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Samantha LandyCommercial partnerships editor

As the commercial partnerships editor for Victoria, Sam works with News Corp Australia’s commercial partners to achieve earned editorial coverage in the metro mastheads, with a focus on the Herald Sun. She was previously the Herald Sun’s real estate editor, having joined News Corp Australia’s Victorian real estate team in 2015. She started at News Corp in 2011 as an editorial assistant, going on to complete a year-long trainee journalism course across five publications, including the Geelong Advertiser and Weekly Times, and then becoming a general news reporter at the Herald Sun.

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Bendigo teacher Mark Stevens became an organ donor in 2019. He is pictured with daughter, Frankie. Picture: supplied

‘Incredible dad’, beloved teacher saves lives as organ donor

Mark Stevens was on the brink of receiving a kidney transplant when he tragically died, instead becoming a donor himself. On Thank You Day, his loving family share his story.

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!!EMBARGO!! Do not publish without pic desk approval. Myer Christmas window preview. The theme for the 2024 Myer Christmas Windows is ÃAustralia ZooÃ. Violet Purcell (7) and Jimmy Purcell (5) are the first to see the display. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Sneak peek at Myer’s wild new Christmas windows

The official launch event may have been vetoed due to a pro-Palestinian protest, but the Myer Christmas windows will still bring Christmas joy this year. Here’s a sneak peek.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 27: Marizanne Kapp of the Stars celebrates after taking the wicket of Maddy Darke of the Scorchers during the WBBL match between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars at WACA on October 27, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

‘Friendships put on hold’ for blockbuster MCG derby

Cross-town rivals the Stars and Renegades will meet on cricket’s biggest stage in a season-defining match, to headline a huge fortnight of Melbourne events. SEE WHAT’S ON

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Courtney Sippel of the Sixers celebrates with Ellyse Perry of the Sixers and team mates after catching out Yastika Bhatia of the Stars off a delivery by Perry during the WBBL match between Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars at North Sydney Oval on November 01, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘No love lost’ between Sydney sides ahead of SCG blockbuster

Aussie cricket superstars Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner and Phoebe Litchfield will be keen to put on a show as the Sixers and Thunder meet on a bumper weekend for Sydney events. SEE WHAT’S ON

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Grace Harris of the Brisbane Heat celebrates after catching the wicket of Bridget Patterson of the Adelaide Strikers during the WBBL Final match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, on December 02, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

Harris: ‘I hope everyone in Brisbane comes along’

Grace Harris is calling on fans to fill the stands as the WBBL returns to the Gabba for the first time in six years on Saturday night, to headline a big month of Brisbane events. SEE WHAT’S ON

The 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour in the Northern Territory, Australia. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Most spectacular photos from the Melbourne Cup Tour

As the biggest prize in Australian racing returns home to wrap up its five-month world tour, check out photos from the most striking destinations – from New York to the Northern Territory.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02:The Strikers celebrate on the podium after winning the WBBL Final match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, on December 02, 2023, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

Strikers’ three-peat quest begins with hot Adelaide Oval clash

WBBL season 10 kicks off with a replay of last year’s nailbiting final – and Adelaide’s star opener is calling on locals to pack the stands. Here’s the info you need to know about the match.

Claude Monet, French, 1840–1926Grand Canal, Venice 1908oil on canvas, 73.7 x 92.4 cmMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston. Bequest of Alexander Cochrane. Photography © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved*Only to be used for editorial coverage to review or promote French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at the NGV 2025

French Impressionist masterpieces heading to Melbourne

Paintings by the likes of Monet, Renoir and Degas will be coming back to Melbourne in 2025, as the NGV revives an exclusive artistic showcase that was disrupted by lockdowns.

Olympic Gold Medalist Nina Kennedy (C) poses for a photo with Sammy (L) and Jack from Sandringham Little Athletics Club during a media op with Coles and Little Athletics at Sandringham Little Athletics Club in Melbourne on October 14th, 2024. Picture: Martin Keep/Coles

How Little Aths, Steve Hooker’s coach launched Nina Kennedy

The Olympic gold medallist reveals how she was discovered, what was going through her head during the pole vault final, and why the future is bright for Aussie track and field.

The food line-up for the Australian Open will be announced on Oct 10. New vendors Nam Nguyen, owner of Brunswick Vietnamese restaurant Good Days, and Charlie Carrington, chef and owner of new eatery Tennessee Wingboys serve up their dishes. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Hot new eatery on Aus Open 2025 line-up

A new Nashville-inspired restaurant from one of Melbourne’s hottest chefs and a Vietnamese favourite will have mouths watering at Melbourne Park next year.

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