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Kaitlyn Smith is a journalist at the Herald Sun dedicated to covering general news. She has worked in the industry for the past five years, first cutting her teeth as a regional journalist at The Morning Bulletin in Rockhampton, reporting on breaking news, crime and community issues. She later joined the newsroom at The Queensland Times in Ipswich and finally the Gold Coast Bulletin before returning to her home in Victoria.

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Sofia Richie’s surprise act leaves Essendon WAG speechless

The pregnant wife of Bombers captain Zach Merrett has been given the ultimate stamp of approval from none other than Hollywood royalty Sofia Richie Grainge.

Victoria

Lambo Guy Adrian Portelli says he will dish out an extra $10,000 to South Australian authorities if a magistrate finds that his business LMCT+ conducted unlawful lotteries in the state.

Lambo Guy denies wrongdoing, pledges to ‘round up’ $190k fine

Adrian Portelli has shrugged off allegations his business LMCT+ illegally operated in South Australia and said he will ‘round up’ his hefty fine if found guilty.

News

Adrian Portelli penthouse party, with actor Nicky Whelan , PICTURE: Instagram,

Lambo Guy’s bold declaration amid string of charges

Billionaire Adrian Portelli hosted a penthouse party as he boldly vowed to continue offering cash giveaways despite being hit with a string of charges over the alleged illegal operation of his business.

Entertainment

MELBOURNE, NOVEMBER 29, 2024: Eight-time world champion surfer Stephanie Gilmore pictured at Brighton Beach. Picture: Mark Stewart

Mystery looms over Steph Gilmore’s return to world tour

Surf legend Stephanie Gilmore is adamant she’ll return to the professional circuit that she’s long been known to dominate – but when that will be remains unclear.

Police & Courts

Sunrise host breaks down as bodies of Bianca Jones, Holly Bowles return home

Sunrise host Natalie Barr has become emotional live on air as the bodies of methanol poisoning victims Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles arrived in Melbourne after a tragic final journey home from Thailand.

Entertainment

CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - June 24, 2024: Australian singer-songwriter and record producer, Tones and I performs at a Spotify event at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘It felt like a blur’: Tones and I shares heartbreaking news

The Dance Monkey singer suffered a devastating blow on the eve of her sold out Melbourne show this month, but the energy of the crowd carried her through.

Entertainment

US actor Nicholas Chavez takes in the sights of Melbourne. Picture: supplied

Fan’s delight as Menendez star casually pops into Aussie cafe

Monsters actor Nicholas Chavez has been spotted taking in the famous sights of Melbourne while on a quick break from filming his latest blockbuster project Down Under.

Victoria

The go fund me set up for Bianca and Holly

Families of tragic teens campaign to raise awareness of ‘silent risk’

The heartbroken families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles say they are “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support as the effort to bring the best friends home from Thailand continues.

VideoVictoria

Holly Bowles is critically ill after a suspected mass poisoning during a holiday in South-East Asia. Picture: Facebook

‘Holly is now at peace’: Second Melb teen dies from methanol poisoning

Holly Bowles has died from methanol poisoning following a mass drink-spiking incident in Laos, with her family issuing a heartbreaking statement.

Victoria

Pearl Jam’s heartfelt tribute to Melbourne methanol victims

American rock band Pearl Jam paused during their sold out Sydney show to reflect on the “senseless tragedy” in Laos that claimed the life of Bianca Jones and left her friend Holly Bowles fighting for life.

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