Jury reach verdict in Sam Kerr trial
The jury has finally come to a verdict on Matildas star Sam Kerr’s racial harassment charge following a week-long trial at a London court.
Top moments from Sam Kerr trial and full arrest video
Sam Kerr’s trial is finally over. Discover the most nail-biting twists and turns of the case and watch the full arrest video as seen by the London court where the Matildas star appeared.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Terrorist who plotted to bomb MCG caught discussing ‘infidels’
The terrorist who plotted to blow up the MCG and Crown casino has escaped stricter supervision conditions despite meeting with a man jailed over a shootout with counter-terrorism police and discussing infidels and bullets.
Trump accuses Australia of breaking its word over exports
Australia has been accused of breaking its word over aluminium exports to the US in a proclamation issued by US President Donald Trump in relation his new tariffs.
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.
Health
How I got my sex drive back after menopause
Shannon Nelson is so glad she spoke up about losing her libido – and she now feels like she’s had a second chance at life after getting help.
The 12 things I wish I knew about IVF
IVF has been the hardest yet most meaningful journey of Angela Ceberano’s life – leading to her “miracle baby boy”. But after doing 20 rounds, these are 12 things she learnt.
This drug meant I was no longer thinking about food 24/7
People who have struggled with their weight have found relief with a new drug. But then their weight loss ground to a halt.
Five questions to ask your child during the school term
It can be a tricky time for kids during the first few weeks of the school year. But there are ways you can make it easier – especially by asking particular questions.
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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.
In demand Pies star scares off potential future buyers
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Union boss to face civil trial over ‘ghost printing’ claims
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319 bottles in six months: Heidelberg woman drinks herself to death
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Hutchy stands by move to dump Lalor over Gaza retweets
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Call for Newman’s AFL honours to be reviewed after neo-Nazi guests
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Campbell: Trump’s Aus relationship is nothing personal, just business
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What Albo needs to do to dodge Trump’s tariffs
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First year wrap, contract latest: Where 2023 draft’s top 30 sit
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Original home of iconic Falls Festival up for sale
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Marnus to open? Gilly floats left-field choice for WTC Final
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‘Aussies will be shocked’: Govt spent 100k in Welcome to Country ceremonies
Welcome to Country and smoking ceremonies are once again in the crosshairs of the Coalition, after new documents revealed more than $100,000 has been spent on the events by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade under the Albanese Government.
Cannabis for anxious, autistic kids from five? Vic trials underway
Medicinal cannabis could be used to treat kids from age five with ADHD and anxiety, with trials by Victorian universities underway, and claims Australia has a major advantage over the US in the area.
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.
Duck hunting forum at private school axed over plan to raffle off gun
A duck hunting information night at a Melbourne private school has been cancelled after it was revealed organisers were planning to raffle off a firearm.
‘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
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Shock regions for 2025 home price growth
Home prices are falling across the country, but these promising regions are bucking the trend with strong growth
Are financial advisers worth the money?
Financial advisers are a steady hand when markets wobble. But do they deliver on the returns front? New data shows that it depends on a few key things.
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.
Palestinian flag fight flares at controversial council
Councillors in Melbourne’s north will vote on a controversial motion to fly the Palestinian flag at a town hall, sparking community anger after it was only removed three weeks ago.
Strip club showdown ends with party goer shot in the leg
A coked-up Dallas man shot an 18-year-old in the leg outside a popular Melbourne strip club after a verbal stoush in the smokers section turned violent.
Fears Melb heritage, character will be lost in Allan gov’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.
‘High risk’: Bird flu danger explained
Australia’s latest outbreak of avian flu is different from those that caused national egg shortages and the strain wreaking havoc internationally. Here’s what you need to know.
Scotch students fight to save car park after controversial ban
The leafy streets of Hawthorn could soon be clogged up with more Porsches with P plates after Scotch College banned students from parking on campus.
Diet tip that could slow down and even reverse Alzheimer’s
Scientists have found a major link between a popular diet trend that could change the outlook for people with Alzheimer’s.
‘Indefensible’: Kerr’s lawyers take aim at cops as verdict nears
Sam Kerr’s lawyers have slammed the behaviour of police towards the Matildas star who is accused of racially aggravated harassment as the jury deliberates.
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.
Motley Crue’s ties to US plane crash
One of the planes involved in a collision on an airport runway in the US is owned by a member of the famous band.
PM promises to buy Rex if no-one else does
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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
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Future of Queen’s $57m royal home revealed
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Liam Neeson pops up in video to sell mate’s Victorian home
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Rumours swirl about buyer of $130m+ Toorak mansion
Melbourne billionaire Dennis Bastas has responded to rumours he purchased a Toorak estate that sold for a national house price record for as much as $150m.
$100m trump card in Kendrick v Drake feud
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‘All down to a lucky break’: Inside radio legend’s epic career
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Comedy trio named Moomba monarchs
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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.
Star’s rare comments on celeb marriages
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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.
‘We can do a lot better’: Calls mount for AFL mental health round
SEN boss doubles down on sacking journo
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Kings rocked by doping ban on eve of NBL finals
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‘He’ll be in the finish’: Pride happy to take on 3YOs in Lightning
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Tigers back Prestia after pub brawl probe
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Tuck shop shock: Victorian school canteens nation’s most expensive
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Gippsland Grammar reeling from principal’s shock resignation
A leading country grammar school continues to face significant challenges following the sudden resignation of its “amazing” principal and mounting historic sexual abuse cases.
Five teens including 13yo charged over carjacking, service station thefts
Victoria’s worst serial rapist to launch ‘sleeping beauty syndrome’ appeal
Xiaodong Frank Hu is serving Victoria’s longest prison term for sexual offending after drugging and raping seven women in his Collins St office. He is now preparing a legal appeal, claiming a sexual disorder made him want to sleep with unconscious people.
‘F*** you’: Wild fight before teen girl fatally stabbed boyfriend’s mate in Mildura
A teenage girl who is on trial for murder allegedly lashed out at her boyfriend before turning her knife on her boyfriend’s mate who was caught up in the fight.
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Aus’ rarest number plate to fetch $1m+
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Controversial change to famous Bali beach
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