He says he’s a family man and hard worker. Police say he’s a bikie
Sione Hokafonu told a judge he had left the bikie world behind to throw himself into life as a hard working husband and father of five. Police will argue differently.
Trade live: Our experts answer your burning questions
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Full rankings: AFL Draft’s top 60 prospects rated and scouted
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Nick Reece and Arron Wood trade barbs over policies in lord mayoral debate
Lord Mayor Nick Reece has been accused of recycling his election policies over his pledge to push for tax breaks for employers who take staff to business lunches as he faced off against mayoral hopeful Arron Wood.
IBAC finds former Moonee Valley mayor received cocaine to wield influence
A former Moonee Valley mayor received cocaine and other kickbacks in exchange for directly influencing council decisions on property-related matters, a bombshell anti-corruption probe has found.
She came with big travel plans. A footy thug in Richmond broke her jaw
A 19-year-old English tourist who came to Australia to celebrate her birthday has recounted her “vile” encounter with a violent footy fan who broke her jaw in an unprovoked assault in Richmond.
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PM sells investment property during housing crisis
Queen Mary embodies Frozen’s Queen Anna
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‘Nothing like it before’: Fears grow over Milton’s magnitude
Blues win race for footy’s premiership mastermind
One of footy’s most respected administrators is set to join Carlton in an off-field coup, with the appointment to be confirmed on Wednesday. GLENN MCFARLANE has details.
Festival of Lies: Clubs ‘treating public for fools’ in trade spotlight
It’s the time of year for list managers and recruiters to shine, but the trade period has become a festival of lies. SCOTT GULLAN writes, the days of getting away with such gibberish are gone.
First man jailed over Nazi salute under new Victorian laws
Melbourne white supremacist Jacob Hersant will be jailed after being the first Victorian found guilty of performing a banned Nazi salute under new laws.
Rebels launch $30m case that could cripple Rugby Australia
The Melbourne Rebels have launched a $30 million court case against Rugby Australia to re-enter Super Rugby, leaving the under fire national body at serious financial risk.
‘Time’s running out’: Hurricane Milton should be first ‘Cat 6’
Scientists are calling for Hurricane Milton to be declared the world’s first Category 6 storm as Florida warns residents it’s almost too late to escape. See photos, video.
Dozens of AFLW players had their sleep tracked. One thing stood out
Monash University researchers tracked the sleep patterns of dozens of AFLW players over two seasons. The results have sparked calls for change.
Paul Cohrs jailed for 30 years for ‘premeditated’ murder of elderly mother
A former deputy mayor has been jailed for three decades for shooting dead his 81-year-old mother in cold blood after she sided with his brother in a long-running family dispute.
Top Melb restaurateur charged with Nazi sign at pro-Palestinian rally
A leading restaurateur who owns celebrated Melbourne eateries Nomad and Reine & La Rue has been charged with holding up a Nazi swastika sign at a pro-Palestinian rally.
Panahi: Wacky academic projects a waste of taxpayers’ money
Australians suffering under a cost of living crisis will be relieved to know their hard earned tax dollars are going to fund a range of absurd academic projects covering every far Left obsession, including race, slavery and colonialism.
Pesutto a dignified Liberal leader, not unlike John Howard
Moira Deeming, who launched defamation action against Liberal Party leader John Pesutto, is a Trojan horse for politicians who have forgotten what they were elected to do, writes Jeff Kennett.
Rebel senator launches new party
After much anticipation, the senator has launched her new political party, threatening to prise seats away from Labor at the next election.
Better than B&Fs? Melbourne Storm turns up glamour
Melbourne Storm stars and their partners have stepped out in style at the player of the year awards days after their heartbreaking grand final loss.
Browne to step down as Pies prez as replacement sounded out
Collingwood president Jeff Browne will depart the club at the end of the year, with the club already sounding out its replacement. GLENN MCFARLANE has the details.
Moment mum with 10 properties lost it all
An Aussie woman has revealed the moment she realised she lost everything after earning $500,000 a year and owning 10 properties.
Who let him in? Palestinian man’s terror links spark visa questions
A Palestinian man granted a visa to Australia has previously hosted political members of listed terror organisation at his Gaza art institute, and had multiple brothers and sons affiliated with the same violent groups.
Reece’s ‘long lunch’ plan to entice workers back to the city
Lord Mayor Nick Reece will push for tax breaks for employers who take their staff out to business lunches under a plan to encourage more workers to return to the office.
Sneaky way junk food is being pitched to Vic kids
Cancer experts have raised the alarm after uncovering a “concerning” pattern in junk food adverts being located near dozens of Victorian schools and kids’ transport routes.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Top overall deals
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Surprise reason banks will gift you $4000
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TPG aims rapid fire broadside at NBN
TPG Telecom is targeting apartment owners with its cheap and fast broadband offering – some 10 times faster than the NBN – that is achieved by ‘hot-rodding up’ old copper wire.
The household bill that’s worrying us the most
Official inflation is weakening, but consumers are not noticing relief in one key expense as they adjust their spending patterns.
Victoria’s dodgiest builders, plumbers revealed
Faking insurance documents and sending unqualified workers in to complete work were among the dodgy tradie behaviours exposed and heavily fined in the past year.
Convicted murderer wields hammer in ‘appalling’ assault
A convicted murderer assaulted a person with a hammer in a “sustained” and “cowardly” attack at a Ballarat home.
Fear dog attacks will rise after shock move on puppy school
A bayside family left traumatised by a staffy’s fatal attack on their puppy during a beach outing fears a rise in serious dog attacks following a shock move by the local council.
Fallen kickboxing champ KO’d for major coke racket
A Melbourne kickboxer was pinched at a fish and chip shop after he facilitated a deal to sell a half kilo of cocaine to a covert cop.
Landlord exodus hits as property listings skyrocket
Victorian landlords are exiting the market in droves with September property listings at their highest in almost a decade. See the areas they’re leaving.
Wheatbelt ire on proposed mines
More than half of Victoria is covered by mining exploration licenses, while the state’s wheatbelt farming families are fighting to stop projects going ahead.
Failed Vic real estate agent flees with home deposits
A real estate agent who allegedly stole her client’s deposits is believed to have fled overseas, days after skipping a disciplinary hearing with the state’s consumer watchdog.
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Melbourne’s top sandwich shops
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‘We need Chinese EVs’ to combat climate change: Uber
The ride-sharing giant is partnering with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD to make EVs more affordable and says high tariffs and US-style bans are not helpful in combating climate change.
Aussie unis slide in global rankings
Australia’s top universities are sinking in world rankings and ‘reputation’ is a key factor.
‘Worst in a century’: Why Hurricane Milton is a monster
With its astonishing speed, small ‘eye’ and destructive potential, Hurricane Milton is like nothing America has ever seen before. Here’s why it has authorities so worried. See photos, video.
Total destruction on Beirut as Biden labels Bibi ‘son of a b*tch’
Israel has carried out deadly strikes in Lebanon’s ancient Baalbek, home to Roman temples, as Joe Biden launched a profanity-laced tirade against Benjamin Netanyahu.
Super Retail workplace whistleblowers unemployed: court
Once the most powerful female executives at Super Retail, the two whistleblowers in the workplace scandal have told a court they are both unemployed and one hasn’t had income since February.
ASX 200 flat as banks fade; miners drop
Commodity price falls, China disappointment weigh on Aussie producers. China’s sharemarket dives at open. NZ’s central bank cuts rate by 50 basis points, as expected. Shares in Cettire, Zip jump.
Billionaire accused of providing funding in exchange for sex
Richard White’s alleged lover Linda Rogan claims he expected sex for investment in her wellness business, court documents reveal.
‘Bondi of the Gold Coast’: Huge interest in Hewitts beach mansion
Lleyton and Bec Hewitt’s coastal mansion has gone viral, with potential buyers from as far away as Germany eyeballing the trophy home. Here’s what we know.
Star wins to keep sunroom in $7.7m home
Celebrity interior designer Celia Sawyer has won her dispute over a luxury sunroom she built without permission in the garden of her UK home.
Jackman’s second $58m try one year on from divorce
Australian actor Hugh Jackman is throwing his hat in the ring for a second time for a deal that could land him almost $58 million.
JLo looking to buy home next door to Diddy
Jennifer Lopez is on the hunt for a new home following her recent split from Ben Affleck, and she’s zeroing in on one of LA’s most-striking properties. But it comes with many legal hurdles.
Swift and Kelce pack on the PDA after post-game win
Superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce have put on a loved-up display as they celebrated the Kansas Chiefs latest win. See photos.
Diddy allegedly doused woman in lube laced with date rape drug
Sex crimes claims against Sean Diddy Combs are flooding in with the latest a woman who claims she was doused with a mystery liquid before she was raped.
Paul Kelly’s Christmas classic comes to life on screen
Paul Kelly’s 1996 song How To Make Gravy has gradually become a Christmas-time staple. This December, fans will see it come to life thanks to BINGE. See the film’s trailer here.
Queen Mary’s dazzling Disney princess moment
Australian born Queen Mary drew comparisons to an iconic Disney ice queen when meeting the president of Iceland. See the pictures.
The reason Dockers won’t fold on Tigers’ Bolton demands
Richmond wants picks 10 and 11 for Shai Bolton. The Dockers only want to give up one of those alongside pick 18. ELIZA REILLY unpacks why the Dockers won’t cave to the Tigers’ demands.
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Leg Buys: Veteran poised for new club, quirky rule for new league
LEG BUYS: When the WBBL season gets underway this month, expect some big-name replacement players to land back in the tournament – with New Zealand star Suzie Bates finding a new home.
The late draft pick that could deliver Stringer to Giants
Essendon is open to trading inconsistent star Jake Stringer to GWS as the 30-year-old considers a beefed-up offer from the Giants.
Suaalii set to join Wallabies just weeks after last NRL appearance
Little more than a fortnight after his last appearance for the Sydney Roosters, and before even lacing up his boots for the Waratahs, Joseph Suaalii is set to join the Wallabies for the first time.
Analysis: Battle royale looms at the MCG
A potential Cameron Green sized hole has left Aussie selectors with a huge headache. And after having their first look at how to solve it, it’s now even more unclear, as a 19-year-old and a veteran both made monster hundreds.
NRL nightmare: F1 stars chased to steal Sydney thunder
The biggest names in world motorsport will be offered a chance to drive in a revolutionary racing event in Sydney, inadvertently leaving the NRL with a major headache at the start of the season.
SuperCoach NBL: Round 3 player scores, standouts and busts
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Why bogey Snakes have been so hard for United to tame
In an NBL peculiarity, league heavyweight Melbourne United have been beaten by the Cairns Taipans in five of their last six meetings. United coach Dean Vickerman is determined to end the Snakes’ hex.
Melbourne school cans muck up day for ‘blessing ceremony’
How ATAR scores are making physics ‘extinct’
Students are being pressured to drop out of physics because schools fear low ATAR scores, putting the subject at risk of being phased out entirely, a top astrophysicist warns.
Victoria’s Education Minister slammed by teachers’ union
Victoria’s Education Minister Ben Carroll’s has been lashed by the state’s teaching union, which claims he is “out of touch” for failing to acknowledge teacher shortages in schools.
Restaurateur charged with Nazi sign at pro-Palestinian rally
Police defend aggressive actions in Broadmeadows arrest
Police have been captured on camera kneeling on a man who they allege was resisting arrest after punching an officer in the face in Melbourne’s north.
‘What an idiot’: Gobbo admits informing on clients was dishonest
Nicola Gobbo has admitted she breached her obligations to her underworld clients and discredited her profession when she became Lawyer X.
More than 300 guests to attend VAFA Awards Night
Qatar Airways drops insane Europe flight sale
Miss the sound of suitcases rattling on cobblestone? Never fear: you could be sipping Estrella Damm in Barcelona or knocking back espresso in Rome before you know it thanks to Qatar Airways’ early bird Europe flight sale.
What’s hot and new in the South Pacific in 2025
New cruises and flights, and a boost in surf tourism proves that nothing beats a holiday in our tropical backyard.
Australia Post warns about shocking increase in postie injuries
Postie injures up 30%
Posties hit and injured 30 per cent more this year.
Car makers slammed over privacy issues
Investigation finds that data collection by many top brands is ‘highly concerning’ for drivers.
Creepy thing you never knew about Alcatraz
Unsettling reason for airport‘s runway graves
There is a bizarre reason this busy airport in the USA has a couple buried side by side in its tarmac.
Solo holiday is ‘like porn’ for toddler mums
Performer Christie Whelan Browne has had a tough few years. Her first ever solo holiday was just the relief she needed (and she can’t recommend it highly enough to other mums).
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