it involves using certain utensils to eat food.
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Police taser woman who tried to set fire to a Melbourne petrol station
Legendary Melbourne entertainer Brady remembered
Dash cam: Moment driver collides with power pole in Box Hill
Kennett: By-election response will test Labor’s vision
Woman found dead in Kurunjang home fire
Five teens arrested following alleged crime spree in Melbourne’s east
Drake fans get $45k in Melbourne giveaway
PM to speak with Trump over steel tariffs
First Nations Ambassador flies business class — again
Taxpayers have shelled out another $10,000 on more business-class flights for First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed. See where else he’s been and how much it costs.
Foundation shakers: Behind the biggest moves, trades this century
When the big names move clubs, it tips the AFL world on its head. JON RALPH picks out the 25 biggest trade and free agency moves of the 21st century. See the full list and have your say.
Where Vic high school kids are ditching class in record numbers
Students are shirking class in record numbers, with public high school attendance plummeting to the worst levels in a decade. See where students took the most days off.
Hundreds of struggling Victorian manufacturers go bust
Victoria had the highest number of manufacturers going bust in 2024, new analysis shows, as businesses struggle with high taxes, energy costs and red tape.
Isla Fisher hits out at Kanye as his workers sue
Isla Fisher has unloaded on Kanye West’s latest anti-Semitic stunt, as the rapper faces a lawsuit over a workplace incident in which he compared himself to Hitler and his Yeezy website is removed.
Israel threatens return to war; Jordan to take Palestinians
Donald Trump’s proposal to take control of Gaza is gaining momentum, as Benjamin Netanyahu set a deadline for the return of Hamas hostages or an end to the Gaza ceasefire.
Kennett: Labor has cooked our once great state
Victoria is broke. The Andrews-Allan governments have created this situation themselves; they can’t keep blaming Covid or lack of federal government support.
Campbell: Trump’s Aus relationship is nothing personal, just business
Whether or not Australia avoids US tariffs, Donald Trump has made one thing clear — aeroplane purchases are more important to the US president than our shared history.
Sam Kerr’s foul-mouthed tirade will long haunt her
Sam Kerr has received her legal verdict. But it is arguably in the court of public opinion where she will face the biggest consequences, writes Europe correspondent Sophie Elsworth.
Bankstown Hospital worker brags about ‘killing’ Israeli patients
An investigation has been launched after two people from Bankstown Hospital were filmed declaring they refuse to treat Israeli peopel and would “kill them” if they present to their ward.
In which month of 1963 was JFK assassinated?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
Popular bakery shuts down all stores
A popular bakery and cafe chain will be shutting down across the country after a tough few years of trade.
Home peppered with bullets in Altona North
A house in Altona North has been blasted with gunfire in an early morning attack on Wednesday.
Australia hits back at US steel ‘kill’ claim
One of Donald Trump’s advisers has accused Australia of crushing America’s aluminium industry, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rebuked the claim.
PM promises to buy Rex if no-one else does
Anthony Albanese says the government will acquire Rex airlines if no other buyer is found, to keep regional flights operating.
CBA hikes dividend on $5.13bn cash profit
Australia’s biggest, and most expensive bank, has topped expectations for its first-half profit, revealing a rising lending margin despite flat interest rates.
Massive change coming for home buyers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he is asking for a “commonsense” change that will help more Australians purchase their first home.
‘Greedy’: Aussies fuming over new beer slug
Australia’s independent consumer watchdog has made a “pre-emptive strike” amid the escalating stoush over the nation’s beer tax which brewers say is an “unfair” burden on the sector.
Urgent warning as renters, buyers scammed
Real estate scams are leaving homebuyers without a deposit and renters without a home, but there are ways to keep your money safe. Find out how to spot the red flags.
‘Disgraceful, dehumanising’: cop shared photo of dead body
A Victoria Police officer put “highly sensitive” information in an online group chat, including a photo of a dead body.
East Gippsland man remembered for his ‘big happy smile’
A kind, caring East Gippsland grandfather and former football player has been remembered as having an “infectious smile” who loved spending time with his family.
Teens attack three men in ‘disgusting’ Bendigo gang bashings
A group of thugs have been caught on camera committing a “disgusting” assault on three men in Bendigo’s CBD, leaving residents “scared” of the rise in violent crime. SEE THE VIDEO
Disgraced businessman learns fate after $3M kickbacks scandal
A discredited former company director falsified accounting records so that foreign agents could pocket $3.4m in kickbacks from the sale of a student accommodation block in Caulfield East.
Wilma died after a two-hour wait for an ambulance. Her family wants the system fixed
The death of a 94-year-old woman in Wangaratta who spent two hours in excruciating pain on a concrete floor has sparked a call for action.
More than 4600 children injured at Victorian childcare services
More than 660 Victorian children were locked out or unaccounted for across the state’s childcare services last financial year, with more than 6100 serious incidents reported, a shocking new report has revealed.
Fears Melb heritage, character will be lost in Allan govt’s housing plan
Heritage protections across key parts of Melbourne, including historic Hawthorn, could be weakened as the Allan government forges ahead with plans to build towers up to 20-storeys high.
How Sam Kerr found fame and fortune
As the verdict on the Matildas captain’s case is revealed, here is everything you need to know about Sam Kerr’s journey to global sporting stardom.
ASX to waver; CBA profit beats estimates
CBA to pay higher dividend as over-valuation concerns remain. AGL cuts div, narrows guidance after profit fall. Suncorp’s March cash windfall, buyback promise. Computershare’s mixed first half. St Barbara to hive off Canadian gold assets. Govt stake in airlines ‘not uncommon’: PM.
‘The beginning’: Russia’s release of US prisoner raises Ukraine hopes
An American prisoner has been released by Russia in a gesture Donald Trump described as a goodwill gesture on ending the Ukraine war.
Terrorist’s uni paid for by USAID agency Trump wants to shutter
The USAID agency Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to “shut down” paid for the uni degree of a man who went on to become one of terror group al Qaeda’s leaders, resurfaced records show.
Mike Cannon-Brookes’s Atlassian revs into Formula One
Mike Cannon-Brookes is the latest Australian billionaire to muscle into Formula One, with Atlassian becoming the new title sponsor for Williams as the F1 team seeks to reverse its fortunes after hitting the skids.
Musk playing ‘three dimensional chess’ with $155bn OpenAI bid
Australian AI experts say there’s a bigger move at play behind a bid from an Elon Musk-led consortium to take over the ChatGPT controller.
Star had crime link report, court told
The Federal Court has heard former Star chairman John O’Neill was sent documents showing a junket operator at the company’s Sydney casinos had alleged links to organised crime.
Scott Cam dubs Langwarrin shed one of the best in Australia
A Melbourne acreage boasting a flying fox and a building so awesome that TV presenter Scott Cam named it one of the nation’s top sheds is now for sale. TAKE A LOOK.
Where you’re most likely to find love this Valentine’s Day
Whether it’s a mining town or a beachside suburb, where you live could determine your chances of finding love.
Shock mortgage tip to save $148k
Borrowers can save thousands of dollars and take years off a mortgage by ignoring a rate cut by the RBA
Original home of iconic Falls Festival up for sale
The owners of Falls Festival’s home aren’t expecting an encore, after putting the property up for sale six years since it last hosted the world’s biggest music stars. See what it looks like now.
What to watch on TV and streaming this week
There’s more rich people behaving badly in the return of The White Lotus and a genre-bending new series is a must-see for the parents of teens and tweens.
‘All down to a lucky break’: Inside radio legend’s epic career
Melbourne TV and radio star Philip Brady, who has died after a battle with cancer, put his extraordinary 67-year career down to luck and longevity, saying “I don’t sing, I don’t dance, I don’t tell jokes” but “I’m very blessed”.
Comedy trio named Moomba monarchs
Sooshi Mango will perform the royal duties at this year’s event and the deal was sealed with a kiss with Lord Mayor Nick Reece.
What Blues great says AFL needs to do differently after tragic week
Carlton great Ken Hunter, who was hospitalised with severe depression in the 80s, says AFL clubs can make a key change in player welfare management as the football community mourns the loss of Troy Selwood and Adam Hunter.
No special treatment: Hardline Kerr stance Matildas must take
Sam Kerr is among the world’s best footballers but there is no excusing the behaviour that landed her in a London court. Football Australia must treat her the same way they would a misbehaving Socceroo, writes ERIN SMITH.
First year wrap, contract latest: Where 2023 draft’s top 30 sit
Locked in: Power confirms Hinkley, Carr succession plan
Ultimate rankings: The Phantom’s must-have SuperCoach premiums
‘Intensity and ferocity’: Male training partners an upward trend
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Brandan Parfitt goes off the deck for brilliant goal
Ex-AFL midfielder makes them pay!
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Tom Sangster’s SuperCoach Team UPDATE!
Travis Kelce’s ex dances on his grave after Super Bowl
In demand Pies star scares off potential future buyers
Chased by North Melbourne in the 2024 trade period, Pies star Brayden Maynard looked to be one to watch during this season. But not if you ask the man himself about his future.
Pinder stars, Cotton fires, as Wildcats smash Phoenix
A fourth-quarter frenzy fueled by Keanu Pinder and NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has powered the Perth Wildcats past the Phoenix in the NBL’s seeding qualifier.
Marnus to open? Gilly floats left-field choice for WTC Final
Adam Gilchrist believes Marnus Labuschagne could be a shock option to open the batting for Australia in the World Test Championship Final as he fights to save his career.
Axed star opens up on controversial Wallabies snubbing
Langi Gleeson was invited to be part of the Wallabies training camp – as he pushed towards a call-up against the British and Irish Lions. And then it was brutally snatched away from him.
‘We can do a lot better’: Calls mount for AFL mental health round
There are increasing calls for the AFL to introduce a mental health round as the league reels from a tragic few weeks including the deaths of two past players.
Call for Newman’s AFL honours to be reviewed after neo-Nazi guests
Sam Newman drew condemnation for inviting neo-Nazis on his podcast. An activist believes the AFL and Geelong need to reconsider his Hall of Fame and legend status, and Newman has hit back.
69 romantic recipes for a flirty date night at home
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21 of the very best places to eat, drink and stay in Byron Bay
Byron Bay needs no introduction. And neither do its dining and accommodation offerings. But if you only have a limited number of days in the sun-soaked town and want to sample the very best it has to offer, then this list is for you. Here are 21 of the best places to eat, drink and stay in Byron Bay.
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SuperCoach NBL finals: Fast trades, tips for Round 19
There are two rounds left in SuperCoach NBL and trade choices now will decide the fate of thousands of coaches. Here’s who you need in your team.
Scotch students fight to save car park after controversial ban
Tuck shop shock: Victorian school canteens nation’s most expensive
Experts are calling for a roundtable into school canteens as research shows Victorian parents pay $1.55 higher than the national average for their children’s meals.
$1000 for ADHD diagnoses in new Aussie class divide
Parents can buy kids the best chance for higher school marks if they secure an ADHD diagnosis, a leading expert says, but most aren’t so lucky.
Terrorist who plotted to bomb MCG caught discussing ‘infidels’
Union boss to face civil trial over ‘ghost printing’ claims
Suspended union boss Diana Asmar is set to face a civil trial over allegations she transferred $2.8m to a printing business for services that were never provided.
Doctor allegedly violently assaulted as he walked into work
A man has been charged after a doctor at a major Melbourne hospital was allegedly punched in the face in an unprovoked attack as he walked into work.
Dip king reveals exciting new direction for Zareh
You’re not imagining it, Valentine’s Day can be bad for your mental health
And no, it’s not your fault
Is ‘food play’ replacing flowers this Valentine’s Day?
The way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach
New EV to spark Aussie price war
Most dangerous car ‘killing its passengers’
A damning new analysis has revealed horrifying details about the most deadly vehicle that’s currently on the road.
The “Bro-Dozers” Terrifying Aussie Drivers
Australians are fuming over the growing presence of massive American-made heavy pickup trucks on Aussie roads.
Map reveals brutal truth about life in Australia
‘Aussie Maldives’ 3h from Sydney
This babe of a bay has blinding white sand, shallow emerald waters and friendly rays you can swim with. No wonder tourists are calling it the Maldives of Australia.
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…
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