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We’re for Melbourne and Victoria, every day this podcast gives you the headlines of the day from the Herald Sun. You can listen on heraldsun.com.au, follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and ask your smart speaker to "play the news from the Herald Sun" If you're looking for a more in depth analysis of today's news, search for our other daily news podcast The Splash wherever you get your podcasts

Body Found In Sydney Home 28/06/24

Body Found In Sydney Home 28/06/24

The body of a woman, in her 50s, has been found inside a Sydney home with injuries so horrific that senior police officers described it as one of the worst crime scenes they had seen in years.  Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has refused to take responsibility for the Callide Power Plant explosion, sensationally accusing CS Energy bosses of lying to him about maintenance and safety at the facility. Port Lincoln father Troy Smith will likely avoid prison after being allegedly caught with more than

Jun 27, 2024 • 2:07

Assange Free 27/06/24

Assange Free 27/06/24

Julian Assange will today start his new life as a free man with his wife and two young sons in Australia.  The cost of dying is set to skyrocket in Victoria, with the Allan government considering introducing what has been panned as a “death tax by stealth”.  CS Energy issued warnings that maintenance was being neglected at its plants just two years before a major explosion tore through Callide Power Station.  A wealthy Adelaide college has raked in more than a quarter of a billion dollars in rec

Jun 26, 2024 • 2:38

Greg Lynn Trial 26/06/24

Greg Lynn Trial 26/06/24

The widow of slain camper Russell Hill says she feared Greg Lynn would walk free, saying “an innocent person doesn’t get rid of the bodies”.    Vape legalisation advocates say the Coalition could raise $510 million a year in tax revenue under its plan to regulate the sale of nicotine products through retailers like supermarkets or convenience stores.    A minibus carrying farm workers is believed to have been trying to overtake another car when it crashed into a tree in Victoria’s northwest.

Jun 25, 2024 • 2:48

Vape Backflip 25/06/24

Vape Backflip 25/06/24

Vapes will be made available at pharmacies without a prescription after the Albanese government struck a deal with the Greens that will soften a proposed retail ban on e-cigarettes.    The boss of Australia’s anti-doping agency has warned that the AFL – and Australian sport more widely – is at a “crossroad” as a damning report identified “key issues” around players buying cocaine, ice and ecstasy from criminals.    The notorious Bicycle Bandit who plundered 11 banks in a terrifying crime spree

Jun 24, 2024 • 2:46

Mackay Shooting 21/06/24

Mackay Shooting 21/06/24

A young girl who witnessed her mother’s alleged shooting murder is struggling to process the terrible tragedy, according to those close to the Mackay family.    The Bicycle Bandit’s sentencing has been expedited after he expressed an intent to access his voluntary assisted dying kit – but one of his victims, who also has terminal cancer, says he deserves neither empathy nor sympathy.  With a little help after years of trying, purple Wiggle John Pearce is to become a father for the first time. Se

Jun 20, 2024 • 1:59

Class Lockdown At A Sydney School 20/06/24

Class Lockdown At A Sydney School 20/06/24

An eight-year-old boy took an illegal replica assault rifle to a Sydney school, forcing a class into lockdown and sparking a police investigation into how it ended up in the boy’s hands.  Elite private schools are exempting poorly performing students from national NAPALN tests in a bid to improve their overall scores, a scathing academic report has revealed.  Queensland’s political leaders are bitterly divided over the state’s nuclear future, with all levels of government at odds over the safety

Jun 19, 2024 • 2:16

Police Amo Stolen 19/06/24

Police Amo Stolen 19/06/24

Dozens of rounds of live ammunition, police uniforms and bulletproof vests are in the hands of criminals after being stolen from cop cars during the Wakeley riot two months ago. Queensland homeowners missing mortgage repayments are at their highest level since the early pandemic, with hundreds of families at risk as $223m worth of home loans go into the red.    An offshore wind farm proposed for NSW’s south coast has divided the tight-knit Illawarra community.    Millionaire John Singleton has l

Jun 18, 2024 • 2:29

Greyhound Trainer Ban 18/06/24

Greyhound Trainer Ban 18/06/24

Former premiership-winning South Australian greyhound trainer Tony Rasmussen has been banned for life and fined a record $220,000 after being found guilty of a string of welfare and integrity charges.  The Reserve Bank is set to pave the way for an upcoming interest rate rise when it concludes its board meeting on Tuesday afternoon amid a robust jobs market and concerns that fresh stimulus will heighten already elevated levels of inflation.  The notorious, terminally ill “Bicycle Bandit” who ter

Jun 17, 2024 • 3:00

Opposition Leader Takes Another Swipe At Allan Over Setka Attack 14/06/2024

Opposition Leader Takes Another Swipe At Allan Over Setka Attack 14/06/2024

Opposition Leader John Pesutto has taken another swipe at the Allan government for failing to condemn union heavyweight John Setka’s savage attack on the AFL. Taxpayers were slugged more than $100,000 for an Australian delegation to attend the funeral of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has boldly declared Brisbane’s Olympic and Paralympic Games “mess” would be fixed within 100 days of an LNP government surging to power, salvaging Queensland’s reputation on

Jun 13, 2024 • 2:50

Attack on Umpiring Boss Slammed 13/06/2024

Attack on Umpiring Boss Slammed 13/06/2024

A menacing attack by John Setka on AFL umpiring boss Stephen McBurney that included his image on a spoof “Wanted: Dead or Alive” poster has been slammed by anti-violence campaigners and the state opposition. Youth offenders have injured 137 people in six years by crashing cars they have stolen in aggravated burglaries.  A NSW Police officer faked a breath test when he caught the son of his senior colleague drink driving on a country road in the state’s southwest. Hundreds of  people rallied at T

Jun 12, 2024 • 2:59

CFMEU Boss Demands AFL Sacks Umpire Boss 12/06/2024

CFMEU Boss Demands AFL Sacks Umpire Boss 12/06/2024

CFMEU boss John Setka has demanded the AFL sack its umpire boss, former building watchdog Stephen McBurney, or face delays on its league-related projects nationwide.  In NSW, Disruption to Sydney’s light rail network for 24-hours on Wednesday could soon extend to the city’s trains and buses, the sector’s union has warned. Taxes on Queenslanders will help plug the state’s revenue hole as the golden era of coal royalties comes to an end. Two former Adelaide coaches have questioned the team’s menta

Jun 11, 2024 • 3:17

Former Labor Minister Doesn't Think Andrews Deserved Honour 11/06/2024

Former Labor Minister Doesn't Think Andrews Deserved Honour 11/06/2024

A former Labor minister has sided with families of Covid victims who feel outraged that Daniel Andrews was given the nation’s highest King’s Birthday honour – as polling shows 95 per cent of people don’t think he deserves it.  Premier Steven Miles says today’s state budget will be the “best ever” despite it containing the second-largest deficit in a decade to help fund a major pre-election cash splash. South Australia’s richest private schools have prime real estate holdings estimated to be wort

Jun 10, 2024 • 2:57

"Wild" Costello Video Emerges 07/06/24

"Wild" Costello Video Emerges 07/06/24

Nine chairman Peter Costello has been captured on video pushing a journalist to the ground at Canberra Airport, after the former federal treasurer refused to answer the reporter’s questions relating to the rolling harassment scandal at the under-siege media company.  Four years on from the deaths of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, the couple’s loved ones sat ­metres away from the man ­accused of murdering them.    The price tag of the Miles government’s centrepiece “Big Build” has ballooned to $107

Jun 6, 2024 • 2:50

Sydney's Tent City 06/06/24

Sydney's Tent City 06/06/24

An encampment of rough sleepers has sprung up outside the Reserve Bank’s Martin Place offices as hundreds of people sleep on the street in the City of Sydney every night.    Taxpayers are forking out $2 million a year to look after a intellectually disabled boy, but his care is still failing so catastrophically he has been the subject of more than 500 critical incidents in less than two years.    A court has heard two Queensland owned electricity generators allegedly manipulated the price bracke

Jun 5, 2024 • 2:40

Cruise Giant Gone Forever 05/06/24

Cruise Giant Gone Forever 05/06/24

Devastated cruise passengers have reacted furiously to the closure of the iconic P&O Australia brand after a 92-year history and the loss of Aussie jobs.   Victoria Police is being forced to fund daily operations with more than $100m saved from hundreds of staff vacancies.    This is Queensland’s tactical blueprint for Selwyn Cobbo to shock the Blues.   Adelaide has won planning approval for its move to Thebarton Oval, as the Crows’ long search for a new home reaches its conclusion. See omnystud

Jun 4, 2024 • 2:23

Defence Recruits 04/06/2024

Defence Recruits 04/06/2024

Foreign citizens including New Zealanders and permanent residents from the UK, US, Canada and Pacific island nations will be able to join the Australian Defence Force in a move to tackle the nation’s military recruitment crisis.   QLD Treasurer Cameron Dick has left the door open for tax changes on business and industry in next week’s state budget, but reiterated a “promise” that everyday Queenslanders will not suffer.   Supermum Jess Stenson says her two young children helped her deal with the

Jun 3, 2024 • 2:33

Heroic Teen 31/05/24

Heroic Teen 31/05/24

A teenage boy who made the call for emergency services to help an unresponsive young girl in Adelaide who later died has recalled the incident in harrowing detail. Queensland monthly building approvals have dropped to 25 per cent below their 10-year average, with struggling families turning to measures such as “instant” homes to cope with the housing crisis. Councils and the construction industry have slammed the NSW Government’s new housing targets as “numbers on a piece of paper”, raising fear

May 30, 2024 • 1:57

Samantha Murphy 30/05/24

Samantha Murphy 30/05/24

Investigators have uncovered a phone while searching a dam for the body of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.  Killer bus driver Brett Button was behaving oddly in the hours leading up to the Hunter crash which left 10 dead and 25 injured, boasting to wedding guests he could perform “donuts” and telling them “this bit’s going to be fun” as he took the Greta roundabout 25km/h faster than recommended.  Brisbane 2032 chief executive Cindy Hook has urged concerned Queenslanders to “speak up” a

May 29, 2024 • 3:12

Search For Mum And Baby 29/05/24

Search For Mum And Baby 29/05/24

There was still no sign of a mother and baby more than 24 hours after a human placenta and umbilical cord were found on a Sydney riverbank as officials plead for the woman to take herself and her newborn to hospital. Heat sensors have been installed in the homes of teachers in a remote Queensland community – and the government has now also urged them to sleep with duress alarms. A rogue food delivery rider who clocked up 240 demerit points since the start of the year is ­allegedly still on the r

May 28, 2024 • 2:57

Black Marketplace 28/05/24

Black Marketplace 28/05/24

Facebook has become a thriving marketplace for black market merchants hawking everything from counterfeit cash, cloned credit cards and illegal firearms.  A sexual harassment scandal has engulfed one of the country’s biggest retailers, implicating its CEO, and forcing the resignation of a senior executive. QLD Premier Steven Miles’ sensational call to slash immigration amid unprecedented growth has been questioned, with documents revealing that the state’s population is on par with what was pred

May 27, 2024 • 2:52

Ozempic 24/05/24

Ozempic 24/05/24

Black market merchants peddling methamphetamine, ice and heroin are using Facebook posts promoting illegal vapes to funnel customers to websites and Telegram chats selling hard drugs.  A new diabetes drug thought to be “better than Ozempic” will be trialled in Melbourne in a move researchers hope can help end global shortages.  An Adelaide man has shared how a “fantastic holiday” with his wife came to a horrific end when their Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence, sending them into fr

May 23, 2024 • 2:47

Top Doc Backs Insta Ban 23/05/24

Top Doc Backs Insta Ban 23/05/24

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas’s push to ban children under 14 from social media has been bolstered by the US’s top doctor, who urged government action to tackle “a medical emergency among young people”.  Aviation experts have begun an investigation into how a Singapore Airlines flight dropped more than a kilometre in less than a minute, leaving one man dead and other passengers “doing somersaults” as the plane plunged.    One of Channel 9’s on-air stars has revealed her former boss Darren Wick se

May 22, 2024 • 2:32

Cost Of Living Crisis 22/05/24

Cost Of Living Crisis 22/05/24

Anthony Albanese has declared he will not go to the polls until he has broken the back of the cost-of-living crisis, saying he is committed to going the distance in his first term of government.    A staggering 70 per cent of Queensland’s public hospital staff have been assaulted or witnessed violence at work a damning new survey has revealed, with warnings patients are also at risk.    The cost of building a new home in Victoria went up about $25,000 overnight earlier this month.    Adelaide c

May 21, 2024 • 2:30

Failed Asylum Seekers 21/05/24

Failed Asylum Seekers 21/05/24

More than 60,000 of 80,000 failed asylum seekers still in the country have been allowed to remain here with full work and study rights.  Patient prescriptions and private GP and healthcare provider information was among the data leaked in the major medical breach involving MediSecure.    Victoria Police has rejected a recommendation to introduce nine-hour shifts for frontline cops in a move that pits Chief Commissioner Shane Patton against the Allan government.    AFL Brownlow Medallist Ollie Wi

May 20, 2024 • 2:41

Unemployment Rates 17/05/24

Unemployment Rates 17/05/24

Almost 320,000 Australians have been unemployed for between two years and a decade despite living through the biggest jobs booms in Australia’s history.  The University of Melbourne has warned pro-­Palestinian protesters occupying a major building on campus that it will send in police to break up their encampment because its “patience is now at an end”.  A frightened mother from regional SA says her child’s school was forced into lockdown after a seven-year-old boy with a history of behavioural

May 16, 2024 • 2:42

Missing Campers' 14 Year Secret 16/05/24

Missing Campers' 14 Year Secret 16/05/24

The daughter of missing camper Carol Clay has told a jury she was concerned her mother’s affair with Russell Hill would become public after their disappearance.    Apartments could become more affordable in Brisbane under Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s plan to remove outdated minimum carparking requirements for new developments in high-density areas.  Australia’s peak soccer body is refusing to say how it plans to vote if a motion to expel Israel from the World Cup goes ahead in Bangkok later thi

May 15, 2024 • 2:36

New Police Powers To Tackle Knife Crimes 15/05/24

New Police Powers To Tackle Knife Crimes 15/05/24

Police will be able to use metal-detecting “wands” in major public spaces where knife crimes have been committed in the past year, in a key change to proposed new powers driven by concerns about the safety of yearly events like the Easter Show.    Accused High Country killer Gregory Lynn murdered campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, probably after a dispute over a drone, prosecutors allege.   An Uber driver allegedly raped a young woman after she had finished work in the early hours of the mor

May 14, 2024 • 2:29

Social Media Ban For Children 14/05/24

Social Media Ban For Children 14/05/24

Social media giants are being urged to work with the South Australian government as it seeks to legislate a ban on children under the age of 14 from the platforms.   Treasurer Jim Chalmers will today sell a budget Labor claims will help struggling households, but a growing chorus of experts warn the plan will also keep crippling mortgage repayments higher for longer.    NSW Police have joined the NRL integrity unit in investigating allegations that Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were the targe

May 13, 2024 • 2:13

Social Media Giants "On Notice" 10/5/24

Social Media Giants "On Notice" 10/5/24

Social media giants such as Meta and TikTok have been put on notice, with the federal government announcing a wide-ranging probe into online platforms’ potential harm to Australians.  Confronting footage has emerged of pro-Palestinian students at Queensland’s largest university admitting they would be terrorists if involved in the overseas conflict. Troubled former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas is again being investigated by police for allegedly harassing a former partner.  A Port L

May 9, 2024 • 2:33

Violent Attack On Woman 9/5/24

Violent Attack On Woman 9/5/24

A repeat domestic violence offender with an apprehended violence order banning him going near his former girlfriend ambushed her outside a Sydney gym and stabbed her in the throat with a kitchen knife.  Jewish students and staff at Queensland’s top university fear for their safety after a suspected antisemitic attack on the office of a Jewish academic. The governnment will pump an extra $3.25 billion into the North East Link – the biggest single investment it has made in Victoria since being ele

May 8, 2024 • 2:42

Alleged Mushroom Killer Pleads Not Guilty 8/5/24

Alleged Mushroom Killer Pleads Not Guilty 8/5/24

Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has formally entered not guilty pleas to three charges of murder and five of attempted murder as her case will be fast-tracked for trial to the Supreme Court.    Premier Steven Miles’ $1000 election sweetener, spruiked as helping Queenslanders with their power bills, could be cashed out and spent on anything in a $2.5bn billing loophole.   Medical experts are sounding the alarm as a predicted epidemic of cancer in under 50s threatens to overwhelm the coun

May 7, 2024 • 2:36

Stricter Rules For Buying Knives 7/5/24

Stricter Rules For Buying Knives 7/5/24

Under-18s will be banned from buying knives, raising the age limit from 16 while NSW Police will get new powers to search people for blades in response to the alleged stabbing of an Assyrian bishop in Wakeley and the Bondi Junction massacre.   A new $400 bonus for an estimated 700,000 Victorian students will be unveiled as the key cost of living measure in today’s state budget.    The state government has spent more than $111m buying properties and doing technical studies for a renewable energy

May 6, 2024 • 2:56

Domestic Violence 02/05/24

Domestic Violence 02/05/24

Parents will be able to see social media through the eyes of their teenage children using a new tool exposing how young people can be surrounded by misogynistic content that promotes harmful attitudes toward women.  Staff shortages, lenient consequences for poor behaviour and the false perception educators get 12 weeks off a year are some of the systematic issues driving disrespect in the classroom.  Queenslanders won’t pay “a single cent” for electricity from July, with Premier Steven Miles dou

May 1, 2024 • 3:00

One Punch Redemption 01/05/2024

One Punch Redemption 01/05/2024

Coward-punch killer Kieran Loveridge, whose unprovoked attack on a young man on a Kings Cross street 12 years ago shocked Sydney, is now out of jail and on a crusade to educate young men about the dangers of alcohol and violence, saying if anyone knows the horror consequences, it’s him.  The union for prison officers has accused the Victorian government of recklessly endangering their lives amid what it brands an “epidemic of ­assaults”.  Queensland Premier Steven Miles has buckled to pressure a

Apr 30, 2024 • 2:35

Phones In Schools 30/04/2024

Phones In Schools 30/04/2024

Child experts are calling for a national blanket ban on mobile phones in schools as they warn kids are struggling with basic skills in the classroom like reading for long periods of time, critical thinking and recognising emotions on faces.    The father of accused Melbourne footballer Joel Smith says he fears his son is being “scapegoated” to cover up rampant illicit drug use in the AFL.    CFMEU workers on Brisbane’s $6.2bn Cross River Rail project are expected to walk off the job on Tuesday f

Apr 29, 2024 • 2:47

ANZAC Day 26/04/24

ANZAC Day 26/04/24

Anzac Day - unspoiled by commericalism or activism - is fast becoming our nation’s seminal day.    Labor is on track for a savage electoral defeat as voters desert QLD Premier Steven Miles and the LNP extends its two-party lead just six months before the state election.    Victorian homeowners could be forced to fork out thousands of dollars to upgrade old appliances with energy efficient models as the statewide crackdown on fossil fuels intensifies.    Virgin Australia has suspended direct flig

Apr 25, 2024 • 2:30

Protests On ANZAC Day 25/04/24

Protests On ANZAC Day 25/04/24

War heroes and army veterans have slammed a group of pro-Palestine protesters who are set to rally at several city locations on Anzac Day.    Police swooped on what they claim was a teen terror cell in Sydney’s southwest ­yesterday, arresting seven youths allegedly linked to the Wakeley church stabber.   Queensland teachers are being stabbed with pencils and having desks thrown at them by students, as compensation payouts top half a billion dollars over the past decade.   And an Adelaide Inquest

Apr 24, 2024 • 2:26

Elon Musk 24/04/24

Elon Musk 24/04/24

Elon Musk could afford to personally pay the fine for his social media platform X’s refusal to remove footage of a violent stabbing attack in Sydney for centuries, as the billionaire is accused of putting his “ego” ahead of “common decency”.    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has admitted the government “needs to do more” to grapple with the growing domestic violence crisis in Australia.     The West Adelaide Football Club has shed new light on the moments leading up to the discovery of a seri

Apr 23, 2024 • 2:58

Child Protection System Under Serious Pressure 23/04/24

Child Protection System Under Serious Pressure 23/04/24

Five young Victorian children – including two known to child protection – died from malnutrition and neglect in just 17 months during the pandemic.    A NSW woman has allegedly been murdered by her ex-partner just over a fortnight after he was granted bail after being accused of raping her three times.    Queensland’s youth crime epidemic has been laid bare as a new report reveals the number of young criminals jumped 5.2 per cent to more than 11,000 offenders, with 11 of those charged with murde

Apr 22, 2024 • 2:59

Pro-Palestine Activists 19/04/24

Pro-Palestine Activists 19/04/24

Pro-Palestine activists are turning up at University of Melbourne classrooms and photographing students after asking   for a show of hands to indicate who agrees with their views on the Israel-Gaza war.  A teenager has been charged after allegedly attacking an Assyrian Christian bishop during a livestreamed service at a church in Sydney’s southwest after days in hospital.  Police say the Australian boss of a transnational organised crime syndicate was living in Brisbane’s suburbia as he mastermi

Apr 18, 2024 • 2:24

Higgins To Keep Compo 18/04/24

Higgins To Keep Compo 18/04/24

Brittany Higgins will keep the $2.4m compensation payment she received from the government despite Justice Michael Lee finding the basis for her claim, that there had been a political cover up of her assault, was “untrue.”    The family of schoolboy accused of the Sydney church stabbing say the teen was “religious but not a radical” and he is “extremely remorseful”.    Ongoing protest action that continues to plague Victoria has forced at least 10,000 Victoria Police officers off the beat with m

Apr 17, 2024 • 2:29

"Bollard Man" Could Become An Australian Citizen 17/04/24

"Bollard Man" Could Become An Australian Citizen 17/04/24

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hinted that a brave Frenchman who faced off  with a rampaging knifeman, who stabbed six people to death in Bondi Junction, on Saturday may jump the queue to become an Australian citizen.  Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci has been threatened with jail time after refusing to answer questions about the supermarket chain’s profitability in a two hour-long standoff with furious senators.  More than half of Queenslanders have witnessed an accident on the Bruce Highway a

Apr 16, 2024 • 3:03

Bruce Lehrmann Loses Defamation Trial 16/04/24

Bruce Lehrmann Loses Defamation Trial 16/04/24

After one aborted, then abandoned, criminal trial and two successful out of court settlements Bruce Lehrmann was on Monday found to have raped Brittany Higgins.    The Victorian government is pushing for a “substantial ­increase” for workers on minimum and award wages, well ahead of the “economically ­responsible” lift other states want amid warnings too big a rise may drive up inflation.    A new housing “super portfolio” has been created to focus on fixing the South Australia’s housing crisi

Apr 15, 2024 • 3:03

Drug Dealing "Impossible" Without Social Media 12/04/24

Drug Dealing "Impossible" Without Social Media 12/04/24

Drug dealing would be virtually impossible for criminals without social media and apps like Meta-owned WhatsApp, with a new study finding 70 per cent of Australians use them to buy illicit substances.    NSW households face paying at least $20 a year extra on their electricity bills after a blowout in the already massive cost of a new privately owned transmission line to the troubled Snowy Hydro 2.0 project.    A young man who was brutally stabbed to death in a suspected drug deal gone wrong in

Apr 11, 2024 • 2:37

Shock Death Of Sunrise Reporter 11/4/24

Shock Death Of Sunrise Reporter 11/4/24

In a devastating on-air moment, a Channel Seven veteran has announced the tragic death of Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton.   A $1 billion money laundering and tax evasion syndicate has been busted by the Australian Federal Police, who claim 1200 business were cashing in on the scheme.    Security footage has captured the moments after a 21-year-old Adelaide man was stabbed to death in a “senseless” attack in a quiet industrial street, with police now launching a major murder probe.   Queenslan

Apr 10, 2024 • 2:39

Foreign Investors Property Tax 10/424

Foreign Investors Property Tax 10/424

The state government is looking at charging foreigners more to buy property in NSW, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey declaring money from overseas investors should be directed to help “build new homes”.  A large group of Hells Angels bikies charged over a joy ride have appeared in court, prompting a heavy police presence in Adelaide’s CBD.  Double time when it rains, a full month of rostered days off each year, and an extra $1000 a week when working away from home are just some of the sweetheart co

Apr 9, 2024 • 2:32

Eerie Tribute Following Alleged Murder 9/4/24

Eerie Tribute Following Alleged Murder 9/4/24

The man charged with murdering his ex-girlfriend, who was found dead in a burnt-out car near Ballarat, posted a tribute after her death saying he would “forever love you” and allegedly messaged friends claiming she had taken her own life.  The owner of an e-scooter that allegedly set fire to a hotel room, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage, had taped over the room’s smoke alarm because her vaping had been setting it off too much.  Queensland’s critical housing shortage is b

Apr 8, 2024 • 2:59

Parents Outraged Over Sex-Ed 5/4/24

Parents Outraged Over Sex-Ed 5/4/24

Students were shown pictures of adults who had undergone transgender transformation surgery, and incest and bestiality were discussed in an unsupervised  sex-ed session in an Adelaide school.  Former Seven producer Taylor Auerbach says that Bruce Lehrmann was reimbursed by the network for drugs and prostitutes during a night out which prompted him to tell his boss the former political staffer was on the “warpath”.  Indian community leaders and Life Saving Victoria say the state government must u

Apr 4, 2024 • 2:54

Australia's New Governor General Revealed 4/4/24

Australia's New Governor General Revealed 4/4/24

Australia’s next Governor-General will be a female corporate high-flyer with a long history of advocacy on gender, climate and Indigenous issues.    A Queensland pumped hydroelectricity project slated to cut through the world’s platypus capital and furiously opposed by locals could balloon to $18bn – the state’s most expensive project ever.  Bosses at the Seven Network are holding crisis talks on the future of Spotlight as allegations of payments for drugs and prostitutes engulf the current af

Apr 3, 2024 • 2:27

Defamation Case Re-Opened 03/04/24

Defamation Case Re-Opened 03/04/24

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial against Network Ten and presenter Lisa Wilkinson has been reopened at the 11th hour after sensational new evidence was presented to the Federal Court.    Parents in Sydney’s booming northwest are being forced to make 90 minute round trips to pick up their children from their catchment primary school after the state failed to deliver any of its promises for education in the area.    An expert says the three people who died after ingesting b

Apr 2, 2024 • 2:44

Fatal Motorcycle Crash 02/04/24

Fatal Motorcycle Crash 02/04/24

A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash during a police chase in Sydney’s inner west yesterday afternoon.  A Caboolture mother claims Queensland Health failed her toddler, who is now brain-damaged and fighting for life in intensive care after contracting the usually harmless hand, foot and mouth disease.  The Victorian Premier’s office is fighting to keep hundreds of documents from Daniel Andrews’ time in office secret in a legal case with ramifications for government transparency.  Adelaide Ci

Apr 1, 2024 • 2:44

AFL Drugs Scandal Rock Police 29/03/2024

AFL Drugs Scandal Rock Police 29/03/2024

Ex-Victoria Police chief commissioner Kel Glare says he is disgusted by footy’s secret “off the books” drug testing regime and called for the resignation of all AFL chiefs who had knowledge of its existence.  The man accused of killing a real estate agent and seriously injuring her co-worker in a random daylight stabbing attack will have his case fast-tracked to South Australia’s highest court.  The number of tobacco stores in local areas could be limited under a new Victorian scheme that would

Mar 28, 2024 • 2:41

100 AFL Players Caught Up In Secret Drug Tests Bombshell 28/03/24

100 AFL Players Caught Up In Secret Drug Tests Bombshell 28/03/24

About 100 current AFL players have been granted secret immunity from the AFL’s three-strike drugs policy. More than 90,000 new homes are stuck in the planning system, as young people are forced to flee NSW because they can’t find a place to live. South Australia's average wages have suffered cuts of more than seven per cent in past three years. A turbulent 12 months has wiped $384m off the value of Qantas’s brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 27, 2024 • 2:39

Sydney High School Worker Allegedly Caught With Child Abuse Material 27/03/2024

Sydney High School Worker Allegedly Caught With Child Abuse Material 27/03/2024

An IT worker at a Sydney high school has allegedy been busted with child abuse material after hacking the school’s computers in order to steal his colleagues’ credit card details.  A former Melbourne Football Club doctor has sensationally ­admitted to conducting “off the books” illicit drug tests – ­allegedly authorised by the AFL – to help players evade ­detection on match days.  A bridge collapsed in the US last night after it was struck by a cargo ship, sparking fears of a “mass casualty even

Mar 26, 2024 • 2:24

Facebook Whistleblower Concerned By Aussie Kids’ Access 26/03/24

Facebook Whistleblower Concerned By Aussie Kids’ Access 26/03/24

A Facebook whistleblower has warned about unregulated access to Meta platforms by Aussie kids. The family of a woman raped and killed by Jonathon Bakewell has called for an urgent inquiry as the killer is released again. Australian schools are facing a chronic shortage of qualified maths teachers. A legal fight over a cancelled Australian Grand Prix concert by Robbie Williams is set for a court showdown within weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2024 • 2:47

Alleged Mushroom Killer 22/04/2024

Alleged Mushroom Killer 22/04/2024

Accused triple murderer mushroom cook Erin Patterson has been forced into a protected unit at a women’s maximum security prison alongside pedophile rapist school principal Malka Leifer, as fears mount for the mother of two’s safety.  Video footage of protesters chanting anti-Israeli slogans with loudspeakers at a publicly-funded night markets in Sydney’s southwest have been forwarded to the NSW Police’s Engagement and Hate Crime Unit.  Significant native forest home to endangered koalas would be

Mar 21, 2024 • 2:24

Landmark Compensation Win 21/03/2024

Landmark Compensation Win 21/03/2024

Millions in compensation will be paid to the ­Indigenous owners of a disused bowling club due to the Western Harbour Tunnel being built underneath it – while thousands of neighbouring property owners won’t receive a cent.  A court has heard that a man accused of repeatedly raping his daughter while she was a pre-teen is the son of a veteran Sydney police officer.  Iconic  Australian vacuuming company Godfreys will be closed for good, after no viable offers to buy the struggling business were mad

Mar 20, 2024 • 2:24

Rates Stay Steady 20/03/2024

Rates Stay Steady 20/03/2024

The Reserve Bank has abandoned talk of more rate hikes, as it `kept the official cash rate steady at a 12-year high of 4.35 per cent.  Harrowing new details have emerged of allegations convicted wife killer Brian Earl Johnston repeatedly raped Kelly Wilkinson just weeks before her murder in Queensland.  Electricity prices for South Australian customers will start to fall from July.  Straight from her Las Vegas residency, Kylie Minogue has touched down in Sydney for a well earnt break. See omnyst

Mar 19, 2024 • 2:30

GST Revenue 19/03/2024

GST Revenue 19/03/2024

Population growth fuelled by soaring migration is set to cut the amount of GST revenue coming to NSW by $80 per person next financial year, heaping pressure on the state government to fund hospitals, schools and roads with a decreasing share of Commonwealth cash.  A beloved special forces soldier described by his squad mates as a loyal friend with an “infectious sense of humour” has been farewelled in a heartfelt ceremony.  In Victoria, organised crime figures who use their profits to lash out o

Mar 18, 2024 • 2:47

Baby Boomers Fastest Growing Online Shoppers 18/03/24

Baby Boomers Fastest Growing Online Shoppers 18/03/24

Baby Boomers are happily spending during the cost-of-living crisis, while younger generations tighten their purse strings. Regional townships in NSW have been rebranded by the Bureau of Statistics, causing an uproar over the GST carve up. David Speirs has denied a threat to quit as SA Liberal leader if former cabinet minister Anne Ruston lost the top Senate ticket spot. The Victorian government is being urged to set up special tax havens across Melbourne and regional areas to solve the housing c

Mar 17, 2024 • 2:37

Migration Intake Hits New Peak 15/03/24

Migration Intake Hits New Peak 15/03/24

Australia’s migration intake hit record numbers in January despite the Albanese government’s plan to slow the surge. A union boss is pushing for manslaughter charges to be brought against the owner of the Ballarat Gold Mine. A Chinese tourist has been found guilty of manslaughter over a botched boob job during which a Sydney beauty clinic manager died of an anaesthetic overdose. Plans to transform South Australia into a plant protein pow­er­house have collapsed.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr

Mar 14, 2024 • 3:01

Unions Push For WFH Right 14/03/24

Unions Push For WFH Right 14/03/24

All workers would have the right to request to work from home under a union push to provide more flexibility for carers of children and elderly parents. Kelly Wilkinson’s devastated loved ones called her killer Brian Earl Johnston “pure evil” as he was sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday. Violent incidents at regional NSW schools have increased to their highest level in five years. One of South Australia’s most senior firefighters has called in police over a fake email scam.See omnystudi

Mar 13, 2024 • 2:47

Voters Support Strict Vape Regulations Over Bans 13/03/24

Voters Support Strict Vape Regulations Over Bans 13/03/24

More than eight in 10 voters think that nicotine vapes should be sold in the same way as alcohol and tobacco. China issues an interim recommendation to abolish crippling tariffs on bottled wine. Malaysia looks poised to swoop on the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Queensland Premier Steven Miles and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli have gone head-to-head for the first time ahead of the October 26 election. The Matildas have sold out their 13th straight home game – in record time.See omnystudio.com/li

Mar 12, 2024 • 2:43

Samantha Murphy 8/3/24

Samantha Murphy 8/3/24

The son of an ex-AFL player had been under scrutiny over the murder of Samantha Murphy for more than a fortnight before police made their move.  Former Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon has told of his “heartbreak” at the death of his son who died after a parachute mishap during a 14,000ft training jump in Sydney’s west.  Not one of the 111 frontline domestic violence workers promised to Queensland by the Albanese government are on the ground more than two years after it was spruiked as an election commi

Mar 7, 2024 • 2:36

AFL Head Gear 7/3/24

AFL Head Gear 7/3/24

All community footballers could be forced to wear helmets in the near future, with a head protection trial being launched this season.  The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has revealed it is going to look at whether Compare the Market should have to change its name because so many of the insurance products it compares are sold by its parent company.  The South Australian international education sector has bounced back and even grown since a Covid slump when border closures prevent

Mar 6, 2024 • 2:14

Sam Kerr Shock 6/3/24

Sam Kerr Shock 6/3/24

Hours after Sam Kerr revelled in scoring a historic FA Cup hat trick, the soccer superstar became entangled in an argument over a taxi fare that allegedly led to her “racially aggravated” abuse of a London police officer.   More than 30 drivers fleeing bushfires were caught speeding after a camera was left operating in an emergency zone in Victoria’s west.  Kids as young as 10 are getting away with violent crimes across regional NSW because courts rule they do not know right from wrong, even aft

Mar 5, 2024 • 2:23

Fight To Replace Scott Morrison Underway 05/03/24

Fight To Replace Scott Morrison Underway 05/03/24

The fight to replace former Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the seat of Cook got underway last night. A tent city’s emerged in QLD Premier Steven Miles’ electorate. Shocking footage of thugs armed with military rifles documents the escalation in Melbourne’s gangland violence. Tens of thousands of Adelaide homes are in the pipeline but the necessary infrastructure will come at an enormous cost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 2024 • 2:15

Samantha Murphy Disappearance 4/3/24

Samantha Murphy Disappearance 4/3/24

Mobile phone tower data identifying the movements of people in the area  Samantha Murphy disappeared is expected to be key to the probe.  New documents have revealed at least a dozen of the Queensland’s government’s signature major health projects have been delayed by up to 2½ years or been hit with cost blowouts.  A regional South Australian council has voted to replace its Acknowledgement of Country speech at the start of meetings with a more “inclusive” statement that doesn’t mention Aborigin

Mar 3, 2024 • 2:35

Brisbane House Prices Soar 30/2/24

Brisbane House Prices Soar 30/2/24

Brisbane house prices have soared by more than 60 per cent since the pandemic began – almost double the growth in Sydney – and the median price is now just over $200,000 less than Australia’s most expensive real estate market.  Victorians punters will no longer be able to place bets on some of the rising stars of Aussie sport, with tough new gambling restrictions introduced on sports betting.  A popular birthing unit in northern Sydney has been scrapped by the Minns government, in a move labelle

Feb 29, 2024 • 2:15

Surprise location of NRL’s $420m expansion war chest plan

Surprise location of NRL’s $420m expansion war chest plan

ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed the NRL’s $420 million war chest to drive expansion as he plots the next offshore project to match the code’s Vegas venture - a second team in New Zealand.  It’s been revealed Gold Coast cop Arron Ottaway, who was stood down for defying an order to stop chasing a car containing allegedly armed teen offenders, was told by his superior to abandon the chase because overtime was not approved.  Victoria Police have successfully fought to suppress key de

Feb 28, 2024 • 3:03

Vaccine Mandates Landmark Case 28/2/24

Vaccine Mandates Landmark Case 28/2/24

Queensland public servants who were stood down or sacked after refusing to comply with Covid-19 vaccine mandates could be back to work and seek compensation following a landmark legal win by a group of police officers and paramedics.  Victorian firefighters  and communities  are bracing  for “one of the most dangerous fire days”  in recent years, with  the mercury set to soar into the mid-40s in some parts of the state today.  SA Police are continuing to hunt a person who opened fire on a female

Feb 27, 2024 • 2:47

Palestinian Activist 27/2/24

Palestinian Activist 27/2/24

The Albanese government has been urged to intervene to stop a Palestinian activist who took part in a series of aeroplane hijackings in 1969 and 1970 from speaking at a Perth conference on “ecosocialism” in June.  A man and a woman have been shot at in an underground carpark in Adelaide’s inner south, sparking a police hunt for the suspect.  A drug boss has allegedly assaulted a maximum-security prison officer.  Vapes are wrecking the teeth and jaws of young people in a similar way to illicit dr

Feb 26, 2024 • 2:40

Taste Of Freedom 23/02/2024

Taste Of Freedom 23/02/2024

The “bodies in the barrels” serial murders accomplice will be able to eat at cafes, shop, travel on public transport and access Centrelink now he has parole – but will be tracked at all times.  Spin king Shane Warne has been credited with giving the gift of life in the wake of his shock fatal heart attack.  A father has admitted shooting a defenceless man in his shed and burying his body – but insists his crime was manslaughter, not murder.  Queensland real estate agents should have to undergo y

Feb 22, 2024 • 2:51

Smoke Alarm Laws 22/02/2024

Smoke Alarm Laws 22/02/2024

Queensland’s more than 600,000 landlords have been warned they could face criminal charges if they ignore tough smoke alarm laws after the owner of the Russell Island home that burnt to the ground killing six people was charged.  Sydney Police allege a man strangled a woman and child to death inside a martial arts studio in North Parramatta before he drove the woman’s white BMW to Baulkham Hills and fatally stabbed her husband on Monday night.  More than a dozen detectives from specialist Melbou

Feb 21, 2024 • 2:08

Queensland Police Commissioner Resigns 21/02/2024

Queensland Police Commissioner Resigns 21/02/2024

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll will walk away with about $216,000 in lieu of serving out the remaining four months of her contract after she was forced to sensationally resign early as the state’s top cop to “clear the air” after mounting pressure over Queensland’s youth crime crisis.  A mother and her little boy were stabbed to death inside a martial arts studio in Sydney’s west shortly before her estranged husband was killed in what police suspect was a ­bitter love triangle.

Feb 20, 2024 • 2:33

Sydney's Underbelly 19/02/2024

Sydney's Underbelly 19/02/2024

Sydney’s gang war is on track to eclipse the infamous Melbourne conflict involving Carl Williams and the Morans, according to one of the men behind the original Underbelly TV series.  In Victoria, Mornington Peninsula ratepayers who don’t install new solar power would be forced to fund a generous discount for households that make the switch under a new council proposal.  Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has revealed ahead of a meeting today with Minister Mark Ryan to discuss her f

Feb 19, 2024 • 2:43

Coalition Claims People Smugglers Are Testing PM 19/02/2024

Coalition Claims People Smugglers Are Testing PM 19/02/2024

The Coalition claims people smugglers are “testing” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, following the arrival of more than 40 asylum-seekers in remote Western Australia. A young SA man is fighting for life after he was struck by a car while changing a tyre on the side of the Port River Expressway. The sole survivor of the deadly mushroom lunch has broken his silence the day after his 45th wedding anniversary. More than half of all regional Queenslanders feel unsafe in their homes. The cost of build

Feb 18, 2024 • 2:49

Guards Deployed To Protect NRL Stars In Vegas 15/02/2024

Guards Deployed To Protect NRL Stars In Vegas 15/02/2024

At least 40 guards will be deployed to protect NRL players in Las Vegas, with players warned over “sex” traps and extortion scams. Linesmen crucial to reconnecting electricity have been accused of downing tools as thousands of Victorian homes are left without power. South Australian criminals are flouting home detention conditions amid claims authorities are failing to properly respond to overnight alerts. A motorist with custom number plates seemingly glorifying the October 7 Hamas terror attac

Feb 14, 2024 • 2:40

Gas Leak At Popular Sporting Arena 12/02/2024

Gas Leak At Popular Sporting Arena 12/02/2024

Dozens of people have fallen ill at a popular Adelaide sporting arena, sparking a major public health emergency and a safety review.  More young offenders could be fitted with GPS trackers and police given expanded powers to randomly search people for knives, as the Queensland government scrambles to crack down on youth crime.  A new study has found pregnant women are too reliant on multivitamins instead of eating a balanced diet in their second trimesters, a new study has found.  It is official

Feb 11, 2024 • 2:57

Greens Snuck Criminal Penalties Into New 'Right To Disconnect Law 09/02/2024

Greens Snuck Criminal Penalties Into New 'Right To Disconnect Law 09/02/2024

Bosses who unreasonably contact their staff after hours face fines and jail time after the Greens snuck criminal penalties into a new “right to disconnect”, leaving Labor scrambling to fix its own law. Melbourne’s Catholic Church has lost a major legal fight to block the parents, siblings, friends and families of abuse victims from suing for ­damages. Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has asked the government to revisit the trial of GPS trackers for teen criminals on bail, saying only 33 devi

Feb 8, 2024 • 3:27

Crossbenchers Urging  Albanese Government To Stop Yearly Hike On Student Debt 08/02/2024

Crossbenchers Urging Albanese Government To Stop Yearly Hike On Student Debt 08/02/2024

Crucial crossbenchers are urging the Albanese government to stop a yearly hike to student debt set to hit almost three million Australians amid a crushing cost of living crisis. A complaint regarding a “hateful” customised licence plate seemingly glorifying the October 7 Hamas terror attacks was not acted upon – despite being made last month. Brisbane’s controversial $2.7bn Gabba rebuild is dead, with powerbroker John Coates declaring the project is damaging the Olympic brand and “just doesn’t s

Feb 7, 2024 • 3:27

King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis Force Prince Harry Into Reunion 07/02/2024

King Charles’s Cancer Diagnosis Force Prince Harry Into Reunion 07/02/2024

Doctors across NSW could be forced to jack up their fees by $12 in six months time to combat a state government “tax grab” which could also result in the closure of many GP clinics. King Charles’s cancer diagnosis will force Prince Harry into a potentially tense reunion with his father, stepmother and brother, with the rogue royal expected to fly to London immediately. Two vile predators are now behind bars after an intoxicated 15-year-old was repeatedly raped at an Adelaide party. Queensland wi

Feb 6, 2024 • 3:30

Tax Hikes 6/2/2024

Tax Hikes 6/2/2024

The Albanese government will reap billions of dollars from extra tax on fuel, beer and spirits, including a 1.8 per cent hike this week, while sparing Tesla owners and wine drinkers.  Tobacconists across Sydney peddling black market vapes have been swept up in the largest raid blitz so far, with more than 30,000 illegal vapes at a street value of $1.1 million seized over five days last week.  Victorian doctors will have to increase patient fees by a whopping 30 per cent to combat a state governm

Feb 5, 2024 • 2:34

Distilleries And Brewers Warn Of Hit To Australia’s Hospitality Sector 05/02/2024

Distilleries And Brewers Warn Of Hit To Australia’s Hospitality Sector 05/02/2024

Distilleries and brewers are warning of a hit to Australia’s hospitality sector and local tourism unless the federal government freezes the twice-yearly tax hike on beer and spirits. It comes after The Daily Telegraph revealed the Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA) was sitting on $500 million in unspent grants and had only managed to start work on a visitors’ centre that has been dismissed as a “shed with a fancy pergola’’. Victorian GPs in training can apply for $40,000 in incentives from t

Feb 4, 2024 • 3:22

Margot Robbie Speaks About Oscars Snub 2/02/2024

Margot Robbie Speaks About Oscars Snub 2/02/2024

Margot Robbie has spoken out one week after being overlooked for a nomination at the 2024 Oscars. Risk of being unable to field a team if players are benched for three weeks under new concussion protocols, a Victorian Nationals MP has warned. The number of babies dying within a month of birth has almost doubled since 2018, the year the state’s biggest ever review into maternity services was launched by then health minister Steven Miles. Gaming group SkyCity Entertainment says it faces up to $73m

Feb 1, 2024 • 3:11

Biggest Change To Australian Recreational Sport Being Urged By Peak Institute 01/02/2024

Biggest Change To Australian Recreational Sport Being Urged By Peak Institute 01/02/2024

One of the biggest changes to Australian recreational sport in history is being urged by the country’s peak sporting institute in the fight against concussion and long term brain injuries. Education Minister Prue Car has slammed her federal counterparts, accusing the Albanese government of trying to “short-change” NSW school kids. South Australian public hospitals had five catastrophic “sentinel” events resulting in serious injury or death in 2021-22, the latest Productivity Commission figures s

Jan 31, 2024 • 3:23

Godfreys Group Collapsed Into Administration 31/01/2024

Godfreys Group Collapsed Into Administration 31/01/2024

Godfreys Group, the iconic retailer of vacuums that has been selling cleaners for almost 100 years, has collapsed into administration, with cost of living pressures and the challenging economic environment sucking out its profitability and causing its demise. Extra prevention measures protecting swimmers from sharks will not be installed around Sydney Harbour despite Monday’s brutal bull shark attack with the Minns government and local council passing the buck over who is responsible.Queensland

Jan 30, 2024 • 3:18

Australia Will Remain Loyal To Its Top Six For Next Monday’s Tour Of NZ 30/01/2024

Australia Will Remain Loyal To Its Top Six For Next Monday’s Tour Of NZ 30/01/2024

Australia will remain loyal to its top six for next month’s tour of New Zealand despite the worrying form slump that has resulted in No.3 Marnus Labu­schagne’s Test average dropping by 10 in little over a year. Sydney tradies have offered scathing feedback on the industry’s next generation of workers, describing them as “lazy” and “not willing to put in the hard yards”. Pop superstar Taylor Swift has a wild week of crisscrossing the globe coming up after her boyfriend Travis Kelce qualified for

Jan 29, 2024 • 3:43

Universities Lobby Government Over Free Courses 29/01/2024

Universities Lobby Government Over Free Courses 29/01/2024

The Federal Government is facing calls to match its fee-free TAFE commitment. A flood watch has been issued for Southeast QLD. The Victorian Government has ignored the parliamentary inquiry recommendation to outlaw recreational duck hunting. NSW caseworkers are failing to visit up to 76 per cent of young people reported as vulnerable. South Australia has overtaken  Victoria as the best-performing economy in the nation by CommSec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 2024 • 2:24

Melanoma Researchers Awarded Australian of the Year 26/01/2024

Melanoma Researchers Awarded Australian of the Year 26/01/2024

Two medical researchers helping to cure melanoma have both been recognised as the 2024 Australian of the Year. North Queenslanders could face three-day power outages and life-threatening flash flooding with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily making landfall. Infectious disease experts have queried official Covid advice sent to Victorian public schools this week. In South Australia, fewer teenage boys are pursuing teaching degrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 25, 2024 • 2:37

Tax Cut Halved For Wealthier Australians 25/01/2024

Tax Cut Halved For Wealthier Australians 25/01/2024

Anthony Albanese will almost halve the tax cut going to some Australians in order to deliver savings to low and middle income earners. Former South Australian premier Steven Marshall retire from state parliament. A young boy is fighting for life after being kicked in the head by a horse in Centennial Park. In Victoria, three people are dead in a drowning tragedy at Phillip Island. A 400mm deluge is expected for parts of Queensland, along with wind gusts of 165km/h, when Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

Jan 24, 2024 • 2:37

Stage 3 Tax Cut Changes Expected 24/01/2024

Stage 3 Tax Cut Changes Expected 24/01/2024

Anthony Albanese is poised to abandon his promise to leave Stage 3 tax cuts alone. Laws to indefinitely lock up or permanently monitor repeat child sex offenders in South Australia would be the toughest in the country. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is forecast to start lashing the Queensland coast this afternoon. Rugby league players like Reece Walsh and Latrell Mitchell could potentially face visa hurdles ahead of the NRL’s Las Vegas premiership-opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Jan 23, 2024 • 2:19

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily Expected Within 24 Hours 23/01/2024

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily Expected Within 24 Hours 23/01/2024

More than 25,000 properties across Queensland’s southeast were without power overnight - as storms hit the region after a scorching day. Undercover cop Mick Drury claims Roger Rogerson and other senior police attempted to set him up to be killed after two previously failed attempts. Victoria Police officers clashed with pro-Palestine protesters at the Port of Melbourne on Monday. Up to 5000 new homes would be built within 10km of Adelaide’s CBD under a plan by the construction industry.See omnys

Jan 22, 2024 • 2:31

Australia Day Gabba Test 22/01/2024

Australia Day Gabba Test 22/01/2024

Cricket Australia will walk a delicate tightrope this week when it gently acknowledges the polarities of emotion around Australia Day during the Gabba Test.  A multi-millionaire conman has been found dead in a Sydney hotel, on the same day he was due to be sentenced for a Ponzi scheme which has left up to $24 million unaccounted for.  A South Australian man missing since being caught in a rip has been hailed an “absolute hero” after he risked his life to save his and his best mate’s children.  T

Jan 21, 2024 • 2:24

Giddy With Relief 19/01/2024

Giddy With Relief 19/01/2024

Australian basketball star Josh Giddey is reportedly set to avoid criminal charges over his alleged relationship with a minor.  Runaway Brittany Higgins has shared the first update from her new life in France.  In a Wuhan-esque study, Chinese scientists are experimenting with a mutant Covid strain that is 100 per cent lethal to “humanised” mice.  The first luxury hotel in Adelaide’s northern suburbs is set to open its doors this year as the developers announce a premium rebrand. See omnystudio.c

Jan 18, 2024 • 2:31

Fatal Crash 18/01/2024

Fatal Crash 18/01/2024

The driver who allegedly caused the crash that killed an Adelaide family is an Italian honeymooner and part-time international travel blogger whose new wife was also injured on impact.  Former NRL star Sonny Bill Williams has been cautioned by Channel Nine management over a series of controversial personal social media posts he made claiming horrific atrocities committed by Hamas against Israelis were “proven to be untrue”.  A popular Australian YouTuber has decided to leave the country over a g

Jan 17, 2024 • 2:35

Nationwide Review Of Supermarket Conduct 17/01/2024

Nationwide Review Of Supermarket Conduct 17/01/2024

The Albanese government rejected a request to fast-track a nationwide review of supermarket conduct, it can be revealed despite the Prime Minister vowing to do “whatever is necessary” to bring down the price of essentials.  Queensland’s domestic violence scourge is now a state of emergency, as shocking new data shows increases in almost every offence in just a year, and more than 20 people killed, allegedly by a partner or relative.  An 83-year-old man has died and an 81-year-old woman has been

Jan 16, 2024 • 2:48

Delays For Victorian Developers 16/01/2024

Delays For Victorian Developers 16/01/2024

Victorian developers face delays of up to 18 months due to Indigenous cultural heritage ­requirements that are creating another roadblock to the government’s ambitious plan to build 80,000 homes a year.  New shocking videos of violence between South Australian schoolchildren have emerged on social media – including a boy waving a knife in the face of another child as he performs what appears to be a TikTok-style dance.  An Adelaide man accused of the daylight rape of a 12-year-old girl on a trai

Jan 15, 2024 • 2:43

Albanese's Fresh Warning To Supermarkets To Drop Prices  11/01/2024

Albanese's Fresh Warning To Supermarkets To Drop Prices  11/01/2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a fresh warning to supermarket giants, telling them the current voluntary grocery code of conduct could become mandated if they do not do the right thing. Aldi has joined Woolworths in its decision to axe Australia Day merchandise this year. Deadly skin cancer diagnoses are expected to rise by up to 69 per cent in Victoria over the next decade, with experts urging the community to stop underestimating the sun’s deadly UV rays. Hundreds of young Queen

Jan 11, 2024 • 3:26

Interest Rates Could Be Slashed In June 11/01/2024

Interest Rates Could Be Slashed In June 11/01/2024

Interest rates could be slashed as early as June, as smaller petrol and food price hikes helped slow inflation to its lowest growth in almost two years. Iconic Australian supermarket brand Woolworths has been condemned for ditching its ties to Australia Day after announcing it would no longer sell any merchandise related to the public holiday. Melbourne footballer Joel Smith is facing a suspension of two years – and possibly longer – for taking cocaine. Hundreds of Queenslanders are in hospital

Jan 10, 2024 • 3:05

Labor Accused Of “Outrageous Cover Up” 10/01/2024

Labor Accused Of “Outrageous Cover Up” 10/01/2024

Labor has been accused of an “outrageous cover up” after ­refusing to reveal if more convicted criminals have been ­released from immigration ­detention over the summer. A Sydney council has been slammed for spending thousands of dollars removing a wooden bench from a north shore naturestrip after the seat sparked a two-year battle between warring neighbours. The Victorian government has quietly dumped a promise to put electronic monitoring devices on dangerous young thugs, ­insisting the measur

Jan 9, 2024 • 3:03

Police Called To NSW Schools 20,000 Times 09/01/2024

Police Called To NSW Schools 20,000 Times 09/01/2024

Police have been called to schools across NSW almost 20,000 times in the past year, including for serious sexual incidents and violence involving pistols and swords.  Almost 100 Queensland state schools have been damaged amid the state’s dual disasters, with authorities now racing to repair facilities in time for the first day of school in two weeks.  Rents for Adelaide houses are about $60 a week higher than they were a year ago – making them more expensive than those in Melbourne and Hobart.

Jan 8, 2024 • 2:35

Products Recalled Over Button Battery Risk  05/01/2024

Products Recalled Over Button Battery Risk  05/01/2024

More than eight products a month have been recalled over button battery issues since new standards became mandatory. Queensland’s Corrective Services Minister is yet to be briefed on a major review of the parole board. Hundreds of pages of documents shed new light on the relationships between Jeffrey Epstein and the rich and powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 4, 2024 • 2:23

Australian Passengers Safe After Tokyo Airport Collision 04/01/2024

Australian Passengers Safe After Tokyo Airport Collision 04/01/2024

Twelve Australians made a miraculous escape from a Japan Airlines jet that burst into flames. Four sightseers in NSW have been rushed to hospital after they were struck by lightning in the Blue Mountains. A Victorian councillor whose home was raided by corruption investigators as part of a sports rorts inquiry will face court on drug charges. A major inquiry’s underway after an intimate image of a woman exposing herself while under arrest at an Adelaide police station. A record number of asylum

Jan 3, 2024 • 2:53

Australian Dies Fighting With IDF In Gaza 03/01/2024

Australian Dies Fighting With IDF In Gaza 03/01/2024

An Australian has died while fighting with the Israel Defence Forces in Gaza. A new report into the Sea World helicopter crash has revealed the pilot who died in the disaster had traces of cocaine in his system. Nearly 300 people were killed on Victorian roads in 2023. More than $3.5m has been paid out to settle civil claims against SA Police for misconduct. David Warner’s taken to Instagram with a desperate plea for the return of his backpack and his two baggy green caps.See omnystudio.com/list

Jan 2, 2024 • 3:17

PM Backs Khawaja’s Peace Stance 02/01/2024

PM Backs Khawaja’s Peace Stance 02/01/2024

Usman Khawaja will be allowed to wear a dove sticker in the BBL should he line up again for the Heat. Wet conditions continue across Queensland with access to the Pacific Motorway cut in two places. Investigations are underway following an apartment blaze in Sydney’s northwest. Rollout of the SA’s first mobile phone detection cameras will target drivers on the South Road corridor. Victorian authorities report a surge in scalpers trying to rip off Taylor Swift fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for

Jan 1, 2024 • 2:49

SA Shark Attack 29/12/2023

SA Shark Attack 29/12/2023

A Seaford boy has been killed in a shark attack at a popular tourist location on the Yorke Peninsula in SA on Thursday.  In Victoria, a man and a woman are expected to be charged after allegedly breaking into accused triple murderer Erin Patterson’s Leongatha property on Christmas Eve.  Almost one year on from the devastating Sea World chopper crash on the gold coast that claimed the lives of four people, Winnie de Silva said she would forever be haunted by memories of the mid-air disaster.  Mil

Dec 28, 2023 • 2:45

Rugby League Motorcycle Death 28/12/2023

Rugby League Motorcycle Death 28/12/2023

Authorities believe speed and alcohol were factors in the motorcycle crash that killed rugby league player Troy Dargan in the Cook Islands.  Households are set to be slugged almost $2400 upfront and businesses up to $31,000 to connect to the gas network from 2025, as part of a growing push to wean Victoria off the popular fuel source.  SA Premier Peter Malinauskas is attacking the “disgraceful” scheduling of Adelaide’s annual cricket Test – starting on a Wednesday in mid-January against the lowl

Dec 27, 2023 • 2:52

Wild Christmas Weather 27/12/2023

Wild Christmas Weather 27/12/2023

Golf ball-sized hail battered parts of NSW’s Central Coast yesterday, with severe storms threatening Sydney, the Gold Coast and parts of Victoria in a third consecutive day of wild Christmas weather.  There was high drama on a gloomy harbour at the start of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart, with the official start of the 78th race kicking off with a near-collision.  To Victoria now where an area 24 times the size of Docklands will be put under state control to allow high-rise development as part of th

Dec 26, 2023 • 2:30

Worrying Spike In Robberies By Children 22/12/2023

Worrying Spike In Robberies By Children 22/12/2023

Children aged between 10 and 13 wanting   flashy items – and notoriety – are behind a worrying spike in robberies and thefts, police say. Politicians from across Australia’s major parties have been accused of recklessly spending taxpayer dollars on chauffeur-driven cars with some MPs clocking $20,000 in just three months. Australian Open tennis action will blast into life   almost a full week early in Melbourne with fans for the first time able to snap up bargain tickets to see the   world’s bes

Dec 21, 2023 • 3:31

Queensland Is Australia’s Tourism Capital 21/12/2023

Queensland Is Australia’s Tourism Capital 21/12/2023

Queensland remains Australia’s favourite holiday playground, with new data showing the Sunshine State is the country’s tourism capital for the third year in a row. A traumatised mother and father hid their frightened children in a wardrobe as their southwest Sydney home was invaded by three masked men with a gun. His life was a rags-to-riches western suburbs tale that turned Franco Cozzo into a household name with his catchcrys imitated across Victoria. A federal government scheme established to

Dec 20, 2023 • 3:38

Australian Notorious Terrorist Released From Jail 20/12/2023

Australian Notorious Terrorist Released From Jail 20/12/2023

One of Australia’s most notorious terrorists Abdul Nacer Benbrika was cleared to be released from jail yesterday despite still needing to undergo deradicalisation and being considered a potentially “moderate” risk of committing a terrorist act. A lip-reading expert claims Brittany Higgins was “plied” with alcohol and Bruce Lehrmann encouraged her to “drink that all now” at a Canberra bar on the night she alleges she was sexually assaulted, a court has heard. The owner of Atet – the controversial

Dec 19, 2023 • 3:40

Mate's Helping Mates 19/12/2023

Mate's Helping Mates 19/12/2023

Solidarity among Queenslanders has been on full display in Queensland’s record-breaking flood, with residents mobilising in choppers, tinnies and jet skis to rescue neighbours and strangers, and townsfolk sheltering at the pub.  It’s been revealed one of Melbourne’s worst teen offenders stole vehicles valued at $1m in a four-week crime spree during which he was caught and released on bail three times.  A fifth man has been charged over the murder of bikie boss Alen Moradian, who was shot in broa

Dec 18, 2023 • 2:35

Federal Government Says Not Fighting To Keep Terrorist Locked Up 18/12/2023

Federal Government Says Not Fighting To Keep Terrorist Locked Up 18/12/2023

The federal government says it is not fighting to keep notorious terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika locked up in prison because he is not a significant enough danger to warrant it. Jimmy Barnes is making a brave recovery after undergoing serious heart surgery. A toddler died in front of horrified family members after being struck by a car on a busy road in Melbourne’s southeast on Sunday. Former Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s obsession with the Olympic and Paralympic Games has been rejected by Stev

Dec 17, 2023 • 2:52

Folbigg Seeks Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation 15/12/2023

Folbigg Seeks Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation 15/12/2023

Kathleen Folbigg is set to seek a record compensation payout from the NSW government. Disaster recovery funding has been made available for North Queenslanders and regional councils. Victorians could soon be forced to switch to electric cooktops. Two new budget vehicles have scored zero-star safety ratings. King Charles will lead a megastar line-up honouring Barry Humphries at a state memorial today in Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2023 • 2:32

Storm Tide Expected As Jasper Tracks Inland 14/12/2023

Storm Tide Expected As Jasper Tracks Inland 14/12/2023

Cyclone Jasper’s expected to bring a storm tide along the north Queensland coast this morning as the weather system weakens while moving inland. The duo charged with the murder of South Australian pediatrician Michael Yung have been identified as a young Adelaide couple. The NSW government has announced a wages deal for paramedics. A Royal Commission into domestic, sexual and family violence will probe how to better protect women and children in South Australia. The federal government has shunne

Dec 13, 2023 • 2:33

Cyclone Jasper Strengthens 13/12/2023

Cyclone Jasper Strengthens 13/12/2023

Cyclone Jasper has intensified to a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall this afternoon. A young boy and a man have perished in a light plane crash northwest of Grafton in northern NSW. Victoria Police are expected to arrest a man wanted interstate weeks after the High Court ruled he could not be kept in immigration detention indefinitely. SA Police are investigating whether a series of crimes are linked to a prominent doctor being attacked in his home. Barbie has topped the newly revampe

Dec 12, 2023 • 2:29

Construction Industry Shocked By Migration Changes 12/12/2023

Construction Industry Shocked By Migration Changes 12/12/2023

Builders and construction industry leaders have expressed “shock” and “disappointment” over the Albanese government’s migration changes. Shock shift in who MPs believe should become Queensland’s next Premier. A court has heard the driver of a BMW that ploughed into the beer garden of a rural Victorian pub last month ­received nine alarms to treat his low blood sugar. NSW Police are investigating if a man’s been the target of two firebombings in three months. One of South Australia’s most eminent

Dec 10, 2023 • 2:47

Brittany Higgins 08/12/2023

Brittany Higgins 08/12/2023

Brittany Higgins’ former boyfriend says she told him in a phone call the morning after her alleged rape that “we brought the party back to Parliament House”, the Federal Court was told yesterday.  Sweltering heat and dry conditions predicted for this summer could see Victoria’s most bushfire prone areas spend more than $140bn in rebuilding costs.  A second top private school in South Australia will charge parents tuition fees of more than $30,000 for its senior students next year.  Police have n

Dec 7, 2023 • 2:54

Man Arrested In US Over Wieambilla Shooting 07/12/2023

Man Arrested In US Over Wieambilla Shooting 07/12/2023

FBI agents have arrested a man in the US in connection to the Wieambilla police shooting, alleging he incited violence and sent “Christian end of days ideology” to extremists before the tragedy.  A hotel on one of North Adelaide’s best-known strips was quietly used to house “high risk” immigrant detainees for more than 18 months before one smashed a window and ­escaped – sending a nearby private school into lockdown.  Victoria’s public service has been sabotaged by a culture of fear and secrecy

Dec 6, 2023 • 2:43

New Home Of High 06/12/2023

New Home Of High 06/12/2023

The areas of Sydney that will be targeted for higher density housing and deliver tens of thousands of new homes can finally be revealed, after the Department of Planning accidentally published the full housing blueprint online.  An elderly man who suffered a catastrophic fall in his Hervey Bay home has died after an ambulance failed to show up in time to help him despite multiple frantic calls  South Australian Police say a joint operation with federal authorities responsible for monitoring form

Dec 5, 2023 • 2:35

Heartbreak As MP Passes 05/12/2023

Heartbreak As MP Passes 05/12/2023

An emotional Anthony Albanese yesterday announced his good friend, Labor MP Peta Murphy, had died after a lengthy battle with cancer, aged 50.  Destination NSW was dealt a $125m budget blow in Labor’s September budget, further fuelling fears that Sydney could be set to lose major events such as the Australian Open golf tournament.  After more than three months of deadlocked negotiations and two rounds of strike action, the SA teacher’s union is set to agree to the state government’s latest pay o

Dec 4, 2023 • 3:02

Fears Australian Open Golf Will Be Moved To Melbourne 04/12/2023

Fears Australian Open Golf Will Be Moved To Melbourne 04/12/2023

The Australian Open Golf in Sydney attracted almost 60,000 people over the weekend and showcased the city to the world – but there are fears a lack of funding means it will be moved to Melbourne next year.   Seafood Industry Australia CEO Veronica Papacosta said “strong availability” and limited supply chain issues unlike previous years would keep festive price hikes at bay, including for the nation’s beloved Christmas favourite, prawns.   Upgrading the RNA Showgrounds to give the Brisbane Lions

Dec 3, 2023 • 3:11

Labor Under Pressure To Justify Release Of Immigration Detainees 1/12/2023

Labor Under Pressure To Justify Release Of Immigration Detainees 1/12/2023

Labor is under pressure to ­justify the release of 142 ­immigration detainees after a High Court ruling on one test case involving a convicted child sex offender, as the ­Coalition argues there was no need to let so many people out. Athletics Australia has lambasted Daniel Andrews for dumping the Commonwealth Games, saying it will cause “immeasurable harm”. A tourism industry leader is calling on the government to help Adelaide leapfrog Melbourne as southern Australia’s premier cruise ship home

Nov 30, 2023 • 3:28

Brittany Higgins Details Alleged Rape In Federal Court 30/11/2023

Brittany Higgins Details Alleged Rape In Federal Court 30/11/2023

Hands visibly shaking, a tearful Brittany Higgins held up a diagram showing the exact location of the couch in Parliament House where she was allegedly raped. Dumped radio host Lauren Phillips has questioned whether a Sydney-based show will work in her beloved Melbourne hometown. Playford has become the second council this month to stop reading out an Acknowledgment of Country following a lengthy “culture wars” debate between councillors. One of Australia’s top international music exports has sl

Nov 29, 2023 • 3:09

Brittany Higgins Will Give ‘Graphic And Distressing’ Evidence As Ten’s Star Witness In Defamation Case 29/11/2023

Brittany Higgins Will Give ‘Graphic And Distressing’ Evidence As Ten’s Star Witness In Defamation Case 29/11/2023

Brittany Higgins will give “graphic and distressing” evidence about allegations she was sexually assaulted in Parliament House by Bruce Lehrmann, a court has heard. Unions and developers have joined forces to push for urgent reforms that would give nurses, ambos and other essential workers a fighting chance of being able to afford to live in Sydney. Australia’s largest cruise operator will pull several of its ships from Melbourne in protest against the Victorian government’s decision to increase

Nov 28, 2023 • 3:37

Bruce Lehrmann Admits To Cocaine When He Learned Of Brittany Higgins Sexual Assault Allegation 28/11/2023

Bruce Lehrmann Admits To Cocaine When He Learned Of Brittany Higgins Sexual Assault Allegation 28/11/2023

Bruce Lehrmann has admitted to taking cocaine on the night he learned he was the subject of sexual assault allegations, telling a court he “spiralled” after watching Brittany Higgins’ The Project interview. Training for venue bouncers is “not fit for purpose” and needs to be urgently overhauled as part of a broader move to ­turbocharge Sydney’s night-time economy. A released immigration detainee who refused a mandatory electronic tracker was uncontactable to police and at large in the community

Nov 27, 2023 • 3:01

Criminals Released From Immigration Detention 27/11/2023

Criminals Released From Immigration Detention 27/11/2023

Police and border agents monitoring convicted criminals released from immigration detention will get $255m to bolster tracking efforts and prosecute any individuals who breach sweeping emergency laws.  Over 80 climate activists were arrested in the waters off the Port of Newcastle last night for overstaying their welcome just days after the NSW Police Minister was accused of encouraging the group to go ahead with the protest action.  The growing demand for affordable housing in Queensland has pu

Nov 26, 2023 • 2:37

Tragic Twist In DV Murder 24/11/2023

Tragic Twist In DV Murder 24/11/2023

Colleagues of an Adelaide mother allegedly murdered by her estranged husband inside their family home have revealed heartbreaking details about her final weeks as a fundraiser is set up in her honour.  Melbourne hospitals workers faced an onslaught of abuse last financial year – equivalent to more than one attack every hour – as staff warn aggression from patients and their families has spiked in recent years.  An ex-Adelaide woman accused of twice attempting to kill her former partner – then pl

Nov 23, 2023 • 2:35

Prisoner Swap 23/11/2023

Prisoner Swap 23/11/2023

Hamas will release dozens of hostages from Gaza in an agreed prisoner swap and ceasefire deal with Israel – but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed the war will go on.  The woman seated alongside alleged killer teenager driver Dhirren Singh Randhawa has told police the son of SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens “ran across the road, into the path” of the vehicle moments before the fatal impact.  US band The Brian Jonestown Massacre cancelled a Victorian show on Wednesday after their

Nov 22, 2023 • 2:16

New Laws For Choking Women 22/11/2023

New Laws For Choking Women 22/11/2023

Violent men who are charged by police for choking women will be regarded as serious violent offenders and could be forcibly detained even after their sentence has been served under new laws to be introduced today.  The teenage driver accused of killing Charlie Stevens has been banned from contacting the four eyewitnesses to the alleged hit and run crash – whose conflicting accounts underpin the case against him.  Tens of thousands of Queensland public servants are set to receive a one-off cash b

Nov 21, 2023 • 2:15

Lilie James' Family Seek To Sue School 21/11/2023

Lilie James' Family Seek To Sue School 21/11/2023

The parents of murdered water polo coach Lilie James will seek to sue St Andrew’s Cathedral School for gross negligence and a breach in its duty of care to her as an employee.  Prince Edward has arrived in Sydney on a four-day visit during which he is expected to officially open a mock Scottish castle in the grounds of prestigious The Scots College at Bellevue Hill.  Two thirds of aged care homes received at least one complaint in the past year, with inadequate pain management being one of the t

Nov 20, 2023 • 2:37

Olympic Public Transport 20/11/2023

Olympic Public Transport 20/11/2023

The only mass public transport to and from Brisbane Airport during the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the Airtrain, due to an exclusive deal with operators.  The rapidly-worsening drought has spurred the NSW Government into rolling out a $250 million package of low-interest loans in a bid to help battered farmers weather a forecast dry summer.  A judge has released a Sydney man accused by police of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, her daughter and her mother in separate incident

Nov 19, 2023 • 2:06

Freed Criminal Asylum Seekers 17/11/2023

Freed Criminal Asylum Seekers 17/11/2023

Taxpayers will fork out about $180,000 a month to electronically track 84 convicted criminals released from immigration detention as Labor scrambles to ensure community safety.  An Israeli supporter has been charged and a group of flag-waving Palestinian teens dealt with as youth offenders after a concerning clash on the streets of North Bondi.  Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey has again been exposed hiding billions of dollars in project blowouts just months after he almost lost his job

Nov 16, 2023 • 2:09

NRL's Plan To Lure American Athletes 16/11/2023

NRL's Plan To Lure American Athletes 16/11/2023

NRL boss Andrew Abdo has revealed plans for an NFL-style Combine to lure American athletes to rugby league as part of the code’s historic 2024 season kick-off in Las Vegas.   NSW Premier Chris Minns is today being urged to be “as bold as Bradfield” in his vision for the future of Sydney.  MP’s have been warned Victoria’s ailing state school system has suicidal principals, depressed teachers, entitled parents and violent, narcissistic students.  Hundreds of patients needing lifesaving medical tre

Nov 15, 2023 • 2:44

Sick Snub Of Jewish School 15/11/2023

Sick Snub Of Jewish School 15/11/2023

A western Sydney business has come under fire for refusing to lease a jumping castle to a well-known Jewish school, with the owner then boasting about her decision on social media.  The AFL will begin its season in Sydney next year, as part of a bold plan to steal the spotlight in a special ‘Opening Round’ across the northern markets.  Adelaide schools might revoke their decision to ban kids from ocean-based surfing and swimming sessions, as shark patrols are set to return before summer.  A Vict

Nov 14, 2023 • 2:01

Infrastructure 14/11/2023

Infrastructure 14/11/2023

NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria will be on the hook for at least 50 per cent of the cost of future road projects under an Albanese Government plan to push responsibility for transport infrastructure spending back onto states.  A former NSW senior constable accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in a police station while on duty and in uniform is set to fight the allegations at trial.  A cruise ship in the midst of twin Covid and gastro outbreaks has docked in Adelaide on Monday morni

Nov 13, 2023 • 2:57

Foreign Minister Penny Wong Sparks Criticism Over Israel-Hamas War 13/11/2023

Foreign Minister Penny Wong Sparks Criticism Over Israel-Hamas War 13/11/2023

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has sparked criticism after calling on Israel to stop “the attacking of hospitals”. Weekly pro-Palestinian protests in Sydney are costing more than $1 million to police each and Premier Chris Minns wants Canberra to help pay to the bill. Dozens of homeowners who live above the $10.8bn West Gate Tunnel have won a secret multimillion-dollar compensation payout because their land titles extend to the centre of the earth. Jewish Queenslanders are too afraid to tell work c

Nov 12, 2023 • 3:21

Optus Will Not Refund Customers After Massive Outage 09/11/2023

Optus Will Not Refund Customers After Massive Outage 09/11/2023

Anthony Albanese is being urged to use rugby league as a “soft diplomacy” tool as the threat of China continues to loom over Australia’s relationship with Pacific Island nations. Optus executives have declared the telco will not refund customers for one of the worst telecommunications outages in Australian history because most would get “less than $2” and instead it will “reward” the patience and loyalty of those who do not leave the company. Any delays to the Metro West train line could hold Sy

Nov 9, 2023 • 2:48

Demands For Fuel Excise To Be Slashed 10/11/2023

Demands For Fuel Excise To Be Slashed 10/11/2023

THE fuel excise should be slashed to compensate for the Albanese Government’s impending cuts to road and rail projects while giving cost-of-living relief. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has “promised” to back Papua New Guinea’s own NRL team with players due to run onto the field in 2027 - and that side could include some top Australian talent. Optus will have to confront at least three official investigations and an avalanche of damages claims from business customers who experts say are “absolu

Nov 9, 2023 • 2:35

Rate Rise Number 13 By The RBA Could Be Most Painful Yet 08/11/2023

Rate Rise Number 13 By The RBA Could Be Most Painful Yet 08/11/2023

Rate rise number 13 by the Reserve Bank of Australia could be its most painful one yet. A Sydney family now needs an annual income of more than $250,000 to buy the average home. Signs spruiking major road upgrades across Victoria are disappearing amid tensions over the federal government’s infrastructure review. Acting Premier Steven Miles has travelled to Bundaberg as part of a regional Queensland blitz in the absence of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, as the LNP leadership fanned out to some of

Nov 7, 2023 • 3:41

Federal Government’s Push To Have Greater Control Over How Aussies Watch TV 06/11/2023

Federal Government’s Push To Have Greater Control Over How Aussies Watch TV 06/11/2023

The federal government’s push to have greater control over how Australian viewers can find content on new smart TV sets is being met with serious concern from the media industry before a new prominence bill is finalised. Sickening vision has captured the moment an adult driver callously discarded the body of a dead child onto the ground in the aftermath of a horror crash in Sydney’s west. Victoria may have the race that stops the nation but NSW has the race that gets everyone on their feet. Scra

Nov 6, 2023 • 3:25

Multiple Charges For Mushroom Poisoning Suspect 3/11/2023

Multiple Charges For Mushroom Poisoning Suspect 3/11/2023

The prime suspect in Victoria’s mushroom poisoning case has been charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder. Australia’s most wanted man Hakan Ayik has been arrested in Turkey. A teenage girl has been charged over a number of suspicious fires on the Gold Coast. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says he’ll hold the federal government to account over its commitment to construct Hunter-class frigates in Adelaide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 2, 2023 • 2:26

Liberal Women Seethe Over Senator’s Replacement 2/11/2023

Liberal Women Seethe Over Senator’s Replacement 2/11/2023

Former NSW Minister Andrew Constance is in line to replace outgoing Senator Marise Payne. Bealemania hit a snag overnight in Brisbane as fans found themselves caught in a human traffic jam. Hospitals across Victoria are being told to slash costs by millions of dollars. Port Adelaide has officially started the first steps towards dumping the SANFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2023 • 2:23

Self-Incrimination Fears Over Misinformation Bill 1/11/2023

Self-Incrimination Fears Over Misinformation Bill 1/11/2023

Legal experts are warning that a proposed bill to regulate misinformation on the internet could see Australians having fewer protections. Anthony Albanese will today launch a $10m teacher recruitment campaign in conjunction with all states and territories. South Australian Police and emergency services return to waters off the Eyre Peninsula this morning after a 55-year-old man was fatally mauled by a great white shark. Figures in wagering, the law and sport in Victoria are trapped in a massive

Oct 31, 2023 • 2:57

Taxed Vapes Could Net Billions 31/10/23

Taxed Vapes Could Net Billions 31/10/23

Regulating and taxing nicotine vapes could inject billions into the federal budget’s bottom line. Queensland faces a day of reckoning with its fire threat, as a nightmare cocktail of high winds and temperatures in the upper 30s. A new tax on Victorian GPs has been thrown into chaos. NSW Police recruits are in for a major payday. More South Australians are dying than usual with the highest rates of death in country towns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 2023 • 3:06

Beloved "Friends" Star Found Dead 30/10/2023

Beloved "Friends" Star Found Dead 30/10/2023

Co-stars have led an outpouring of tributes for Matthew Perry, the actor beloved by millions of TV fans for playing Chandler Bing in Friends.  Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has again failed to appear at a rally against youth crime happening outside a building she was in, this time sending a Labor backbencher who proceeded to mock protesters as a “rent a crowd” and “bloody LNP”.  Anti-Israel graffiti has been painted  on the wall of a warehouse owned by a prominent South Australian family and vis

Oct 29, 2023 • 2:04

Lehrmann Charged With Two Counts Of Rape 27/10/2023

Lehrmann Charged With Two Counts Of Rape 27/10/2023

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been charged with two counts of rape in relation to an incident alleged to have occurred after a night out in Queensland in October, 2021.   The ex-boyfriend of a young water polo coach found beaten to death at one of Sydney’s top high school rang triple-0 himself and told them where to find her, four hours after police believe she was killed.  Annastacia Palaszczuk is no longer Queensland’s preferred premier for the first time, and her performance ratin

Oct 26, 2023 • 2:36

Queensland Bushfires 26/10/2023

Queensland Bushfires 26/10/2023

Firefighters in regional Queensland are bracing for gusty and dry winds on Thursday as they battle out-of-control bushfires fuelled by the “worst conditions in 40 years” that have already claimed two lives and multiple homes.  Legal expects are warning Australians accused of spreading misinformation online will have fewer protections against self-incrimination than suspected murderers, arsonists and other serious criminals under a proposed bill to regulate the internet.  A court has ruled the cr

Oct 25, 2023 • 2:47

Cops "Concerned" Over Opera House Lighting 25/10/2023

Cops "Concerned" Over Opera House Lighting 25/10/2023

It’s been revealed police were warned Sydney’s Palestinian community had been “incensed” by Premier Chris Minns’ decision to light up the Opera House in the colours of the Israeli flag just hours before a rowdy protest descended upon the steps of the iconic landmark.  An Australian businessman has successfully challenged a $45,000 American Express drinks bill in Vietnam – including 1400 tequila shots – after it was ruled two bars took his credit card and ripped him off by $42,000.  The Albanese

Oct 24, 2023 • 2:14

Sydney's Indigenous Voice To Council 24/10/2023

Sydney's Indigenous Voice To Council 24/10/2023

Despite NSW’s overwhelming no vote, City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore will forge ahead with plans for her own “Indigenous voice to council”.  Tech giant Microsoft will inject $7.9 billion into its Australian operations over the next two years, training 300,000 people in artificial intelligence and cloud computing while fighting online threats alongside Australia’s cyber spy agency.  Scores of foreigners kidnapped by Hamas terrorists remain unaccounted for after they were snatched at gunpoin

Oct 23, 2023 • 2:12

Anonymous Group Of Indigenous Yes Supporters Attack No Voters For Fuelling ‘Racist’ Campaign 23/10/2023

Anonymous Group Of Indigenous Yes Supporters Attack No Voters For Fuelling ‘Racist’ Campaign 23/10/2023

An anonymous group of Indigenous Yes supporters have attacked No voters, the media, Coalition MPs and conservative think tanks, accusing them of fuelling a “racist” campaign against the Voice. Two Lord Howe Island men have been barred from the tropical paradise after being charged with sexually assaulting two different women in separate alleged attacks. Melbourne Trains will be stopped in their tracks during testing on the $14bn Metro Tunnel if nearby hospital patients need urgent access to life

Oct 22, 2023 • 3:10

Two Albanese Government Ministers Have Accused Israel Of Inflicting “Collective Punishment” 20/10/2023

Two Albanese Government Ministers Have Accused Israel Of Inflicting “Collective Punishment” 20/10/2023

Two Albanese government ministers have accused Israel of inflicting “collective punishment” on Gaza, breaking Labor’s largely united front on the Middle East. High-profile media identity Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10, claiming her employer reneged on an agreement to cover her legal costs in their defamation suit with Bruce Lehrmann. The AFL faces a double cocaine scandal, with Melbourne’s Joel Smith testing positive after a home-and-away game and Blues recruit Elijah Hollands charged for po

Oct 19, 2023 • 3:32

US President Joe Biden Meets With Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu 19/10/2023

US President Joe Biden Meets With Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu 19/10/2023

US President Joe Biden was due to meet Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to discuss the Gaza crisis, but his attempts to find a diplomatic solution were dealt a blow by the cancellation of a meeting with Palestinian and Egyptian leaders. Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has been given a free pass to avoid facing a Canberra inquiry into how the airline was run. A crime wave sweeping the bush has regional residents living in fear, country mayors say, with analysis of crime

Oct 18, 2023 • 3:25

Australians Stranded In Israel Have Returned Home 18/10/2023

Australians Stranded In Israel Have Returned Home 18/10/2023

Australians stranded in Israel have returned home on a Qatar Airways flight in a coup that saw the national carrier of a Middle Eastern nation harbouring Hamas terrorists rescuing Jewish passengers. A woman is seeking $20,000 compensation claiming she was repeatedly leered at and perved on by men at Bondi Icebergs Club pool and sauna, and alleging it did nothing to protect her. Jewish organisations have slammed the Victorian Greens as “immoral and shameful” for voting against a motion in parliam

Oct 17, 2023 • 3:23

Judge Slams ABC For Implying Federal Court Force Journalists To Reveal Confidential Sources 17/10/2023

Judge Slams ABC For Implying Federal Court Force Journalists To Reveal Confidential Sources 17/10/2023

A judge has slammed the ABC for a “death over dishonour” press release which he found incorrectly implied the Federal Court was trying to force journalists to reveal confidential sources in a defamation case against a former soldier. Qantas Loyalty boss Olivia Wirth has resigned from the embattled airline, five months after being passed over for the top job. Average prices for Uber’s rideshare and delivery services could rise by up to 85 per cent as a result of the federal government’s proposed

Oct 16, 2023 • 3:52

Federal Government Urged To Refocus On Cost-Of-Living Crises 16/10/23

Federal Government Urged To Refocus On Cost-Of-Living Crises 16/10/23

The Albanese government’s been urged to focus on the cost-of-living crisis now the Voice referendum is over. South Australian police allege an armed robber dubbed the “Bicycle Bandit” used a Chinese semi automatic rifle in all of his crimes. The IDF confirmed hostage release negotiations with Hamas are now “impossible”.The South Australian government says there’s “zero prospect” the state’s legislated Voice to Parliament will be repealed. New facilities already being planned after a record atten

Oct 15, 2023 • 3:02

PM Reacts To No Vote 15/10/23

PM Reacts To No Vote 15/10/23

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says we need to find a new way forward with reconciliation, after Australia’s No vote. South Australia’s infamous Bicycle Bandit has allegedly been arrested. Police will allege in court that former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill set up a $300,000 cocaine deal behind his restaurant. Thousands of jobs would be lost across Queensland if restrictions are imposed on Brisbane airport. Hamas terrorists have released chilling footage showing heavily armed militants holding

Oct 14, 2023 • 3:06

UN Ordered To Relocate 1.1m Palestinians Within 24 Hours 14/10/23

UN Ordered To Relocate 1.1m Palestinians Within 24 Hours 14/10/23

Israel has ordered the United Nations to move more than a million Palestinians in Gaza south within 24 hours. Australian swimming’s treatment of female athletes and coaches has been laid bare in a leaked report. Anthony Albanese has issued an emotional plea for Australians to vote Yes. Pop star Vanessa Amorosi denies she lied to Australia’s financial regulator amid a legal battle with her mother.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 2023 • 2:38

Yes Campaign Stifled By Australians’ Disinterest 13/10/23

Yes Campaign Stifled By Australians’ Disinterest 13/10/23

New research shows the referendum ranks well behind cost of living, health, employment and education for Aussies. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong speaks about the release of detained journalist Cheng Lei. Two trained guards will be stationed at Centrelink offices deemed high-risk. Melbourne AFL star Clayton Oliver is recovering after a medical episode. The Israel Defence Force has launched a new fighting tactic ahead of a possible land invasion of Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Oct 12, 2023 • 2:29

Israel Combats Enemies On Three Sides 12/10/23

Israel Combats Enemies On Three Sides 12/10/23

Israel has warned it will intensify its military assault on Gaza this week as locals appeal for international help. More than 1000 NSW Police officers will be deployed at an unauthorised pro-Palestinian rally on Sunday. A South Australian golf tournament has been boycotted after one club refused to allow the female opposing captain. Departing Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will earn almost $3000 a day for his final stretch at the airline. Indigenous leaders call out defunded youth justice progra

Oct 11, 2023 • 3:05

2500 Air Strikes Hit Gaza, Land Invasion Possible 11/10/23

2500 Air Strikes Hit Gaza, Land Invasion Possible 11/10/23

Israel has laid siege on the Hamas stronghold of Gaza with more than 2500 air strikes, ahead of a suspected mass land invasion. NSW Police under pressure to prevent further violent protests by pro-Palestinian groups. Early warning system is introduced for the real people featured in NSW’s higher school certificate exams. South Australia’s rental market is the toughest market in the country. This year’s Melbourne Cup Parade has been cancelled amid a growing protest movement against the iconic rac

Oct 10, 2023 • 3:05

Israel Amassing Troops Ahead Of Gaza Invasion 10/10/23

Israel Amassing Troops Ahead Of Gaza Invasion 10/10/23

Israel has pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, destroying Hamas strongholds, after one of the bloodiest attacks in its history. The Voice to Parliament remains unpopular across large swaths of the country. The victims of a horrific plane crash in SA’s Mid North have been identified. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan was personally briefed about the Commonwealth Games cost blowouts in early March. Actor Hugh Sheridan has revealed he passed up tickets to the doomed music festival attacked by Ha

Oct 9, 2023 • 2:58

Israel's 9/11 09/10/2023

Israel's 9/11 09/10/2023

Israel is vowing “mighty vengeance” against Hamas terrorists who launched an unprecedented assault on the Jewish state, with more than 300 Israelis killed, 1800 wounded and dozens taken hostage in Gaza in what has been described as Israel’s 9/11.  Two Qantas baggage handlers and the brother of one of Australia’s biggest crime figures have been charged as part of a major AFP sting into a drug syndicate allegedly using insiders in Sydney International Airport.  South East Queensland councils are b

Oct 8, 2023 • 2:17

Aussies Skip Doctor To Save Money 06/10/2023

Aussies Skip Doctor To Save Money 06/10/2023

Cash-strapped Aussies are avoiding going to the GP for common chronic illnesses, with experts warning the cost-cutting has led to a surge in patients presenting at hospital emergency departments.  Biotech giant Moderna has revealed a ‘superjab’ combining vaccines or Covid-19 and influenza in the one dose has achieved a similar or greater level of effectiveness than existing shots.  More than 400 Adelaide Metro buses have been confirmed to still display pre daylight savings time as commuters are

Oct 5, 2023 • 2:12

Petrol Theft At Record Highs 04/10/2023

Petrol Theft At Record Highs 04/10/2023

Petrol theft has reached record highs in NSW this year, even before the price of unleaded rose above the $2.00-per-litre mark.  Two French backpackers ran for their lives after being caught in a fireball when a charging e-bike exploded inside a Sydney hostel, prompting calls from experts for tighter regulations on shonky batteries.  One of South Australia’s elite colleges is dealing with a serious scandal involving boarding students, with police called and students expelled.  Horror bushfire con

Oct 4, 2023 • 2:11

SA Shark Attack 04/10/2023

SA Shark Attack 04/10/2023

The husband of shark attack victim Pam Cook has opened up about the incident in a South Australian coastal town, which left his wife requiring surgery and “a big chunk” of her leg missing.  The owner of a luxury car which was peppered with bullets while parked in a Sydney street allegedly asked homeowners with CCTV of the drive-by shooting to delete the vision of the 4am attack.  The official Yes23 campaign for the Voice has been accused of “dishonest” behaviour after it was pinged for using sig

Oct 3, 2023 • 2:21

Horror Weekend On Queensland Roads 03/10/2023

Horror Weekend On Queensland Roads 03/10/2023

Queensland families have been torn apart in one of the worst long weekend’s for fatal crashes in recent memory.  A Sydney mother was dead 30-hours after her son was granted bail by a court, despite police alleging he tried to choke her and was a risk of harming her again.  Collingwood coach Craig McRae has all he needs - a treasured new daughter and precious shiny silverware.  Former Carlton player Tom Williamson stalked and harassed a woman around the time his career came to an ­abrupt end. See

Oct 2, 2023 • 2:17

Cassandra Sainsbury Desperate To Ditch Moniker, Cocaine Cassie 02/10/2023

Cassandra Sainsbury Desperate To Ditch Moniker, Cocaine Cassie 02/10/2023

Cassandra Sainsbury is desperate to ditch the moniker, Cocaine Cassie. Two young men have died on the first weekend of the music festival season, piling pressure on the Minns government to bring forward its planned drug summit. Footy is about family, at Collingwood its premiership party inside the MCG rooms on Saturday night was layered with loved ones who were lapping it up. The NRL has witness one of the all-time great NRL Grand Finals as the Panthers have completed their three-peat in a 26-24

Oct 1, 2023 • 3:16

Hundreds Of Schools Trialling AI Tutors 01/10/2023

Hundreds Of Schools Trialling AI Tutors 01/10/2023

Hundreds of schools across the country are trialling artificial intelligence tutors in the classroom, despite ongoing investigations into the ethical challenges of the controversial technology. The director of multiple Western Sydney disability service providers is behind bars, ­accused of defrauding the NDIS of more than $2 million. Collingwood has claimed its sweet 16th premiership with a four-point victory over Brisbane at the MCG. A Gold Coast entrepreneur determined to protect women by ridd

Sep 30, 2023 • 4:03

New Laws Will Prohibit Companies From Targeting ­Advertisements At Children 28/09/2023

New Laws Will Prohibit Companies From Targeting ­Advertisements At Children 28/09/2023

New laws will prohibit companies from targeting ­advertisements at children and selling their private data. Newly installed Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson took her turn in the hotseat yesterday as she appeared before a Senate committee hearing into the nation’s airline industry. Jacinta Allan has been ­appointed Victoria’s 49th Premier, after a tense day of backroom deals to get the job. A young apprentice is fighting for his life after he fell 4m down a hole at a Brisbane worksite that has had previ

Sep 27, 2023 • 3:08

Former Qantas Boss Alan Joyce The Most Wanted Man In Australia 27/09/2023

Former Qantas Boss Alan Joyce The Most Wanted Man In Australia 27/09/2023

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce the most wanted man in Australia. Embattled NSW backbench MP Tim Crakanthorp is one of the biggest spenders on business class flights in the state, racking up $9,000 on flights to Darwin and nearly $18,000 in office travel expenses in four months. Premier Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victoria’s Premier, stepping down from the role from 5pm on Wednesday. Adam Reynolds has spoken passionately about his love of the Broncos and Brisbane, admitting he thought he could

Sep 26, 2023 • 3:35

Study Shows Six Months Of Vaping Equates To Five Years Of Cigarette Smoking 26/09/2023

Study Shows Six Months Of Vaping Equates To Five Years Of Cigarette Smoking 26/09/2023

The damage caused by six months of using a vape equates to five years of cigarette ­smoking, according to a shock new finding by medical ­experts. Australian rugby faces becoming an amateur sport, such is the disastrous decline of the game overseen by decades of administrative and coaching failures. Australians in remote communities have begun to cast their votes in the historic Voice to Parliament referendum, as Anthony Albanese’s olive branch to the Coalition to work together if Yes wins is di

Sep 25, 2023 • 3:34

Home-Hunter Nightmare 25/09/2023

Home-Hunter Nightmare 25/09/2023

The nightmare for young home-hunters is set to dramatically worsen, with the pain of 12 interest rate rises now magnified by a shock property price surge across swathes of Sydney due to a migration boom and a building bust that both have years left to run.  A murder contract of up to $1m was on the head of gangland heavy Gavin Preston when he was shot dead.  The stunning recovery by the sole survivor of the deadly mushroom lunch has been called a “miracle” by his close-knit community, as churchg

Sep 24, 2023 • 3:03

Mushroom Poisoning 24/09/2023

Mushroom Poisoning 24/09/2023

Mushroom poisoning victim Ian Wilkinson has been released from hospital and is making “significant progress” in his recovery.  A new poll has found hardly any Australians rank the Voice as a top priority issue for the government.  Health fund executives have been rewarded with million-dollar-plus pay rises, as their members brace for the misery of another round of above-inflation premium rises.  Adelaide scientists believe seaweed found in South Australia’s southeast is key to creating the ultim

Sep 23, 2023 • 2:13

Police Sieze 200kg Cocaine 23/09/2023

Police Sieze 200kg Cocaine 23/09/2023

Police have seized a 200kg cocaine cache at the Port of Melbourne in the latest huge bust linked to the technique of parasite smuggling.  Tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel will rise for the first time in more than a decade as the Minns government moves to make the tolling system “fairer”.  Police are set to recruit up to 200 officers from overseas to fast track moves to fill a range of crucial vacancies.  After a 70-year stewardship of the News Corp and Fox conglomerates, Rupert Murd

Sep 22, 2023 • 1:50

Political Firestorm As Anthony Albanese Excluding State Decisions From Covid Inquiry 22/09/2023

Political Firestorm As Anthony Albanese Excluding State Decisions From Covid Inquiry 22/09/2023

Anthony Albanese has ignited a political firestorm by excluding state decisions from a sweeping Covid inquiry with accusations he’s protecting Labor premiers from scrutiny, while focusing solely on the former Morrison government. The Harbour City is relying on Penrith as it’s last hope for football finals victory in the NRL, with the Panthers the only local team left in the top four. Two rail strikes will halt train services across Melbourne next month as union members take industrial action aft

Sep 21, 2023 • 3:24

Alan Joyce’s Payout In Doubt After Board Acts On ‘Acute Loss Of Trust’ In Qantas 21/09/2023

Alan Joyce’s Payout In Doubt After Board Acts On ‘Acute Loss Of Trust’ In Qantas 21/09/2023

The inglorious end to Alan Joyce’s 15 years as Qantas chief executive has cost him at least $500,000 with a further $10.5m in doubt after the board finally acted in response to an “acute loss of trust” in the airline. Specially prepared “kill cars” have been seized by police across Sydney before they can be used in the next underworld assassination, kidnapping or drive-by shooting. Homicide detectives will probe how a three-day manhunt across two states turned deadly after specialist police shot

Sep 20, 2023 • 3:56

Australian Airfares 20/09/2023

Australian Airfares 20/09/2023

A senate probe has heard Airfares could have dropped by 10 per cent if the federal government hadn’t rejected a bid from Qatar Airways for extra flights into Australia.  NSW is set for its first scorching summer in four years with an El Nino event declared amid a spring heatwave and warnings of a tough bushfire season ahead.  The Palaszczuk government has issued its third major policy backflip in less than one week as it seeks to overcome dire polling which shows it’s on track to lose next year’

Sep 19, 2023 • 2:36

New Groundbreaking Triple 0 Technology 19/09/2023

New Groundbreaking Triple 0 Technology 19/09/2023

Groundbreaking technology will give police real-time access to emergencies as they unfold through the public’s mobile phones when a triple-0 call is made.  A Queensland “clearing house” for corruption tip-offs and complaints deemed unviable five weeks ago will now be turned into reality, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk confirming the state government was back on board with the ditched Coaldrake review recommendation.  Sydney is closed for lunch and Christmas has been cancelled, after the stat

Sep 18, 2023 • 2:14

Federal Government Demands More Safety On Dating Apps 18/09/2023

Federal Government Demands More Safety On Dating Apps 18/09/2023

Popular dating apps such as Bumble, Tinder and Hinge have been handed an ultimatum by the federal government – make your platforms safer or the commonwealth will do it for you. Detectives across the state are being taken off investigations and put back into uniform to cover shortages on the front line, so bad is the current employment crisis in the NSW Police Force. Councils are slugging Victorians with sneaky new bin taxes of up to $179 and raising rubbish rates by 10 to 20 per cent as the stat

Sep 17, 2023 • 3:55

Prominent Aboriginal Activist Warned Agenda Behind Uluru Statement 15/09/2023

Prominent Aboriginal Activist Warned Agenda Behind Uluru Statement 15/09/2023

Prominent Aboriginal activist and No campaigner Warren Mundine has warned that the agenda behind the Uluru Statement is a “metaphorical” declaration of war on modern Australia. Public sector unions are set for a salary windfall worth billions of dollars as the reward for helping get Labor into power as NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey prepares to hand down a budget he says will “fix the fundamentals” of an economy bloated by excessive debt. The Commonwealth should step in to help cover Victoria’s pa

Sep 14, 2023 • 4:03

Former Qantas Chief Executives Expected To Be Summoned In Aviation Inquiry 14/09/2023

Former Qantas Chief Executives Expected To Be Summoned In Aviation Inquiry 14/09/2023

Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce and chairman Richard Goyder are expected to be top of the list of people the senate aviation inquiry will decide it wants to summon when it meets for the first time on Thursday. Taxpayers are paying councils tens of millions of dollars for the privilege of having their garbage bins collected once a fortnight as weekly pick-ups are being scrapped. Victorians are being warned to be on high alert of bushfire risks with warmer and drier conditions predicted,

Sep 13, 2023 • 4:06

Australia Warns Consequences For Any Country That Aids Russia In Its Illegal War 13/09/2023

Australia Warns Consequences For Any Country That Aids Russia In Its Illegal War 13/09/2023

Australia has warned there will be “consequences” for any country that aids Russia in its illegal war against Ukraine – ahead of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. A woman claims one of Australia’s most reviled gang rapists harassed her for months with messages of sexual fantasies and emails saying “I want you all to myself” which she took to police, but they refused to protect her. Victorian businesses will be slugged almost $18bn extra over the ne

Sep 12, 2023 • 3:16

An Extra Billion Dollars To Build Public & Community Homes 12/09/2023

An Extra Billion Dollars To Build Public & Community Homes 12/09/2023

An extra billion dollars to build public and community homes has won Labor desperately needed support for its signature housing fund, but the end of a bitter nine-month political stoush will bring little relief to renters at the coalface of Australia’s housing crisis. Sydney’s bus network is facing fresh scrutiny amid an alarming number of services being cancelled and bus drivers calling in sick, with an average of 134 trips being abandoned on one network each day. Damning videos show top doctor

Sep 11, 2023 • 3:35

Detained Journalist’s Partner Welcomes PM’s China Trip 11/09/23

Detained Journalist’s Partner Welcomes PM’s China Trip 11/09/23

Partner of detained journalist Cheng Lei says Anthony Albanese’s China visit is the ­perfect opportunity for Beijing to set her free. Slain gangland figure Gavin Preston had been at war over stolen trucks with a feared Melbourne underworld gang. About 1000 unqualified university students will have taught in Queensland classrooms by the end of the year. Police in NSW are threatening to stop attending emergency calls relating to mental health incidents. A furious Adelaide Hills resident has hijack

Sep 10, 2023 • 2:46

Genetic Ancestry And Dating Apps Fuel Paternity Testing Spike 10/09/23

Genetic Ancestry And Dating Apps Fuel Paternity Testing Spike 10/09/23

Tinder and other online dating apps are driving a spike in requests for paternity tests. Fourteen siblings have been rescued from a Sydney “house of horrors”. Warning for Queenslanders over scammers using social media platforms to stalk and rob them. Police fear the shooting death of Melbourne underworld figure Gavin Preston could set off a wave of revenge attacks. South Australian teachers could soon have the right to ignore calls and emails from their boss or parents outside work hours.See omn

Sep 9, 2023 • 2:54

Australian Troops To Join South China Sea Patrols Alongside The Philippines 09/09/23

Australian Troops To Join South China Sea Patrols Alongside The Philippines 09/09/23

Australian troops will patrol the South China Sea alongside the Philippines, as the two ­nations step up their partnership with a new agreement. One person has died and five people injured after a driver collided with pedestrians and two vehicles in the Melbourne CBD. More than 280 teenagers have been nabbed in the last 18 months for breaking into Sydney homes and stealing high-powered cars. More than 700 people have now been screened as part of the SA government’s efforts to fight a tuberculosi

Sep 8, 2023 • 2:57

Senate Inquiry Looking Into Qantas Loyalty Program 08/09/23

Senate Inquiry Looking Into Qantas Loyalty Program 08/09/23

The Qantas frequent flyer program will now become part of the senate aviation inquiry looking into the blocking of flights by Qatar Airways. South Australian police have found skeletal remains they suspect are those of murder victim Robert Atkins. Anthony Albanese will visit President Xi Jinping this year to make a personal appeal for the release of Australians detained in China. A baby girl has died just hours after being sent home from a Queensland hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Sep 7, 2023 • 3:10

Qantas Bosses Called Before Senate Inquiry 07/09/23

Qantas Bosses Called Before Senate Inquiry 07/09/23

Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce and his successor Vanessa Hudson will be called before a senate inquiry probing the government’s Qatar Airways decision. Police build intelligence as another tobacconist is firebombed in Melbourne. An investigation into one of Queensland’s biggest child safety failures was called off by Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath on the eve of the last state election. Covert recordings continued to be heard in the court case against William Tyrrel’s foster mother. SA launches bra

Sep 6, 2023 • 3:14

PM Announces SE Asia Trade Strategy 06/09/23

PM Announces SE Asia Trade Strategy 06/09/23

Australia’s trade with Southeast Asia would grow to more than half a trillion dollars by 2040 under a new strategy by the federal government. A court has heard William Tyrrell’s foster parents were caught on secret police recordings smacking another child with a wooden spoon. Cricket is set to be included in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The Reserve Bank holds rates steady for the third consecutive month. Tom Jonas’s retirement at the end of Port Adelaide’s season sparks debate over his captaincy

Sep 5, 2023 • 3:17

International Airfares Continue Upward Trend 05/09/23

International Airfares Continue Upward Trend 05/09/23

International airfares out of Australia continued to climb in the first eight-months of the year. Melbourne train commuters may face major disruption across the network with the rail union threatening strike action. South Australia’s average cost to build a new house set a record in July. Around $1.5bn earmarked for projects across regional NSW was used to pay for infrastructure projects in Sydney. The Reserve Bank is predicted to hold ­interest rates today. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Sep 4, 2023 • 3:11

Australia's Bid For Basketball World Cup 04/09/2023

Australia's Bid For Basketball World Cup 04/09/2023

Australia is set to bid for the basketball world cup in the wake of last month’s record breaking FIFA Women’s soccer World Cup.  An elite child-rescuing police team is investigating three new cases every week, warning that exploitation has “exploded” in the past decade and perpetrators are “literally any­one and everyone walking among us”.  Acting Queensland Premier Steven Miles has still not spoken with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk more than a week after she jetted off on a surprise holiday to

Sep 3, 2023 • 2:23

You're The Voice 03/09/2023

You're The Voice 03/09/2023

Yes campaigners will declare,“You’re The Voice” in a new ad campaign partnering with singer John Farnham to promote the referendum for an Indigenous Voice.  In NSW, a sickening video taken of two young victims lying dead, or dying, after the crash has been widely shared on social media.  The $10bn Melbourne Airport Rail Link project is set to be mothballed for years following a review of federally funded ­infrastructure projects.  Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has warned of a looming political dogfi

Sep 2, 2023 • 2:47

Qantas Boss Awarded Millions In Damages 02/09/2023

Qantas Boss Awarded Millions In Damages 02/09/2023

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has been awarded a swag of extraordinary bonuses of up to $10 million, the same day the consumer watchdog revealed it will target a $250m payout over allegations the airline lied to customers about cancelled flights.  Union officials will be able to enter workplaces without notice and inspect payroll records when they suspect wage underpayments under proposed changes to the ­nation’s IR laws to be unveiled next week.  Parents have unloaded on the culture at a Qu

Sep 1, 2023 • 2:34

Qantas Taken To Court 01/09/2023

Qantas Taken To Court 01/09/2023

Qantas is being taken to court by the consumer watchdog for allegedly selling tickets for thousands of cancelled “ghost” flights and hoarding takeoff and landing slots to drive up airfares.  Transport for NSW has for the first time confirmed that WestConnex will be sped up to 90km/h but the plans will require the motorway to be completely closed for safety checks.  A Gold Coast city councillor allegedly googled “If you kill someone in self-defence will you go to jail?” two days before he choked

Aug 31, 2023 • 2:08

Australians To Head To The Polls 31/08/2023

Australians To Head To The Polls 31/08/2023

Australians will head to the polls on October 14 to decide if they want an Indigenous Voice enshrined in the constitution, as the Yes and No campaigns launch a six-week final push to the referendum.  Inflation rose by its smallest margin in more than a year following a fall in the cost of food and petrol, raising hopes the Reserve Bank will leave interest rates on hold for a third straight month.  The victims of crime advocates who marched on state parliament have still not had a response  to th

Aug 30, 2023 • 2:33

Coles Slashing Prices As Part Of A New Cost-Of-Living Program 30/08/2023

Coles Slashing Prices As Part Of A New Cost-Of-Living Program 30/08/2023

Coles will reveal on Wednesday plans to slash the price of more than 500 products for the next three months as part of a new cost-of-living program. Embattled NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen may refuse to appear before a parliamentary inquiry into why she hand-picked a former Labor staffer to be the state’s transport boss. Next generation Tasers will be rolled out to 10,300 frontline Victoria Police officers from November with strict new rules about when the weapons can be deployed. QLD Premier

Aug 29, 2023 • 3:19

RBA Under Fire Over Spending 29/08/2023

RBA Under Fire Over Spending 29/08/2023

The Reserve Bank is under fire for spending tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on food and booze while the nation grappled with a worsening cost-of-living crisis.  Victoria’s total debt is predicted to hit a shocking $226bn by 2026-27, putting the state’s credit rating at greater risk.  Qantas boss Alan Joyce and his top executives have been forced to admit the airline owes at least $150 million more in flight credits to ­customers than previously ­estimated.  Three days of tense negotiations

Aug 28, 2023 • 2:03

Three US Marines Dead After Military Plane Crash Off The NT Coast 28/08/2023

Three US Marines Dead After Military Plane Crash Off The NT Coast 28/08/2023

Three US Marines died and five more suffered serious injuries when a military aircraft carrying 23 people crashed in the Tiwi Islands off the Northern Territory coast. yesterday. Random urine tests to screen the state’s trains workforce for drugs or alcohol will be axed in a backroom agreement between the rail union and the state government. The AFL Grand Final Parade will return to city streets in a significant shift from last year’s Yarra River ceremony. The respected mind Premier Annastacia P

Aug 27, 2023 • 3:32

Only Four Targets Of Closing The Gap Are Being Met 27/08/2023

Only Four Targets Of Closing The Gap Are Being Met 27/08/2023

Of the 17 critical targets identified as part of Closing the Gap only four are being met, while the rates of Indigenous suicide, children in out-of-home care and adults in jail are going backwards. The women who once quietly lived off the ill-gotten gains of their gangland men are now playing an active role in high-level crimes that are leading to bloodshed on the streets. The Victorian Liberal Party has claimed an emphatic victory in the critical Warrandyte by-election with the party on track t

Aug 26, 2023 • 3:48

Donald Trump’s Fury In History-Making Mugshot 26/08/2023

Donald Trump’s Fury In History-Making Mugshot 26/08/2023

Glaring straight ahead, ­Donald Trump’s fury is unmistakable in his history-making mugshot, taken after he was charged and released from Fulton County Jail. Zookeeper Jen Brown won’t hear a bad word said about the two male lions who mauled her and left her fighting for life. Police will investigate whether former Crown staff and big punters banned from the venue were part of an alleged multimillion-dollar illegal casino. Masked crusaders Kiss are set to be confirmed as special guest performers a

Aug 25, 2023 • 3:09

Australian Electoral Commission Revelations In Upcoming Voice Referendum 25/08/2023

Australian Electoral Commission Revelations In Upcoming Voice Referendum 25/08/2023

Revelations that the Australian Electoral Commission will allow a tick to be recorded as a Yes vote in the upcoming Voice referendum – but a cross won’t be recorded as a No vote have been slammed as “unfair” and “favouritism”. Rules requiring masks in NSW hospitals are set to be scrapped as early as next week, with the Minns government looking to end one of the last-remaining Covid measures for good. Footy fans will be able to dine at a high-class Italian restaurant or pub, play mini golf and bo

Aug 24, 2023 • 4:08

Majority Of Parents Giving Wrong Care To Sick Child 24/08/2023

Majority Of Parents Giving Wrong Care To Sick Child 24/08/2023

The majority of parents give the wrong – and at times harmful – care to their sick child, with more than 80 per cent wrongly believing they should lower a high temperature. Students in Western Sydney deserve to be on par with those on the north shore, federal Education Minister Jason Clare has declared, as his supremo Mark Scott said more traditional direct teaching techniques were needed to close the gap. The capacity of Victorian meth labs is surging as organised crime gangs disguise the struc

Aug 24, 2023 • 3:52

The Date Of The Voice Referendum Expected To Be Announced 23/08/2023

The Date Of The Voice Referendum Expected To Be Announced 23/08/2023

The date of the Voice referendum is expected to be October 14 — and will be officially announced next week in the must-win state of South Australia. Laws requiring cruise ship passengers in NSW to be vaccinated against Covid-19 will be axed, with Premier Chris Minns yesterday declaring: “We need to move on and get life back to normal.’’ Premier Daniel Andrews has identified the MCG as a flagship stadium for a 2034 men’s World Cup hosted in Australia – a scenario which would likely force the AFL

Aug 22, 2023 • 4:01

Jailed Cocaine Kingpin Under Corporate Watchdog Investigation 22/08/2022

Jailed Cocaine Kingpin Under Corporate Watchdog Investigation 22/08/2022

Jailed cocaine kingpin and horse racing tycoon Damion Flower is under investigation by the corporate watchdog after it was revealed he stands to profit up to $1 million a year from champion sire Snitzel from behind bars.  Late-stage dementia patients will be able to vote in the upcoming Voice referendum unless their families and doctors have taken the step to have them struck off the electoral roll.  Queenslanders will be left in the dark about why Transport Minister Mark Bailey’s office covered

Aug 21, 2023 • 2:40

$1.7bn Hi-Tech Missile Investment Announced 21/08/23

$1.7bn Hi-Tech Missile Investment Announced 21/08/23

Australia’s navy is set to be armed with more than 200 Tomahawk missiles amid concerns over China’s growing military presence in the region. Ovarian cancer discovery is set to prevent women from unnecessarily having their ovaries removed and losing their fertility. Fed-up QLD Labor MPs will today demand answers from the Premier over the train manufacturing scandal. NSW Government will defy coastal council requests to scrap shark nets along their beaches. The AFL has apologised to a furious Adela

Aug 20, 2023 • 3:07

PM’s VIP Jet Charter Bill Revealed 19/08/23

PM’s VIP Jet Charter Bill Revealed 19/08/23

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spent $4 million chartering RAAF jets around Australia and abroad since taking on the top job. Cover-up allegations filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria as part of a class actio­n against Monash IVF Group that ­revolves around the destruction of embryos. The tiny Queensland town of Glenden has been saved in a stunning intervention by the State Government. Besieged property developer Jean Nassif has been given a slapdown from the NSW Fair Trading Minister. So

Aug 18, 2023 • 3:50

Matildas WWC Legacy Boosts Grassroots Soccer 18/08/23

Matildas WWC Legacy Boosts Grassroots Soccer 18/08/23

The Matildas’ FIFA Women’s World Cup performance is expected to spark a surge in grassroots soccer participation across Australia. On-the-run developer Jean Nassif has launched a scathing attack from Lebanon at authorities seeking his arrest. South Australian teachers will consider strike action next month if the state government doesn’t improve its offer. QLD businesses will be lured to the bush under a new $80m state government investment. Victorian housing construction is forecast to plunge i

Aug 17, 2023 • 3:34

Matildas Lose FIFA World Cup Semi-Final 17/08/23

Matildas Lose FIFA World Cup Semi-Final 17/08/23

Sam Kerr’s legendary goal couldn’t save the Matildas as Australia’s historic World Cup run was ended by England. States will compete for a share of $3bn offered by Anthony ­Albanese for building more homes. The family of a mother stabbed to death in Sydney’s west is begging to know why police downgraded a welfare check on her alleged killer. Victorian schoolchildren as young as 12 are conducting clandestine vape deals during lunch breaks. A lone goat who gazes upon busy highway traffic has attra

Aug 16, 2023 • 3:31

Historic National Agreement To Stamp Out Family Violence 16/08/23

Historic National Agreement To Stamp Out Family Violence 16/08/23

An historic national agreement has been made by the federal, state and territory governments to stamp out domestic and family violence. Factional allies of Victorian minister Lily D’Ambrosio say she’s the victim of an internal ALP war. Small regional towns across NSW are facing an influx of temporary workers moving in to build wind and solar farms, creating concerns about where they’ll live. South Australians will not get a public holiday if the Matildas win the World Cup. Townsville is the only

Aug 15, 2023 • 3:35

Unruly Passenger Sparks Nationwide Airport Chaos 15/08/23

Unruly Passenger Sparks Nationwide Airport Chaos 15/08/23

A passenger claiming he had a “bomb” in his bag on-board a Malaysia Airlines flight sparked nationwide airport chaos late on Monday. A drug dealer’s deathbed confession to the murder of Allan Ames in 2009 isn’t enough to grant the convicted killer a new trial. The Victorian woman who cooked a deadly beef Wellington lunch that killed three people has claimed she bought some of the mushrooms at an Asian grocery store. Victorian MPs would be subjected to random drug testing under a proposal to be p

Aug 14, 2023 • 3:14

Australian Teacher Education Is A Decade Behind Other Countries 14/08/2023

Australian Teacher Education Is A Decade Behind Other Countries 14/08/2023

AUSTRALIAN teacher education is a decade behind other countries, pumping out graduates unprepared for teaching and who cannot control students, a new report says. COMPLAINTS about electricity price increases have skyrocketed by 66 per cent, the NSW Energy Ombudsman has revealed – and more people are being hit with unexpected bill shock after installing new smart meters. UP to 40 emergency workers are allegedly being attacked every week as the police union warns assailants targeting officers are

Aug 13, 2023 • 3:57

Australia Remains In Contention To Win FIFA Women’s World Cup 13/08/2023

Australia Remains In Contention To Win FIFA Women’s World Cup 13/08/2023

Australia remains in contention to win the FIFA Women’s World Cup on home soil, with the Matildas beating France 7-6 in a pulsating penalty shootout in front of almost 50,000 passionate fans at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night to claim a semi-final berth. The family of a man whose ­aggressive brain tumour has returned four years after surgery say those who have robbed him of his choice to have Charlie Teo operate have “blood on their hands”. Serial road pests are being let off the hook because

Aug 12, 2023 • 3:47

School Vaping Crisis 12/08/2023

School Vaping Crisis 12/08/2023

A female student had a seizure and was rushed to hospital after using a vape while a male student who also used a vape at another school collapsed and “struggled to breathe”.  Hundreds of Brisbane homeowners were left stunned by mystery letters from Brisbane City Council warning their houses could be purchased and turned into parklands at a time the state grapples with a housing crisis.  The parents of a Gippsland footballer who took his own life last week say his mental health started to deteri

Aug 11, 2023 • 2:05

Matildas Superstar Sam Kerr Dubbed A ‘Female Cristiano Ronaldo’ 11/08/2023

Matildas Superstar Sam Kerr Dubbed A ‘Female Cristiano Ronaldo’ 11/08/2023

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr will become the first female footballer in history to crash through the $500 million barrier after being dubbed a “female Cristiano Ronaldo.” Drought-resistant crops, super soils and feed for cattle that can help farms stay “ahead of the curve” when the next big dry strikes will be funded under a $38 million investment unveiled at the Bush Summit. E-scooters will be fitted with cameras that shout at riders who flout the law as part of a new trial to crack down on peop

Aug 10, 2023 • 4:29

Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Found To Also Slash Heart Attacks And Strokes 10/08/2023

Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Found To Also Slash Heart Attacks And Strokes 10/08/2023

Weight-loss drug Wegovy has been found to also slash heart attacks and strokes by 20 per cent in a large-scale trial that could help speed up its approval for subsidy in Australia. The husband of the woman who cooked a deadly mushroom lunch that claimed the lives of three people alleges she had tried to poison him in the past. A man’s body dressed in black shorts and blue sneakers found in a lake at one of Sydney’s most prestigious golf clubs had been in the water for days before it was discover

Aug 9, 2023 • 3:48

The Matildas' Stunning Victory In The Women’s World Cup Has Changed Female Sport 09/08/2023

The Matildas' Stunning Victory In The Women’s World Cup Has Changed Female Sport 09/08/2023

The Matildas’ stunning victory in the Women’s World Cup has moved the dial forever in female sport with audience figures smashing those for the NRL and AFL grand finals as it became the most watched TV event in 2023. Australians have paid $3bn in rental increases since July last year — with another almost $5bn in collective rent hikes expected in the next year alone. The ex-husband of the woman who cooked a deadly mushroom lunch that claimed three lives battled a mystery gut illness. The Palaszc

Aug 8, 2023 • 3:55

Massive Wave Of Girls Will Take Up Soccer Thanks To This FIFA Women’s World Cup 08/08/2023

Massive Wave Of Girls Will Take Up Soccer Thanks To This FIFA Women’s World Cup 08/08/2023

A massive wave of girls will take up soccer over the next four years as the giant legacy of this FIFA Women’s World Cup and the rise of the Matildas ­becomes clear. A human tsunami is set to pour over the Great Dividing Range into the state’s booming bush towns. Victorian firefighters have been offered a whopping 12 per cent pay increase over four years and thousands of dollars in cash bonuses under a new wage deal. Police will review their previous callouts to a house where a father and his fiv

Aug 7, 2023 • 3:29

Devastating House Fire 07/08/2023

Devastating House Fire 07/08/2023

The bodies of a father and his five young boys were last night being uncovered from a devastating fire in Queensland that destroyed one home and badly damaged two others.  The mystery surrounding Sam Kerr’s calf injury deepens, with helicopter footage obtained by News Corp showing the superstar striker still sitting out the majority of training.  The ACT’s embattled Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold has quit over damning allegations of misconduct in the rape trial that rocked the na

Aug 6, 2023 • 2:59

Voice To Parliament 06/08/2023

Voice To Parliament 06/08/2023

The Yes case for the Voice is “almost unsalvageable”, with a new poll finding it is now behind with a majority of voters in every state and territory.  Brisbane is bracing for one of its worst bushfire seasons yet, with council and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services ramping up their efforts to prepare the region amid the looming threat of El Nino.  Two sisters are dead and their husbands are in hospital after being poisoned by wild mushrooms at a private lunch in Victoria.  Court documents r

Aug 5, 2023 • 1:59

NDIS Scam Mansions 05/08/2023

NDIS Scam Mansions 05/08/2023

It can be revealed three key suspects, who control a combined seven NDIS businesses, collectively own seven properties worth more than $8.3m that are now at risk of further action by the federal government’s Fusion Taskforce.  Essendon great Matthew Lloyd was stood down briefly by Haileybury College after attending a boozy bash with underage students celebrating a milestone win.  Former Port Adelaide player Jay Schulz suffered more than 20 concussions during his time at the club and played again

Aug 4, 2023 • 1:58

Shocking Childcare Abuse 04/08/2023

Shocking Childcare Abuse 04/08/2023

The mother of a little girl allegedly raped by a childcare worker accused of 1600 child sex offences over 15 years has detailed how he would describe her daughter’s “great day” after inflicting terrible abuse on her.  Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has filed suit for defamation against Brittany Higgins over social media posts made in July and is understood to be seeking an injunction against the former staffer preventing any similar statements being made in the future.  The Queensland go

Aug 3, 2023 • 2:36

Breakthrough Drug Kills All Solid Tumours 03/08/23

Breakthrough Drug Kills All Solid Tumours 03/08/23

Scientists have developed a breakthrough drug that kills all solid cancer tumours while leaving other cells unharmed. Dumped NSW minister Tim Crakanthorp failed to disclose his wife and in-laws owned dozens of properties in the Hunter. Pressure is mounting on the SA government to fund completion of a road left unfinished by failed homebuilder Felmeri Group. Paramatta Eels members have purchased the third largest portion of NRL grand final tickets of any club, despite the high chance of not makin

Aug 2, 2023 • 3:05

NSW Seeks Future Extradition Of Alleged Child-Sexual Offender 02/08/23

NSW Seeks Future Extradition Of Alleged Child-Sexual Offender 02/08/23

One of Australia’s worst accused child-sex offenders allegedly raped and abused 91 girls in childcare centres for 15 years without detection. Australian comedian Jim Jefferies reveals his nephew was among the four men feared dead after an army helicopter crash. Seven youths have been arrested after they allegedly drove a stolen car from Adelaide to Whyalla. The head of a Sydney maximum security prison has been suspended amid allegations he sexually harassed a female prison officer. Nearly 300 fo

Aug 1, 2023 • 3:11

Taipan Helicopter Fleet Grounded 01/08/23

Taipan Helicopter Fleet Grounded 01/08/23

The Defence Minister faces ­pressure to produce safety documents relating to the military helicopter involved in the fatal crash. Sydney developers and businesses could be taxed more to recover costs of the Metro West project. Victoria Police will investigate whether the desecration of Meshlin Marrogi’s grave was a strike at her drug-boss brother George. You’re more likely to be robbed, have your home broken into or your car stolen in Queensland. And McCartneymania will ignite Adelaide when the

Jul 31, 2023 • 3:19

Search For Four Diggers Has Broadened 31/07/2023

Search For Four Diggers Has Broadened 31/07/2023

The search for four Diggers has broadened from the site where their Taipan helicopter crashed into the North Queensland ocean during military training exercises, as the identities of the men of the elite 6th Aviation regiment were revealed. A relentless “Onya Sonia” campaign by new Logies host network Seven scored their prized host Sonia Kruger the 2023 Gold Logie. Several people have been left with bullet wounds after three separate shootings just hours apart in Melbourne’s northwest on Saturda

Jul 30, 2023 • 3:23

Four Australian Army Aviators Are Feared Dead After A Horror Chopper Crash 30/07/2023

Four Australian Army Aviators Are Feared Dead After A Horror Chopper Crash 30/07/2023

Four Australian Army aviators are feared dead after a horror chopper crash over the Whitsundays in what looms as the nation’s worst peacetime military disaster since 2005. Covid-19 is killing on average 25 people in Australia every day, with more than half the nation not getting any form of booster shot in the past six months. We are coming for your Lamborghinis – that’s the warning from the NSW government’s latest weapon in its crime-fighting arsenal   targeting the criminals at the core of the

Jul 29, 2023 • 3:21

Kylie Minogue Poised To Hit Jackpot In America 29/07/2023

Kylie Minogue Poised To Hit Jackpot In America 29/07/2023

Kylie Minogue is poised to hit the jackpot in America as she joins the world’s biggest music superstars from Adele to U2 with a Las Vegas residency. Criminals across Sydney caught up in the out-of-control gang wars have been warned their doors may be kicked open this weekend as the state’s new crack team swings into action. The Andrews government is preparing to extinguish natural gas in Victorian homes after banning new residential builds from connecting to the gas network. Kids at risk of comm

Jul 28, 2023 • 3:18

Ex-Partner Of Julia Gillard Sucked A Woman’s Nipple Without Her Consent 28/07/2023

Ex-Partner Of Julia Gillard Sucked A Woman’s Nipple Without Her Consent 28/07/2023

The ex-partner of Julia Gillard sucked a woman’s nipple without her consent while he was “drunk” in Melbourne’s inner-north just two weeks before it became public he’d split from the former Prime Minister. A ROYAL Commission into how drugs are getting into our borders and fuelling Sydney’s underworld war has been called for, as the Premier conceded laws may need to change after the latest deadly shooting to rock the city. Ferrari-driving developer John Woodman paid more than $1.5m to political f

Jul 27, 2023 • 3:29

Seamless Travel Set Between Australia And New Zealand 27/07/2023

Seamless Travel Set Between Australia And New Zealand 27/07/2023

“Seamless” travel between Australia and New Zealand will make hopping across the ditch faster – but don’t throw away your passport just yet. A well-known criminal defence lawyer has narrowly survived the latest “targeted” shooting on Sydney’s streets, with the broad daylight attack rocking the city’s legal profession as police search for a motive. Justice figures are demanding a review of the decision by Victoria’s top prosecutor not to pursue charges in the Lawyer X case amid revelations she on

Jul 26, 2023 • 3:26

AI May Be Used To Detect Declining Heart Failure 26/07/2023

AI May Be Used To Detect Declining Heart Failure 26/07/2023

Artificial Intelligence may soon be used to detect declining heart failure by listening to how people speak on their smartphone. Nearly 200 NSW public school ­teachers were sacked for not getting the Covid jab last year, amid crippling shortages of staff, new Freedom of Information documents reveal. Decision-making powers for multi-million dollar suburban developments are set to be taken over by the state government to fasttrack housing in middle and inner Melbourne. Some patients are waiting mo

Jul 25, 2023 • 3:32

International Swimming Bosses Preparing For A World-First Event For Transgender Competitors 24/07/2023

International Swimming Bosses Preparing For A World-First Event For Transgender Competitors 24/07/2023

International swimming bosses are preparing to take the plunge and push ahead with a world-first event for elite transgender competitors. The Opera House will be lit up in honour of the Matildas if the Aussie women make it to the finals of the World Cup. The first train inside the $14bn Metro tunnel was due to hit the tracks in the early hours of this morning, as the city-shaping project begins months of live testing. The mothers of children allegedly indecently assaulted by a Whyalla school tea

Jul 24, 2023 • 2:54

Australian’s Living With Chronic Pain Are Putting Off Health Checks Due To Rising Costs 24/07/2023

Australian’s Living With Chronic Pain Are Putting Off Health Checks Due To Rising Costs 24/07/2023

Many Australians living with chronic pain are continuing to put off dental care, eye checks and even cancer screenings, saying that the rising cost of treatments and medications has them neglecting other areas of their health. A young couple have become the latest innocent victims of a shooting on Sydney’s streets, caught in the crossfire of gunfire which left a man on life support, as politicians became embroiled in a war of words over what can be done to stop the violence. A Victorian man who

Jul 23, 2023 • 3:23

Australia’s Worst-Ever Pedophile Will Serve National Record Sentence 22/07/2023

Australia’s Worst-Ever Pedophile Will Serve National Record Sentence 22/07/2023

Australia’s worst-ever pedophile will serve a national record sentence for his hundreds of crimes, which a judge says were so “brazen, disturbing and heinous” as to warrant 457 years behind bars. Channel 7 has launched a long-range $150 million attempt to pinch rugby league’s showpiece State of Origin series from Channel 9. The Andrews government has gagged Commonwealth Games officials from publicly discussing the 2026 event’s axing, as negotiations over compensation heat up. A major campaign in

Jul 21, 2023 • 3:26

Sam Kerr Creating Same Iconic Cathy Freeman Olympic Moment At Women’s World Cup  20/07/2023

Sam Kerr Creating Same Iconic Cathy Freeman Olympic Moment At Women’s World Cup 20/07/2023

Sam Kerr can create the same iconic moment as Cathy Freeman’s Olympic gold medal run when she leads Australia at soccer’s Women’s World Cup starting today, and set herself up for multimillion-dollar sponsorship deals, industry experts say. In a class action taken by businesses affected by Sydney’s light rail could cost the NSW Government tens of millions of dollars and has set a massive precedent for thousands of others impacted by major transport projects, legal experts say. Daniel Andrews has

Jul 20, 2023 • 3:47

Commonwealth Games 21/07/2023

Commonwealth Games 21/07/2023

The Victorian parliament could examine the Commonwealth Games cancellation fiasco, as the Andrews government dug in for a third straight day refusing to explain the event’s multi-billion dollar blowout.  More than 85 per cent of Queensland’s most serious young criminals are reoffending within 12 months with soft juvenile justice and “opt in” rehab programs failing to turn around the state’s youth crime crisis.  A convicted conman who siphoned $25.6m by pretending to be the guitarist for rock leg

Jul 20, 2023 • 2:20

People In China Spending Nearly $8m A Day On Australian Property 19/07/2023

People In China Spending Nearly $8m A Day On Australian Property 19/07/2023

People in China are spending nearly $8m a day on Australian property – vastly more than buyers from anywhere else in the world – but the true levels of real estate purchases by foreigners are likely much higher, a leading expert claims. Victorian taxpayers are facing potentially billions in damages and a massive hit to its title as the nation’s sporting capital after it sensationally cancelled the Commonwealth Games citing mounting cost blowouts. Teal indpendent Zali Steggall is under pressure i

Jul 18, 2023 • 3:26

Number Of Refugee Claims Made By People Arriving In Australia Doubles 18/07/2023

Number Of Refugee Claims Made By People Arriving In Australia Doubles 18/07/2023

The number of refugee claims made by people arriving in Australia by plane on visas allowing them to work, study or travel has nearly doubled in the past year, leading to accusations Labor is “all froth, no beer” on border protection. Sydney’s housing crisis is being exacerbated by a flood of international students who are arriving far faster than new housing can be built to accommodate them. Queenslanders who are set to be slugged tens of thousands of dollars to make their homes more energy-eff

Jul 17, 2023 • 3:20

New Scheme Intercepts Call-Back Scams 17/7/23

New Scheme Intercepts Call-Back Scams 17/7/23

Aussies phoning known scam lines will have their calls intercepted, thanks to Optus, the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange and banks. The mum of a rescued Aussie sailor who survived adrift with his dog for two months says she “can’t wait” to see her son. Queensland’s regional maternity centres will receive a $42m injection. A South Australian man is accused of gunning down his wife and daughter. Australian actor Luke Cook has revealed what working actors in the US are actually paid.See omnyst

Jul 16, 2023 • 3:11

Unregulated Agents Target Vulnerable Veterans 16/7/23

Unregulated Agents Target Vulnerable Veterans 16/7/23

Veterans are being preyed upon by fee-for-service agents promising shortcuts to Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits and compensation. Grieving families of fatal stabbing victims want the QLD government to introduce new laws restricting the sale of knives to teens. Tenants in all but 15 South Australian suburbs and towns are experiencing severe rent stress. Unvaccinated firefighters in Victoria will remain off work indefinitely. Parents desperate to combat cost-of-living pressures are turning to n

Jul 15, 2023 • 3:11

Yes Campaign Chases Disengaged Male Vote 15/7/23

Yes Campaign Chases Disengaged Male Vote 15/7/23

Yes campaign strategists say they’ll target advertising spend around football finals in a bid to win over young men disengaged from politics. Victoria Police chief commissioner Shane Patton is seeking powers to detain children aged 10 to 13 once the age of criminal responsibility is lifted. Queensland Fertility Group is at the centre of a multimillion-dollar baby-swap scandal. South Australian Health inspectors conduct illegal vape blitz. Treasurer Jim Chalmers praises the RBA’s first female gov

Jul 14, 2023 • 3:10

RBA Boss Leaves Door Open On Further Hikes 13/7/23

RBA Boss Leaves Door Open On Further Hikes 13/7/23

Homeowners could yet face another interest rate hike with RBA boss Philip Lowe leaving the door open on “further tightening”. An 11-year-old Queensland girl has died with the flu. Oodie founder cops backlash after showing off his new multi-million dollar Adelaide farm. South Australian workers can expect a national decision to ban caps on working from home days will flow on to state workplaces. Acting QLD Premier Steven Miles has defended the delay of some building code changes due to come in Oc

Jul 12, 2023 • 2:57

Dry Summer Would Test New Fire Danger System 12/7/23

Dry Summer Would Test New Fire Danger System 12/7/23

As the nation heads toward a dry summer the looming threat of bushfires will put new emergency response systems to the test. Dozens of SA pedestrian crossings were found to fail meeting safety standards. Two Queensland teenagers found guilty of murdering Angus Beaumont could walk free. FIFA officials were warned repeatedly that covering up the name plaques of Australian sporting legends at Allianz Stadium would provoke a storm of protest. Melbourne cocaine dealers have been warned not to cut the

Jul 11, 2023 • 3:19

Eggs To Crack $15 A Carton 11/7/23

Eggs To Crack $15 A Carton 11/7/23

Producers are concerned the phase out of caged eggs will be brought forward by 10 years, stoking fears the price of eggs could rise. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a defence export deal with Germany. A tax on petrol cars could be imposed in Sydney’s CBD. South Australian politicians and Parliament House staff have been issued new safety advice. Victorians will be slugged with a 43 per cent increase to Domestic Building Insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Jul 10, 2023 • 3:18

Sailor Tells Of Dramatic Rescue 10/07/2023

Sailor Tells Of Dramatic Rescue 10/07/2023

The young sailor rescued from treacherous conditions off the coast of Kangaroo Island says it wasn’t the wild weather that brought his attempt at a world record undone. A bridge and a railway underpass will have to be demolished or bypassed – at a cost of upwards of $340 million – to give trucks transporting massive wind turbines access to new renewable energy zones (REZ) in country NSW.  Queensland is a national leader in road side births with hundreds of women a year having babies on highways

Jul 9, 2023 • 2:36

Dramatic Sailor Rescue 09/07/2023

Dramatic Sailor Rescue 09/07/2023

A Gold Coast sailor stranded in wild seas in the Great Australian Bight is headed back to dry land after a dramatic rescue in heaving, 10m swells and cyclonic winds.  For the first time, Queensland drivers will be tested for cocaine in random roadside drug tests.  A secret report has laid bare the super-sized pay of Victoria’s leading public sector road and rail executives, including one who earned more than $814,000 last year.  Troublemakers face bans from Adelaide’s most popular areas, and ran

Jul 8, 2023 • 1:57

Jamie Kah Charged By Racing Stewards 08/07/2023

Jamie Kah Charged By Racing Stewards 08/07/2023

Champion jockey Jamie Kah has been charged by racing stewards but is determined to get back in the saddle after images surfaced of her on social media with a white substance.   Restaurateurs say South Australia’s hospitality industry is at “rock bottom” and the Covid-19 pandemic was a “dream” compared to the current economical landscape.   The cowboy developers who illegally demolished a historic Melbourne pub seven years ago will be blocked by the local council from obtaining a planning permit

Jul 7, 2023 • 2:02

AFL Photo Scandal 07/07/2023

AFL Photo Scandal 07/07/2023

The AFL nude photo scandal was sparked by an email sent to one club whose highest-profile player was among the explicit images.  A mother-of-three was allegedly bashed to death by her estranged husband when the pair met to discuss their divorce settlement, in a tragic domestic dispute.  A blanket ban on mobile phones and smartwatches from the first to last bell in all Queensland state schools will come into effect next year.  Huge demand for soap powder donated to a charity has triggered concern

Jul 6, 2023 • 2:22

AFL Nude Photo Shock 06/07/2023

AFL Nude Photo Shock 06/07/2023

The AFL has launched an ­investigation into a shocking collection of nude and graphic images of more than 45 past and present players, which is being widely shared across ­social media.  Residents living near Allianz Stadium and the SCG could suffer mental health impacts from “increased exposure to noise” if an archaic concert cap is increased and should be given cheap or free tickets as compensation.  A Queensland magistrate has been slammed by a senior judge for her “total misunderstanding of

Jul 5, 2023 • 2:56

Ash Barty's Baby Joy 05/07/2023

Ash Barty's Baby Joy 05/07/2023

The former World No 1 tennis star posted a pic of her little sleeping bundle of joy, Hayden, wrapped in a swaddle and wearing a grey beanie, on Tuesday night.  The Reserve Bank has offered millions of Australian mortgage holders a brief reprieve, deciding to leave the cash rate at 4.1 per cent for the time being, sparking warnings further hikes could be needed soon.  A magistrate has granted bail to set free a teenage boy who was part of a gang that allegedly stabbed and robbed three people in r

Jul 4, 2023 • 2:21

NRL's Suncorp Olympic Bid 04/07/2023

NRL's Suncorp Olympic Bid 04/07/2023

The NRL is demanding Suncorp Stadium not be overlooked for funding ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, warning it will have passed its ­useful life by then.  A new study has found Aussie workers rank in the top five in the world for life-work balance.  The University of Melbourne claims it has been forced to pay more than $50,000 to comply with court orders as a defamation spat between two of its top scholars rages  Supervising youth workers in Adelaide have alleged girls as

Jul 3, 2023 • 2:01

Voice Is Silent In The Regions 03/07/2023

Voice Is Silent In The Regions 03/07/2023

Regional mayors with some of the state’s highest Indigenous populations in their towns have described the Voice proposal as confusing and unclear – signalling a disconnect between the Commonwealth’s plan and sections of the ­community.  A new crime syndicate has declared war on the powerful Comanchero bikie gang by claiming they are going to take over running the NSW drug trade from them, potentially igniting more bloody conflict on Sydney’s streets.  The increased pressure on the private rental

Jul 2, 2023 • 2:31

Voice To Parliament 02/07/2023

Voice To Parliament 02/07/2023

The Yes team has dumped plans to put celebrities and sports stars at the centre of its campaign to win October’s referendum on the Voice to Parliament.  The number of serious young offenders in Queensland has surged in recent years, despite the government implementing new laws and programs to target hardcore teens.  In his typical braveheart manner, Allan Border will continue to commentate on Fox Cricket, despite battling Parkinson’s disease.  A long-vaunted merger of the universities of Adelaid

Jul 1, 2023 • 2:03

NDIS Fraud Sting 01/07/2023

NDIS Fraud Sting 01/07/2023

A Western Sydney woman is at the centre of a multimillion-dollar NDIS fraud sting after early morning raids on four service providers by the federal Government’s new crack team of investigators.  Police are investigating possible drug links to the brutal murder of a Gold Coast builder who was found beaten to death in the blood-spattered living room of his hinterland home.  Fathers working in SA public service could soon be paid to spend up to five months at home with their new babies, as the gov

Jun 30, 2023 • 2:14

Lily's Farewell 30/06/2023

Lily's Farewell 30/06/2023

Friends, family and loved ones gathered to farewell 23-year-old Lily Thai, whose decision to end her life by voluntary euthanasia has left a lasting legacy.  Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian said she tried to make her former lover “feel wanted” by calling him “the boss,” in private testimony to the Independent Commission Against Corruption that the former Premier tried to keep secret.  Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has waved away her own revelation that she failed to tell Health

Jun 29, 2023 • 2:42

William Tyrrell 29/06/2023

William Tyrrell 29/06/2023

Police suspect William Tyrrell’s foster mother dumped the little boy’s body near a riding school a short drive from his grandmother’s home where they believe he fell from a balcony and died.   More than 800,000 desperate Taylor Swift fans spent over three hours on edge waiting – most of them in vain – to get their hands on the popstar’s coveted concert tickets during a record-breaking pre-sale event on Wednesday.   A magistrate told ­Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown to “get help” after he consum

Jun 29, 2023 • 2:03

"Sweet" Teenager Mowed Down And Stabbed 28/06/2023

"Sweet" Teenager Mowed Down And Stabbed 28/06/2023

Ethan Hoac and two friends were walking home on a quiet Melbourne suburban street when they were chased by a car and the “sweet” 14-year-old was mowed down and stabbed to death.  Queensland scientists are leading the world in the development of an oral drug that can not only treat debilitating long COVID but has the potential to stop reinfections of the virus even if new variants emerge.  Victoria Police says it is “looking into” claims some employees are describing themselves as gender neutral

Jun 27, 2023 • 2:06

Concerns Over Young Aussie Entrepreneurship 26/6/23

Concerns Over Young Aussie Entrepreneurship 26/6/23

Young Aussies are not prepared to take a punt on starting their own enterprise, prompting fears about the next generation of entrepreneurs. A teenager charged over an alleged armed carjacking in a Brisbane suburb is back behind bars. Sydney’s Alameddine crime network is “fracturing”. A shortage of the diabetes and diet drug – best known as Ozempic – is about to end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2023 • 3:06

Wagner Chief Leads Coup Against The Kremlin 25/6/23

Wagner Chief Leads Coup Against The Kremlin 25/6/23

President Vladimir Putin’s regime is in crisis as Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leads a coup against the Kremlin. Jamie Kah and her greyhound trainer mate are being investigated after a shocking video emerged online. Children as young as 12 are accessing dating apps. A backlash is growing among Victorian councils against the state government. Social media giants could be fined billions if they fail to crack down on the lies being spread on their platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for

Jun 24, 2023 • 3:07

Barbiecore Craze Hits Retailers 24/6/23

Barbiecore Craze Hits Retailers 24/6/23

Margot Robbie’s upcoming Barbie movie has seen a spike in demand for makeup and skincare which channels her look in the film. A gifted con-artist allegedly duped disgraced NRL star Jarryd Hayne in a Bitcoin sting. Police propose expanding special powers to crack down on violence in Adelaide’s CBD. New bill could give Victoria’s Lawyer X investigator the ability to lay charges. Hundreds of Queensland teachers have taken time off following vicious assaults in their schools.See omnystudio.com/liste

Jun 23, 2023 • 3:10

Weekly Shop Hits A New High 23/6/23

Weekly Shop Hits A New High 23/6/23

Australians are spending over $1500 more on groceries annually, with many flagging the cost of produce as their biggest financial burden. Business owners in Adelaide’s CBD have been left feeling “unsafe” after a violent incident. A Victorian grandmother held as a slave for almost a decade is suing her captors. A cyber attack shuts down the NSW cashless gaming trial. A “gutted” Justin Holbrook says he didn’t see his sacking coming at the Titans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 2023 • 2:56

Titanic Sub Rescue Nears Grim Deadline 22/6/23

Titanic Sub Rescue Nears Grim Deadline 22/6/23

Passengers and crew aboard the Titan tourist sub may be doomed to a watery grave with a rescue uncertain, even if the vessel’s found. An SA drunk driver who caused a fatal three-car crash is finally behind bars after driving while drunk again on bail. Big tech has been drafted into the fight to stop protesters causing havoc at NSW coal ports. Disgraced charity founder and domestic violence abuser Conan Visser has been caught bragging about using ChatGPT to save his driver’s licence – despite hav

Jun 21, 2023 • 3:42

Markets Price In Next Rate Rise 21/6/23

Markets Price In Next Rate Rise 21/6/23

Mortgage holders should prepare for more pain as RBA  minutes reveal it’s worried that the inflation risks have increased. Victorian government weighs up whether to order MPs to vote against a law to kill Paul Denyer behind bars for life. PM Anthony Albanese says he’d be comfortable if David Van “never returned” to parliament. The price of South Australian cows has plummeted almost 40 per cent. Over half the population of Sydney flocked to this year’s Vivid festival.See omny.fm/listener for priv

Jun 20, 2023 • 3:11

Young Adults Biggest Crypto Owners 20/6/23

Young Adults Biggest Crypto Owners 20/6/23

Young adults believe they are the nation’s most risk-averse investors, but they’re the biggest owners of cryptocurrency. Gympie man confirmed as a person of interest in an alleged fatal attack on an elderly man in Noosa Heads. Penalties for certain knife crimes will be doubled in NSW. Embattled Victorian senator David Van will be stripped of at least $12,000 of his taxpayer-funded salary. Adelaide 36ers forward Robert Franks is set to sign a deal in Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Jun 19, 2023 • 3:22

Junk Food Influencers 19/06/2023

Junk Food Influencers 19/06/2023

Influencers will be banned from spruiking free junk food and viral energy drinks on TikTok and Instagram under proposed laws to tighten food advertising on social media.  Sydney councils are being urged to ignore FIFA’s “mad” bureaucracy which is preventing them from organising live sites to watch the Women’s Football World Cup – and just do it anyway.  Queenslanders will have access to two psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment within weeks after the state government quietly changed medi

Jun 18, 2023 • 2:27

Narco Wars 18/06/2023

Narco Wars 18/06/2023

Drug cartels are plotting to flood Australia with a wave of super strength ice and a deadly new drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.  Organised crime gangs ­received payments from a multimillion-dollar state government grant scheme that was designed to support business and the community through the pandemic.  An Australian fugitive who has evaded authorities for more than a decade has emerged as an international drug kingpin, brokering billion dollar deals from his Mexican hideaway.  A leadi

Jun 17, 2023 • 2:12

Energy Prices 17/06/2023

Energy Prices 17/06/2023

EnergyAustralia will hike prices by more than 25 per cent, following in the footsteps of its two major competitors.  Two junior highway patrol officers had stopped for a coffee break at a petrol station near Greta NSW around 11.30pm on Sunday when they noticed a white bus flash past them.  It has been revealed children as young as eight are participating in wild crime sprees with older teens as disturbing data show areas with low school attendance have higher levels of criminal offending.  Advoc

Jun 16, 2023 • 2:29

Bus Tragedy 16/06/2023

Bus Tragedy 16/06/2023

The Hunter Valley bus tragedy was a “very survivable crash” and passengers may not have died if better safety measures like safer window glass had been mandatory, electronic stability control installed and stricter seatbelt rules enforced.  A former Liberal Senator has accused her then-colleague David Van of “inappropriately” touching her “bottom twice’’ at a social gathering in parliament three years ago.  The cost of the stalled Airport Rail Link is set to soar up to $3 billion above business

Jun 15, 2023 • 2:17

Winter Price Surge 15/06/2023

Winter Price Surge 15/06/2023

Aussies feeling the pinch have been urged to go easy on the heating this winter, as a leading energy comparison organisation warns of rising energy bills to come ahead of the colder months.  A NSW school Covid cleaning program costing the state government more than $30m a term and labelled “questionable” by a disease expert has been scrapped after it was raised by The Daily Telegraph.  Brisbane residents can celebrate the lowest rate rise in the South East after Brisbane City Council announced a

Jun 14, 2023 • 2:44

Horror Bus Crash 14/06/2023

Horror Bus Crash 14/06/2023

A highly-emotional wedding bus driver Brett Button spent his night in police custody sobbing in a cell and repeatedly saying “I’m sorry, I’m sorry”.  After 1637 days in the head coaching wilderness, Shane Flanagan announced his return with a simple message to St George Illawarra: “Thank you’’.  Melbourne’s Federation Square will be transformed into a soccer celebration site when the FIFA Women’s World Cup in staged in Australia next month.  Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has spoken in parliamen

Jun 13, 2023 • 2:26

The Number Of Australians With More Than One Job Surges 13/06/2023

The Number Of Australians With More Than One Job Surges 13/06/2023

The number of Australians with more than one job has surged more than 10 per cent in a year as the cost of living crisis prompts people to seek extra income. A bus driver charged over a horror Hunter Valley crash that claimed the lives of 10 passengers on their way home from a wedding allegedly made a chilling boast to those on board just seconds before tragedy struck. The state government will end up with a $200m budget black hole by applying the payroll tax to only high-fee schools, new modell

Jun 12, 2023 • 3:18

Coalition Demands Explanation From Anthony Albanese 12/06/2023

Coalition Demands Explanation From Anthony Albanese 12/06/2023

Rejecting Labor Minister Katy Gallagher’s account of her prior knowledge of Brittany Higgins’ plans to go public about her alleged rape as “flimsy,” the Coalition has demanded a “complete explanation” from Anthony Albanese. Teachers at one of Sydney’s most exclusive private schools are urging their public sector counterparts to embrace artificial intelligence and get their heads out of the sand, or risk leaving students behind.Barry Humphries has had the last laugh on his haters, leading the lis

Jun 11, 2023 • 3:29

Australians Reluctant To Ask Questions About Voice To Parliament 11/06/2023

Australians Reluctant To Ask Questions About Voice To Parliament 11/06/2023

Australians are reluctant to ask questions about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament for fear they will be branded as racist.A  man has sued the state government, claiming he turned to crime  because the authorities ignored  more than 50 reports of harm when he was a child.State and federal green energy schemes will add $330m to Victorians’ home power bills in the coming year, government documents reveal.Brisbane City Council will slash the entry rate to all public pools to a flat rate o

Jun 10, 2023 • 3:19

AFL Tells Clubs The Tackle Is Not Dead 10/06/2023

AFL Tells Clubs The Tackle Is Not Dead 10/06/2023

THE AFL has told clubs the tackle is not dead after sending out an email this week to highlight correct tackle technique. Drivers have been urged to use their car lights even during daylight hours to better warn oncoming traffic, pedestrians and cyclists.Regional Queenslanders are set to cop the highest power price hike in the country, as the Palaszczuk government promises “further, bigger relief” in next week’s budget.More than one million Victorian households will be hit with power bill increa

Jun 9, 2023 • 3:01

Labor Minister Accused Of Misleading Senate 09/06/2023

Labor Minister Accused Of Misleading Senate 09/06/2023

Shadow Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has raised the possibility that Finance Minister Katy Gallagher misled parliament after revelations were aired suggesting Senator Gallagher was aware of Brittany Higgins’ allegations against Bruce Lehrmann four days before she claimed to have had no advance knowledge of them in the Senate.  Tobacconists in Sydney are peddling black market cigarettes with one in four tobacco products consumed in Australia coming from an illegal source, costing the Federal go

Jun 8, 2023 • 3:00

Tax Increase To Pay For Australia’s Aged Care System 08/06/2023

Tax Increase To Pay For Australia’s Aged Care System 08/06/2023

A tax increase to pay for Australia’s aged care system will be considered by Labor with an open mind in a move condemned as a “worrying sign” of a looming broken election promise.A tiny airline co-owned by Queensland footy legend Johnathan Thurston could be the world’s first to achieve carbon neutrality thanks to the planned introduction of hydrogen electric-powered aircraft to its fleet.Strikes are expected for Victoria’s train and tram network this year as the state’s public transport union se

Jun 7, 2023 • 3:48

Reason Behind Latest Interest Rate Hike 07/06/2023

Reason Behind Latest Interest Rate Hike 07/06/2023

The Fair Work Commission’s big increase to wages forced Philip Lowe to hike interest rates for a 12th time in 13 months, experts and employer groups say. More than 55 cars are being stolen from hard-working Queenslanders every day as the worst spots for car theft can be revealed, with some suburbs recording more than two a day. Families could fork out nearly $15 for a dozen eggs after a bill to ban caged hens in one year was introduced to the NSW parliament last week. Melburnians have been warne

Jun 6, 2023 • 3:08

Property Spruikers Are Profiteering From Major Flaws 06/06/2023

Property Spruikers Are Profiteering From Major Flaws 06/06/2023

Greedy property spruikers are profiteering from major flaws in a taxpayer-funded plan meant to rapidly increase the amount of NDIS “specialist disability accommodation”. Just as Matt Shirvington represented Australia at the Olympics, the former athlete says he will bring the same commitment as the new host on top breakfast show, Sunrise. A $100-per-child fee discount for the parents of children in the public school system will be extended in next week’s state budget.Adam Reynolds wants to wipe o

Jun 5, 2023 • 2:58

Migrant Worker Exploitation Crackdown 5/6/23

Migrant Worker Exploitation Crackdown 5/6/23

The federal government will today unveil details of its plan to prevent and punish migrant worker exploitation with tough new penalties. South Australian prisoners have been arriving at court from jail affected by home brewed alcohol. QLD Government gives LifeFlight Australia a huge funding boost. A shocking development in the mystery disappearance of 14-year-old Linden Malayta. Parramatta Eels star Dylan Brown’s immediate playing future is in limbo after he ­allegedly groped a woman ­several ti

Jun 4, 2023 • 3:35

PNG Tops List As NRL’s Next Team 4/6/23

PNG Tops List As NRL’s Next Team 4/6/23

ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed plans for an expanded NRL competition with Papua New Guinea at the “top of the list”. QLD nursing and midwifery students will receive a cost of living bonus to do placements in regional areas. Armed with tougher new powers, an elite NSW police unit has seized drugs and cash worth more than more than $180m. SA Supreme Court reveals the reasons four men were found guilty of manslaughter, instead of murder, for killing Victor Codea. LNP picks its cand

Jun 3, 2023 • 3:25

Flood Of Kiwis Will Hit NDIS Budget 3/6/23

Flood Of Kiwis Will Hit NDIS Budget 3/6/23

Australia’s open-door policy to New Zealanders will add an extra $543m to the cost of the NDIS over the next four years alone. The mother of a baby girl abandoned in Sydney was known to the family who discovered the newborn. Company behind the iconic Hills hoist goes into administration. The RACQ motoring body is threatening to ditch insurance cover for more than a million motorists across Queensland. Australia Post will lift its prices for a slew of mostly business delivery services.See omnystu

Jun 2, 2023 • 3:16

Ben Roberts-Smith Will Appeal Bombshell Defamation Judgment 2/6/23

Ben Roberts-Smith Will Appeal Bombshell Defamation Judgment 2/6/23

Decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith will appeal against a civil court judgment that found he murdered innocent civilians in Afghanistan. Police allege a Sydney father accused of stabbing his toddler son to death fatally attacked the child in a fit of rage. A shocking new study has found unstable housing can shave years off Australians’ lives. A second teacher in Adelaide's northeastern suburbs has been arrested and charged with aggravated indecent assault. Queensland’s new legislation to tackle

Jun 1, 2023 • 3:22

RBA Governor Suggests Housemates Or Family Home As Rents Soar 1/6/23

RBA Governor Suggests Housemates Or Family Home As Rents Soar 1/6/23

The RBA governor says Australians will have to get a housemate or stay at home with mum and dad as rents continue to soar. Ominous social media post made by an SA man accused of killing his partner. The QLD government will look to cut ties with professional services and consultancy giant PwC. Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation judgement to be handed down. Record high indexation of university debt takes effect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 2023 • 3:25

70 Year Old Pension Age Required By 2050 31/5/23

70 Year Old Pension Age Required By 2050 31/5/23

Australia’s pension age will rise to 67 on July 1 but experts warn further increases should be gradual, spanning decades. The AFL’s independent investigation into the Hawthorn racism saga has wound up. Sky-high power prices are set to be pushed ever higher, with one of QLD’s biggest power generators remaining offline for longer. One of NSW’s greatest fullbacks says rookie Queensland No.1 Reece Walsh ­is an “all or nothing” player the Blues must go after.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

May 30, 2023 • 3:39

Education Experts Criticise New NAPLAN Grading System 30/5/23

Education Experts Criticise New NAPLAN Grading System 30/5/23

Experts say illiterate students will suffer under a new NAPLAN grading system, reported against four levels of achievement instead of 10. NSW state politicians and public sector executives will cop a two-year wage freeze. A Gold Coast man has opened up about his incredible tale of survival, forced to pry open the jaws of a crocodile to save himself. State of Origin fever has hit South Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2023 • 3:12

Major Vaping Crackdown 29/05/2023

Major Vaping Crackdown 29/05/2023

The country’s biggest public health campaign to combat vaping will be launched in Victoria today.  A “crackdown” on taxi drivers breaking the law has failed to stop rampant fixed fare price gouging with Thursday nights the hot spot for Sydneysiders to get scammed.  Just one of Labor’s 66 election promises worth $140 million to Queensland sporting and community groups have reached a funding agreement, while only five are even being assessed.  Popular not-for-profit the YMCA has been caught underp

May 28, 2023 • 2:40

PM'S Care Plan 28/05/2023

PM'S Care Plan 28/05/2023

Anthony Albanese has sounded the alarm of the state of the nation’s early childhood, disability, veterans and aged care systems, signalling fixing them will be a major focus of his prime ministership.  Ex-NRL coach Daniel Anderson has no recollection of the shocking bodysurfing accident that almost killed him and has left him a quadriplegic.  Queensland children aged four and under will be given state-funded swimming lessons just weeks after the government finalised its audit into swim education

May 27, 2023 • 2:27

Taser Investigation 27/05/2023

Taser Investigation 27/05/2023

Police allege the encounter between an officer with a taser and a great-grandmother with a knife all played out within one minute.  A LAB analysis of “lolly” flavoured vapes widely sold in Queensland has revealed the devices are filled with a toxic cocktail of chemicals including arsenic, formaldehyde and lead.  Lawyers for the First Nations families at the centre of the Hawthorn racism scandal have recommended a settlement to the AFL which could end the long and damaging saga.   Fearful frontli

May 26, 2023 • 1:59

Tina Turner 26/05/2023

Tina Turner 26/05/2023

From her powerhouse vocals and rise to popularity as a black female solo artist, she also became a symbol of resilience after leaving her abusive ex-husband Ike and clawing her way back to the top to becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time.  A heritage building in Sydney’s CBD has gone up in flames and dramatically collapsed, firefighters have dodged falling debris and a car was set alight in one of the biggest building fires in recent memory.  Victorian households on basic energy d

May 25, 2023 • 2:32

Great-Grandmother Dies One Week After Being Tasered 25/05/2023

Great-Grandmother Dies One Week After Being Tasered 25/05/2023

Great-grandmother Clare Nowland  passed away in hospital last night, one week after she was tasered by a NSW Police officer in her Cooma nursing home.  The former NSW multiculturalism minister has been forced into an apology after making a comment  about a Vietnamese-Australian MP, which has been labelled “offensive” and “racist”.  A Centrelink worker stabbed in a bloody ambush in Melbourne is planning to launch legal action against the welfare agency for failing to protect her.  All parents at

May 24, 2023 • 2:09

Rolf Harris Has Died 24/05/2023

Rolf Harris Has Died 24/05/2023

The Australian sex offender, who enjoyed a decades-long career in showbiz until his arrest on indecent assault charges in 2013, died after a battle with neck cancer.  New data shows School-childrens’ lives are being put at risk by thousands of dangerous drivers who speed and run red lights at traffic intersections in school zones.  Firefighters are furious after their commissioner didn’t attend a state memorial service honouring Izabella “Izzy” Nash, who died in a fire earlier this month – the f

May 23, 2023 • 2:25

Wave Of "Working Homeless"23/05/2023

Wave Of "Working Homeless"23/05/2023

Sydney’s housing crisis is ­driving a wave of “working homeless” – residents who can’t find or afford a home despite holding a job – with the situation so bad an encampment of tents and car-sleepers has emerged in the heart of Anthony Albanese’s inner-west electorate.  A man has been shot dead in Sydney’s western suburbs and two burnt out cars have been found nearby, in the latest suspected gangland hit to rock the city’s streets.  A man who was shot dead by police in front of his family in an i

May 22, 2023 • 2:48

The No Campaign Against An Aboriginal Voice To Parliament's Warning 22/05/2023

The No Campaign Against An Aboriginal Voice To Parliament's Warning 22/05/2023

The No campaign against an Aboriginal Voice to parliament has warned Australians a successful vote will inevitably lead to a treaty that will ultimately “divide Australians and destroy reconciliation”. Abbie Chatfield thought she had a good gauge on a player over someone genuinely looking for love … until she began shooting new reality show, FBoy Island. Signing up to a “buy now pay later” account will require responsible lending financial checks under changes the federal government is making to

May 21, 2023 • 3:58

Father's Button Battery Warning 21/05/2023

Father's Button Battery Warning 21/05/2023

The father of a young girl who swallowed a button battery has told of his daughter’s rocky road to recovery and the emotional toll it has taken on the family.Kindergarten would be made free under a cost-of-living shake-up being considered by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, in a move that would save Queensland families thousands of dollars a year.SEVERAL obstetricians at Cairns Hospital are considering leaving their positions especially if their workload spikes with the closure of the city’s priva

May 20, 2023 • 3:07

Mum-Of-Two's Plea Not To Ignore Signs Of Breast Cancer 20/05/2023

Mum-Of-Two's Plea Not To Ignore Signs Of Breast Cancer 20/05/2023

For mum-of-two Adriana Carmona, finding a lump in her breast was not unusual.Next month’s state budget will not be in surplus for the 2022-23 financial year – despite the forecasts of last year’s state budget and mid-year ­review.Household energy prices will rise even higher and widespread business viability will be threatened if the state government adopts aggressive new carbon-cut policies recommended in a report it commissioned, industry experts warn.Opposition Leader John Pesutto is bracing

May 19, 2023 • 3:45

Albanese Government’s Plan To Transform The Australian Defence Force 19/05/2023

Albanese Government’s Plan To Transform The Australian Defence Force 19/05/2023

The co-author of the Albanese government’s plan to transform the Australian Defence Force and combat China has sounded the alarm about the lack of lethality in the navy’s surface fleet, foreshadowing a major shift to smaller and more heavily armed vessels. Hundreds of patients have been awarded a total of $140m in compensation because of state government medical bungles in the past 13 years, parliament has been told.A teenager has died where he fell after a horrific knife attack at a western sub

May 18, 2023 • 3:48

Joe Biden’s Last-Minute Cancellation Is A Major Blow 18/05/2023

Joe Biden’s Last-Minute Cancellation Is A Major Blow 18/05/2023

Joe Biden’s last-minute decision to cancel his trip to Australia and Papua New Guinea is a major blow to America’s standing in the region, experts have warned, and has forced the cancellation of the Quad summit in Sydney. THE truck driver charged over Monday’s horror school bus crash has said he saw a light “flicker” between the trees moments before the crash that caused “life-changing” injuries for multiple primary students. An army of 400 helpers are on their way to save NSW’s most overworked

May 17, 2023 • 4:13

Former Reserve Bank Governor Warns Of Interest Rates Increase 17/05/2023

Former Reserve Bank Governor Warns Of Interest Rates Increase 17/05/2023

Former Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens has warned a period of elevated interest rates is likely to persist as central banks around the world continue to tackle a “once-in-a generation” inflation crisis. South Australian year 4 students are trailing their peers when it comes to literacy, according to a newly released global study. Ten children on a bus packed with 45 students have suffered serious injuries in a horrific smash in Melbourne’s west. Junior trainee doctors at ­Westmead Hospital’s

May 16, 2023 • 4:06

Business Leaders Release Housing Crisis Solutions 15/5/23

Business Leaders Release Housing Crisis Solutions 15/5/23

Calls for new house construction targets tied to population growth, speed up approval times and support more “build-to-rent” homes. Missing woman found in South Australia. Key recommendations from a landmark inquiry into how Queensland Police respond to domestic and family violence have not been enacted. Concerns raised over a national scheme to facilitate the formal transfer of community-based orders between states. Sydney fended its off its rainy reputation to keep its hold on the New Year’s c

May 14, 2023 • 3:22

$1bn Global Sharemarket Scam Busted 14/5/23

$1bn Global Sharemarket Scam Busted 14/5/23

Unsuspecting mum-and-dad investors are among those conned by a global “boiler room” scam – which netted more than $1bn. A man’s believed to have been killed in a shark attack near Elliston on the west coast of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. Peter Dutton wants tech giants to step up and tackle QLD’s youth crime crisis. Minimal enforcement of current vape laws is giving Victorian retailers confidence to continue the lucrative trade. Fourteen per cent of young Australians now identify as gay.See

May 13, 2023 • 3:14

Migrant Numbers Will Outstrip New Homes 13/5/23

Migrant Numbers Will Outstrip New Homes 13/5/23

With more than 970,000 migrants expected in the next three years, figures reveal only around half that number of new homes will be built. The family of convicted NCA bomber Domenic Perre is considering issuing a petition for mercy following his death. More funding offered to turn a dormant quarantine facility into an emergency shelter for Brisbane’s homeless. New guidelines recommend bowel cancer screening should start at the age of 45. Gillon McLachlan has urged all parties in the stalled Hawth

May 12, 2023 • 3:14

Peter Dutton Questions Labor’s Tax ‘Promise’ 12/5/23

Peter Dutton Questions Labor’s Tax ‘Promise’ 12/5/23

Peter Dutton has made his second budget-in-reply speech overnight, with measures for female health, mental health and welfare. Calls to stop QLD poaching police officers from Victoria. Concerns over potential levies for developers building new housing in Sydney. SA country footballer farewelled following his death after his club’s season-opening match. Severe punishment considered for officials involved in a brawl at a Brisbane junior rugby league match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

May 11, 2023 • 3:11

Debate Ignites Over Budget Inflation Risk 11/5/23

Debate Ignites Over Budget Inflation Risk 11/5/23

The Coalition and economists have warned that Labor’s cost-of-living relief increases the “risk” of higher interest rates for longer. The landmark Path to Treaty legislation passes in a special regional sitting of QLD parliament. Confusion over the future of Melbourne’s Airport Rail Link after Minister’s backflip. The SA Government launches an anti-vaping campaign for high schoolers. A Wiggle reveals his dream to bring back an iconic NRL side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 2023 • 3:26

Budget Signals Relief For Aussie Battlers 10/5/23

Budget Signals Relief For Aussie Battlers 10/5/23

Centrepiece of the federal government’s cost-of-living relief package is a $3.5bn investment to triple the bulk-billing incentive for GPs. A South Australian trade office will be opened in Germany to spearhead the state’s green hydrogen push. Violent and abusive behaviour at community sporting matches could see parents and spectators across NSW banned for life. Queensland’s Family and Child Commission is hamstrung by outdated legislation, preventing access to confidential files unless the child

May 9, 2023 • 3:31

No ‘Back In Black’ Celebration Despite Budget Surplus 9/5/23

No ‘Back In Black’ Celebration Despite Budget Surplus 9/5/23

Australia will have a budget surplus for the first time in 15 years with a $4bn surplus expected this financial year. An escort’s been charged over the death of a young tradie found in the stairwell of a Sydney apartment block. Members of the exclusive SA club that hosted LIV Golf don’t want the event back next year. The QLD Police Commissioner is warning that the rise of vigilantism across the state will lead to a death in the community. Victoria Police are hunting three men involved in a deadl

May 8, 2023 • 3:15

Budget 08/05/2023

Budget 08/05/2023

Single parents, pensioners, welfare recipients and low to middle-income households will be the big winners from a $14.6bn cost-of-living relief budget package, but Labor’s targeted cash splash will not ease the inflation pain for everyone.  An attempt to rename the proposed new “Gadigal” metro station in Sydney in honour of Indigenous war hero Reg Saunders has been rejected.  Victorian government schools have ramped up their education efforts to prevent ­another chroming tragedy in the wake of t

May 7, 2023 • 2:02

ISIS Brides’ Landmark Legal Fight  06/05/2023

ISIS Brides’ Landmark Legal Fight 06/05/2023

The families of the remaining ISIS brides stuck in Syria are preparing to launch a landmark legal challenge to force the government to   bring them back to Australia.  A young Sydney woman who tragically died after a horse riding accident has been described as an “angel” by friends and family.  A young Queensland woman suffering depression and pleading for help was repeatedly told to go home by staff at a Townsville hospital after self-harming – and took her own life just hours after being disch

May 5, 2023 • 2:50

Australia's Debt 05/05/2023

Australia's Debt 05/05/2023

Paying interest on Australia’s debt will cost $700 every second for the next five years as the federal government moves to target mega gas profits, high super balances, smokers and multinationals with tax hikes to raise budget revenue.  A man who turned up to television star Sophie Monk’s house holding a single rose claims he was duped by an online scammer into believing he was in a relationship with the Love Island host.  The Andrews government is set to hike the average WorkCover premium to 1.

May 4, 2023 • 2:55

The Show Must Go On 04/05/2023

The Show Must Go On 04/05/2023

The 15th season of MasterChef Australia will go to air with the blessing of late judge Jock Zonfrillo’s family.  As many as 95 major infrastructure projects across NSW including highway upgrades and road safety programs could face the chop after federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King announced a snap audit Monday as the government looks to rein in spending.  The teenager allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen car that killed three people in Queensland was known to police as a serial moto

May 3, 2023 • 2:58

Australian Star Boxer Charged With Domestic Violence 03/05/2023

Australian Star Boxer Charged With Domestic Violence 03/05/2023

Australian star boxer Harry Garside has been charged with domestic violence following a dramatic airport arrest.  An archaic cap restricting Allianz ­Stadium and the SCG precinct to just four concerts per year is set to be ­lifted in a win for residents of ­Greater Sydney.  Russell and Ann Field say the QLD government has “blood on its hands” and warn more innocent people will die if it doesn’t urgently intervene in the state’s youth crime crisis.  Mentone residents are using VCAT to further res

May 2, 2023 • 2:41

Beloved MasterChef Judge Dies At 46 02/05/2023

Beloved MasterChef Judge Dies At 46 02/05/2023

Entertaining MasterChef judge and award-winning chef Jock Zonfrillo’s devastated wife and their two young children are understood to be making their way home from Rome where they were on a family holiday before his sudden death at 46.   Health workers will today walk off the job in a bid to get the NSW government to deliver on its pre-election promise to scrap the public sector wage cap.   Three women are dead and another is fighting for her life after a stolen car, allegedly driven by a teenage

May 1, 2023 • 2:42

Junior Footy Numbers Surge 01/05/2023

Junior Footy Numbers Surge 01/05/2023

Junior footy numbers are surging with girls helping kick participation levels in Victoria to ever higher ground. Police are probing a violent brawl that erupted at a barbecue in the carpark of a Laverton warehouse on Saturday night. Charlotte Viney, the wife of Melbourne footy star Jack Viney, has called out shocking abuse on social media amid another health scare for their baby daughter. The heart of London will be closed off to traffic for several hours on Tuesday to allow the contingent from

Apr 30, 2023 • 2:51

Traffic Forcing Parents To Spend 13 Times Longer In The Car On School Days

Traffic Forcing Parents To Spend 13 Times Longer In The Car On School Days

Frustrated parents are spending 13 times longer in the car on school days as traffic chaos peaks during key pick-up and drop-off times.Victorians are paying more in local taxes per person than any other state in Australia after governments pocketed an extra $7.3bn in land tax, stamp duty and other charges.The chances of another interest rate hike next week have plunged after new inflation figures weren’t as bad as feared.Muffin Break has been slapped with 360 criminal charges over illegal child

Apr 26, 2023 • 3:46

RSLs Trying To Rid Themselves Of Unusable Licences For Pokies 26/04/2023

RSLs Trying To Rid Themselves Of Unusable Licences For Pokies 26/04/2023

Victorian RSLs trying to rid themselves of expensive and unusable licences for pokies are being blocked by the Andrews government, forcing them to look at cutting vital veterans support.Almost eight dog attacks are occurring across Melbourne each day on average, new figures reveal.SIX million Aussies will be able to buy two months’ worth of prescription medicines from September in a move that will slash their costs in half.The state’s former chief magistrate has urged against raising the age of

Apr 25, 2023 • 3:30

Jockey Dies After Shocking Fall In Western Victoria 25/04/2023

Jockey Dies After Shocking Fall In Western Victoria 25/04/2023

A renowned jockey and father of four Dean Holland, has tragically died after a shocking fall at a racetrack in Western Victoria.A statue of Barry Humphries as alter-ego Dame Edna Everage has been proposed for the Melbourne suburb the comic genius helped put on the map.Australians are not putting their money where their mouths are, at least when visits to dentists are concerned, with half the population skipping their appointments in the past year.Too many veterans feel unworthy to march on Anzac

Apr 24, 2023 • 3:20

Victorian Teachers Experiencing Burnout 24/04/2023

Victorian Teachers Experiencing Burnout 24/04/2023

Victorian teachers are experiencing “extreme stress” and burnout amid chronic staff shortages and many are resigning or taking leave.  The Australian arm of the mafia has a new Melbourne-based Godfather in the biggest change to the “Honoured Society” in decades.  A Victorian infantryman killed on one of the worst days in Australia’s military history, while his brother was captured in the same action, has been formally identified as part of ongoing research into remains found in a mass grave in F

Apr 23, 2023 • 2:37

Regulatory Changes For Taxi Drivers 23/04/2023

Regulatory Changes For Taxi Drivers 23/04/2023

The state government is in discussions with the taxi industry about significant regulatory changes that could see cab drivers forced to turn on their meters and accept all rides.  Telcos will be able to block scammers sending fake text messages impersonating Australian companies and government agencies under a $10m budget initiative.  The driver who was killed in Thursday’s horror crash at Strathmerton has been remembered as a caring, lively woman and a proud mum.  A massive methamphetamine ship

Apr 22, 2023 • 2:16

Railway Maintenance Faces Major Funding Cuts 22/04/2023

Railway Maintenance Faces Major Funding Cuts 22/04/2023

Railway maintenance faces major funding cuts and the North East Link project may be delayed in worrying signs for commuters ahead of the state and federal budgets. The driver accused of causing the worst crash on Victorian roads in more than a decade potentially had cannabis in his system and was clocked speeding just minutes before five people died in a “catastrophic” head-on collision. Another Victorian home builder has gone into administration, with properties under construction to be put on

Apr 21, 2023 • 3:43

Daniel Andews' Credibility Called Into Question In Corruption Probe 20/04/2023

Daniel Andews' Credibility Called Into Question In Corruption Probe 20/04/2023

Daniel Andrews’ credibility has been called into question over secret evidence he gave before a major corruption probe.  Crown is set to hire about 700 new full-time staff at its Melbourne hotels, expanding its status as one of Victoria’s biggest employers.  One in four drivers admits to squinting while behind the wheel, putting them and other road users at heightened risk of a serious accident.   A who’s who is expected to turn out for another Lindsay Fox birthday – this time to mark his 86th m

Apr 19, 2023 • 2:18

Number Claiming To Be Refugees Has Doubled 19/04/2023

Number Claiming To Be Refugees Has Doubled 19/04/2023

The monthly number of people attempting to stay in Australia by claiming to be refugees ­despite having arrived by plane on student, work, or holiday visas has nearly doubled since last year.  A group of 100 furious Buddhists descended on a Melbourne pub to protest about a comedian’s joke referencing the ­recent video that showed the Dalai Lama asking a young boy to suck his tongue.  Four complaints a week are being made against judges and magistrates as more judicial officers than ever are bein

Apr 18, 2023 • 2:24

Gary Ablett Sr Starts Negligence Proceedings Against AFL 18/04/2023

Gary Ablett Sr Starts Negligence Proceedings Against AFL 18/04/2023

AFL legend Gary Ablett Sr has started proceedings in the Supreme Court claiming negligence against the AFL and Geelong and Hawthorn football clubs.  People seeking cosmetic surgery such as facelifts, nose jobs, breast work and even Botox ­injections may face being ­referred to shrinks under tough new rules likely to further clog the health system.  Desperate Victorians are living in portables in their parent’s driveways and back yards to save money as the housing crisis continues to worsen.  Oly

Apr 17, 2023 • 2:18

Lidia Thorpe Unleashes Outside Melbourne Strip Club 17/04/23

Lidia Thorpe Unleashes Outside Melbourne Strip Club 17/04/23

Controversial independent senator Lidia Thorpe has been video delivering a profanity-riddled rant to a group of men outside a north Melbourne strip club early on Sunday. A junior footy league has introduced a white card policy in a bid to stamp out umpire abuse and poor sideline behaviour. Millions of dollars in funding is expected to be slashed from the community health sector, with Premier Daniel Andrews confirming the cuts have been in the pipeline for years to prevent “double ups”. And Victo

Apr 16, 2023 • 2:57

Indigenous Aussies To Front No Voice Campaign 16/04/23

Indigenous Aussies To Front No Voice Campaign 16/04/23

Indigenous Australians will front the “No” campaign against the Voice. The AFL is expected to confirm the Gather Round will remain in South Australia for several years. The Victorian Liberal Party faces the prospect of electoral wipeout, a new analysis of its state election loss has warned. ANDCandice Warner is the “happiest I’ve ever been”, personally and professionally, after years of highs and lows in the public eye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 2023 • 2:48

Long Awaited Airport Link Put On Hold 15/04/23

Long Awaited Airport Link Put On Hold 15/04/23

Melbourne’s long awaited airport rail link will be put on hold. Australia’s athletes will be banned from staying in the Olympic village once they have completed their events at the Paris Games in 2024 City of Melbourne is planning to make driving down the CBD’s “little streets” difficult and slow, but businesses are hitting back at “green lobby” policies. And A Victorian football club has decided to tackle head knocks by making it compulsory for most of its juniors to wear helmets.See omnystudio

Apr 14, 2023 • 2:57

Church Wants To Retain Right To Discriminate 14/04/23

Church Wants To Retain Right To Discriminate 14/04/23

Students who are “actively” gay or having unmarried straight sex should not be school captains, a church that runs some of Victoria’s most prestigious colleges has told a discrimination review. Inflation will remain higher for longer in Australia, extending the cost-of-living crisis, but Jim Chalmers maintains the economy will keep growing despite the rising threat of a global “hard landing”. If it has been six months since you caught the Covid-19 virus or had a vaccine, the expert ­advice is to

Apr 13, 2023 • 3:29

Booze Bans Abolished For Melbourne Cup 13/04/23

Booze Bans Abolished For Melbourne Cup 13/04/23

Public drunkenness laws will be abolished from Melbourne Cup Day, in a move police have warned could threaten community safety. Australian medical professionals are divided on the use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence within the industry. Daniel Andrews has told his ministers to cut back on overseas travel citing Victoria’s ongoing cost-of-living pressures. And Andy Lee and girlfriend ­Rebecca Harding have ­unveiled grand plans for their Melbourne dream home – with a golf simulator, riversi

Apr 12, 2023 • 3:15

Tributes Pour In After Accidental Chroming Death 12/04/23

Tributes Pour In After Accidental Chroming Death 12/04/23

The heartbroken parents of a year 8 girl who died after an accidental chroming incident over the weekend has vowed to make it their “life mission” to raise awareness of the issue. Cut-price tickets will be offered to this year’s Melbourne Cup with the Victoria Racing Club to wind back the clock on the cost of entry to the race that stops a nation. “Rich and greedy” people in Sydney and Melbourne are over-consuming water on their pools and gardens, leaving poorer people without basic access, acco

Apr 11, 2023 • 3:33

Residents Slam Community Grants ‘Spendathon’ 11/04/23

Residents Slam Community Grants ‘Spendathon’ 11/04/23

A $250 million community grants fund set up as part of the controversial Suburban Rail Loop project is splashing cash on clubs more than 5km from the project route. Obstructive sleep apnoea may cause early cognitive decline in middle-aged men, even those who are otherwise healthy and not obese, new research has found. Ahead of the May federal budget Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with world economic leaders in the US to “take the temperature” on the risks for Australia posed by global high inf

Apr 10, 2023 • 3:42

Three Convicted Murderers Charged With Assaulting Guards 09/04/2023

Three Convicted Murderers Charged With Assaulting Guards 09/04/2023

Three convicted murderers are among the prisoners who have been charged with assaulting guards at Barwon Prison during a recent spate of violence.More than half the residents of Rochester are still living in caravans and sheds, six months after the town was inundated by devastating floods.The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort, is coming to Australia to share his financial secrets.Carlton is set to be without Harry McKay for its clash with Adelaide on Thursday night after the key forward was of

Apr 8, 2023 • 2:58

Ousted State MPs Paid Up To 18 Months After Losing Their Jobs 08/04/2023

Ousted State MPs Paid Up To 18 Months After Losing Their Jobs 08/04/2023

Ousted state MPs would be paid for up to 18 months after they lose their jobs under a proposal sent to the state’s public sector pay-setting body.Victorians have once again given generously, contributing more than $10.8million to the Good Friday ­Appeal.A former Geelong footballer has accused a trio of players of a historic gang rape as he sues the Cats for failing to protect him from sexual abuse.Essendon coach Brad Scott has made no apologies for staying loyal to Dyson Heppell despite doubts t

Apr 7, 2023 • 3:17

Kanye West Being Hunted By Melbourne Burger Joint Owner 07/04/2023

Kanye West Being Hunted By Melbourne Burger Joint Owner 07/04/2023

The owner of a Melbourne burger joint who won the legal bunfight launched by American rapper Kanye West has jetted to the US to track down the millionaire and make him pay up. The heartbroken mother of Celeste Manno, stabbed to death by former co-worker Luay Sako in her bedroom, has watched on in disgust as the man pleaded guilty to her murder. AFTER more than 800 days, five-year-old Ivy Decker stands with her family and eyes the bell before her... Ivy has beaten her cancer. Collingwood star Jac

Apr 6, 2023 • 3:10

Liberal Party Will Actively Campaign Against Indigenous Voice To Parliament 06/04/2023

Liberal Party Will Actively Campaign Against Indigenous Voice To Parliament 06/04/2023

The Liberal Party will actively campaign against a Indigenous Voice To Parliament Parliament following a majority decision that sets up the referendum as a personal political contest between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.The estranged wife of union boss John Setka has been banned from speaking with a private investigator who she ­allegedly told about a plot to kill her husband.A “revolutionary” scheme to screen French bulldogs and pugs for common breathing problems will be rolled out in Vict

Apr 5, 2023 • 3:19

Teachers Turning To ChatGPT 05/04/2023

Teachers Turning To ChatGPT 05/04/2023

DESPITE bans in many schools, time-poor teachers are turning to ChatGPT to help them write student reports.VICTORIAN nurses, teachers and cops may be caught up in a government edict to ban TikTok on all taxpayer-funded work phones.The Reserve Bank of Australia’s record run of interest rate rises is finally over, although it has warned monetary policy “may” be tightened again.VICTORIA’S independent commissioner for young people is demanding urgent action to fix the child protection system, which

Apr 4, 2023 • 3:16

Tik Tok Banned From Government Devices 04/04/2023

Tik Tok Banned From Government Devices 04/04/2023

The popular video social media app Tik Tok will be banned from all Australian and Victorian government devices due to security concerns around the Chinese- owned platform.  The Reserve Bank of Australia has been urged to halt its unprecedented spate of rate hikes, as more and more businesses report sharp falls in new orders.  Victoria’s typical new house price has surged more than $133,000 since 2021 and the average new house could cost $500,000 to build by the end of the year.  The Andrews gove

Apr 3, 2023 • 2:18

Max Verstappen Wins Melbourne Grand Prix 03/04/2023

Max Verstappen Wins Melbourne Grand Prix 03/04/2023

World champion Max Verstappen won his first Melbourne Grand Prix on a drama charged day that saw records broken and carnage unfold on course. The number of CBD employees committed to working five days a week in the office has plummeted from 20 per cent to just 8 per cent since November.  Firefighters would share in a whopping $127m taxpayer-funded windfall under a new push by the militant United Firefighters Union.  Triple AFL premiership captain Trent Cotchin is at the centre of a school unifor

Apr 2, 2023 • 2:08

Craig McLachlan 02/04/2023

Craig McLachlan 02/04/2023

Gold Logie winner Craig McLachlan has received half a million dollars in costs from Victoria Police after his high-profile acquittal on common ­assault and indecent assault charges.  Students and teachers at state schools will suffer through a longer 12-week term in 2026 as a result of the Commonwealth Games.  Violent prison inmates have been attacking each inside the crowded and understaffed Barwon Prison at Lara, while dozens of staff are rostered to work at a new, $1.1bn jail sitting empty ne

Apr 1, 2023 • 2:23

Grand Prix Round Up 01/04/2023

Grand Prix Round Up 01/04/2023

Home town hero Oscar Piastri has made Formula One history as the first Victorian to take to the track in the Australian Grand Prix, in front of a blockbuster crowd.  The Andrews government is paying bosses on its gold-plated major projects salaries of up to $780,000 at the same time as it slashes public service jobs due to a budget emergency.  Kate Langbroek has moved to clarify any suggestion she had a falling out iwth her long-time former radio co-host, David Hughes.  The glamorous new wife of

Mar 31, 2023 • 2:25

Cocaine Cassie 31/03/2023

Cocaine Cassie 31/03/2023

Convicted drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury, has opened up about her new life, admitting she has no friends after her “surreal” imprisonment.  A parliamentary inquiry with the power to grill the state’s top public servant may be asked to probe Daniel ­Andrews’ secretive Chinese trade mission.  An economic report says battling Australians will see their housing and energy costs swallow half their disposable income this year.  And record crowds of up to 450,000 are expected at the Australian Grand Pr

Mar 30, 2023 • 2:05

Sekta 30/03/2023

Sekta 30/03/2023

The estranged wife of union boss John Setka has been charged with incitement to commit conspiracy to murder after she allegedly attempted to obtain a gun to shoot him.  Family and friends of loved ones lost on ­Victorian roads are calling for minimum jail sentence guidelines for killer drivers after ­losing faith in what they call the ‘weak’ justice system.  Controversial independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has been accused of ridiculing a respected Aboriginal Elder at an airport in a public rant a

Mar 29, 2023 • 2:12

Government Jobs 29/03/2023

Government Jobs 29/03/2023

Thousands of public servants are set to be axed under a tough new edict issued ahead of May’s state budget.  One of the organisations that Daniel Andrews met on his first day in China was accused by the US government of seeking to “directlyn influence” state leaders.  Popular showgirl Rhonda Burchmore has opened up about the horror of living in the spotlight with a stalker in the shadows and threats of being attacked on stage.  Barack Obama has kicked off his highly anticipated talk series in Au

Mar 28, 2023 • 2:00

Former Hawks Player Threatening Legal Action For Racism Scandal 28/03/2023

Former Hawks Player Threatening Legal Action For Racism Scandal 28/03/2023

A FORMER Hawthorn player and his wife are threatening legal action against the club, saying it has “abandoned” them in the aftermath of its­ ­racism scandal.STAMP duty should be axed to give homebuyers on moderate incomes more options and limit Melbourne’s outer suburban sprawl, a new report says. RENEGADE MP Moira Deeming has appeared to contradict claims by John Pesutto that she had made important new concessions to help prevent her expulsion from the Liberal Party room.BARACK Obama is potenti

Mar 27, 2023 • 3:12

Energy Costs Force Swimming Pool Temps To Dive 27/3/23

Energy Costs Force Swimming Pool Temps To Dive 27/3/23

Swimming pool temperatures are taking a dive as recreation centres across Victoria deal with soaring gas and electricity bills. New mobile phone and seatbelt cameras will be used on Victoria’s roads for the first time this week. The family of a girl killed in a hit-run in Melbourne’s north has pleaded for the driver to hand themselves in to police. St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs have condemned racist remarks directed at ­Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take

Mar 26, 2023 • 2:49

State Budget Labelled “Economic Carnage” 25/3/23

State Budget Labelled “Economic Carnage” 25/3/23

Community group and not-for-profit funding is set to be slashed as the Andrews Government scrambles to rein in spending. An unlikely stoush between beer giant Coopers and Jim’s Mowing seems to have been resolved. Professor Greg Craven has quit the federal government’s Constitutional Experts Group on the Voice. Grand Prix fever has Melbourne revving up for a week in the fast lane.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listene

Mar 24, 2023 • 2:35

Voice Referendum Expected In October 24/3/23

Voice Referendum Expected In October 24/3/23

An Indigenous Voice will have the power to advise parliament, cabinet ministers and the public service if backed by Australians. Curtis Stone brings his Los Angeles restaurant Gwen to Melbourne next week. Victoria Police is facing legal action unless it disciplines officers for failing to stop neo-Nazis from protesting at Parliament House. Volunteer blood cancer experts are working on a new way to identify and treat patients with deadly acute myeloid leukaemia before they relapse.For updates and

Mar 23, 2023 • 3:11

Teacher Education System Set For A Shake Up 23/3/2023

Teacher Education System Set For A Shake Up 23/3/2023

Australia’s teacher education system is facing a shake-up, with calls for more students with an ATAR over 80. Peak heart disease groups met with the Department of Health on Wednesday to plead for screening test subsidies to continue. North Melbourne star Tarryn Thomas will take more time away from the club as the Kangaroos investigate fresh claims about inappropriate behaviour towards women. Trailblazing Australian music company Mushroom will celebrate its 50th anniversary with an all-star conce

Mar 22, 2023 • 2:43

Sam Newman’s Son Sues Geelong Grammar And Jock Landale 22/3/2023

Sam Newman’s Son Sues Geelong Grammar And Jock Landale 22/3/2023

Sam Newman’s son is suing the state’s most exclusive college and NBA star Jock Landale over an alleged ­assault while they were schoolmates. Mushroom Group boss Matt Gudinski will fight to save the Australian Music Vault. Opposition split over move to expel Moira Deeming. University debt and inflation dampens prospects for first-home buyers.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2023 • 2:51

Glen Bartlett Breaks Silence Over Melbourne Saga 21/3/2023

Glen Bartlett Breaks Silence Over Melbourne Saga 21/3/2023

Ex-Demons president Glen Bartlett has claimed a push to hair test the club’s senior figures preceded his forced departure. The Arts Centre Melbourne is in dire financial strife needing an extra $223m from the taxpayer. Opposition leader John Pesutto could face calls to resign if he loses a bid to expel controversial MP Moira Deeming. A decorated Australian SAS veteran appeared in court on Monday charged with murdering an Afghan villager on the field of war.For updates and breaking news throughou

Mar 20, 2023 • 3:11

Melbourne Uni Pill Could Cure Epilepsy 20/03/23

Melbourne Uni Pill Could Cure Epilepsy 20/03/23

A daily pill discovered in Melbourne more than a decade ago is being hailed as a potential cure for epilepsy. An internal war has broken out in the Victorian Greens after the party reprimanded a member but failed to suspend or expel them for social media posts  Almost a third of Victorian principals have been physically attacked by aggressive students or parents, a new survey has found And Carlton star Sam Docherty has hit out at the quality of the MCG turf following the medial ligament injury t

Mar 19, 2023 • 4:09

Construction Union Launches New Turf War 19/03/23

Construction Union Launches New Turf War 19/03/23

Construction sites across Victoria are grinding to a halt after the state’s militant building union launched a new turf war, prompting accusations of bullying tactics. Melbourne’s magnificent major events comeback has helped kick an economic goal for Victoria worth almost $1 billion in just six months. Melbourne is on its way to becoming a majority migrant city over the next quarter century as Victoria’s population grows by almost three million. And AFL legend Gary Ablett Sr has revealed a diagn

Mar 18, 2023 • 3:27

Festival Hall Makes Galant Return 18/03/23

Festival Hall Makes Galant Return 18/03/23

Festival Hall is returning to Melbourne’s music scene as a live music venue. By his own admission Max Rooke is an unlikely face of a landmark class action that aims to take the AFL to task over concussion-related injuries to players through almost four decades. Australia must get better value for the money it spends on health, education and aged care and disability services if it hopes to keep getting richer, a five-yearly Productivity Commission report has found. And a “world-leading” racing, s

Mar 17, 2023 • 3:18

Qantas Extends Travel Credits Deadline 17/03/23

Qantas Extends Travel Credits Deadline 17/03/23

Qantas is giving customers an extra 12 months to use $800m in outstanding travel credits, but the catch is they will still need to book any travel by the end of this year. The number of Victorians reporting their power has been disconnected for not paying their bills has soared 31 per cent during the first two months of this year. Meghan Markle is reportedly set to relaunch her former career as a blogger by bringing back a rebooted version of her website The Tig. And in sport, the AFL has banned

Mar 16, 2023 • 3:31

Footy Fever Returns 16/03/23

Footy Fever Returns 16/03/23

Twin blockbusters have footy back with a bang as more than 85,000 fans are tipped to pack the MCG for both of the AFL’s huge season-opening clashes. The state and federal governments’ promises to bring down the cost of power bills have short-circuited, after Victoria’s default electricity offer soared by an average of $426 a year. Melbourne’s Austin and St Vincent’s Hospitals are leading a world-first trial that, if successful, could see a reduction of insulin injections to treat advanced type 2

Mar 15, 2023 • 3:25

Victoria’s Eye-Watering Interest Bill 15/03/23

Victoria’s Eye-Watering Interest Bill 15/03/23

Victoria’s interest bill is now costing taxpayers $10m a day. Australians are being warned of a virus “triple threat” this coming winter, prompting health experts to again push the importance of vaccination. Dual Geelong premiership player Max Rooke has been named as the lead plaintiff in a landmark class action lodged against the AFL which could see the league pay out $1bn in compensation to injured players. And Jordan De Goey knew he needed to change.  The explosive Collingwood forward-midfiel

Mar 14, 2023 • 3:39

AUKUS Moves To Combat Rise Of China 14/03/23

AUKUS Moves To Combat Rise Of China 14/03/23

Off-the-shelf technology, including hypersonic missiles, autonomous undersea vehicles and cyber warfare systems, will be fast-tracked to sharpen Australia’s defences before our nuclear submarines hit the water. The price of a pint of beer has skyrocketed in Melbourne, with patrons now forking out up to $16 for a standard on-tap brew. The AFL says it wants to be a “global leader” in managing sports-related concussion as it prepares to clarify its position on the link between head knocks and the b

Mar 13, 2023 • 3:28

Power Bills To Rise 13/03/2023

Power Bills To Rise 13/03/2023

Hundred of thousands of Victorian households and businesses are set to be slugged with higher power bills from July, as the cost of last year’s energy crisis is passed on to consumers.  The Andrews government has been accused of “mass deception” over plans to squeeze one million extra people into precincts around Suburban Rail Loop stations.  Could it be that an orange a day keeps the complications of diabetes at bay?  The time-honoured tradition of kick-to-kick on AFL grounds after matches will

Mar 12, 2023 • 2:16

Cricket Champion RIcky Ponting Buys $20 Million Toorak Mansion 12/03/2023

Cricket Champion RIcky Ponting Buys $20 Million Toorak Mansion 12/03/2023

CRICKET champion Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna have forked out more than $20m for a six-bedroom Toorak mansion.ANTHONY Albanese will land in the US today to seal a historic deal to arm Australia with nuclear submarines, undeterred by China’s campaign to block the move and France’s lingering anger at being cut out. THE Andrews government is preparing to slash hundreds of jobs across Victoria’s already understaffed corrections system as it scrambles to rein in the state budget. TWO of Australi

Mar 11, 2023 • 3:00

Wind Farms 11/03/2023

Wind Farms 11/03/2023

Taxpayer funds will be used to secure Victoria’s offshore wind projects in a race to protect the state’s power supplies as coal-fired stations go offline from 2025.  Not a single Victorian real estate agent has been fined with breaching laws banning “rental auctions” despite dozens of complaints to the consumer watchdog and reports that the practice is rife.  Taxpayers are funding $15,000 luxury beachside “holidays” for people on the National Disability Insurance Scheme and their families. Port

Mar 10, 2023 • 2:13

Breastfeeding Mother Booted From Courtroom 10/03/2023

Breastfeeding Mother Booted From Courtroom 10/03/2023

A Victorian judge’s decision to boot a “humiliated” and “degraded” breastfeeding mother from his courtroom on Thursday has sparked outrage.  A boy who bravely fought back from a brain tumour to return to the cricket field only to see a junior competition kick his team out of the finals has had his case overturned.  Australia is expected to buy up to five nuclear submarines from the US while building its own British-designed, American-armed boats. A staggering one in five Australians cannot name

Mar 9, 2023 • 2:38

Reserve Bank Boss Had Heavily Discounted Mortgage 09/03/2023

Reserve Bank Boss Had Heavily Discounted Mortgage 09/03/2023

It’s been revealed Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe enjoyed a half-price loan while paying off his five-bedroom multimillion-dollar home.  Victoria's former anti-corruption commissioner has accused the Andrews government of launching revenge attacks on IBAC in retaliation for a series of probes into its dealings.  Melbourne scientists have made a world first discovery of how to turn air into electricity.  Footy food prices are set to rise at the MCG with the home of football to increase the cost of

Mar 8, 2023 • 2:02

Interest Rate Hikes 08/03/2023

Interest Rate Hikes 08/03/2023

Just one more hike – that’s the coded message of hope buried in the last paragraph of Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe’s statement on its latest 0.25 per cent interest rate increase.  A former acquaintance of Jeffrey Corfe says he’s appalled to discover an old reference was used to defend the sex offender’s “good character” without permission, and wants it immediately withdrawn by the court.   Super funds are spending more than $2.5 billion of members’ money annually on top end of

Mar 7, 2023 • 2:17

Melbourne Rental Crisis 07/03/2023

Melbourne Rental Crisis 07/03/2023

Melbourne rentals priced at less than $400 a week have more than halved over the past year, as median rates remain at alarming record highs.  The Andrews government has been accused of breaking an election promise as it considers collecting more money from businesses to prop up its ailing workers compensation scheme.  New data has found more than 70 dangerous prisoners who were released into the community early were thrown back behind bars for drug-fuelled breaches of parole last year.  Footy fa

Mar 6, 2023 • 2:18

Gabi Grecko Suing For A Slice Of Edelsten Estate 6/03/23

Gabi Grecko Suing For A Slice Of Edelsten Estate 6/03/23

Gabi Grecko has sensationally revealed that her marriage to controversial Melbourne businessman Geoffrey Edelsten was an “abusive, controlling” relationship  Volunteer firefighters are fleeing the CFA, with more than 10,000 leaving the service since Daniel Andrews came to office. A young mother who gave her baby son a puff on a vape sparking national outrage says she is sorry for putting her child in danger  And A former public servant wrongly accused of leaking Victoria’s road map out of Covid

Mar 5, 2023 • 3:57

A Revolutionary Pill Proven To Significantly Reduce Heart Attacks 05/03/3023

A Revolutionary Pill Proven To Significantly Reduce Heart Attacks 05/03/3023

A revolutionary new daily pill proven to significantly lower cholesterol and reduce heart attacks will be a lifesaver for hundreds of thousands of Australians. Older public servants are set to be offered generous “early retirement” packages in a desperate bid to reduce staff costs and rein in the state budget. Aggravated burglaries in a cluster of affluent Melbourne suburbs have more than doubled in the past five years. And.. one of the nation’s best-loved beers will pack an even bigger punch wh

Mar 4, 2023 • 3:33

Richmond’s Supervised Injecting Room Set To Be a Permanent Facility 04/03/2023

Richmond’s Supervised Injecting Room Set To Be a Permanent Facility 04/03/2023

The Andrews government is set to make Richmond’s supervised injecting room a permanent facility. Victoria is chasing $1.3bn in federal funding for the Commonwealth Games, using the state’s woeful share of recent infrastructure spending to argue for the major cash splash. Melbourne City Council has boldly predicted that by the end of 2023 more people will be working in the inner city than before Covid. And… Victorian leaders say Ed Sheeran’s record-breaking shows at the MCG can position the celeb

Mar 3, 2023 • 3:27

Defence Minister’s $800,000 Office 03/03/2023

Defence Minister’s $800,000 Office 03/03/2023

Defence has “alarmingly” created an $800,000 office in its headquarters for its Minister Richard Marles complete with his embossed name on the door but forget to tell him they were even doing it or why. A courtroom showdown looms between Kooyong MP Monique Ryan and her chief of staff Sally Rugg after the pair were unable to settle an unfair dismissal dispute through mediation. Victorian researchers are leading an international team to identify and treat women with the life-threatening disease pr

Mar 2, 2023 • 3:44

Ex AFL Brothers Falling Out Turns Nasty 2/03/23

Ex AFL Brothers Falling Out Turns Nasty 2/03/23

Former Tigers and Dees footballer Ben Holland has launched a series of vicious ­attacks on his ex-AFL star brother Nick, and even wished death on sister-in-law Rachel. Former AFLW star Emma Grant has launched civil action against Collingwood Football Club after she was forced into early retirement due to concussion. Bikie gangs have been smuggling “natural” methamphetamine from Afghanistan since the Taliban took control two years ago And Melbourne's “brand” needs a reset and the outer suburbs ne

Mar 1, 2023 • 4:08

Still No Report On Melbourne’s Second Drug Injecting Facility 01/03/2023

Still No Report On Melbourne’s Second Drug Injecting Facility 01/03/2023

Daniel Andrews has admitted he still doesn’t know when the government will receive a long-overdue report into Melbourne’s second drug injecting facility. Tax on superannuation for the nation’s wealthiest will be doubled from 2025, but there are fears the Albanese Government will next target more tax breaks – including for capital gains and negative gearing. The decline of Melbourne’s property market has stopped, with low stock levels and sustained buyer demand insulating against further falls. A

Feb 28, 2023 • 4:04

US Agency Claims Covid 'Most Likely Caused By Lab Leak' In China 28/02/2023

US Agency Claims Covid 'Most Likely Caused By Lab Leak' In China 28/02/2023

The Covid pandemic was most likely caused by a laboratory leak in China, according to a new investigation by a key US government agency. Australian children will have spent 11,000 hours in the school classroom by 15, thousands more than their international peers yet there’s little evidence showing the extra time is productive. The Alfred hospital’s intensive care unit is running “at or near capacity” almost every day, with doctors warning demand for beds will only rise. The race that stops a nat

Feb 27, 2023 • 3:31

AFL Facing Concussion Class Action 27/02/23

AFL Facing Concussion Class Action 27/02/23

A landmark class action by former footballers suffering the effect of concussion injuries is being prepared against the AFL. Hundreds of children aged under 14 were arrested in a year for high-level crimes that will no longer result in charges. Finding solutions to tackle eating disorders among young Aussies would be the job of a new taskforce the federal government is being urged to establish.  And it’s a buyer’s market but home seekers have been warned they may only have a small window to purc

Feb 26, 2023 • 3:11

TGA Cracks Down On Medicinal Cannabis Adverts 26/2/2023

TGA Cracks Down On Medicinal Cannabis Adverts 26/2/2023

Doctors are biting their tongues over spruiking the benefits of medicinal cannabis, leaving it instead to sports stars and celebrities. Music royalty will share their memories of Olivia Newton-John at her memorial service in Melbourne today. Eddie McGuire will be back behind a microphone calling a select number of footy games for 3AW in 2023. Households feeling the pinch say they’d consider accepting more controlled blackouts to get a discount on energy bills.For updates and breaking news throug

Feb 25, 2023 • 2:55

Gratitude For Olivia Newton-John 25/02/23

Gratitude For Olivia Newton-John 25/02/23

A little known Olivia Newton-John song about gratitude, in which she declared “thank you for life, thank you for everything,” will be a centrepiece in the state memorial for the beloved Australian superstar. Animal advocates have declared war on the Andrews government, vowing to take to the wetlands in protest at the “spineless” decision to green light a duck shooting season. The teal MPs, whose wins in some of the wealthiest electorates in Australia were critical to the defeat of Scott Morrison

Feb 24, 2023 • 3:26

Shane Warne Inspires From The Grave 24/02/23

Shane Warne Inspires From The Grave 24/02/23

New data shows that since Shane Warne’s death from suspected heart disease while holidaying in Thailand almost a year ago, there has been a 25 per cent increase in Australians getting heart checks. The federal government has been accused of having sticky fingers after Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones compared Australians’ superannuation savings to “honey” that should be managed in the best interests of “the hive”. A former Supreme Court judge has lashed the Andrews government, warning new human

Feb 23, 2023 • 3:40

Glenn Archer Cyclist Speaks Out 23/02/23

Glenn Archer Cyclist Speaks Out 23/02/23

The cyclist who was left with horrific injuries after he was hit by a truck allegedly driven by Kangaroos great, Glenn Archer, said that he has received no apology, now more than a month after the crash. Former Labor minister Theo Theophanous has resigned from the board of State Trustees amid a damning new corruption finding. Pop superstar Harry Styles has slipped quietly into Melbourne after playing the first show of his Australian tour in Perth. And in sport, Chloe Molloy’s defection to Sydney

Feb 22, 2023 • 3:32

TikTok Cook Vows To Keep Underground Eatery Alive 21/02/23

TikTok Cook Vows To Keep Underground Eatery Alive 21/02/23

A self-taught cook behind a TikTok-famous underground eatery has vowed to “keep this dream alive”, after council shut down the home operation. Thousands of Australian children have started the new school year without qualified teachers in core subjects. Victorian tax payers forked out tens of thousands of dollars to fund Treasurer Tim Pallas’ multi-continental travel junket last year. And the Coalition has hit out at the government’s proposed changes to superannuation that would make it more dif

Feb 20, 2023 • 3:00

Collingwood Star Jack Ginnivan Admits To Illicit Substances Use 19/02/2023

Collingwood Star Jack Ginnivan Admits To Illicit Substances Use 19/02/2023

Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan has been suspended by the AFL after sensationally confessing to taking illicit drugs after a Magpies training camp last month. Hundreds of prison cells across Victoria are sitting empty because of staff shortages and a backlog in the court system. Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Kel Glare has warned against rushing to raise the age of criminality, saying such a move would be the “height of stupidity”. And…. Carlton great Jimmy Buckley has opened up a

Feb 18, 2023 • 3:19

Heightened Security At A-league Melbourne Derby To Prevent Pitch Invasion 18/02/2023

Heightened Security At A-league Melbourne Derby To Prevent Pitch Invasion 18/02/2023

SOCCER fans will be barred from front-row seats at AAMI Park on Saturday night in hard-line efforts to avoid a repeat of the violent scenes which played out during last year’s chaotic pitch invasion. POLICE will probe whether heavy-handed arrest tactics, including a knee to the back by an officer like the notorious George Floyd incident in the US, led to the death of a Melbourne bodybuilder. INSURANCE companies are refusing to renew household policies for many Rochester flood victims, throwing t

Feb 17, 2023 • 3:24

Truckies Too Tired Behind The Wheel 17/02/23

Truckies Too Tired Behind The Wheel 17/02/23

More than 1000 cases of dangerously fatigued truck drivers were detected on Victorian roads last year. Garages and living spaces in homes built for Commonwealth Games athlete villages are likely to be used as temporary bedrooms in a bid to squeeze in almost 7000 participants. Banks have been put on ­notice to increase interest rates on savings deposits, as high ­inflation sparks a rise in unemployment and a home sales slump. And Victoria is being urged to follow other states and adopt a licensin

Feb 16, 2023 • 3:24

Bin Taxes For City Of Yarra 16/02/23

Bin Taxes For City Of Yarra 16/02/23

Households in the City of Yarra are set to be slugged with not one but two new bin taxes on top of their general rates bill. Cash-strapped Victorian parents are making the biggest contribution in the nation to their children’s education, with federal and state governments giving our schools the second-lowest funds. A massive swarm of wasps hospitalised students at a school in Melbourne’s west on Wednesday. And if you want to give your beloved pooch the royal treatment, here is the perfect chance

Feb 15, 2023 • 3:04

Home Care Packages Slashed 14/02/23

Home Care Packages Slashed 14/02/23

In a secret move that will force them to pay thousands of dollars for basics such as medicines and mobility aids, the federal government has cut the benefits of more than 200,000 Australians living on “Home Care” packages. A baby girl who has been fighting for life in Bali was due to be flown to Australia last night for medical treatment, after the public raised nearly $200,000 to pay for a mercy flight. Freed prisoner Jason Roberts has broken his silence after spending more than two decades in

Feb 13, 2023 • 3:40

Official Cause Of Death Of Cricket Legend Shane Warne Released 13/02/2023

Official Cause Of Death Of Cricket Legend Shane Warne Released 13/02/2023

CONFIDENTIAL report that called for Victorian foster carers to receive an increase in their allowances has been ­sitting with the government for a year despite calls to act urgently on its findings and support the struggling child protection system.VICTORIA’S richest schools are raking in hundreds of millions of dollars through donations and investment income.EXCLUSIVE Combined energy bills for average families on competitive contracts have shot past $4000 in parts of Victoria.THE official cause

Feb 12, 2023 • 2:44

A 29-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Wyndham Vale Home 12/02/2023

A 29-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Wyndham Vale Home 12/02/2023

A 29-year-old man has been identified as one of two men found dead at a Wyndham Vale home early on Saturday morning.VICTORIANS are extending their mortgages and spending upwards of $500,000 to turn their draughty old houses into bill-busting, gas-free zones as they rail against surging energy prices.VICTORIAN prisoners have been gifted a payrise.A MELBOURNE grandfather who died in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes that have killed almost 24,000 people has been remembered as an “amazing human being” w

Feb 11, 2023 • 2:37

Cartels Bringing Dangerous New Synthetic Drug Into Australia 10/02/2023

Cartels Bringing Dangerous New Synthetic Drug Into Australia 10/02/2023

CARTELS are increasingly bringing a dangerous synthetic drug into Australia as they try to make it the latest must-have drug on the market.OPPOSITION leader John Pesutto has pledged to choose better candidates and tighten the party’s vetting process in the wake of Matthew Guy’s recent lunch with criminals.FRUSTRATED parents are demanding an urgent upgrade of Mt Eliza Secondary College, citing black mould, falling plaster, and holes in the floors of ­asbestos-ridden classrooms.FANS eagerly awaiti

Feb 9, 2023 • 3:06

Former State Opposition Leader Matthew GuyFacing Backlash 08/02/2023

Former State Opposition Leader Matthew GuyFacing Backlash 08/02/2023

FORMER state opposition leader Matthew Guy is facing fresh questions over his judgment after being photographed at a lunch with a group of “heavies” who witnesses claim were discussing bikies, extortion and violence.POLICE seized a record number of illicit firearms in the past financial year, contributing to a significant decline in non-fatal shootings across Victoria.Thousands of Victorians have been forced out of their homes since home interest rates starting to skyrocket, latest mortgage fore

Feb 7, 2023 • 2:54

Victoria's Worst Killer Will Be Free To Walk The Streets Again 07/02/2023

Victoria's Worst Killer Will Be Free To Walk The Streets Again 07/02/2023

VICTORIA’S worst killer will be free to walk the streets again within a few months, the Herald Sun can reveal.A CONTROVERSIAL magistrate has been stood down amid an investigation into his handling of a case that left a mum behind bars and her special needs child stranded at court.GLOBAL pressures are being “felt around the kitchen tables”, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said before the widely-tipped interest rate rise on Tuesday as he promised tackling inflation would be the focus of May’s budget.Greens

Feb 6, 2023 • 2:46

Teenager Thieves Steal More Than $10M Worth Of Cars 06/02/2023

Teenager Thieves Steal More Than $10M Worth Of Cars 06/02/2023

Young thieves have stolen more than $10m worth of cars in four months after walking through unlocked doors in Melbourne’s south and east.  The 16-year-old girl who died after being mauled by a shark while swimming in the Swan River in North Fremantle has been identified as Stella Berry. Melbourne's blockbuster play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will cast its last magic spell at the Princess Theatre in July.  Dumped rubbish, graffiti and other gripes are plaguing Victorian neighbourhoods, pro

Feb 5, 2023 • 2:01

Victorian Police Officer Investigated Over Side Job 05/02/2023

Victorian Police Officer Investigated Over Side Job 05/02/2023

A Victorian police officer is under internal investigation for taking a side job investigating internal disputes for the Victorian Canine Association.  A $420M prison built to house some of the state’s most challenging youths has sat empty since being built.  New figures suggest property investors in Melbourne’s outer suburbs could nearly double their money, and become millionaires in a decade,.   A kid's community soccer club coach is accused of being among the hordes of Victory fans who storme

Feb 4, 2023 • 2:13

Landmark Apology To School Sex Abuse Victims 04/02/2023

Landmark Apology To School Sex Abuse Victims 04/02/2023

The Andrews government is set to issue a landmark apology to victims of sex abuse in the state’s government schools.  Australia will finally get a comprehensive national firearms registry more than 30 years after it was first proposed in the wake of the 1987 Hoddle St massacre.  Home prices will plunge more than $100,000 this year with the Reserve Bank preparing to hike interest rates again on Tuesday.  Serious injuries to drunk or drug-affected riders on e-scooters are soaring in Victoria, with

Feb 3, 2023 • 2:13

Five Dollar Note Saga: Off With His Head 03/02/2023

Five Dollar Note Saga: Off With His Head 03/02/2023

Anthony Albanese is facing demands to explain why his government has backed a decision to cut King Charles III’s head off Australia’s $5 note.  Underworld kingpin George Marrogi’s multimillion-dollar money laundering empire has been crushed.  Gambling researchers have warned that seemingly harmless games of bingo are being used to push Victorians towards pokies, exposing them to greater risk of financial strain.  Oliva Newton-John's widower has revealed the beloved Australian singer and actor wa

Feb 2, 2023 • 2:10

Another Woman Accuses North Melbourne Player Of Verbal Abuse 02/02/2023

Another Woman Accuses North Melbourne Player Of Verbal Abuse 02/02/2023

Another woman who dated under siege North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas has accused him of threatening to beat her, stalking loved ones and perpetrating verbal abuse.  More than 800,000 Australian households will be facing further financial pressure as many shift to more expensive variable rates in 2023. Victoria faces potential gas shortfalls from next year and inadequate winter supplies from 2026 unless further reserves are unlocked and more investment in storage and distribution is made. Fam

Feb 1, 2023 • 2:25

Melbourne's CBD Bustling On Weekends 01/02/2023

Melbourne's CBD Bustling On Weekends 01/02/2023

Melbourne CBD is now busier on weekends than weekdays, with new figures showing a whopping increase in spending during this time.  Owners of a floating Docklands nightclub are devastated after a fire ripped through the controversial venue following months of resident outrage.  Massive price hikes to gas bills will hit Victorians harder than any other state as whopping new charges come into effect from today that will slug some customers an extra $1000 over the next 12 months.  Popular actor Hugh

Jan 31, 2023 • 2:11

Rental Stress For Almost 110,000 Melbourne Households 31/01/2023

Rental Stress For Almost 110,000 Melbourne Households 31/01/2023

It’s been revealed almost 110,000 Melbourne households are suffering from rental housing stress.  Sports fans who missed out on a ticket to this year’s sold out Australian Formula One Grand Prix will have a second chance when thousands more tickets go on sale next week.  Anthony Albanese has been slammed for spending more time “relaxing and chugging beers” at the Australian Open than he did on the ground in Alice Springs.  A court has heard that Online news outlet Crikey effectively “begged to b

Jan 30, 2023 • 2:18

Australian Open Hits New Crowd Record 30/1/2023

Australian Open Hits New Crowd Record 30/1/2023

A new crowd record’s been set at the Australian Open with more people flocking to the two-week Grand Slam than ever before. More than half of the level crossing removals include sections of sky rail. Tourists flaunt safety rules in the Grampians in deadly photo trend. Major retailers provide relief for parents struggling to afford school uniforms.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 29, 2023 • 2:54

Another Beer Tax Hike Imminent 28/1/2023

Another Beer Tax Hike Imminent 28/1/2023

Beer drinkers will be hit with the second tax increase in six months from Wednesday, with pints possibly costing up to $15. Victorian public schools will be short almost 1000 teachers and other staff when students return next week. Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia says Novak Djokovic must come clean with fans about where he stands on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Australian Defence Force will cut at least 200 days from its recruitment program.For updates and breaking news throughout the day

Jan 27, 2023 • 2:33

Influencers Face Crackdown For Misleading Followers 27/1/2023

Influencers Face Crackdown For Misleading Followers 27/1/2023

Social media influencers, dobbed in by the public for misleading followers, are the targets in a new crackdown by the consumer watchdog. Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia has called for Novak Djokovic’s dad to be banned from the Australian Open. A celebrity hairdresser seeking compensation from her high-end salon over a debilitating wrist injury has had her lawsuit thrown out of court. Victorian paramedics have the highest rate of work injuries of all Australian workers.For updates and breaking

Jan 26, 2023 • 2:55

Parents Sidelined At Junior Football Games 26/1/2023

Parents Sidelined At Junior Football Games 26/1/2023

Parents of one of Melbourne’s biggest junior football competitions are set to be sidelined at breaks this year to curb bad behaviour. Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn will stand trial for the murder of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay. Households facing a further two interest rate rises could be forced to cough up an extra $190 a month. Melbourne’s Greek community has urged Victorians to climb aboard the Stefanos Tsitsipas bandwagon. Cate Blanchett has joined an elite group of actors aft

Jan 25, 2023 • 3:05

IVF Child Outcomes On Par With Peers' 25/1/2023

IVF Child Outcomes On Par With Peers' 25/1/2023

A groundbreaking Melbourne study has confirmed for the first time that IVF children are the same as their naturally-conceived peers. A move to relax bail laws has won bipartisan support. Dylan Alcott “proud” as outgoing Australian of the Year. Cancer patients often felt isolated and distressed in hospitals during Victoria’s Covid-19 lockdowns. The Love Machine nightclub’s future will be decided by Victoria’s peak liquor regulator.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscr

Jan 24, 2023 • 2:44

Victorian Government Considers Bail Reform 24/1/2023

Victorian Government Considers Bail Reform 24/1/2023

The Victorian Government is considering bail reform that could relax laws toughened in the wake of the Bourke St tragedy. A record number of suspended, disqualified and unlicensed drivers are being caught flouting the law on Victorian roads. Food prices at Coles and Woolworths jumped by over 9 per cent in the final quarter of 2022. Demand for Australia’s iconic Akubra felt hats has gone through the roof, For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au

Jan 23, 2023 • 2:52

Accused Criminals Keeping Cases Secret 23/01/23

Accused Criminals Keeping Cases Secret 23/01/23

Some of Victoria’s most serious accused criminals are using a legal loophole to keep their cases secret. Five Australians have been left stunned after they were invited to chat with Prince William on a video call about their experiences in recent floods. Exhausted healthcare workers face the “busiest, crowded” emergency rooms of their careers as some experts warn the healthcare crisis will continue well into 2023. And Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is believed to be heading to Melb

Jan 22, 2023 • 3:18

$100m Of Unused Myki Credit In State Government Coffers 22/01/2023

$100m Of Unused Myki Credit In State Government Coffers 22/01/2023

MORE than $100m of train, tram and bus commuters’ money is sitting in state coffers, earning interest for the state government. INTERNATIONAL agents investigating corruption in tennis are monitoring several “persons of interest” at the Australian Open after an alarming surge in match fixing and doping cases that have rocked the sport. OUR youth have never been more health conscious, with an astonishing number confessing they never drink or use drugs. Alex de Minaur is proof you don’t have to beh

Jan 21, 2023 • 3:49

Melbourne's Traditional Australia Day Parade Cancelled For A Third Year 21/02/2023

Melbourne's Traditional Australia Day Parade Cancelled For A Third Year 21/02/2023

A Mercedes driver charged over a CBD pursuit with two off-duty police officers on board has been revealed as a former nightclub promoter with a history of assaults. A TINY brain device that gives back the gift of communication to people with severe paralysis has been proven safe and effective in a world-first clinical trial in Melbourne. MELBOURNE’S traditional Australia Day parade has been cancelled for a third consecutive year. And.. VICTORIANS are gaining small, insidious amounts of weight ev

Jan 20, 2023 • 3:04

Taxi Industry Under Fire For Greedy Drivers 20/19/2023

Taxi Industry Under Fire For Greedy Drivers 20/19/2023

A peak body for the taxi industry has called out greedy drivers for price gouging, with the state government resisting calls to step in despite inflated fares at the Australian Open and safety concerns among female travellers. Tennis legend Margaret Court is set to snub this month’s Australian Open. Brit Selwood has made an impassioned plea to the state government to address the midwife shortage and save Epworth Geelong’s maternity ward, where she is due to give birth to her first child next mon

Jan 19, 2023 • 2:43

Michael Clarke And Karl Stefanovic’s Explosive Public Fight Over Cheating Allegations 19/01/2023

Michael Clarke And Karl Stefanovic’s Explosive Public Fight Over Cheating Allegations 19/01/2023

Explosive video has shown Australian cricket legend Michael Clarke and Today Show host Karl Stefanovic squaring off in wild scenes in a public park over a cheating allegation. Accused of being “tricky” with the public, Anthony Albanese has not ruled out legislating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament if Australians reject enshrining the body in the constitution. Victorian families are being hit with gas bill increases of more than $1000 this year. Up to 2000 jobs are up for grabs at Melbourne Airp

Jan 18, 2023 • 2:43

Car park boss Robert Belteky accused of $10m fraud 18/01/2023

Car park boss Robert Belteky accused of $10m fraud 18/01/2023

Victorian business identity Robert Belteky allegedly defrauded the car parking company he ran of more than $10m A $1 Million reward will be posted today over the strangulation murder of Middle Park socialite Jeanette Moss. Secret listening devices recorded accused High Country killer Greg Lynn talking to himself about Russell Hill and Carol Clay nearly a year after their alleged murders, according to police. And.. George Pell’s funeral looks set to be held early next month.See omnystudio.com/lis

Jan 17, 2023 • 2:57

Public Drunkenness To Be Decriminalised In Victoria 17/01/2023

Public Drunkenness To Be Decriminalised In Victoria 17/01/2023

Intoxicated Victorians will be taken home or to “sobering up” centres under new rules decriminalising public drunkenness. A Sydney man who was a keen traveller and surfer is believed to have died in a fatal plane crash in Nepal that killed at least 68 people. Retail workers, cleaners, gardeners and hair dressers have had the strongest wages growth of any sector the country. And.. Tennis Australia’s dream of attracting a record 900,000 spectators to Melbourne Park has taken another massive hit wi

Jan 16, 2023 • 3:20

Calls For Sports Lottery To Bankroll Athletes 16/01/23

Calls For Sports Lottery To Bankroll Athletes 16/01/23

Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has called for a radical shake-up of Australian sports funding that would see lottery finances used to bankroll our brightest athletes. Melbourne’s 2022 real ­estate rollercoaster added up to $1500 a day to the value of homes in some suburbs even as others shed just as much in a ­tumultuous year for homeowners. Molly Meldrum has apologised for gatecrashing Sir Elton John’s farewell show at AAMI Park. And Australia has had stronger jobs growth than any of the wor

Jan 15, 2023 • 3:31

Security Shortage Threatens To Derail Events 15/01/23

Security Shortage Threatens To Derail Events 15/01/23

Victoria’s security industry faces a drastic workforce shortage that could affect major events. She is one of Australia’s most recognised faces – an actor, author and a mother of six. Designs for the Melbourne Airport Rail station have been quietly updated in an effort to combat fears the station could create congestion problems during peak times. And in sport, hundreds of thousands of tennis fans will visit Melbourne Park in coming weeks as grand slam season kicks off with the Australian Open o

Jan 14, 2023 • 3:15

Lisa Marie Presley Dies, Aged 54 14/01/23

Lisa Marie Presley Dies, Aged 54 14/01/23

Singer Lisa Marie Presley – the only child of rock ’n’ roll legend Elvis – is dead after a cardiac arrest. More than one in five Australians have experienced suicidal behaviour in the last year – with one in six having serious thoughts of ending their own lives – as living costs have soared in the shadow of the Covid pandemic. The Mildura community has been put on alert after a rare but potentially life-threatening infection was detected in Victoria for the first time in more than a decade. And

Jan 13, 2023 • 3:08

Boxing Trainer Vows To ‘Get What’s Mine’ 13/01/23

Boxing Trainer Vows To ‘Get What’s Mine’ 13/01/23

A boxing trainer has launched legal action against his star fighter over claims the middleweight champion walked out on their contract shortly after the trainer suffered a major stroke. New properties will be built to house almost 7000 athletes and officials during the 2026 Commonwealth Games in an unprecedented regional construction boom. A surgeon at the centre of a colonoscopy recall affecting about 2000 patients was also separately investigated over the death of a patient post-emergency surg

Jan 12, 2023 • 3:26

Cardinal Pell's Brother Saddened By Death 12/01/23

Cardinal Pell's Brother Saddened By Death 12/01/23

Cardinal George Pell has died in Rome, three years after the High Court ruled that Australia’s highest-ranking Catholic had been unfairly jailed for alleged child sex abuse. Australia's former Navy chief has been criticised for using a military submarine as his personal “love sub” after taking his girlfriend on an overnight ride and proposing to her. More public hospital beds are being occupied by patients medically fit to leave, aggravating “bed block” across Victoria’s health system. And Despe

Jan 11, 2023 • 4:09

Djokovic Hecklers To Be Booted Out Of Melbourne Park 11/01/23

Djokovic Hecklers To Be Booted Out Of Melbourne Park 11/01/23

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has warned fans they will be kicked out if they unfairly target controversial former world number one Novak Djokovic. China’s ambassador to Australia opened an extraordinary press conference in Canberra by toasting the Chinese-Australian relationship with a glass of Barossa Valley red that is all but banned in his home country. Parents have been warned about the dangers of exercise equipment and young children, after new data from Victorian emergency departments

Jan 10, 2023 • 3:33

Calls For Local Councils To Go 10/01/23

Calls For Local Councils To Go 10/01/23

The majority of Victorians want local councils abolished or are unsure if they should exist, with Millennials among the biggest supporters of a major shake-up. Community greyhound rescue and foster groups are in crisis amid claims the racing industry is breeding too many dogs and discarding them at alarming rates. Older Australians are continuing to march into the workforce, with more working than ever before. And in sport, Novak Djokovic has touched down in Melbourne for the first time since he

Jan 9, 2023 • 3:07

Horrifying Underage Sex TikTok Trend 09/01/2023

Horrifying Underage Sex TikTok Trend 09/01/2023

Underage teens are being fed videos on TikTok featuring images of graphic sex acts, rating their sexual “purity” and encouraging them to make explicit videos as concerned experts warn parents to protect their teenagers from the “vortex” of inappropriate content.  The locations of 50 new urgent care clinics to treat non-life threatening injuries and illness have not been finalised despite the Albanese government’s pledge to have trial sites operational by May.  Dramatic new photos have emerged fr

Jan 8, 2023 • 2:28

Disability Abuse 08/01/2023

Disability Abuse 08/01/2023

A damning report has found more than a thousand ­complaints alleging neglect or abuse of adults living with disability in Victoria are not being investigated.  The search for a young man who went missing in rough surf at a notorious Mornington Peninsula beach will continue for a third day after his father was unable to save him.  Parents are being urged to do more to protect their kids’ personal data from being exploited by companies, hackers, foreign nations and paedophiles.  Less than 40 per c

Jan 7, 2023 • 2:21

Prince Harry 07/01/2023

Prince Harry 07/01/2023

The British royal family on Friday faced a barrage of devastating and damaging revelations when the Duke of Sussex’s book, Spare, was accidentally released.  One in six Australian parents say they will consider pulling their children out of private junior schools and sending them to a state primary schools to ease cost-of-living pressures.  Artificial intelligence-­enabled road safety cameras are about to be unleashed on the state’s road aimed at drivers who illegally use mobile phones or fail t

Jan 6, 2023 • 2:01

Police Recruit Numbers 06/01/2023

Police Recruit Numbers 06/01/2023

Victoria Police is fighting for numbers and the force is struggling for recruits after almost one in nine officers left since 2019.  New research has found a twelve-second voice ­recording could be used to work out whether people are drunk,   More than $69m allocated to fix dangerous black spots on roads across the country has been ripped out of the budget by the Albanese government amid a spike in fatalities and serious accidents.  The tax office is coming for Australia’s multimillion-dollar ­i

Jan 5, 2023 • 2:17

Sky Train 05/01/2023

Sky Train 05/01/2023

Suburban sky trains are coming to Melbourne’s west as part of the state’s level crossing removal program reshaping the city.  A traumatised mother has spoken for the first time about how she clung desperately to her young son’s hand with “death in her eyes” as she watched the pilot frantically try to save those on board a doomed Sea World helicopter joy flight.  Victorians were duped by ticket scammers more than 1100 times in the past year, prompting urgent warnings ahead of an event bonanza thi

Jan 4, 2023 • 2:20

Education Department Facing Wave Of Injury Claims From Students 04/01/2023

Education Department Facing Wave Of Injury Claims From Students 04/01/2023

Victoria’s Education Department is facing a wave of injury claims before the courts as out-of-control students run amok on school grounds.  A Geelong West mother thought she and her young son were going to die when their helicopter crashed into another chopper near Sea World on the Gold Coast.  Australia's population will be just shy of 30 million people in just 10 years, but would have easily topped the milestone if the pandemic hadn’t slowed the nation’s growth almost to a halt.  The Duke of S

Jan 3, 2023 • 2:21

Gold Coast Helicopter Tragedy 03/01/2023

Gold Coast Helicopter Tragedy 03/01/2023

Four people were killed and three seriously injured after two helicopters on holiday joy rides from Sea World collided mid-air over the Gold Coast.  E-Scooters will stay on Melbourne’s roads after the controversial trial due to finish this month is set to be extended.  Cricket Australia’s TV rights deal is done and dusted after Kayo and Foxtel saw off international streaming competition to retain the rights alongside Channel 7 in a billion dollar bonanza.  A new financial snapshot has revealed w

Jan 2, 2023 • 2:08

Lawyer X Probe 02/01/2023

Lawyer X Probe 02/01/2023

Victoria's Office of Special Investigator says its probe of the Lawyer X scandal is being hampered and it needs more money or powers to uncover the truth.  Melbourne is notorious for its ability to have four seasons in a day, and its fickle weather could be putting people at greater risk of cancer and other conditions.  Child killer Robert Farquharson is being blamed for the untimely death of his former wife a decade after he was sentenced to life in prison for murdering their three sons.  Austr

Jan 1, 2023 • 2:15

Graffiti Supporters Hijack Anti-Graffiti Initiative 01/01/2023

Graffiti Supporters Hijack Anti-Graffiti Initiative 01/01/2023

Graffiti supporters have covertly hijacked QR codes designed to help people report vandalism in the CBD, instead directing them to YouTube videos promoting the spray-can subculture.  A new government document says the recovery effort from Victoria’s floods could continue for years.  Victorian councils have been urged to avoid “gorging” on a 3.5 rate cap rise and instead provide much needed relief to ratepayers.  Victorians can finally bid farewell to the wet and dreary summer of recent weeks as

Dec 31, 2022 • 2:00

It's Time To Party, Melbourne! 31/12/2022

It's Time To Party, Melbourne! 31/12/2022

Melbourne is gearing up to ring in the New Year with more than 400,000 revellers set to descend on the city for the biggest celebration ever.  Victorian taxpayers forked out $1.3bn over the past two years to bail out WorkSafe after the Andrews government was secretly warned about the agency’s dire financial position.  Suicides in Victoria are at a five-year high, with 686 deaths recorded so far this year.  It was the year that we finally declared the Covid pandemic over, but 2022 was also the en

Dec 30, 2022 • 2:17

Tennis Australia Boss Warning 30/12/2022

Tennis Australia Boss Warning 30/12/2022

TENNIS Australia boss Craig Tiley has warned Melbourne risks losing the Australian Open to an interstate or overseas city unless there is continued development of its sports precinct, including a new ­stadium.  A LEADING oral health expert has warned Victoria’s public dental system is well beyond crisis point, with vulnerable Victorians forced to wait longer than 17 months on average for general dental care.  POLICE have seized CCTV footage capturing the moment a man allegedly set his neighbour

Dec 29, 2022 • 2:13

Oral Health Warning 29/12/2022

Oral Health Warning 29/12/2022

ORAL health experts are warning Australia is in a “dire” situation if there is not an ­urgent and substantial increase in research funding.  Criminals ordered to wear tracking bracelets are deliberately hacking them off in record numbers to roam free.  A woman who attempted to diffuse an early morning dispute with neighbours was set upon in an alleged arson attack outside a Werribee South unit, when an end-of-year celebration among friends turned to tragedy.   A mid-strength has topped the list

Dec 28, 2022 • 2:20

A-League "Hooligan" Upset Over Being "Unfairly Targeted" 28/12/2022

A-League "Hooligan" Upset Over Being "Unfairly Targeted" 28/12/2022

The hooligan who allegedly hurled a metal bucket at a goalkeeper’s face in the violent pitch invasion at AAMI Park is upset that he’s being “unfairly targeted” over the mayhem.  The Opposition has warned supplying protective equipment and rapid tests are “not enough” to stem the deadly wave of Covid in Australia’s aged care homes and more “tangible” solutions are urgently needed. Kevin Rudd will be double-dipping on the taxpayers’ dime in his new role as Australia’s US ambassador, putting his in

Dec 27, 2022 • 2:25

Jackson Warne's Heartwarming Message 27/12/2022

Jackson Warne's Heartwarming Message 27/12/2022

As an emotional sea of zinc-covered faces and floppy hats filled the MCG in honour of Shane Warne, the legend’s son Jackson had a message for others who had lost a loved one.  Car drivers have been put on notice as thousands of road incidents and near misses involving passengers boarding or leaving trams are reported annually.  Summer clothing was the hot ticket item at the Boxing Day sales as thousands of Victorians raced to stores to nab a bargain as the mercury finally climbed.  Police have d

Dec 26, 2022 • 2:20

Motorists Warned Over A Week Of Repair Works Chaos 26/12/2022

Motorists Warned Over A Week Of Repair Works Chaos 26/12/2022

Motorists have been warned to brace for a week of traffic chaos from Boxing Day as repair works on the West Gate Bridge spark 90 minute delays and gridlock across Melbourne.  Victoria's top traffic cop says driver behaviour has deteriorated in the post-COVID era.  Victorian shoppers will be among the country’s biggest spenders during their Boxing Day bargain hunt.  Princess Charlotte has stolen the show with her “priceless” reaction at a Christmas carol service attended by the royal family. For

Dec 25, 2022 • 1:58

Melbourne Victory Supporters Banned From Home Games For A Month 24/12/2022

Melbourne Victory Supporters Banned From Home Games For A Month 24/12/2022

Football Australia has banned Melbourne Victory supporters from attending home A-League games for the next month unless they are ticketed members.  Fire Rescue Victoria will be without its computer dispatch system, which sends trucks to fires, for “weeks” with the bill for its system-crippling cyber attack likely to run into the millions of dollars.  Legislation will be introduced into the Victorian parliament for a two-year trial of pill testing in an effort to prevent people taking potentially

Dec 23, 2022 • 2:30

Stolen Military Medals 23/12/2022

Stolen Military Medals 23/12/2022

A family has been left devasted after theives stole medals and letters belonging to one of the country’s most admired military figures and humanitarians, Sir Edward “Weary” Dunlop,   Shocking figures has found more than 9000 healthcare workers were abused, threatened or assaulted across Melbourne’s major hospitals in the last financial year.  Deadly weapons are being sold on social media and retail websites with no requirements for buyers to prove their age or identity.  Two teenage gang members

Dec 22, 2022 • 2:26

Paddle Boarder Miracle 21/12/2022

Paddle Boarder Miracle 21/12/2022

One of four teenagers who spent six hours drifting 22km across Port Phillip Bay has told how he couldn’t feel his hands as he desperately clung to his paddleboard.  Thirteen alleged soccer hooligans have been charged over the A-League anarchy that erupted at the Melbourne derby on Saturday night.  The minimum age of criminal responsibility would be lifted from 10 to 14 under a new Bill introduced on the first day of Victoria’s 60th parliament.  Argentina'a World Cup winners led by captain Lionel

Dec 20, 2022 • 2:25

Soccer Hooligans Face Up To 10 Years Jail 20/12/2022

Soccer Hooligans Face Up To 10 Years Jail 20/12/2022

Three hooligans involved in Saturday night’s soccer chaos face prison sentences of up to 10 years if found guilty of charges of violent disorder.  A former suburban drug dealer who became an accidental multi-millionaire when a small stash of cryptocurrency he made selling drugs online ballooned in value has narrowly avoided jail.  A government report has revealed dodgy petrol pumps, incorrect weight labels on packaged goods and faulty scales are ripping off Australians millions of dollars.  If y

Dec 19, 2022 • 2:19

Soccer Hooligans On Notice 19/12/22

Soccer Hooligans On Notice 19/12/22

Police are warning hooligans who stormed the AAMI Park pitch and attacked an A-League player and referee they will be “knocking on doors” imminently. A chance discovery by a Melbourne researcher may be a lifesaver in the fight against deadly colorectal cancer. The Victorian Liberal Party will not review its disastrous 2022 election campaign, but will instead begin work on its 2026 effort. And in sport, fans will pause to pay their respects to Shane Warne in a series of tributes at the Boxing Day

Dec 18, 2022 • 3:24

Aggravated Burglaries Risen By 80 Per Cent 18/12/2022

Aggravated Burglaries Risen By 80 Per Cent 18/12/2022

AGGRAVATED burglaries committed by Victoria’s youngest offenders have risen 80 per cent year-on-year, with overall crime figures for children aged under 14 being at its highest rate in half a decade.TRAMS and buses will have priority at traffic lights across Melbourne under a program to improve traffic flow.DANDENONG Council has spent more than $650,000 in legal fees fighting the infamous slug saga.AUSTRALIAN doctors receiving payments from big pharma say their medical judgment is in no way comp

Dec 17, 2022 • 2:55

Victoria’s ‘Go Slow’ Zones 17/12/22

Victoria’s ‘Go Slow’ Zones 17/12/22

Victoria has shifted into the slow lane as motorists confront thousands of 40km/h zones, which are now almost as common as 60km/h zones. Two Greens-dominated Melbourne councils will be ­allowed to host citizenship ceremonies for the first time since 2017 after Immigration Minister Andrew Giles backed down on the previous government’s insistence they hold them on Australia Day. Local general-duties police officers formed a heavily armed “extraction team” to rescue their fallen colleagues, driving

Dec 16, 2022 • 3:20

Australia Under-Prepared For Mass Casualty Burns 16/12/22

Australia Under-Prepared For Mass Casualty Burns 16/12/22

Some of Australia’s top burns surgeons say lessons from the Bali Bombings have been forgotten, leaving the country under-prepared for mass-casualty burns incidents including major bushfires. Melbourne Grand Prix boss Andrew Westacott will stand down as chief executive after next year’s race, in a shock departure from the Formula One major event. Fire Rescue Victoria could be victim of a cyber attack after the emergency service was forced to shut down their system over an outage. And Christmas is

Dec 15, 2022 • 3:15

Possible Breakthrough In Kesici Murder Investigation 15/12/22

Possible Breakthrough In Kesici Murder Investigation 15/12/22

Footage of two men and two vehicles have emerged as potential breakthroughs in the underworld murder of Mickleham man Korey Kesici. Only one in five CBD employees are working in the office five days a week, a new survey has found. Victoria Police is on track to impound a record number of vehicles this year, as the force targets deadly drivers in a bid to halt the state’s soaring road toll. And Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has been spared conviction but told he should feel “ashamed”

Dec 14, 2022 • 3:09

Betting Scandal Hits Local Cricket 14/12/22

Betting Scandal Hits Local Cricket 14/12/22

Victorian cricket authorities are on guard as local matches become the focus of international betting. A new personalised vaccine against melanoma has almost halved the rate of recurrence and death in a major turning point described as cancer’s “penicillin moment”. A Queensland rookie cop who survived a deadly ambush on a remote Western Downs property sent messages to family saying she thought she was going to die as the killers tried to hunt her down. And frequently giving young children mobile

Dec 13, 2022 • 3:29

Police Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty 13/12/22

Police Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty 13/12/22

Two Queensland police officers have been killed after they came under attack on the western Darling Downs. Victorian renters are routinely being asked by unscrupulous real estate agents and landlords to bid over advertised prices to secure properties, despite the practice being banned. Victorian schools have posted their best results in years, with grades spiking and students performing well beyond expectation. And pet owners could take sick leave to care for their furry friends in a new nationa

Dec 12, 2022 • 3:13

Police Monitoring 644 Gang Members 12/12/2022

Police Monitoring 644 Gang Members 12/12/2022

POLICE are monitoring 644 gang members who are on a statewide youth crime watch list.AUSTRALIA will offer upgraded defence and security support for Papua New Guinea as it seeks to shore up relations with close Pacific neighbours amid increased competition in the region from China.PROGRESS to close the gender pay gap between women and men in Australia has failed to make any ground for the first time this year, a new study shows.Police and ambulance triple-0 call-outs to the street of Melbourne’s

Dec 11, 2022 • 3:08

Support To Wipe Outlaw Bikie Gangs From Existence 11/12/2022

Support To Wipe Outlaw Bikie Gangs From Existence 11/12/2022

THE head of Victoria Police’s anti-bikie task force would support any new law wiping outlaw bikie gangs from existence. SUPPORT for renewable ­energy has dropped as voters feel the effect of power price blowouts on family budgets. Retailers are hiring extra security as more than $1 billion worth of goods will be stolen in the lead up to Christmas as interest rate hikes bite. AND… BLOCK star Shaynna Blaze says she could have died when she was violently attacked while walking her dog in Melbourne.

Dec 10, 2022 • 2:34

Mongols Bikie Kills Man Less Than A Month After Being Freed From Jail 10/12/2022

Mongols Bikie Kills Man Less Than A Month After Being Freed From Jail 10/12/2022

A Mongols bikie killed fruiterer Paul Virgona on EastLink just 22 days after promising a judge he was a changed man. Daniel Andrews has exceeded his 2018 “Danslide” election victory success, with his party officially claiming 56 seats. The poorest Australians’ bills will be subsidised by hundreds of dollars over the next 12 months as part of the federal government’s plan to protect consumers from soaring power prices caused by the spike in global gas and coal prices And… Gisborne homeowners enjo

Dec 9, 2022 • 3:31

19 Month Old Died Of Meningitis After Being Discharged From Victorian Hospital 09/12/2022

19 Month Old Died Of Meningitis After Being Discharged From Victorian Hospital 09/12/2022

19 month old Noah Souvatzis was feverish, vomiting, unable to support his head and developing a rash when he was discharged from Wangaratta hospital. Noah’s devastated parents Ben and Steph say a series of catastrophic hospital blunders led to Noah’s “totally avoidable” death, and that an investigation into the tragedy has been a “whitewash”.New Opposition Leader John Pesutto has vowed to ­rebuild the Liberal Party and says he’s confident he can win the 2026 election.Tuxedo-Clad terriers and rin

Dec 8, 2022 • 3:34

Stabbing Victim’s Mother Calls For Action To Combat Knife Crime 08/12/2022

Stabbing Victim’s Mother Calls For Action To Combat Knife Crime 08/12/2022

THE devastated mother of a teenager who was stabbed to death during an evening with friends on St Kilda foreshore has pleaded for action to combat knife crime. THE rising black market demand for breast milk from body builders, cancer patients and those with Covid has sparked a call for human milk to be classified as “tissue” and regulated in the same way as supplies of blood. THOUSANDS of Victorians are living with undiagnosed cancer following Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions. MORE CBD worker

Dec 7, 2022 • 3:01

Sick Kids Turned Away From RCH As Wait Times Blowout 06/12/2022

Sick Kids Turned Away From RCH As Wait Times Blowout 06/12/2022

Parents were being urged to not bring their sick children to the Royal Children’s Hospital emergency department, it comes as a top doctor is warning the state’s healthcare crisis will continue “well past Christmas”.The teenage victim of a suspected gang attack lay dying along the St Kilda foreshore, with a knife still inside him, in front of hundreds of shocked beachgoers relishing the first weekend of summer. Sinkholes are creating havoc on central Victorian properties, wiping out sections of r

Dec 5, 2022 • 2:41

Mortgage Free Reserve Bank Bosses "Out Of Touch" 05/12/2022

Mortgage Free Reserve Bank Bosses "Out Of Touch" 05/12/2022

Mortgage-free millionaire Reserve Bank bosses have been accused of being out of touch as families struggling to pay off their soaring home loans face the spectre of an eighth rate rise in as many months.  Spin king Shane Warne and distance runner Ron Clarke will be officially recognised as legends of Australian sport.  A map war gaming potential threats from China’s land-based missile arsenal showing strikes across two thirds of Australia forms part of a dramatic submission to the highly anticip

Dec 4, 2022 • 2:18

City Of Melbourne-Owned Company Slammed Over Outrageous Salary 04/12/2022

City Of Melbourne-Owned Company Slammed Over Outrageous Salary 04/12/2022

A City of Melbourne-owned company that collects rubbish for the council has been slammed for giving its chief executive an “outrageous” salary package of nearly $800,000 over the past year.  A Liberal Party candidate has lifted the lid on a chaotic election campaign, accusing outgoing state director Sam McQuestin of doing more for Labor than his own party.  The Defence Minister has declared Australia is in a race against the clock to complete one of its most daring missions in history by overcom

Dec 3, 2022 • 2:14

Ricky Ponting Health Scare 03/12/2022

Ricky Ponting Health Scare 03/12/2022

Ricky Ponting was taken to hospital yesterday, driven by the Australian team doctor, after suffering a heart scare on day three of the first Test in Perth.  Hospitals will have the power to cancel staff leave from Saturday, as authorities place Victoria’s health system under new measures to combat “increasing demand” amid a fourth Covid wave.  More statues of women are set be erected in Melbourne as Town Hall declares that the gap between male and female statues is absurd and a “moral hazard”.

Dec 2, 2022 • 2:23

Brittany Higgins Trial 02/12/2022

Brittany Higgins Trial 02/12/2022

New medical evidence detailing the impact of a second trial on Brittany Higgins’ mental health is expected to result in the charge being dropped and the trial not proceeding.  Household gas bills are set to soar by about $500 for customers on basic contracts next year, delivering a crippling cost-of-living crunch.  The Andrews government has ordered a security sweep of its ministerial cars just days after being elected to a third term.  The ‘Balenciaga Bikie’, Tarek Zahed has been moved into Aus

Dec 1, 2022 • 2:16

Authorities Declare War On Motorcycle Gang 01/12/2022

Authorities Declare War On Motorcycle Gang 01/12/2022

Law enforcement agencies have joined forces to declare war on the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang, vowing to break them up and eradicate them from our shores.  An elderly homeowner was shopping at Bunnings when a helicopter crashed landed onto the roof of her Mentone home of 55 years.  Australian scientists have discovered how bacteria evolves into a superbug that can beat antibiotics, warning we face a “silent pandemic” of a greater risk than Covid.  Victorians can temporarily pack away their

Nov 30, 2022 • 2:10

Teen Eating Disorder Cases Skyrocket In Victoria 30/11/2022

Teen Eating Disorder Cases Skyrocket In Victoria 30/11/2022

The number of children and teenagers turning up to hospital with eating disorders has skyrocketed since the Covid lockdowns in Melbourne, with desperate parents saying their children are only able to get admitted once they are near death.  Monash University staff can be fired if they do not complete mandatory Indigenous culture training.  Victorians flocked to this year’s Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales, shelling out an estimated $2.2bn despite soaring inflation and a string of interest rate hik

Nov 29, 2022 • 2:21

Security Guards "Trained Each Other" Over Hotel Quarantine Program 29/11/2022

Security Guards "Trained Each Other" Over Hotel Quarantine Program 29/11/2022

It’s been revealed security guards with no knowledge of infection prevention trained each other about Covid-19 protective wear and ran the hotel quarantine program for six weeks before getting any PPE instructions.  Victorians desperate to get their hands on two popular type 2 anti-diabetic medications are spending hours driving around the suburbs begging pharmacists for supplies.  A small-time Preston drug dealer’s $1300 stash of drug money ballooned into an $18.9m Bitcoin fortune, but he is se

Nov 28, 2022 • 2:33

Daniel Andrews Hits The Ground Running After Election Victory 28/11/2022

Daniel Andrews Hits The Ground Running After Election Victory 28/11/2022

Bringing back the SEC, repairing the health system and forging ahead with the Suburban Rail Loop will be the top priorities of Daniel Andrews’ third term in government.  A devoted Collingwood fan killed in a hit-run at the weekend had only hours earlier met his hero Dane Swan.  The Legalise Cannabis Party, Greens and Nationals are expected to be the big winners in the new-look Victorian Upper House.  Aussie golf star Minjee Lee has swung by some of Melbourne’s best sites as the nation’s greatest

Nov 27, 2022 • 2:08

Retired Army Major Calls For Veterans To Return Medals 27/11/2022

Retired Army Major Calls For Veterans To Return Medals 27/11/2022

A Retired army major has called for Australian Defence Force chief General Angus Campbell to hand his Distinguished Service Cross back and said if he doesn’t “the government should take it from him”.  A witness says heroic passers-by dragged a man from a Werribee house fire that killed two people.  More than 500 roads, highways and bridges remain closed across Victoria because of the devastating floodwaters, sparking concerns about the impact on regional tourism this summer.  Big Melbourne retai

Nov 26, 2022 • 2:16

Victorians Head To The Polls 26/11/2022

Victorians Head To The Polls 26/11/2022

Daniel Andrews promised a fairer Victoria and Matthew Guy pledged a positive future in their final pitches to ­become the next premier of Victoria.  A Victorian public health expert wants more done for healthcare workers, saying many still suffer burnout and depression from the pandemic. The Historic John Curtin Hotel will continue pouring drinks amid fears it would shut its doors, after new owners signed a 10-year lease.  A third wave of deadly asbestos diseases is emerging in Australia and it’

Nov 25, 2022 • 2:21

Both Major Parties Raid Crisis Funds To Win Over Voters 25/11/2022

Both Major Parties Raid Crisis Funds To Win Over Voters 25/11/2022

Both major parties are going to raid the state’s crisis funds to pay for an unprecedented splurge on promises to win over voters.  Fallen TV star Andrew O'Keefe has again been arrested and charged, this time allegedly testing positive for drugs, six months after he was released to rebuild his life in a seaside rehab.  The bloated Murray River could remain closed to commercial and recreational users until the end of January, causing a headache for tourism operators in the border town of Echuka.

Nov 24, 2022 • 2:01

Victoria "On Track" For A Minority Government 24/11/2022

Victoria "On Track" For A Minority Government 24/11/2022

A new analysis says Victoria is on course for a minority government, with Labor losing about a dozen seats in Saturday’s election.  A top criminal barrister has been accused of trawling Tinder in the middle of a Supreme Court hearing.  Daniel Andrews yesterday dodged 24 questions about the cost of his controversial Suburban Rail Loop. Wellness companies selling “unproven” intravenous treatments have been put on notice by the medical watchdog amid concerns misleading marketing is duping consumers

Nov 23, 2022 • 2:19

Premier Daniel Andrews Backflips On Cost Estimate Promise 23/11/2022

Premier Daniel Andrews Backflips On Cost Estimate Promise 23/11/2022

Premier Daniel Andrews has backflipped on a promise to provide an ­estimated cost for the Suburban Rail Loop before the election, with the government on Tuesday admitting it still didn’t know the amount.  A women's prison has been forced to apologise after an inmate had to hold a sanitary pad in place with her hands for 24 hours after being stripped naked.  A crime syndicate has taken a $5.4m hammering after cryptocurrency seized from it by Victoria Police crashed in value.  It looks like Christ

Nov 22, 2022 • 2:10

Election Fixer Glenn Druery Again In Hot Water 22/11/2022

Election Fixer Glenn Druery Again In Hot Water 22/11/2022

Election fixer Glenn Druery has been caught on tape bragging that he sold off his bank shares after learning in a meeting with federal crossbenchers that a banking Royal Commission was set to be called. Foxes are causing havoc in Melbourne’s inner suburbs, with growing numbers killing small pets, jumping fences into backyards, climbing onto house roofs, and approaching people in daylight. A new super syringe can separate good quality sperm from their slower counterparts in less than 15 minutes,

Nov 21, 2022 • 3:11

Babies Exposed To Toxic Vapes 21/11/2022

Babies Exposed To Toxic Vapes 21/11/2022

More than 50 children under the age of four, including eight babies less than a year old, were exposed to potentially toxic vapes last year.  Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan has been slammed by an anti-defamation body after accusing opposition leader Matthew Guy of preferencing “Nazis” on the Liberals’ campaign ticket.  Police believe jailed crime boss George Marrogi masterminded drug shipments with a street value of more than $1bn. Drivers in their 30s are the state’s worst offenders for ­mobile p

Nov 20, 2022 • 2:08

Aussie Kids Falling Behind In Swim Safety 20/11/2022

Aussie Kids Falling Behind In Swim Safety 20/11/2022

More than half of Australian parents doubt their child could swim to safety in a water emergency  a national report by Swim Australia has revealed 43 per cent of children are not even enrolled in swimming lessons – an alarming figure for a nation that once had a proud tradition of learning to swim at a young age. New Melbourne research shows that the number of daily steps older people take is a strong marker of overall health. Holiday homeowners are banning schoolies from booking their propertie

Nov 19, 2022 • 2:43

Daniel Andrews Battling An Unprecedented Image Problem 19/11/2022

Daniel Andrews Battling An Unprecedented Image Problem 19/11/2022

DANIEL Andrews is battling an unprecedented image problem with party polling showing the Premier is on the nose with voters. CHILDREN’S lives are at risk due to poorly trained teachers managing students’ diabetes, doctors and parents say. A SURGE in the number of athletes addicted to gambling is escalating the threat of match fixing in Australian sport at all levels by overseas crime gangs. “OUTDATED” VCE exams should be overhauled to include fairer and more diverse assessments that measure more

Nov 18, 2022 • 3:13

Shock Footage Reveals 'Unsafe' Sunshine School 18/11/2022

Shock Footage Reveals 'Unsafe' Sunshine School 18/11/2022

Two plucky Sunshine College North Campus students have pleaded publicly for the Andrews government to rebuild their school, which is falling apart, full of mould and unsafe. AN election fixer at the centre of a ‘seats for sale’ and sham political parties scandal has engaged directly with Premier Daniel Andrews’s chief of staff. Guy Sebastian’s former manager has been jailed for embezzling more than $620,000 of the pop singer’s earnings. AND… Neighbours is returning to the small screen in 2023.Se

Nov 17, 2022 • 3:18

Brazen Rorting Of Victoria’s Voting System Exposed 17/11/2022

Brazen Rorting Of Victoria’s Voting System Exposed 17/11/2022

A bombshell video has exposed the brazen rorting of Victoria’s voting system through sham political parties and the “sale” of seats for $55,000 each. Daniel Andrews and Labor have come under fire over their use of the SEC logo to spruik the party’s signature energy policy.Melbourne United centre Isaac Humphries has received global respect after revealing he is the NBL’s first openly gay man in an emotional and brave address to teammates. Victoria Police’s most elite squad is still looking to rec

Nov 16, 2022 • 3:34

Monash Backtracks On ‘Woke’ Marks Requirement 16/11/2022

Monash Backtracks On ‘Woke’ Marks Requirement 16/11/2022

Monash University has been forced to back down on a controversial policy requiring students to include an Acknowledgement of Country on assignments or lose marks. Traders and city leaders have called for urgent action over the sale and possible transformation of the Melbourne Star fearing it will be left to “rust and rot”. Melbourne is losing its edge with almost a third of Victorians polled saying it is a less attractive place to visit since Covid. Novak Djokovic is set to play in the Australia

Nov 15, 2022 • 3:08

AFL Umpire Arrested In A Brownlow Medal Votes Leaks Investigation 15/11/2022

AFL Umpire Arrested In A Brownlow Medal Votes Leaks Investigation 15/11/2022

AFL umpire Michael Pell has been arrested and questioned by sports corruption police in a Brownlow Medal votes leaks investigation. Ending a six-year deep freeze of relations between Australia and China, Anthony Albanese will meet face-to-face with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 leaders summit. A sleaze file has exposed how Liberal MPs and candidates, including would-be treasurer David Davis, have been following soft porn accounts on their social media profiles. And.. acupunctu

Nov 14, 2022 • 3:10

Victoria Faces Prospect Of a Hung Parliament 14/11/2022

Victoria Faces Prospect Of a Hung Parliament 14/11/2022

Two weeks out from election day and SUPPORT for Labor and the Coalition is on a knife edge with Victoria facing the prospect of a hung parliament. UNITED States President Joe Biden has sought out Australia’s expertise on the Indo-Pacific and regional security ahead of his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, in a major diplomatic coup for Anthony Albanese. MORE than one in 10 Australian teens have been threatened by someone who said they would send or post private photos or videos of them, with the

Nov 13, 2022 • 3:16

New Ambulance Victoria twist in Premier Dan Andrews’ steps fall saga 13/11/2022

New Ambulance Victoria twist in Premier Dan Andrews’ steps fall saga 13/11/2022

An ambulance dispatched to a Sorrento house where Premier Daniel Andrews says he fell and suffered serious injuries last year took 14 minutes to arrive from a station just 1km away. Radicalised children are increasingly being identified in counter-terrorism operations, prompting Australia’s spy agency to call for action to tackle the “worrying trend”. Victorians would save about $235 on their power bills next year under a Matthew Guy-led government, with the Coalition pledging to scrap supply ch

Nov 12, 2022 • 3:03

AFP Reveals Russia Behind Medibank Hack 12/11/2022

AFP Reveals Russia Behind Medibank Hack 12/11/2022

Russian hackers operating like a business are behind the cyber attack on Medibank customers, Victoria’s major trauma hospital, The Alfred, will be completely revamped from the ground up under a $2.4bn promise from the Coalition. COVID cases in Victoria are continuing to rise with health authorities declaring a new wave now “well established”. Pothole complaints have surged by 300 per cent in the past year, with motorists calling on the state government and councils to “urgently fix” damaged road

Nov 11, 2022 • 3:22

Medibank Hackers Latest Low Blow 11/11/2022

Medibank Hackers Latest Low Blow 11/11/2022

The Russian criminal group claiming to be behind the theft of sensitive information relating to almost 10 million Medibank customers has escalated its distribution of the data, ­disclosing hundreds of ­pro­cedures including abortions. The Victorian government says people will not be forced to wear masks while catching public transport, with no plans to change advice in response to rising Covid cases. St Kevin’s College parents are set to be banned from making negative comments to the media, with

Nov 10, 2022 • 3:05

Escalating Bill To Fix Victoria’s Flood-Ravaged Roads 10/11/2022

Escalating Bill To Fix Victoria’s Flood-Ravaged Roads 10/11/2022

Taxpayers face a bill of up to $1 billion to fix Victoria’s flood-ravaged roads and railways. Melbourne’s return-to-­office rate continues to lag behind every other major capital city, prompting calls for a renewed push to get CBD workers back to their desks. Victorians are on the verge of a potential hot chip shortage as potato farmers battle extreme wet weather conditions, shortening their growing season by six crucial weeks. Bayside Council has splashed $85,000 on a sculpture of oranges, outr

Nov 9, 2022 • 3:05

Vic Police Strike Back Against Bikies 09/11/2022

Vic Police Strike Back Against Bikies 09/11/2022

Victoria Police’s strike back against bikies and serious organised criminals is already starting to crumble the foundations of their illegal empires. Firefighters will campaign against Labor in some of the party’s most vulnerable seats on election day, throwing their support behind minor parties and independents. A new Melbourne study has found Women with breast cancer can live better lives if they exercise regularly. The former wife of late controversial businessman Geoffrey Edelsten has been o

Nov 8, 2022 • 3:19

Secret Documents Uncover More On Andrews’ Crash With Teenage Bike Rider 08/11/2022

Secret Documents Uncover More On Andrews’ Crash With Teenage Bike Rider 08/11/2022

Secret police documents on the 2013 collision between Daniel and Catherine Andrews’ Ford Territory and a teenage bike rider have revealed the extent of the damage to the family’s car. A young woman once described by a magistrate as “out of control” has broken down in tears as she admitted killing a beloved Melbourne grandfather. International drawcards such as an NFL match and “must see attractions” with multi-year lifespans should be targeted to ensure Melbourne remains Australia’s major events

Nov 7, 2022 • 3:47

Former Labor Powerbroker Adem Somyurek Joins Democratic Labour Party 07/11/2022

Former Labor Powerbroker Adem Somyurek Joins Democratic Labour Party 07/11/2022

FORMER Labor powerbroker Adem Somyurek has joined the Democratic Labour Party and will seek  re-election to the upper house.DESPERATE year 12 students are opting for unscored VCE in a bid to cope with anxiety and “stratospheric” levels of stress after two years of lockdowns. FIRST-HOME buyers would have up to $55,000 in stamp duty scrapped on homes worth $1m or less if the Coalition is elected on November 26. FORMER Collingwood boss Mark Anderson remains firmly on Essendon’s radar as new chief e

Nov 6, 2022 • 3:05

Witness To Daniel Andrews Car Crash Details Traumatic Moment 04/11/2022

Witness To Daniel Andrews Car Crash Details Traumatic Moment 04/11/2022

A WITNESS to the Daniel Andrews family car crash has detailed the traumatic ­moments in the aftermath of the accident.PAYMENTS of $40,000 to attract bright professionals to the classroom and 10,000 new highly paid head teacher positions are part of a new federal push to address critical school staff shortages.FOOTY great Danielle Laidley is suing the State of Victoria alleging police officers circulated photos of her at the Geelong Racecourse, treating her like a “ridiculous spectacle” for ident

Nov 3, 2022 • 3:48

Young Man Almost Dies In Collision With Premier's Car 10 Years Ago 03/11/22

Young Man Almost Dies In Collision With Premier's Car 10 Years Ago 03/11/22

A YOUNG man who almost died in a collision with Daniel Andrews’ car has engaged lawyers and is disputing the Premier and his wife’s claims about the circumstances of the crash. THE partner of a Hawthorn player who claims she was pushed to terminate a pregnancy by key football officials has released an extraordinary statement accusing the club of “appalling mistreatment”. VICTORIAN scientists are investigating if a safe, painless and non-invasive procedure using magnetic stimulation to ‘fire up’

Nov 2, 2022 • 3:39

Rainswept Crowd Of 73,816 Watch Flemington’s Melbourne Cup 02/11/2022

Rainswept Crowd Of 73,816 Watch Flemington’s Melbourne Cup 02/11/2022

A rainswept crowd of 73,816 watched in delight on Tuesday at Flemington's Melbourne Cup Day as Mark Zahra rode Gold Trip first past the post. The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted its inflation forecast yet again, prompting economists to predict an eighth straight interest rate rise in December and a greater chance of another hike in February – the RBA board’s first meeting of 2023. Former prime ministers Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison have been rolled out on day one of the Victorian election

Nov 1, 2022 • 3:29

Victoria's Debt Set To Reach Debts Of NSW, Qld And Tasmania Combined 01/11/2022

Victoria's Debt Set To Reach Debts Of NSW, Qld And Tasmania Combined 01/11/2022

VICTORIA will have to pay a staggering $22.5bn in interest alone on the state’s soaring debt over the next four years.A MAN suspected of a carjacking and ramming police vehicles was arrested in Brighton East on Monday after a two-hour standoff that had residents on edge.A HOUSEHOLD with a $750,000 home loan will soon find itself making the same size monthly repayments as it cost to service $1 million of borrowing just six months ago.ENGLISH trainer James Ferguson is relying on champion jockey Ke

Oct 31, 2022 • 3:23

Wild Brawls Breakout In Melbourne’s CBD 31/10/2022

Wild Brawls Breakout In Melbourne’s CBD 31/10/2022

Police are investigating whether there are links between two wild CBD brawls which left one man fatally stabbed, two fighting for life and another in hospital. THE grandmother of a toddler who tragically died in a blind cord accident wants the government to make it mandatory for blind and curtain cords to be fixed to walls in all Victorian rental properties. THE high number of unlicensed riders in the high death toll of motorcyclists in Victoria this year has prompted a call to review how road s

Oct 30, 2022 • 3:16

Opposition Promise Healthy Lunches School Program 30/10/2022

Opposition Promise Healthy Lunches School Program 30/10/2022

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy will commit today to providing free lunches to every Victorian public school student if elected next month. Almost four police corruption complaints are made each day. Organised crime gangs could have ­exposed Australia to rabies. Flemington has welcomed back the biggest crowd to a racetrack in Australia since the 2019 Melbourne Cup.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf

Oct 29, 2022 • 2:42

Over $1 billion Cut From Victoria’s Public Hospitals 29/10/2022

Over $1 billion Cut From Victoria’s Public Hospitals 29/10/2022

Victoria’s struggling public hospitals are facing a $1.4bn cut in federal funding over the next four years. Sex workers will be able to set up shop next to kindergartens, schools and churches in a “free for all” when new state government reforms are rolled out across Victoria. People in north and northwestern Victoria have been warned of an increased risk of diseases as floods ravage towns. And… Victoria’s regional led Commonwealth Games in 2026 will draw to an official close in Geelong at Kardi

Oct 28, 2022 • 2:50

Higgins breaks down outside court after rape trial abandoned 28/10/2022

Higgins breaks down outside court after rape trial abandoned 28/10/2022

Brittany Higgins faced cameras with tears in her eyes but a defiant certainty in her voice; “I told the truth” she said – but now Ms Higgins’ accused rapist has referred her to police, suggesting she could be charged for her speech. Almost 150 trucks painted in anti-Dan messaging will hit the roads from Friday as firefighters intensify their war with the Andrews government. Teaching children to read when they start school is making them anxious and causing learning problems AND… Former AFL star

Oct 27, 2022 • 2:32

Danny Frawley’s Widow Behind Footy’s Concussions Fight

Danny Frawley’s Widow Behind Footy’s Concussions Fight

Danny Frawley’s widow is calling on the AFL to “just get on with” honouring a recommendation of the coroner to “actively encourage” players to donate their brains to the Australian Sports Brain Bank in footy’s concussions fight. Flood victims will be hit with a “sneaky tax” for emergency payments provided to devastated businesses for clean up and rebuilding by the federal government. Public servants have launched a new push for a four-day working week. Lifting the wage cap, providing 26 weeks of

Oct 26, 2022 • 3:29

'Hard Days To Come’ As Labor’s Budget Is Revealed 26/10/2022

'Hard Days To Come’ As Labor’s Budget Is Revealed 26/10/2022

Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned of “hard days to come’’ as he unveiled a federal budget with no extra cost-of-living sweeteners that also officially axed the $1500 tax cut for low- and middle-­income earners. Victorian high school students have become a lost generation, missing more than seven million days of school – six weeks for each child – in the past year. Australians are having more babies later in life following a record low dip in fertility rates during the pandemic. Flood victims in desp

Oct 25, 2022 • 3:44

Ambulance Response Times Worse On Dan Andrews Watch 25/10/2022

Ambulance Response Times Worse On Dan Andrews Watch 25/10/2022

Ambulance response times for critical emergencies are worse now than when Daniel Andrews came to office in 2014. One in four teachers say violent student behaviour and parent abuse makes them feel unsafe on the job. Treasurer Jim Chalmers  will lay out his road map today  to steer Australia through historic economic turmoil, declaring his first budget will halve the forecast deficit and reduce debt.Melbourne’s biggest ever fireworks extravaganza will be launched from a record number of skyscrape

Oct 24, 2022 • 3:35

Commuter Carpark Projects On Chopping Block 24/10/2022

Commuter Carpark Projects On Chopping Block 24/10/2022

A third of the controversial commuter car park projects still in planning across Melbourne are on the chopping block following millions of dollars in cost blowouts Some of Victoria’s top state schools take more than 70 per cent of their students from outside their designated neighbourhood zone, new data shows The Spirit of Tasmania is on track to exceed its best year for passengers on record And The Melbourne Cup Parade will return to city streets for the first time since 2019 as capacity crowds

Oct 23, 2022 • 3:58

Sports Sponsorship Down Over Climate Stance 23/10/2022

Sports Sponsorship Down Over Climate Stance 23/10/2022

A wave of sports stars speaking out about sponsors’ cultural and environmental credentials has had its first major casualty, with Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart Residents of flood-ravaged towns in the state’s north were last night ordered to evacuate as river waters were expected to peak Gender-neutral claiming will form part of a modernised government-paid parental leave scheme which will be expanded to families earning up to $350,000 And The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has la

Oct 22, 2022 • 2:50

Victoria's New Public Housing Operator Under Threat 22/10/2022

Victoria's New Public Housing Operator Under Threat 22/10/2022

Victoria's new public housing operator is under threat with a massive bailout needed to save it from financial collapse. Interventions to stop Victoria’s most vulnerable students dropping out of school will be ramped up next year Companies that fail to protect Australians’ personal data will face up to hundreds of millions of dollars in fines under new laws to be introduced  And Swimmers are being urged to avoid taking a dip in Melbourne’s beaches as floodwaters have “badly affected” water condi

Oct 21, 2022 • 3:43

Greens Senator In Hot Water Over Bikie Boss Romance 21/10/2022

Greens Senator In Hot Water Over Bikie Boss Romance 21/10/2022

Greens senator Lidia Thorpe attended a “major briefing” on a significant Australian Federal Police operation around the time she was dating a former bikie boss. Drug lord Tony Mokbel has launched legal action against the state government and Barwon Prison claiming his human rights have been breached Two hundred hospital staff and 20 pharmacists will be ­deployed to flood-affected areas for three months in a bid to relieve exhausted local healthcare workers And Carlton and Richmond are set to rec

Oct 20, 2022 • 4:05

Top Doctor Who Saved Premier Slams State Government 20/10/2022

Top Doctor Who Saved Premier Slams State Government 20/10/2022

A top doctor who saved Daniel Andrews’ life has slammed the state government Underbelly star Vince Colosimo has been spared jail despite admitting driving high on the drug ice for a second time  Victorians are vaping in record numbers And Horse-racing enthusiasts are saddling up for lavish $5m homes in a “residential grand stand” looking down the final straight at Moonee Valley RacecourseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2022 • 4:26

Victoria's Ambulance Crisis Claims Another Victim 19/10/2022

Victoria's Ambulance Crisis Claims Another Victim 19/10/2022

Victoria’s ambulance crisis has claimed another victim with new dad Danny Vasiljevic left for dead after calling for help with severe chest pains. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a bizarre request to the Australian media  Victoria’s junior court staff will be taught how to decline inappropriate or sexualised overtures And Some SES volunteers have been prevented from responding to Victoria’s flood crisis because of ongoing Covid vaccine mandates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio

Oct 18, 2022 • 4:00

AFL Young Gun Caught Up In Police Matter 18/10/2022

AFL Young Gun Caught Up In Police Matter 18/10/2022

North Melbourne young gun Tarryn Thomas is caught up in a police investigation amid allegations of malicious behaviour against a ­former partner. Airports around the country could be thrown into total chaos after fire and rescue teams threatened to go on strike Hundreds of families forced out of their homes in Melbourne’s western suburbs are facing crippling bills in order to stay in hotels near their work and their kids’ schools. And A Brighton landmark is slated to double the affluent suburb’s

Oct 17, 2022 • 4:14

Selfless Volunteers Banding Together As Central Victoria Braces For Floods 17/10/2022

Selfless Volunteers Banding Together As Central Victoria Braces For Floods 17/10/2022

AN ARMY of selfless volunteers, helpful neighbours and have-a-go heroes are banding together, evacuating vulnerable residents and manning sandbag stations in Central Victoria as towns brace for devastating flooding to hit today. MELBOURNE has plunged out of the nation’s million-dollar home club with an almost $80,000 hit to the city’s house price in the past three months. A REVIEW will be conducted by Melbourne Water to determine whether a 3m floodwater wall around Flemington Racecourse exacerba

Oct 16, 2022 • 3:29

Victoria’s Flood Crisis Takes First Victim 16/10/2022

Victoria’s Flood Crisis Takes First Victim 16/10/2022

TOWNS and cities in the firing line of Victoria’s flood crisis were on Saturday night battling to stay afloat, as authorities warn the state could experience the “largest evacuations ever seen” over the coming days.   IT took 17 years, but Bali bombings survivor Lynley Le Grand this week was finally back in the arms of her “guardian angel”. SIX ballerinas are representing Australia in an international competition.   AN UNPRECEDENTED plunge in the use of Victoria’s primary assistance program for

Oct 15, 2022 • 3:11

Novak Djokovic Needs Approval From Immigration Minister To Play In Australian Open 14/10/2022

Novak Djokovic Needs Approval From Immigration Minister To Play In Australian Open 14/10/2022

THE state government has been forced to close beds at Victoria’s busiest emergency department as staff blame a recent death on Victoria’s ongoing health crisis. EVACUATION sirens rang out across the towns of Rochester, Seymour and Carisbrook on Thursday night as residents of multiple communities in Victoria’s north and central regions were warned to prepare for major flooding. A FAMILY violence outreach worker has been awarded a record $1.24m in damages after she was attacked and stalked by the

Oct 13, 2022 • 3:35

Super Fund Members Who Fail To Check Fees Are Missing Out On Money 12/10/2022

Super Fund Members Who Fail To Check Fees Are Missing Out On Money 12/10/2022

SUPER fund members who fail to check their fees and investment performance are potentially missing out on almost $250,000 at retirement, a new report says. VICTORIA is bracing for a major flood emergency, with some communities warned they could be isolated for up to 72 hours. HOUSEHOLD power bills have soared by $300 on average in the last six months, prompting calls for the federal government to do more to drive down electricity prices. VICTORIA’S eight universities are lagging well behind thos

Oct 11, 2022 • 3:52

Some Teaching Graduates Don't Have Year Nine-Standard Skills 11/10/2022

Some Teaching Graduates Don't Have Year Nine-Standard Skills 11/10/2022

TWICE as many teaching graduates from across Australia are failing a compulsory maths and English skills test compared to six years ago, with experts warning standards continue to fall. COMPANIES contracted on projects by the state have been quizzed by the state’s anti-corruption watchdog about whether they’ve seen dodgy deals in the public service. AN experienced surfer is suing Australia’s first surf park after allegedly breaking his neck during a wipeout. OVERTURNING Novak Djokovic’s three-y

Oct 10, 2022 • 2:54

Serious Flaws In State's Child Protection System 10/10/2022

Serious Flaws In State's Child Protection System 10/10/2022

The death of a two-year-old boy in regional Victoria has exposed serious flaws in the state’s child protection system. Australia's Mafia is under threat from a potential police evidence bonanza against its most powerful figures Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley has confirmed Novak Djokovic wants to return to Melbourne for the Australian Open And Former CEO of the Essendon football club Andrew Thorburn prayed with the controversial City on a Hill pastor in the hours before he publicly resigned fr

Oct 9, 2022 • 3:25

State Liberal Promises Coming In Thick And Fast 9/10/2022

State Liberal Promises Coming In Thick And Fast 9/10/2022

Victorians would pay a flat fee of $2 a day on almost all public transport if Matthew Guy is elected premier  Abolishing the stage 3 tax cuts would overwhelmingly affect voters in seats held by Labor, Teal and Greens MPs Reckless hoon gangs are running riot across Melbourne And Josh Dunkley’s manager has labelled as “ludicrous” the Western Bulldogs’ threat to let the Charlie Sutton medallist slide through to the preseason draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 8, 2022 • 4:55

Hospital Staff Assualts Dangerously High 8/10/2022

Hospital Staff Assualts Dangerously High 8/10/2022

Assaults on hospital staff have doubled in just three years, sparking renewed calls for action to protect them. Victoria's long-running pandemic declaration will finally end next week – 940 days after a state of emergency was first declared. Olivia Newton-John’s husband John Easterling says the brave superstar faced her cancer journey with confidence, courage and hope. And An independent review into the AFL’s controversial concussion expert Paul McCrory is expected to make “adverse” findings aga

Oct 7, 2022 • 3:20

Calls For Government To Follow Through On Tax Cuts 7/10/2022

Calls For Government To Follow Through On Tax Cuts 7/10/2022

Tradies, emergency service workers, senior teachers and nurses would have their promised tax breaks trimmed if the government changed stage three cuts  Premier Daniel Andrews has faced further criticism for his intervention in the Andrew Thorburn saga, Victorians have been warned to brace for a thunderstorm asthma event that could rival the 2016 tragedy And Sports fans will get more cut price ticket options at next year’s Australian Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6, 2022 • 3:34

Catholic Church Hits Out At Daniel Andrews 6/09/2022

Catholic Church Hits Out At Daniel Andrews 6/09/2022

Victoria's most senior Catholic has hit out at Daniel Andrews for making “harmful” comments and stirring division in the wake of Andrew Thorburn’s bombshell resignation  Melbourne's rental market has been hit with a record rent rise  Half of Victorian children have problems with anxiety, new Royal Children’s Hospital research has found And Disgraced drink-drive MP Tim Smith is claiming a $400-a-week parliamentary car allowance, despite being banned from drivingSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri

Oct 5, 2022 • 4:35

Essenden On The Hunt For Third Chief Executive 5/10/2022

Essenden On The Hunt For Third Chief Executive 5/10/2022

Essenden is searching for its third chief executive in 40 days after the bombshell resignation of Andrew Thorburn  Three years after former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was allegedly raped in a federal minister’s office inside Parliament House, she has returned to the capital to testify against her alleged attacker  Students as young as grade four are more than five years behind their peers in maths And About 30,000 current and former Telstra staff have had their names and email addresses po

Oct 4, 2022 • 4:31

More Rate Rise Pain On The Way 4/10/2022

More Rate Rise Pain On The Way 4/10/2022

Average borrowers will have to pay between $148 and $296 more every month on their mortgage if the Reserve Bank lifts rates by 50 basis points as expected on Tuesday. The  sale of new petrol cars would be completely banned from 2030 in Victoria, with rebates of up to $15,000 offered to people who buy electric vehicles under a Greens push to drive up usage levels. It is the not-so-romantic side of online dating with those looking for love reporting being sexually harassed And Mourning relatives o

Oct 3, 2022 • 3:56

PSO's Stationed At Major Hospitals Under State Opposition Plan 03/10/2022

PSO's Stationed At Major Hospitals Under State Opposition Plan 03/10/2022

PSOs would be stationed at five major Victorian hospitals in a 24/7 security role under a plan by the state opposition.  Alleged stalkers would be banned from cross-examining their victims under a proposed legal overhaul, as a student was forced to endure 10-hours of questioning from his predator teacher in a harrowing court case.  A young man has been flown to hospital with spinal injuries following a skydiving incident in Torquay, at the site where two skydivers died in recent separate inciden

Oct 2, 2022 • 2:06

Worksafe Victoria Investigates Hawthorn Football Club 02/10/2022

Worksafe Victoria Investigates Hawthorn Football Club 02/10/2022

Worksafe Victoria is investigating Hawthorn Football Club over its treatment of First Nations players. The family of Shylah Rodden, the Melbourne woman fighting for her life after being hit by a fast-moving roller coaster carriage at the Melbourne Royal Show, is investigating possible legal action against the Show and the ride’s operator.  Young Victorian veterans are slipping through the cracks due to a lack of mental health support, with ex-service community leaders warning soldiers that serve

Oct 1, 2022 • 2:18

Mortgage Crunch For "Battlers" 01/10/2022

Mortgage Crunch For "Battlers" 01/10/2022

Melbourne's battlers have been blown out of the city’s housing market as interest rate rises slash hundreds of thousands from homebuyers’ budgets.  Students and teachers will no longer be asked to wear masks in schools when Victorian classes resume for term four on Monday.  Organised crime suspects have been stripped of $64 million in cash and assets by Australia’s biggest police investigation.  Essendon coach Brad Scott says his time at the AFL taught him “a lot” but his twin brother’s recent p

Sep 30, 2022 • 2:13

Closure Of Loy Yang A Power Plant Could Send Bills Soaring 30/09/2022

Closure Of Loy Yang A Power Plant Could Send Bills Soaring 30/09/2022

There's fears the early closure of Loy Yang A would send electricity bills soaring by 21 per cent, adding hundreds of dollars to power bills, new analysis warns.   COVID isolation could be a thing of the past with two state premiers supporting scrapping the five-day rule for positive cases ahead of national cabinet on Friday.  Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan are being pushed to give evidence under oath and be cross-examined in order to clear their names.  A Labor candidate has sensationally hi

Sep 29, 2022 • 2:11

Victoria's Election Watchdog Investigates Alleged Trick Advertising Ploy 29/09/2022

Victoria's Election Watchdog Investigates Alleged Trick Advertising Ploy 29/09/2022

Victoria's election watchdog is investigating an alleged trick advertising ploy by Labor amid concerns it has targeted swinging voters ahead of November’s poll.  It’s been revealed six staff and students were forced to leave the University of Melbourne in 2021 as a result of a new hard-line approach to combating sexual misconduct.  Medical experts say Tens of thousands of children a year could be spared hospital visits if a healthcare ­program spearheaded by Melbourne ­researchers is rolled out

Sep 28, 2022 • 2:37

"Russian Mafia" - Shocking Accusations From Football Club Review 28/09/2022

"Russian Mafia" - Shocking Accusations From Football Club Review 28/09/2022

Hawthorn Football club’s review of its handling of Indigenous players has revealed Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Mark Evans were accused by a fellow Hawthorn coach of running the football department like the “Russian Mafia’’.   Labor’s proposed national anti-corruption commission will be able to examine retrospective cases, have broad scope to investigate suspected wrongdoing, but only hold public hearings in “exceptional circumstances”.  The Victorian Government is expecting Optus to foot

Sep 27, 2022 • 2:30

Woman Suffers "Horrific" Injuries After Being Struck By Rollercoaster 29/09/2022

Woman Suffers "Horrific" Injuries After Being Struck By Rollercoaster 29/09/2022

The father of a young woman who was flung meters into the air after being struck by a moving rollercoaster has described her injuries as “horrific”, as she remains fighting for life in intensive care.  Homes in Ramsay Street – also known as Pin Oak Court – are set to gain heritage protection, with a report finding the ­famous Neighbours filming ­location deserves to be preserved.  An inner-city councillor’s push for a public holiday to acknowledge NAIDOC Week and celebrate Indigenous and Torres

Sep 26, 2022 • 2:21

Increasing Number Of Doctors Are Leaving The Profession 26/09/2022

Increasing Number Of Doctors Are Leaving The Profession 26/09/2022

GENERAL practitioners fear appointment shortages will worsen as they warn an increasing number of doctors are leaving the profession. ALMOST one million less people tuned into Saturday’s premiership decider reigniting calls from channel Seven boss James Warburton to push the grand final start time into twilight or night-time. IN a forecast 17 rival clubs will dread, Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has declared the Cats can back up their premiership next year. JOHN Farnham was “deeply touched” by Rob

Sep 25, 2022 • 3:19

Geelong Wins 2022 AFL Grand Final In A Scintillating Game Of Football 25/09/2022

Geelong Wins 2022 AFL Grand Final In A Scintillating Game Of Football 25/09/2022

ELEVEN years after the Cats won their ninth VFL/AFL premiership – and having lost five preliminary finals and a grand final since – they deservedly added a 10th at the MCG on Saturday.  VIOLENT criminals look set to score hefty sentence discounts for years to come because of crushing backlogs across Victorian courts. GREENS-LED Yarra Council has scrapped its coming council meeting because it has no work for councillors to do. AUSTRALIA’S first nuclear-powered submarines could be built in the US

Sep 24, 2022 • 3:26

Delayed Flight Due To Victorian Governor Incorrect 24/09/2022

Delayed Flight Due To Victorian Governor Incorrect 24/09/2022

THE office of Victorian Governor Linda Dessau has detailed the moments leading up to her flight to Canberra. In a statement on Friday, the office explained that Wednesday morning’s Qantas flight from Melbourne to Canberra was delayed after the senior official was sent to the wrong departure gate. OPTUS customers are being urged to ‘be vigilant’ and keep a close eye on their online accounts, according to CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, who has fronted the media a day after revealing a massive cyber att

Sep 23, 2022 • 3:43

Penny Wong Slams Vladimir Putin’s Threats Of Nuclear Warfare 23/09/2022

Penny Wong Slams Vladimir Putin’s Threats Of Nuclear Warfare 23/09/2022

PENNY Wong has slammed Vladimir Putin’s “unthinkable and irresponsible” threats of nuclear warfare as the Ukrainian conflict escalates.  AN experimental drug to fight aggressive brain cancer has proved so successful in the first trial on humans, medics will fast-track the second stage. CITY traders have questioned a state government pledge to carry out further consultation for the controversial second injecting room after a new financial report showed there had been no further money set aside fo

Sep 22, 2022 • 3:48

Alastair Clarkson Will Defend Himself Against Bombshell Allegations 22/09/2022

Alastair Clarkson Will Defend Himself Against Bombshell Allegations 22/09/2022

ALASTAIR Clarkson will vigorously defend himself against the bombshell allegations of his treatment of First Nations players and their families during his time at Hawthorn. VICTORIA’S peak business group is calling for pensioners to be able to work three days a week without losing money. VICTORIANS will no longer have to wear masks on public transport with the State Government finally scrapping the controversial mandate amid growing pressure to fall into line with other states. HOLIDAY spots acr

Sep 21, 2022 • 3:14

Paediatricians Demand Urgent Investigation In Spate Of Child Deaths 21/09/2022

Paediatricians Demand Urgent Investigation In Spate Of Child Deaths 21/09/2022

A SPATE of child deaths and near-misses in Victorian emergency departments in the past six months has led some of the state’s most senior paediatricians to demand an urgent investigation. AUSTRALIAN billionaire ­Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has unveiled a radical $9.2bn plan to quit fossil fuels and decarbonise his mining empire by the end of the decade. VICTORIAN upper house MP Fiona Patten has revealed she has cancer and will undergo emergency surgery within the coming weeks. ROBBIE Williams has re

Sep 20, 2022 • 3:23

Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral 20/09/2022

Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral 20/09/2022

SHE travelled more than 1.6 billion kilometres to 117 countries during her 70-year reign. On Monday, they came to her. NEW South Wales and South Australia have scrapped their mask mandates on public transport and taxis, placing pressure on Victoria to follow suit. HEAVY snowfall swept Victoria’s high country and snowboarders and skiers soaked up the unusual spring dump on Monday. AN alliance of female footy powerbrokers has called for meaningful change to help level the playing field — including

Sep 19, 2022 • 3:42

Man At Centre Of ‘Slug Gate’ Kickstarts Election Campaign Against Premier 19/09/2022

Man At Centre Of ‘Slug Gate’ Kickstarts Election Campaign Against Premier 19/09/2022

Ian Cook — the man at the centre of the long-running “slug gate” scandal — has kickstarted his election campaign against Premier Daniel Andrews by signing 150 volunteers and raising $50,000 in donations. Elite special forces soldiers are on high alert in London as part of the world’s biggest ever peacetime security operation to protect the Queen’s funeral. Ond quarter of children with ADHD don’t meet the clinical threshold for diagnosis and may be just immature, And. Footy club members are calli

Sep 18, 2022 • 2:49

Majestic Memorial To Unite The World 18/09/2022

Majestic Memorial To Unite The World 18/09/2022

Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral on Monday will be just as she wanted in what has been more than half a century in the planning. King Charles will be formally invited to open Victoria’s Commonwealth Games with hopes he might even visit here before the 2026 event. Landlords are struggling to evict dodgy tenants and ­recoup unpaid rent due to big court backlogs and a “complicated maze” of legislation. And…The number of kick-to-kick sessions at the MCG, Marvel Stadium and Geelong’s Kardinia Park wil

Sep 17, 2022 • 2:22

Opposition Plans To Tackle Ambulance Ramping 17/09/2022

Opposition Plans To Tackle Ambulance Ramping 17/09/2022

A massive $400m upgrade to a teaching hospital in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs would help tackle ambulance ramping and long surgery waiting lists More than 800 Victoria Police employees are off duty on WorkCover amid concerns not enough is being done to get police back on the beat. The Queensland government wants Gillon McLachlan to head the Brisbane Olympics when he finishes up at the AFL this year. Scott Pendlebury and his Pies will be cheered on by a 14,000-strong Magpie army in today's do or

Sep 16, 2022 • 2:47

Opposition’s $450m Promise To Overhaul Victoria’s Embattled Emergency 16/09/2022

Opposition’s $450m Promise To Overhaul Victoria’s Embattled Emergency 16/09/2022

Victoria’s embattled emergency call-taking system would be overhauled in a drastic $450m reset promised by the state opposition. The Coral Princess has become the first cruise ship for two years to dock in Melbourne, marking a milestone in the return of the city’s tourism industry. The royal family has kept its enemies close to control the headlines surrounding its black sheep members during preparations for the Queen’s funeral.And.. Coach Chris Scott has dismissed any fears Geelong will enter t

Sep 15, 2022 • 2:56

Ministers Shock Response To Brain Tumour Patient 15/09/2022

Ministers Shock Response To Brain Tumour Patient 15/09/2022

A couple battling a devastating brain tumour diagnosis has slammed the Andrews Government after a senior minister said sometimes people had to “roll with the punches”. Prince Harry says his “decade of service is not determined by the uniform he wears” after he was banned from donning a military outfit at the Queen’s funeral or the events leading up to it. Wayne Carey will no longer be part of Triple M’s football commentary team, with the radio station confirming on Wednesday they had parted ways

Sep 14, 2022 • 2:56

Melbourne Woman Forced To Travel To Adelaide For Urgent Surgery 14/09/2022

Melbourne Woman Forced To Travel To Adelaide For Urgent Surgery 14/09/2022

A Melbourne woman needing urgent surgery to remove a brain tumour was forced to travel to Adelaide for an urgent pre-sergury procedure because there is nowhere in Victoria where she can have it done. Victoria’s embattled triple-0 service asked for more than $1 million in permanent funding to meet rising demand in 2020 but was knocked back in favour of a one-off payment. A mystery individual could become the third person to vie for a slice of controversial businessman Geoffrey Edelsten’s shrinkin

Sep 13, 2022 • 3:12

Melbourne Woman Forced To Travel To Adelaide For Urgent Surgery 14/09/2022

Melbourne Woman Forced To Travel To Adelaide For Urgent Surgery 14/09/2022

A Melbourne woman needing urgent surgery to remove a brain tumour was forced to travel to Adelaide for an urgent pre-surgery procedure because there is nowhere in Victoria where she can have it done. Victoria’s embattled triple-0 service asked for more than $1 million in permanent funding to meet rising demand in 2020 but was knocked back in favour of a one-off payment. A mystery individual could become the third person to vie for a slice of controversial businessman Geoffrey Edelsten’s shrinkin

Sep 13, 2022 • 3:12

King Charles III Planning Trip Down Under 13/09/2022

King Charles III Planning Trip Down Under 13/09/2022

King Charles III is planning a visit to Australia in one of his first moves as monarch. Promoters have scrapped Australian actor George ­Lazenby’s appearance at a Melbourne concert this weekend after his Perth show was deemed offensive. Jackfruit is a delicious tropical fruit often ignored because of its hard, spiky exterior. AND… Collingwood is leaving no stone unturned ahead of Saturday’s preliminary final, transforming its training venue to replicate the dimensions of the Sydney Cricket Groun

Sep 12, 2022 • 2:59

The Journey To Farewell The Queen Begins 12/09/2022

The Journey To Farewell The Queen Begins 12/09/2022

The long, grim journey to farewell one of the most defining figures of our lifetime began last night before an indebted yet heartbroken nation. Primary schoolchildren are being advised to check that a baby agrees with being hugged in consent and respectful relationships classes. A senior public servant has resigned from his role in the Department of Transport  And A footy ticket rush will kick off on MondaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2022 • 3:11

Victorian Receives One Of The Queen’s Last Birthday Cards 11/9/2022

Victorian Receives One Of The Queen’s Last Birthday Cards 11/9/2022

After she turned 100 last Saturday, Eileen Johnson was one of the last people to receive a birthday letter from the Queen. Police say they are monitoring the emergence of 3D-printed guns in Melbourne. Retailers call to extend the fuel excise cut. Victoria’s courts are the slowest in Australia.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2022 • 2:38

Crowds Gather In Britain To Mourn Their Queen 10/09/2022

Crowds Gather In Britain To Mourn Their Queen 10/09/2022

The crowds quietly gathered, grim-faced, outside the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II to mourn the death of their monarch Victorians have united in grief to pay tribute to a Queen who spent many memorable moments in the state King Charles III’s first mission as monarch is to heal his mourning nation – and his warring family. And Hundreds of millions of Australian coins with the image of Queen Elizabeth etched on the face will remain in circulation and will continue as legal tender for y

Sep 9, 2022 • 4:27

State Government Hampering Pokie Licence Handback 9/09/2022

State Government Hampering Pokie Licence Handback 9/09/2022

Victorian footy clubs and RSLs trying to get out of pokies by offloading lucrative long-term licences have hit a brick wall  Snacks containing bugs will be introduced to school canteens across Victoria  Crown Resorts has hit back at Wayne Carey And New Australian professional golf tournament inspired by Augusta National and the legendary Masters is tipped to lure some of the world’s leading players to VictoriaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2022 • 4:11

Firefighters To Campaign Against Labor 8/09/2022

Firefighters To Campaign Against Labor 8/09/2022

One of Premier Daniel Andrews’ most fierce supporters during his 2014 election win is moving to campaign against Labor  Former AFL star Wayne Carey has retained a high profile lawyer as he considers mounting a disability discrimination lawsuit  A key union representing ambulance workers  has launched a scathing attack on Daniel Andrews’  And Parents will have to pay up to $2000 more a year for private schools in 2023 as Covid discounts and fee freezes endSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i

Sep 7, 2022 • 4:15

AFL Signs Broadcast Rights Deal Worth Billions 7/09/2022

AFL Signs Broadcast Rights Deal Worth Billions 7/09/2022

The AFL has become king of the football codes with a whopping $4.5 billion broadcast rights deal  A crime gang bought jackpots worth $4.7 million from punters in a massive pokies money laundering operation After five rate rises in five months, the Reserve Bank of Australia has warned it is far from finished And A police investigation has been launched into the incident last week when footy great Wayne Carey was caught with a bag of white powder See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Sep 6, 2022 • 4:33

Wayne Carey Stood Down Over Drug Claims 6/09/2022

Wayne Carey Stood Down Over Drug Claims 6/09/2022

Footy great Wayne Carey has stood down from Channel 7 and been banned from Crown Resorts premises for two years after being caught with a bag of white powder  Thousands of Australians have been left stranded in Bali after multiple Jetstar flights were cancelled. Thousands of Australians have been left stranded in Bali after multiple Jetstar flights were cancelled. And Homeowners who fixed their loans while interest rates were rock bottom could be holding a “ticking time bomb” if they fail to pre

Sep 5, 2022 • 4:06

Pensioners Will Pocket Almost $20 Extra A Week 05/09/2022

Pensioners Will Pocket Almost $20 Extra A Week 05/09/2022

PENSIONERS will pocket almost $20 extra a week to help make ends meet under the largest indexation rise in 12 years. A MELBOURNE dad has been banned from all tennis courts in Australia for at least the next two years after launching into a tirade at his son’s under-14 match in December last year. ANTI-hoon police have disrupted hundreds of deadly car meets across Melbourne since the inception of a targeted operation dubbed Achilles, in a bid to slash the state’s soaring road toll. CONSTRUCTION o

Sep 4, 2022 • 3:25

Thirty-Three Victorians Died After 000 & Ambulance Delays 04/09/2022

Thirty-Three Victorians Died After 000 & Ambulance Delays 04/09/2022

THIRTY-THREE Victorians died after triple-zero and ambulance delays – and the state government has been slammed for not fixing major funding shortfalls. AN ugly all-in brawl between construction workers on a taxpayer-funded building site this week has been investigated, and explosive ­video shows the scale of the fight. VICTORIAN Liberal Leader Matt Guy has revealed his father is battling cancer, with the family’s experiences inside hospital fuelling his mission to fix the state’s struggling hea

Sep 3, 2022 • 3:33

Gamblers Duped Into Helping Criminals 03/09/2022

Gamblers Duped Into Helping Criminals 03/09/2022

CLUELESS gamblers are being duped into helping criminals “clean” millions of dollars in suburban and regional pokies lounges, criminal intelligence data released for the first time reveals. AGED and veteran pensioners will be able to earn an extra $4,000 this year while the annual skilled migration cap will be raised to 195,000 in a bid to quickly ease the workforce shortage gripping Australia. VICTORIA’S beloved lollipop crossing supervisors are under threat, with more than 40 councils warning

Sep 2, 2022 • 3:14

Workers Given Green Light To Get Back To Their Desks 02/09/2022

Workers Given Green Light To Get Back To Their Desks 02/09/2022

VICTORIAN workers have been given the green light to get back to their desks. MELBOURNE City Council is set to campaign for the date of Australia Day to be changed while still holding citizenship ceremonies on January 26. THE AFL’S integrity unit will interview Dustin Martin, quiz Richmond and seek to talk to the woman at the centre of a leaked video that has landed the Tigers superstar in hot water. FINALS fever will finally ­return to Melbourne on Friday – 1070 days since an AFL final was last

Sep 1, 2022 • 2:52

Video Of Richmond Star Dustin Martin Groping A Topless Woman’s Breast 01/09/2022

Video Of Richmond Star Dustin Martin Groping A Topless Woman’s Breast 01/09/2022

THE AFL was on Wednesday night investigating a shock video showing Richmond star Dustin Martin groping a topless woman’s breast from behind. RESIDENTS and businesses in the City of Yarra were subjected to almost 250 syringes strewn across public footpaths and parks each and every day last year. THE RSPCA is under growing pressure from Victorian pet rescue groups to abandon a call to reduce shelter holding periods from eight days to three days. HOME prices in Melbourne are now back to where they

Aug 31, 2022 • 3:13

Government Doesn't Have A Place For Over 60 Of Victoria's Most Vulnerable Children 31/08/2022

Government Doesn't Have A Place For Over 60 Of Victoria's Most Vulnerable Children 31/08/2022

MORE than 60 of Victoria’s most vulnerable children are being kept in hotels, motels and serviced apartments at any one time because the state government does not have a place for them. A TikTok video that shows students from a leading Werribee state school identifying which of their peers they hate has been viewed 770,000 times. WAITING lists for alcohol and drug treatment have blown out by 70 per cent since Victoria’s first Covid lockdowns eased as another 500 Victorians were lost to overdoses

Aug 30, 2022 • 3:58

Alerts Urging Doctors To Reconsider Prescribing Potentially Lethal Doses Of Drugs 30/08/2022

Alerts Urging Doctors To Reconsider Prescribing Potentially Lethal Doses Of Drugs 30/08/2022

A STAGGERING 1.28 million alerts urging doctors and pharmacists to reconsider prescribing potentially lethal doses of drugs to Victorians at risk of overdosing have been issued in just two years. EVERY extra inch around the waistline increases the risk of heart failure by about 10 per cent, according to a major new study. STATE department bosses are holding off on encouraging more staff back into the office until the health minister’s recommendations on the issue are updated. SCHOOL bullies have

Aug 29, 2022 • 3:44

Man At Centre Of ‘Slug Gate’ Scandal Running Against Premier Daniel Andrews 29/08/2022

Man At Centre Of ‘Slug Gate’ Scandal Running Against Premier Daniel Andrews 29/08/2022

IAN Cook – the man at the centre of the long-running “slug gate” scandal – will run against Premier Daniel Andrews in the seat of Mulgrave on an anti-corruption ticket. THOUSANDS of nurses and midwives will study at university for free, regardless of who wins the state election in November. GAYNOR Wheatley says her late husband, legendary manager Glenn Wheatley, would have tried to inspire his best friend John Farnham’s road to recovery by booking a comeback concert at the MCG. MELBURNIANS have

Aug 28, 2022 • 3:30

Former High Court Justice Appointed To Investigate Scott Morrison 27/08/2022

Former High Court Justice Appointed To Investigate Scott Morrison 27/08/2022

A FORMER High Court justice has been appointed by the federal government to investigate Scott Morrison’s secret ministerial appointments. A JUDGE has called for drug and drink drivers to face the same punishment as it emerged that those behind the wheel “full of speed and meth” could face lesser penalties. NAPLAN results are being kept secret after participation rates in the national standardised test took a nosedive, with Covid, influenza and floods to blame. A NEW “hybrid” AFL grand final para

Aug 26, 2022 • 3:16

Life-Threatening Injuries Quadrupled From E-Scooter Accidents 26/08/2022

Life-Threatening Injuries Quadrupled From E-Scooter Accidents 26/08/2022

LIFE-threatening injuries ­resulting from e-scooter accidents have almost quadrupled in just a year, prompting trauma doctors to call for tougher regulations. VICTORIANS are being warned to brace for a soggy spring with heavy rains forecast for eastern Australia. A SILENT pandemic devastating lives is also having a serious impact on the economy, with more than 31,000 Australians off work every day suffering long Covid. GENDER-BASED discounts could be slapped on university and tafe courses under

Aug 25, 2022 • 3:04

Victorians Asked To Check Lights Under State’s Energy Upgrades Program 25/08/2022

Victorians Asked To Check Lights Under State’s Energy Upgrades Program 25/08/2022

VICTORIANS have been asked to safety check tens of thousands of lights installed under the state’s energy upgrades program after reports of a brand falling to the ground. MELBOURNE’S western suburbs would get a new $900 million Royal Children’s Hospital under a state Liberal government. THE state government is hiring a $170,000 policy adviser for Melbourne’s second injecting room despite not even having a report it had commissioned into the controversial facility. THE HOMICIDE squad has posted a

Aug 24, 2022 • 2:52

John Farnham Faces A Long Road To Recovery 24/08/2022

John Farnham Faces A Long Road To Recovery 24/08/2022

POLICE charged with investigating Labor MPs over the infamous red shirts elections rort were actively blocked from doing their jobs in a deliberate coverup to help Daniel Andrews win the 2018 election, the state’s anti-corruption watchdog has been told. ACCUSED campsite killer Greg Lynn has confirmed he will fight the murder charges levelled against him as it was revealed investigators are set to carry out a final search of the High Country near where the missing pair were last seen. JOHN Farnha

Aug 23, 2022 • 3:18

ABF Uncover 11kg Of Highly Addictive Opioid 23/09/2022

ABF Uncover 11kg Of Highly Addictive Opioid 23/09/2022

ORGANISED crime gangs are making a push to saturate Australia with the lethal opioid fentanyl. A MAN has been jailed for 100 days over a terrifying assault on The Block star Shaynna Blaze who was walking her dog when the assailant randomly attacked her from behind. A VICTORIAN woman who was in a relationship with disgraced cricketer Michael Slater has opened up on his harrowing and vile abusive treatment of her. MORE than half of all Gen Z girls would quit school or their job to become an influe

Aug 22, 2022 • 3:01

Collingwood's Remarkable Comeback Denies Carlton Finals Birth 22/08/2022

Collingwood's Remarkable Comeback Denies Carlton Finals Birth 22/08/2022

Collingwood’s latest epic comeback to deny Carlton a drought-breaking finals appearance has set up a pair of mouth-watering MCG clashes in the first week of September Exhausted teachers taking extra sick days, generous leave entitlements and the pandemic have contributed to Victorian schools spending more than half a billion dollars on casual teachers in the past three years alone. Australian children as young as five are being admitted to hospital for eating disorders. And nine out of ten jobs

Aug 21, 2022 • 3:01

Airport Link Added Stations  In Northwest 21/08/2022

Airport Link Added Stations In Northwest 21/08/2022

The $10 billion Melbourne Airport Rail link looks set to get an extra station added to its route, servicing tens of thousands of people in the city’s northwest. Fake erectile dysfunction tablets, cosmetics containing mercury and arsenic, chainsaws that snap under stress and brake pads made of asbestos are just some of the dangerous goods being seized at our borders. Hundreds of crime “cleanskins” are on the radar of authorities working to stop international drug smuggling syndicates. A well-esta

Aug 20, 2022 • 2:41

Emails Detail Dan’s Contact With Woodman 20/08/2022

Emails Detail Dan’s Contact With Woodman 20/08/2022

New detail has emerged from the state’s anti-corruption body’s probe into the allegations of dodgy land deals between politicians and developers. The former principal of Melbourne Girls Grammar School is facing a $5.5 million dollar lawsuit in Canada over claims she failed to protect a young girl from severe bullying. Financial experts are expecting to see bankruptcies and home repossessions rise in the next few months as people start to default on buy now, pay later loans taken out during covid

Aug 19, 2022 • 2:04

Suburban Rail Loop A Key Election Issue 19/08/2022

Suburban Rail Loop A Key Election Issue 19/08/2022

Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to say how much he believes the first two stages of the Suburban Rail Loop will cost, handballing the issue to his deputy. The police union has drawn up a raft of sweeping reforms it wants both political parties to sign up to ahead of the November state election. By secretly assuming control of multiple portfolios Scott Morrison breached the Coaltion agreement and may now face an investigation for contempt of parliament. A survey of almost 13,000 dog owners has

Aug 18, 2022 • 3:16

Suburban Rail Loop Set To Coast $125 billion 18/08/2022

Suburban Rail Loop Set To Coast $125 billion 18/08/2022

Construction of the first two stages of the divisive Suburban Rail Loop is on track to cost a whopping $125 billion. The school playground is becoming the recruitment centre for teenagers looking to radicalise vulnerable and lonely kids, Melbourne scientists have uncovered key cells that are crucial in the fight against cancer and chronic infections, bringing them a step closer to better treatments for both. And.. Gold Logie winner Craig McLachlan will again be at the centre of a court case – th

Aug 17, 2022 • 2:37

Coalition To Scrap Suburban Rail Loop 17/08/22

Coalition To Scrap Suburban Rail Loop 17/08/22

The Suburban Rail Loop will be scrapped if the Coalition wins the state election, with the $34.5bn saved to be pumped into Victoria’s crippled health system. Thor is on a mission to bring the Tassie tiger back to life. Aussie movie star Chris Hemsworth, who plays the God of Thunder in the Marvel movies, and his brothers Luke and Liam are behind a company which is now investing in a Melbourne University project to revive the thylacine. Nearly 40 per cent of patients are waiting as long as three w

Aug 16, 2022 • 3:57

Essendon In Turmoil 16/08/22

Essendon In Turmoil 16/08/22

Essendon is expected to approach Alastair Clarkson in the coming days as turmoil gripped Tullamarine on Monday.  Australian meat producers have been assured Beijing is not on the verge of imposing a ban on exports to China after “serious” rumours sent the industry into a panic. Senior ministers in the former Coalition government have no idea if Scott Morrison secretly assumed control of their portfolios during the pandemic in a “dictatorial” move condemned by Labor. And nearly 80 per cent of chi

Aug 15, 2022 • 3:34

Shane Crawfords Opens Up On Unexpected Career Path 15/08/2022

Shane Crawfords Opens Up On Unexpected Career Path 15/08/2022

Shane Crawford hopes an unexpected career path – a main role in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat – helps him heal and smile again.  Every new driver and potential P-plater can take their driving tests for free from today A man found guilty of sexual assault for kissing a woman goodbye on the cheek has had his case thrown out after a four-year battle in Victoria’s courts.  Crown has slashed restaurant opening hours and slapped capacity restrictions on its venues as the premium dining

Aug 14, 2022 • 1:59

Google Ordered To Pay $60M Fine For Collecting Data Without Consent 13/08/2022

Google Ordered To Pay $60M Fine For Collecting Data Without Consent 13/08/2022

The Federal Court has ordered Google to pay a $60m fine for collecting Android location data without user consent, following court action brought by Australia’s competition and consumer watchdog, in one of the largest ever penalties in corporate Australian history.  It’s been revealed Victoria Police is struggling to find new recruits as Australia’s labour shortage extends to law enforcement.  There are fears jockeys might be returning to the saddle too soon after concussions, leading researcher

Aug 12, 2022 • 2:13

Prisoners At Victorian Women's Jail Launch Petition Over Transgender Inmate 12/08/2022

Prisoners At Victorian Women's Jail Launch Petition Over Transgender Inmate 12/08/2022

Fearful prisoners at Victoria’s biggest women’s jail have launched a petition demanding the ­removal of a transgender inmate who committed serious sex offences against females while a man.  A motion before the City of Melbourne is demanding the “urgent” release of former top cop Ken Lay’s report, which will determine the fate of Melbourne’s second injecting room.  The Victorian Bar association is reviewing CCTV footage taken from inside a well-known barristers’ chambers as part of an investigati

Aug 11, 2022 • 2:09

Drug Researchers Back Safe Injecting Rooms In Victoria 09/08/2022

Drug Researchers Back Safe Injecting Rooms In Victoria 09/08/2022

A CONSORTIUM of drug researchers have piled pressure on the state government to build several more safe injecting rooms across Victoria.  Australians are weeks away from paying more for popular milk brands, including Pura and Dairy Farmers. The Block cast and crew have undergone Indigenous cultural training in a bid to respect the land where the latest renovations are taking place.  Outraged green-wedge residents say they’ve been left out of the loop on the state government’s Suburban Rail plans

Aug 10, 2022 • 2:16

A State Funeral Will Be Held In Victoria For Olivia Newton-John 10/08/2022

A State Funeral Will Be Held In Victoria For Olivia Newton-John 10/08/2022

The family of Olivia Newton-John will accept an offer to hold a state funeral in Victoria.  School kids struggling with their studies or mental health in the wake of Covid lockdowns have been dealt another blow with the delay of funding for programs to help them catch up.  It’s been revealed Ambulance Victoria missed their code one response targets in every council area last quarter. Victorians are splashing cash despite the cost of living crisis, splurging on cafes, restaurants, clothing and fo

Aug 10, 2022 • 2:06

Medically Fit Patients Stuck In Victorian Hospitals 8/8/2022

Medically Fit Patients Stuck In Victorian Hospitals 8/8/2022

Almost 300 public hospital beds across Victoria are being occupied by patients who are medically fit to leave, in new figures. Popular new track in Brunswick to be ripped up after less than a year. Victorian councils forced to ensure equal access to sporting facilities for people of all genders. Kindergarten centres must refund parents all advanced 2023 fees and accept as many children as their facility allows. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun

Aug 7, 2022 • 3:14

Judith Durham Passes Aged 79 7/8/2022

Judith Durham Passes Aged 79 7/8/2022

Tributes have flowed for Australian music icon Judith Durham who has passed away aged 79 while in palliative care at Melbourne. Collingwood greats are getting excited about the club’s season. Doctors say health system breakdown has been decades in the making. Golf clubs remove gender from tees to promote younger women entering the sport. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2022 • 2:43

PM Building Coalition To Support Voice To Parliament 6/8/2022

PM Building Coalition To Support Voice To Parliament 6/8/2022

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a voice to parliament would be an advisory body only and wouldn’t involve reparations. Members of the Colmont School community have thrown out the administrators tasked with closing it down. A Russian oligarch has claimed he suffered reputational damage after being banned from conducting business or entering Australia. The City of Melbourne will consider introducing an app to combat the city’s graffiti.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out

Aug 5, 2022 • 2:59

Gillon McLachlan Apologises To Eddie Betts 5/8/2022

Gillon McLachlan Apologises To Eddie Betts 5/8/2022

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has apologised to Eddie Betts for the pain he’s suffered from Adelaide’s pre-season camp. Popular drug to treat ADHD faces supply crunch. Appeal not likely following controversial sentence for a baseball bat attack on two police officers. Escalating tensions among organised crime gangs in the cocaine market.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 2022 • 3:04

AFLPA Will Reinterview Crows Players 4/8/2022

AFLPA Will Reinterview Crows Players 4/8/2022

The AFL Players’ Association will reinterview Adelaide Crows players in the wake of Eddie Betts’ pre-season camp revelations. Producers of Network 10 show ‘Hunted’ slammed for unauthorised train network shots. Comanchero bikie boss arrives back in Australia wearing handcuffs and designer shoes. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2022 • 2:48

ED Waiting Time Crisis To Last Weeks 3/8/2022

ED Waiting Time Crisis To Last Weeks 3/8/2022

Warnings that the waiting time crisis at emergency departments will continue for weeks after sick kids queued for up to almost nine hours. Tutoring companies are scamming parents out of hundreds of dollars for NAPLAN prep despite students officially not to study. A controversial cash for vapes scheme slammed by health groups. Millions of Australians face earning just 0.35 per cent or even less on “savings” accounts.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heral

Aug 2, 2022 • 3:05

Major Crimes Amendment Bill Put To State Parliament 2/8/2022

Major Crimes Amendment Bill Put To State Parliament 2/8/2022

The state government will put the Major Crime and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill to the Victorian parliament today. Health experts believe Victoria’s current Covid wave has passed its peak. Desperate would-be tenants are applying for properties before they can even inspect them. A coroner’s found extra signage and warning signs should be put up at the popular Instagram selfie spot in the Grampians where a mum plunged to her death while taking a photo two years ago. For updates and b

Aug 1, 2022 • 3:12

Serial Killer Bandali “Ben” Debs Nominated As Suspect In Murder Of Sex Worker Adele Bailey 01/08/2022

Serial Killer Bandali “Ben” Debs Nominated As Suspect In Murder Of Sex Worker Adele Bailey 01/08/2022

SERIAL killer Bandali “Ben” Debs was nominated as a suspect in the murder of sex worker Adele Bailey  after her body was found in a Bonnie Doon mineshaft in 1995.  VICTORIAN manufacturers could be forced to shut up shop if gas prices continue to skyrocket with a consumer watchdog revealing the east coast faces a shortfall next year as producers continue to ship most of their supply overseas. PUBLICLY funded religious hospitals in Victoria would no longer be legally able to refuse abortions under

Jul 31, 2022 • 2:54

New East West Link Will Not Be Built Next Term 31/07/2022

New East West Link Will Not Be Built Next Term 31/07/2022

AN East West Link road under Melbourne’s CBD would not be built next term by a Victorian coalition government due to a federal funding roadblock and the state’s growing debt bomb.  ASH Barty has married longtime partner Garry Kissick in a secret setting a world away from the glaring spotlight of the tennis world she once dominated. AUSTRALIAN couples separated at opposite ends of the world by Covid lockdowns resorted to IVF to make babies during the pandemic sending frozen sperm across the seas.

Jul 30, 2022 • 3:48

Some Private School Teachers Are Paid Up To $20k More Than State Schools 30/07/2022

Some Private School Teachers Are Paid Up To $20k More Than State Schools 30/07/2022

EX-MONGOLS sergeant at arms Mark Balsillie is hoping to trade prison greens for a wedding suit as a court heard his new love had brought him back from the brink.  TEACHERS working in some leading private schools are paid up to $20,000 more than their state school peers, and enjoy a raft of other generous perks and payments.  QUESTIONS are being asked about how regulators allowed Colmont School to close with two days’ notice given that it had received more than $80 million from taxpayers and pare

Jul 29, 2022 • 3:16

Andrews Government Accused Of Hypocrisy 29/07/2022

Andrews Government Accused Of Hypocrisy 29/07/2022

THE Andrews government has been accused of hypocrisy by ploughing ahead with its $30-34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop before having a business case assessed by Infrastructure Australia. CANNABIS laced vapes are being delivered direct to schoolyards by lucrative drug dealers as the dangerous craze continues to sweep Victorian schools. RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has apologised for “overstepping the mark,” revealing his mother gave him a ‘stern’ talking to following allegations he verbally abuse

Jul 28, 2022 • 3:24

Sham Healers Praying On Cancer Patients 28/07/2022

Sham Healers Praying On Cancer Patients 28/07/2022

PREDATORY sham healers are praying on cancer patients and other vulnerable Victorians, fuelled by social media misinformation. QUESTIONS have lingered over the deaths of five people linked to Kirkstall shooting victim Kevin Knowles. THE cost of household staples has skyrocketed in Melbourne by as much as 14.8 per cent, driving the cost of living to a 21-year high and meaning more interest rate hikes are on the way. RICKY Nixon has allegedly elbowed TV reporter Seb Costello in the jaw after erupt

Jul 27, 2022 • 3:20

Loss Of Sex Drive And Hair Caused By Long COVID 27/07/2022

Loss Of Sex Drive And Hair Caused By Long COVID 27/07/2022

DISGRACED player agent Ricky Nixon has been slammed by doctors for pushing unproven intravenous infusion treatments to vulnerable Victorians. VICTORIA has taken out the top spot for Australia’s largest Lotto wins for the sixth year in a row. A REDUCED sex drive, hallucinations and hair loss have joined the list of symptoms caused by long Covid, according to a new study. VICTORIAN schools are making teachers sign contracts requiring them to “model the Christian lifestyle” and sacking them for not

Jul 26, 2022 • 3:39

Australian Airports Among The Worst In The World 26/07/2022

Australian Airports Among The Worst In The World 26/07/2022

CHAOS and queues plaguing the aviation industry are set to get worse, as ground crews at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Airports take the first steps towards industrial action. PETS have been vital in enduring the Covid pandemic for many Australian families, with anxious children turning to their companions for much-needed comfort during lockdowns. A FOOTBALLER allegedly verbally abused by Damien Hardwick at a VFL match has spoken of his shock at being on the receiving end of a ­“bizarre” spray

Jul 25, 2022 • 3:36

Teens Death On Overseas School Trip  Blamed On Overstretched Staff And Hospital Error 25/07/2022

Teens Death On Overseas School Trip Blamed On Overstretched Staff And Hospital Error 25/07/2022

A young teen on the overseas school trip of a lifetime died after overstretched school staff and a hospital wrongly thought his illness was homesickness.  Alarming statistics have revealed more than 6000 cancer diagnoses were missed in Victoria during the pandemic’s first two years. New research has found working from home has a negative impact on employees’ physical health. More than a million Aussies are about to be hit with a tax bill, and experts are warning now is not the time to ignore the

Jul 24, 2022 • 2:25

Victoria's Shocking Number Of Youth Gang Arrests 24/07/2022

Victoria's Shocking Number Of Youth Gang Arrests 24/07/2022

An outlaw core of 371 Victorian youth gang members has been arrested on average three times each in the past year.  It’s been revealed Nearly 50 people have been injured as a result of e-scooter accidents in metropolitan Melbourne since the city’s trial began in February, with eight incidents involving pedestrians or cyclists.  New laws aimed at protecting tenants could be contributing to the state’s rental crisis as weary landlords offload properties rather than try to meet strict new standards

Jul 23, 2022 • 2:16

Growing Fears Over Foot And Mouth Disease 23/07/2022

Growing Fears Over Foot And Mouth Disease 23/07/2022

A snap lockdown on the nation’s livestock will be implemented for 72 hours if foot and mouth disease is detected on Australian soil, as the industry warns if it is found on our shores the reputational damage will last for years.  A parliamentary committee has found the Covid pandemic and Victoria’s public health response, such as lockdowns and restrictions, have “significantly” affected mental health across the state. Melbourne scientists have reprogrammed cells from a faulty human pancreas to b

Jul 22, 2022 • 2:39

Shane Crawford Mourns Sudden Death Of Younger Brother Justin 22/07/2022

Shane Crawford Mourns Sudden Death Of Younger Brother Justin 22/07/2022

A highly talented midfielder-forward, Justin made his own mark on the game, playing 46 matches and kicking 32 goals for the Swans and Hawks from 1995 to 1998.  Victoria Police could face a fresh corruption probe after bugging the phones of a key witness in the Silk-Miller police murder trial.  Victoria is preparing for a potential outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with the virus now detected in 22 provinces across Indonesia.  An AFL Victoria executive has been slapped with an official warning

Jul 21, 2022 • 2:34

Dan Andrews Apologises For "Absolutely Disgraceful" Behaviour Of Labor MPs 21/07/2022

Dan Andrews Apologises For "Absolutely Disgraceful" Behaviour Of Labor MPs 21/07/2022

Daniel Andrews has apologised for the “absolutely disgraceful” behaviour of Labor MPs under his watch, after the party’s toxic internal culture was again laid bare by an integrity probe.  A new mum has hit out at a government form which calls mothers “birthing parents”, saying it’s like something out of The Handmaid’s Tale by erasing the word “mother”.  Foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in pork products for sale in Melbourne. Footy fans have taken their passion to new levels with an all-t

Jul 20, 2022 • 2:22

School Leaders Warn COVID Mandates Will Return If Cases Rise 20/07/2022

School Leaders Warn COVID Mandates Will Return If Cases Rise 20/07/2022

School leaders have warned mandates will return if cases rise, with a number of private schools already forcing students to wear masks in class.  A Former AFL player has won a legal bid to sue the Richmond football club for compensation over debilitating back injuries and a suspected degenerative brain disease in a landmark decision that could pave the way for future claims.  An alarming new study has found more than a third of primary school staff have students who vape. A market analysis has f

Jul 19, 2022 • 2:28

Confusion Over Masks In Victorian Schools 19/07/2022

Confusion Over Masks In Victorian Schools 19/07/2022

Confusion is growing as schools say children over the age of eight must cover their faces in class until the end of winter but the government still insists it’s not a mask mandate.  The national electricity market faces a fresh crisis with looming gas shortages in Victoria this winter spurring the Australian Energy Market Operator to warn of a threat to system security.  Victorian potato growers are warning that the price of the humble spud could jump by at least 30 per cent in the coming weeks

Jul 18, 2022 • 2:21

Schools Witness Dozens Of Violent Incidents Each Week 18/7/2022

Schools Witness Dozens Of Violent Incidents Each Week 18/7/2022

Exclusive data reveals at least 22 reports of violent and aggressive behaviour against students and school staff each week. Paramedics taking charge of mental health call-outs may not take place until 2024. A missing woman’s handwritten note found in regional Victoria has prompted relatives to believe foul play has been involved. City of Melbourne plans to spend double on footpaths and bike lanes than roads in the next four years.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscr

Jul 17, 2022 • 2:56

Isolation Payments To Cost Victoria $100m 17/7/2022

Isolation Payments To Cost Victoria $100m 17/7/2022

Victoria to fork out close to $100m after Anthony Albanese forced the states to go halves in isolation payments. Hoddle St killer Julian Knight’s latest court case against prison operators could be his last. The Andrews government’s role in a union turf war on the West Gate Tunnel and other government projects referred to the state’s corruption watchdog. Kim Kardashian on a weekend rendezvous with movie star boyfriend Pete Davidson in Queensland.For updates and breaking news throughout the day t

Jul 16, 2022 • 2:56

Opposition Spruik New Solar And Batteries For 1 Million Homes 16/7/2022

Opposition Spruik New Solar And Batteries For 1 Million Homes 16/7/2022

Opposition Leader Matthew Guy to unveil election plan to install new solar and batteries in more than 1 million Victorian homes. Brynne Gordon has launched court action to try and get a slice of ex-husband Geoffrey Edelsten's estate. Bikies and drug traffickers have divulged that it’s “surprisingly easy” for people to get their hands on stockpiles of illegal guns. Malcolm Turnbull is our most expensive former PM.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsu

Jul 15, 2022 • 3:03

Generic Medicine Prices Set To Rise 15/7/2022

Generic Medicine Prices Set To Rise 15/7/2022

The price of nearly 900 prescription medicines is set to rise on October 1 under a deal struck to overcome drug shortages. Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim has left hospital, less than three weeks after he was shot eight times by a would-be assassin. Australian parents have been warned to think twice before letting their children use the popular social media app TikTok. Milk is the latest victim of Australia’s cost of living crisis as prices rise at Coles and Woolies.For updates and breaking news t

Jul 14, 2022 • 2:56

Jason Roberts Breaks Silence Following Release 14/7/2022

Jason Roberts Breaks Silence Following Release 14/7/2022

Jason Roberts, acquitted of the murders of police officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller, comments following his release from prison. Some Australian school children spend as little as 15 minutes a week being taught how to write well. A union will call for a review into Ambulance Victoria’s performance. Pop-up bike lanes across Melbourne’s inner city councils are causing commuter headaches and prompting safety fears from cyclists. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscri

Jul 13, 2022 • 2:57

Family Billed Despite Ambulance No-Show 13/7/2022

Family Billed Despite Ambulance No-Show 13/7/2022

A family forced to drive themselves to hospital have been billed by Ambulance Victoria for a service that never made it to their home. A new report shows that almost one in four Aussies have been forced to hide their views on social issues and politics. A court has heard that a truck driver who ploughed into five pedestrians at a dangerous intersection in Melbourne’s CBD would have mounted the footpath regardless of the course he’d driven. Nearly one in three Victorian private schools is set to

Jul 12, 2022 • 3:10

Jason Roberts Walks Free After Two Decades 12/7/2022

Jason Roberts Walks Free After Two Decades 12/7/2022

Jason Roberts has walked free after a jury sensationally acquitted him over the  murders of police officers Gary Silk and Rodney Miller. Early childhood teachers are receiving bonus payments of up to $50,000 for taking up hard-to-fill jobs in Victorian preschools. Australia will kick off high-level meetings with Pacific Island leaders today.  Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has no plans to get vaccinated against Covid-19 even if it means being sidelined from grand slam tennis. For updates and

Jul 11, 2022 • 3:28

Fresh Push To Book Australian Bikies From Asian Countries 11/07/2022

Fresh Push To Book Australian Bikies From Asian Countries 11/07/2022

Australian bikies face a fresh push to boot them from Asian countries where they are dodging the law and making a fortune from drug trafficking.  Working parents are again feeling the pinch as childcare centres hike fees amid skyrocketing food and utility bills, and higher government subsidies.  It’s been revealed Just 58 people have been fined for not wearing a mask on Victorian public transport since February despite widespread noncompliance.  Federation Square would be split into five differe

Jul 10, 2022 • 2:19

Fourth Covid Jab Available To More Aussies 07/07/2022

Fourth Covid Jab Available To More Aussies 07/07/2022

Australians over the age of 30 will be able to receive a fourth Covid jab in the weeks to come, although the extra booster will be recommended primarily for those over 50. Victoria has recorded the country’s biggest increase in the number of students diagnosed with cognitive and social disabilities in the past two years when schools were shut down due to Covid lockdowns. Victoria's essential services commissioner says she has heard “troubling” stories about people choosing not to heat their home

Jul 6, 2022 • 2:54

Australians Could Be The First To Get Omicron Booster 06/07/2022

Australians Could Be The First To Get Omicron Booster 06/07/2022

Moderna’s new Covid vaccine designed to fight the original Wuhan strain of the virus, as well as the Omicron variant, is currently being assessed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. A Melbourne restaurant that opened in the thick of the Covid-19 lockdown has made a surprise debut in the world’s best restaurants list.  The AFL will consider regularly giving free tickets to junior fans after footy-loving kids helped crowds bounce back in Melbourne.   A concrete shell at the top of one of Melb

Jul 5, 2022 • 2:10

Melbourne Hoons Nabbed In Widescale Police Crackdown 05/07/2022

Melbourne Hoons Nabbed In Widescale Police Crackdown 05/07/2022

Dozens of Melbourne’s hoons have been nabbed in a widescale police crackdown aiming to stifle illegal behaviour on Victorian roads.  The number of homeowners ditching their bank for another mortgage provider has hit a record high in response to the rate-hiking crusade by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in Australia – overtaking breast cancer.  Members of the Calabrian community have hit back at the federal police saying they are being racially vilifie

Jul 4, 2022 • 2:15

Business Closure Warning Over Skyrocketing Energy Costs 4/7/2022

Business Closure Warning Over Skyrocketing Energy Costs 4/7/2022

Business closures will be the result of skyrocketing energy costs, according to industry leaders who are warning of economic carnage. Homeowners should prepare for a 50 basis-point hike in official ­interest rates on Tuesday. Former state government minister Jane Garrett will be given a state funeral. The Wiggles hang up their skivvies for the cover of Rolling Stone.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Jul 3, 2022 • 3:01

$52m Carbon Credits From Rorted Appliance Scheme 3/7/2022

$52m Carbon Credits From Rorted Appliance Scheme 3/7/2022

Victoria has created almost $52m in carbon credits this year under the now-suspended Victorian Energy Upgrades appliances program. Former Labor minister Jane Garrett has died from cancer at the age of 49. Households will be ­offered rebates to switch from gas heating to an efficient electric system. The demand for free food has doubled in a month.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2022 • 2:57

Fewer Junior Doctors Applying To Become A GP 2/7/2022

Fewer Junior Doctors Applying To Become A GP 2/7/2022

The number of junior doctors applying for general practice training places has almost halved, as many GPs look to retire. A shake-up of Victoria’s lucrative wagering ­sector could give companies licences for up to 20 years. Mountains of illegally dumped rubbish are piling up on Melbourne streets. Robbie Williams will rock the MCG in September for Melbourne’s eagerly awaited return to hosting the AFL grand final.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun

Jul 1, 2022 • 3:06

VIPER Taskforce Assembled To Dismantle Organised Crime 1/7/2022

VIPER Taskforce Assembled To Dismantle Organised Crime 1/7/2022

Victoria Police launch a new assault on organised crime gangs with a dedicated taskforce that’s the first of its kind in the state. Channel 7 files to terminate its TV rights contract with Cricket Australia. Hairdressers forced to increase the price of their services amid rising costs, staff shortages and cancellations. Financial analysts shocked at Commonwealth Bank’s fixed rate hike of 1.40 percentage points For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.

Jun 30, 2022 • 3:05

Alarming Study Shows Ramping Crisis Preceded Covid 30/6/2022

Alarming Study Shows Ramping Crisis Preceded Covid 30/6/2022

Ambulance ramping times were rising years before Covid and associated with a “significant” increase in patients’ risk of dying. Ratepayers have reacted with outrage that the City of Melbourne’s chief executive has pocketed another pay rise. A footballer in Melbourne’s northwest has been suspended for seven weeks for punching an ex-AFL defender, leaving him with a broken jaw. Council protest-vote risks the Caulfield Cup being held in front of capacity crowds.For updates and breaking news througho

Jun 29, 2022 • 3:00

The Good Guys Scraps Facial Recognition Trial 29/6/2022

The Good Guys Scraps Facial Recognition Trial 29/6/2022

The Good Guys will stop using facial recognition technology after customer backlash, heaping pressure on retailers Bunnings and Kmart. Melbourne’s health system hit crisis point Tuesday morning with zero ambulances available. The Prime Minister has arrived in Madrid for the NATO Summit. New dads could share in up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave under a change being considered by the government.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omny

Jun 28, 2022 • 2:44

Funeral Ambush On ‘The Punisher’ 26/06/22

Funeral Ambush On ‘The Punisher’ 26/06/22

Former bikie Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim was warned killers were hunting him in the days leading up to Saturday’s assassination ­attempt at a funeral. A speed camera on the Western Ring Road raked in nearly $11m in fines in just three months while the speed limit was reduced for roadworks. Drugs are being bought online in seconds and home-delivered in an alarming escalation of the illicit trade. And in sport, former No.1 draft pick Jonathon Patton has opened up about his darkest days and life

Jun 25, 2022 • 3:10

Teenager Allegedly Fired SKS Assault Rifle Into A Home 25/06/2022

Teenager Allegedly Fired SKS Assault Rifle Into A Home 25/06/2022

Dramatic footage shows the moment a teenager allegedly fired an SKS assault rifle into a home in a terrifying shootout among warring youth gangs in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. RULE changes, ticketing and transport are the main things deterring footy fans from attending AFL games, a Herald Sun readers’ survey has revealed. CROWN casino’s new owner has pledged to upgrade facilities at the landmark venue and employ more staff. NEW ­Orleans is ­embracing its “NBA-ready ­defender” – Bendigo’s Dyson

Jun 24, 2022 • 3:16

Health Chief Brendan Murphy Blasted For Definition Woman 24/06/2022

Health Chief Brendan Murphy Blasted For Definition Woman 24/06/2022

Health chief Brendan Murphy has been blasted for his 78 word definition of a woman with experts claiming he has bought into “radical gender ideology”. Eddie McGuire and Neil Mitchell are embroiled in a bitter war of words, after McGuire accused the 3AW broadcaster of mocking Collingwood star Jordan De Goey and his mental health. More than half of Melbourne’s intensive care ambulances were reportedly out of action Wednesday night due to staff shortages. Unvaccinated teachers denied the right to w

Jun 23, 2022 • 3:07

New Public Telescope In The Works To See Planets Light Years Away 23/06/2022

New Public Telescope In The Works To See Planets Light Years Away 23/06/2022

TENS of thousands of punters study the field each year at Caulfield racecourse – and under a new proposal the public will be given a chance to study the stars there too. COLLINGWOOD star Mason Cox has spoken of his pride at becoming an Australian citizen and declared he wants to spend the rest of his life in his adopted homeland. LESS than one per cent of annual safety checks on vulnerable children in kinship care are being carried out on time and a massive majority are not happening at all, a s

Jun 22, 2022 • 3:33

Domestic Violence Advocacy Group Hits Out  At Jordan De Goey 22/06/2022

Domestic Violence Advocacy Group Hits Out At Jordan De Goey 22/06/2022

A DOMESTIC violence advocacy group has hit out at disgraced Collingwood footballer player Jordan De Goey slamming his move to blame ADHD for his disrespectful behaviour. LUNGS and hearts donated for human transplants may be preserved and stored for longer, thanks to a new discovery by Melbourne researchers.  A NEW law will be introduced to parliament clamping down on grossly offensive conduct following public outrage over Richard Pusey being sentenced to only three months jail for filming the po

Jun 22, 2022 • 3:10

New Jab In The Works To Target Three Killer Respiratory Viruses 21/06/2022

New Jab In The Works To Target Three Killer Respiratory Viruses 21/06/2022

AUSTRALIANS could have access to a new jab to protect against Omicron by August,  and a single vaccine is in the works to target Covid, the flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus.   Guy Sebastian denied “all liability” and displayed “breathtaking double standards” when he diverted money and “stole” from his former manager, a court has heard.  The profits of energy generators during this month’s power crisis will be probed by the consumer watchdog, as soaring prices force another electricity retaile

Jun 21, 2022 • 3:16

Alleged Footscray Grave Robber Named 20/06/2022

Alleged Footscray Grave Robber Named 20/06/2022

The identity of the alleged grave robber accused of stealing human remains from a Footscray Cemetery has been unmasked for the first time.  Schools are installing silent vape detectors that lock students inside bathrooms so teachers can search children for contraband.  A leading expert has called for a royal commission into the treatment of sports-related concussions in Australia amid new revelations against one of the AFL’s former longstanding advisers. Australia will prioritise the purchase of

Jun 19, 2022 • 2:35

Ex-Melbourne Football Club Glen Bartlett Breaks His Silence 17/06/2022

Ex-Melbourne Football Club Glen Bartlett Breaks His Silence 17/06/2022

Ex-Melbourne football club president Glen Bartlett has released a statement claiming he stood down after being thwarted in his fight to keep the club free of “workplace bullying, gambling, harassment and illegal drugs”.   Australia's most popular female sport is on the brink of financial ruin with auditors warning Netball Australia is in danger of collapse. A new analysis shows More than 400,000 manufacturing jobs were lost in a single decade as Australia transitioned to a less productive econom

Jun 16, 2022 • 2:49

Kinder To Be Made Free From Next Year In Victoria 16/06/2022

Kinder To Be Made Free From Next Year In Victoria 16/06/2022

Kinder will be made free for all three and four-year-old children from next year and a new “Pre-Prep” created under an overhaul of Victoria’s early childhood system that will also tackle cost of living.  The national electricity market has been completely suspended for the first time in an extraordinary intervention to ensure the lights stay on.  New research has revealed Six in ten young Australians have been smacked repeatedly by their parents, and are nearly twice as likely to develop anxiety

Jun 15, 2022 • 2:16

Victoria Faces Threat Of Enforced Power Outages Tonight 15/06/2022

Victoria Faces Threat Of Enforced Power Outages Tonight 15/06/2022

Victoria is facing the threat of enforced power outages tonight night as the east coast energy crisis widens.  It’s been revealed anti-association laws have not been used once in the past six years while bikie numbers have soared, prompting a warning more will keep coming to Victoria unless the rules are strengthened.  Sunshine may be a key to avoiding dementia in light of a landmark University of South Australia study. An investigation has found hundreds of thousands of Australians are having t

Jun 14, 2022 • 2:10

AFL Great Neale Daniher Leads Return Of Big Freeze Fundraiser 14/06/2022

AFL Great Neale Daniher Leads Return Of Big Freeze Fundraiser 14/06/2022

AFL great Neale Daniher might not be able to speak but he summoned up all his courage to lead thousands of supporters from Fed Square to the ‘G for the return of the much loved Big Freeze fundraiser. Former tennis star Jelena Dokic has revealed she tried to take her life sharing the confession of her darkest moments online in the hope of encouraging others to seek help. Victorian police spent more than 20,000 hours off the beat in the last year, instead being forced to transfer

Jun 13, 2022 • 2:34

Bailey Smith Opens Up About Personal Struggles 13/06/22

Bailey Smith Opens Up About Personal Struggles 13/06/22

Bailey Smith has revealed in his darkest times he couldn’t get out of bed, go to training or even talk to anyone. Victoria’s building authority has been accused of seriously botching its handling of dangerous cladding in the state by a peak institute, who also said it was now incapable of doing its job. Defence Minister Richard Marles has challenged his ­Chinese counterpart on freedom of navigation in the South China Sea and the Pacific’s militarisation in the fi

Jun 12, 2022 • 3:16

Top Doctors Warn Regional ER Departments Unsafe 10/6/2022

Top Doctors Warn Regional ER Departments Unsafe 10/6/2022

A top doctor has warned some regional emergency departments are “unsafe” due to senior staff shortages Students and parents have slammed inflexible uniform policies that ban pupils from wearing coats on school grounds while classroom windows are kept open  Two young boys who suffered third-degree burns while roasting marshmallows in a bonfire accident have undergone multiple surgeries  And Accused crime kingpin George Marrogi had access to the internet from his cell in the most secure part of Vi

Jun 9, 2022 • 4:12

New Mothers Unchecked Due To Nurse Shortages 9/6/2022

New Mothers Unchecked Due To Nurse Shortages 9/6/2022

Thousands of new mothers across Melbourne’s west are being left without vital checks for their newborn babies due to crippling specialist nurse shortages Melbourne City Council will start building a protected bike lane in Flinders St after its 12-month halt to new Hoddle Grid lanes is over. Schools are being urged to closely monitor parents’ social media activity and take action against defamatory comments And Neighbours stars past and present have reunited as emotions run high ahead of Friday’s

Jun 8, 2022 • 4:18

AFP To Crackdown On Italian Organised Crime 7/6/2022

AFP To Crackdown On Italian Organised Crime 7/6/2022

The Mafia is laundering billions of dollars a year in Australia annually, much of it through specially created money-cleaning operations. Unreasonable parents, high workloads and administrative burdens are driving teachers from the profession City pooches could soon be treated to more parkland for their daily walkies under a council proposal to almost double the number of off-leash areas And Demons president Kate Roffey lampooned Melbourne’s coaches and players in a series of brutal text message

Jun 6, 2022 • 4:21

Victoria’s Major Parties Face A Thumping In Upcoming Election 06/06/2022

Victoria’s Major Parties Face A Thumping In Upcoming Election 06/06/2022

Victoria's major parties are facing a thumping in November with political experts predicting potential chaos at the state election. Australia says it will not shy away from activities in the South China Sea, after a Chinese fighter plane dangerously intercepted an RAAF maritime surveillance aircraft in the region last month. Car dealers are cashing in on the shortage of new cars, charging tens of thousands of dollars above factory prices for popular makes. Britain was set to wake up with the wor

Jun 5, 2022 • 2:42

Victorians Lives Monitored By Big-Brother Style Government Agency 05/06/2022

Victorians Lives Monitored By Big-Brother Style Government Agency 05/06/2022

Premier Daniel Andrews has established a Big Brother-style data agency to monitor the activities of everyday Victorians. Australians should brace themselves for more cost-of-living hikes, with Jim Chalmers warning inflation is now running at “significantly higher” rate than the 5.1 per cent announced in April. Basic social skills are reportedly lacking in school starters who missed out on two full years of kindergarten during the lockdowns. Victorian women undergoing IVF and o

Jun 4, 2022 • 2:56

Melbourne City Council Backflips On Bike Lane Policy 04/06/2022

Melbourne City Council Backflips On Bike Lane Policy 04/06/2022

The City of Melbourne’s plan to install bike lanes throughout the CBD is in disarray, with the program set to be paused and groups now lobbying to rip up existing lanes.  An up to $135,000 wipeout of Melbourne home values in the next 18 months will leave a growing group of homeowners owing more than their home is worth.  Thousands of charges have been laid against Melbourne’s worst hoon drivers.  The Herald Sun reveals Victorian schools are discriminating against female students and staff by tel

Jun 3, 2022 • 2:23

Code Yellow For Four Regional Victorian Hospitals 03/06/2022

Code Yellow For Four Regional Victorian Hospitals 03/06/2022

Four regional Victorian hospitals struggling to meet demand have been forced to adopt emergency measures as crippling shortages fuel a worsening health crisis.  Police say the victim of a targeted organised crime murder was shot multiple times in the face in a retaliation attack. Aussie boxer George Kambosos Jnr will have more than home support on his side when he fights for a world title on Sunday – he will have Melbourne’s large and proud Greek community in his corner too.   Prince Harry and M

Jun 2, 2022 • 2:13

Critical Infrastructure "Failing" At Major Melbourne Hospitals 02/06/2022

Critical Infrastructure "Failing" At Major Melbourne Hospitals 02/06/2022

There are fears critical infrastructure at two major Melbourne public hospitals is out of date and increasingly failing in the latest sign that Victoria’s health system is in crisis. Fallen game show host Andrew O’Keefe is eating broccoli for breakfast and being told to give himself pep talks in the bathroom mirror every morning at his court-ordered rehab. Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus has called on the world governing body to take fairness into account when developing

Jun 1, 2022 • 2:45

Power Retailer Urges Customers To Find Another Provider Amid Soaring Costs 01/06/2022

Power Retailer Urges Customers To Find Another Provider Amid Soaring Costs 01/06/2022

A power retailer has taken the extraordinary step of urging its 80,000 customers to find another provider immediately as it prepares to double bills in response to soaring wholesale electricity costs.  Schools battling the “double jeopardy” of hundreds of cases of Covid and the flu are reaching breaking point. An Ombudsman report has found Victoria’s independent environmental watchdog was pressured to help the Andrews government solve the West Gate Tunnel’s toxic soil saga..  Forensic technology

May 31, 2022 • 2:32

Fears Important Diabetic Medication Shortage Could Continue After Social Media Frenzy 31/05/2022

Fears Important Diabetic Medication Shortage Could Continue After Social Media Frenzy 31/05/2022

An expert has warned that a shortage of an important diabetic medication could continue for months following a social media frenzy promoting it as a weight loss drug...  Drink-drivers and other serial road criminals have been handed a get-out-of-jail free card under a controversial move to try and clear the backlog of the crippling the state’s justice system.  Brighton residents say they are “living in fear” and have set up multiple neighbourhood watch WhatsApp groups in the wake of two recent h

May 30, 2022 • 2:23

Thousands Of Vulnerable Victorian Children Without Case Workers 30/05/2022

Thousands Of Vulnerable Victorian Children Without Case Workers 30/05/2022

Thousands of vulnerable Victorian children in need of protection have no allocated case worker. The second Nationals leadership spill in less than a year is expected to go down to the wire on Monday, with Barnaby Joyce’s deputy David Littleproud a strong chance to take over. Free flu shots for all Victorians will be announced later this week by the state government. And..  Some of Australia’s most-loved books, including Possum Magic and Rosie’s Walk, have been labelled too old and not culturally

May 29, 2022 • 2:39

Concerns Over Road Safety Funding As Toll Rises 29/5/2022

Concerns Over Road Safety Funding As Toll Rises 29/5/2022

Spending on road safety programs in Victoria was slashed by $50 million this financial year sparking concern as the state’s road toll rises. Town Hall has had a change of heart about recognition of the distinctive smell of Vegemite. Almost half of Victoria’s public servants are refusing to go back to the office regularly. The family of a Melbourne murder victim fear they’ll never find his body if Robyn Lindholm wins an appeal against her conviction.For updates and breaking news throughout the da

May 28, 2022 • 2:44

Household Gas Bills Set To Skyrocket 28/5/2022

Household Gas Bills Set To Skyrocket 28/5/2022

Household gas bills are set to skyrocket by at least $150 across Victoria with families urged to shop around to avoid massive winter prices. Less money for wealthy private schools sits atop a wishlist for the new Labor government from teachers. Metricon’s owners have tipped $30m into the business to shore up its balance sheet. The state government was warned years ago about critical failings with the IT system running the triple-0 service.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out

May 27, 2022 • 2:52

Police Look At Football Review Complaints 27/5/2022

Police Look At Football Review Complaints 27/5/2022

Police have been called in to look at complaints, following a five-month review into the alleged toxic culture within Australian football. Energy and industry experts are warning of a “rough few years” of high gas prices. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says Australia’s partnership with Pacific Island nations “won’t come with strings attached”. A local sporting club claims megastars are being put ahead of kids in the proposed redevelopment of East Pad

May 26, 2022 • 2:59

St Kilda Officials Aware Of Sam Fisher’s Issues Before Retirement 26/5/2022

St Kilda Officials Aware Of Sam Fisher’s Issues Before Retirement 26/5/2022

Senior St Kilda officials were aware Sam Fisher had severe drug use issues as far back as 2012, four years before he retired. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong will fly to Fiji today to bolster Australia’s relationship with Pacific nations. A Melbourne high school’s accused of discriminating against struggling students after excluding some Year 12s from their own formal. Labor MP Tanya Plibersek has made a stunning sledge at the appearance of Coalition leader-in-waiting Peter Dutton.For update

May 25, 2022 • 3:10

Whistleblowers Warn Over Victorian Hospital Funding 25/5/2022

Whistleblowers Warn Over Victorian Hospital Funding 25/5/2022

Whistleblowers say Victorian hospitals can’t tackle massive surgery backlogs or properly staff wards and emergency departments. Victorians reeling from the rising cost of living will soon be smashed by power bill hikes worth about $60 a year. Compensation to firefighters diagnosed with cancer would be extended to include more cancers specific to women under new laws introduced by Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party. Mondays and Fridays are the most popular days to work from home, with city workers givi

May 24, 2022 • 2:53

Class Action Against Triple-0 Services Being Considered 24/5/2022

Class Action Against Triple-0 Services Being Considered 24/5/2022

Legal action looms against triple-0 services as lawyers say the number of victims of delayed responses could run into the thousands. St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt says too many ex-players are slipping through the cracks with issues including drug addiction. Interference from Metro Tunnel trains means life-saving equipment in Parkville’s medical precinct needs to be moved or upgraded. Bernie Finn is facing certain expulsion from the Liberal party, as the Victorian Coalition prepares for a Novem

May 23, 2022 • 3:17

Albo Faces Action-Packed Start To Life As PM 23/05/2022

Albo Faces Action-Packed Start To Life As PM 23/05/2022

Anthony Albanese faces an action-packed start to life as prime minister, with the Labor leader to fly to Japan as unions push for a wage rise for the nation’s lowest paid workers.  Victoria is expecting to call in the promise to unlock $4bn in infrastructure funding in a new partnership with the federal Labor government.  Victorian students have experienced bullying more than kids in other states, as bullying rates jumped by more than 30 per cent nationally.  Turns out marriage may not be all it

May 22, 2022 • 2:04

Death Of Six Month Old Boy Investigated By Homicide Squad 22/05/2022

Death Of Six Month Old Boy Investigated By Homicide Squad 22/05/2022

A 24 page special liftout brings you all the news from the Federal election as Australia votes on its future. The death of a six-month-old boy is being investigated by the homicide squad.  As Neighbours enters its last weeks of filming, the show has endured a shocking snub.  Footy greats Dane Swan, Brendan Fevola and Brent Harvey could be stepping into the boxing ring for a major AFL fight night in August.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at herald sun.c

May 21, 2022 • 1:52

Scott Morrison And Anthony Albanese Warn Voters Can't Trust The Other 21/05/2022

Scott Morrison And Anthony Albanese Warn Voters Can't Trust The Other 21/05/2022

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have both warned voters can’t trust the other to deliver a better future as the nation recovers from the pandemic..... Men who attended elite private schools will be probed on how their exclusive education impacted their attitudes towards, women, consent and sexism...  Ambulance waiting times continue to blow out, as damning new figures reveal there have been 21 deaths linked to critical delays.  Rising petrol prices could push more Victorians on to public tra

May 20, 2022 • 2:16

Home Building Giants Seek To Alter Government Contracts Following Cost Inflation 20/05/2022

Home Building Giants Seek To Alter Government Contracts Following Cost Inflation 20/05/2022

Home building giants including under-pressure Metricon have sought to alter government contracts to help repair balance sheets smashed by construction cost inflation.  Scott Morrison has claimed Anthony Albanese will seek to control the lives of Victorians like Daniel Andrews, in a bold last-ditch pitch to the state that could decide the election.  A shelter for women and children fleeing family violence has been given a legal exemption to accommodate and employ women “and those who identify as

May 19, 2022 • 2:21

Melbourne Tennis Star "Determined To Win" Battle With Mental Health 19/05/2022

Melbourne Tennis Star "Determined To Win" Battle With Mental Health 19/05/2022

Melbourne tennis ace Destanee Aiava has spoken of her determination to win a battle with mental health after revealing she tried to take her own life.  Victoria’s record long lockdowns have led to a spike in eating disorders, resulting in a 300 per cent increase in ­demand for support services throughout the pandemic.  The founder of Jim's Mowing is taking a fight for ­access to the advice behind Melbourne’s world record ­pandemic lockdown to the ­Supreme Court.  Eighteen pronouns have been incl

May 18, 2022 • 2:06

Anthony Albanese Grilled By Reporters Over Transparency Around Budget Deficit 18/05/2022

Anthony Albanese Grilled By Reporters Over Transparency Around Budget Deficit 18/05/2022

In a stunning rejection of transparency, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has declared Australian voters only need to know if Labor will deliver a higher deficit than the Coalition 48 hours before polling day.  Home learning has recommenced for some Victorian students as schools battle to contain widespread staff shortages due to unprecedented outbreaks of the flu and covid.  A surprising new national poll has found young Aussies in their 20s are more likely to support Australia retaining the

May 17, 2022 • 2:26

Federal Labor Makes $4Bn Infrastructure Power Play on Eve Of Election 17/05/2022

Federal Labor Makes $4Bn Infrastructure Power Play on Eve Of Election 17/05/2022

Federal Labor has made a $4bn infrastructure power play on the eve of the election, saying it could commit the cash to a range of projects. The Labor chairwoman of a parliamentary inquiry probing Victoria’s anti-corruption agencies has been accused of running a protection racket for the government after blocking questioning over the infamous red shirts election rort.  Victorian projects will continue to experience even bigger blowouts as a severe shortage looms for sand, rock and workers needed

May 16, 2022 • 2:28

Election Pledge: First Home Buyers To Use Super To Break Into Property Market 16/05/2022

Election Pledge: First Home Buyers To Use Super To Break Into Property Market 16/05/2022

The PM has pledged first home buyers would be able to access their retirement nest egg in order to break into the property market should the government be re-elected  A grieving daughter has launched legal action against her late father’s employer after he contracted Covid at his workplace.  IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich has hit out at being gagged during a parliamentary probe into Victoria’s anti-corruption agencies.  Victorian women will be among the first in Australia to undergo new mental

May 15, 2022 • 2:15

Billion Dollar Refurb On The Cards For MCG 14/05/2022

Billion Dollar Refurb On The Cards For MCG 14/05/2022

New rooftop lighting and sky-high public barbecue decks will be part of a $1bn redevelopment of the MCG Some of Melbourne’s worst youth gang members have been ripped off the streets in a major arrest operation. The Labor Party has flooded the Melbourne electorate of Higgins after polling showed the party was in reach of snatching the seat  And Popstar Cody Simpson and Olympic golden girl Emma McKeon are Australian swimming’s newest glamour couple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati

May 13, 2022 • 4:07

Triple-0 Crisis Victims Demand To Know If Premier Has Read Report 13/05/2022

Triple-0 Crisis Victims Demand To Know If Premier Has Read Report 13/05/2022

Victims of Victoria’s crisis-addled triple-0 system have demanded to know whether a report into the service has been read by the Premier and health minister.  White Australians with Anglo-Celtic backgrounds are effectively barred from applying for a $90,000-plus job as an anti-racism officer at a local council.  The suspected would-be hitman for jailed Notorious Crime Family boss George Marrogi has been exposed. TikTok, memes, blogs, podcasts and Instagram posts are set to take their place on th

May 12, 2022 • 2:57

Labor On Track For Election Victory 12/05/2022

Labor On Track For Election Victory 12/05/2022

Labor is on track for an election victory, with a major nationwide poll predicting the opposition will claim nine seats off the government.  A shocking study has found almost one in four Aussie kids have suffered cyber-bullying...which is the second highest rate of online abuse against children in the world...  The first doses of two Melbourne-made Covid vaccine candidates have been administered in a trial aiming to give the world improved protection against the illness.  Hospitals are having to

May 11, 2022 • 2:32

Fears Albanese's Wage Hikes Risk Fuelling Inflation 11/05/2022

Fears Albanese's Wage Hikes Risk Fuelling Inflation 11/05/2022

Economists fear wage hikes backed by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese risk fuelling inflation and further adding to household cost-of-living pressures.  Slashed ticket prices and family passes to the entire Melbourne Cup Carnival will be offered in a push to get big crowds back to the race that stops a nation.   A grieving father has told of the horror of watching his daughter die after she waited more than 30 minutes for an ambulance to arrive.....   Former Essendon and Melbourne coach Neale

May 10, 2022 • 2:28

Anti-Corruption Commissioner Says More Hearings Should Be Held In Public 10/05/2022

Anti-Corruption Commissioner Says More Hearings Should Be Held In Public 10/05/2022

Victoria’s most senior anti-corruption commissioner says more hearings should be held in public following revelations Daniel Andrews has been quizzed in private twice.  A new council management report has found Bourke Street Mall, Chinatown and Elizabeth St have been dubbed the “hot spots” in the CBD grid for graffiti vandals..  The Western Bulldogs are facing a multimillion-dollar claim in a landmark legal case over historic sexual abuse at Whitten Oval.  Employers are trying out their most fle

May 9, 2022 • 2:13

Heritier Lumumba’s Collingwood Feud Laid Bare 9/5/2022

Heritier Lumumba’s Collingwood Feud Laid Bare 9/5/2022

Heritier Lumumba’s feud with Collingwood and former coach Nathan Buckley is laid bare in a dossier he wanted to present to the club. The first trains for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link have been ordered. Thousands of Victorian students will this week sit NAPLAN tests online for the first time. An inner city council wants planning laws beefed up so that new wood heaters can be banned in built-up areas.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee

May 8, 2022 • 2:47

Planning Potholes Flagged Over A Heritage Listed West Gate 8/5/2022

Planning Potholes Flagged Over A Heritage Listed West Gate 8/5/2022

The Transport Department says patching up the West Gate Bridge could ­be a bureaucratic nightmare once it is heritage listed. Victorians will wake up to frosty, foggy mornings over coming days after the state recorded its first snow for the year. A reformed neo-Nazi whose crimes were dramatised in the movie Romper Stomper has warned young men joining the latest crop of neo-Nazi groups. Unnecessary calls to paramedics adding to the crisis plaguing the Triple-0 system.For updates and breaking news

May 7, 2022 • 3:03

Criminals Walk From Jail Early To Clear Court Backlog 7/5/2022

Criminals Walk From Jail Early To Clear Court Backlog 7/5/2022

Daniel Andrews’ world record lockdown is seeing criminals walk from jail early in a bid to curb crippling court backlogs. George Marrogi and his girlfriend Antonietta Mannella have been hit with more drug charges. Footy fans can crack open a cold tinnie at the MCG for the first time since the early 1990s. Health experts have launched a renewed push for a sugar tax amid data showing 15 per cent of young children are drinking two or more sugary drinks a day.For updates and breaking news throughout

May 6, 2022 • 2:46

Homicide Detectives Probe Morrogi Link To Mickleham Shooting 6/5/2022

Homicide Detectives Probe Morrogi Link To Mickleham Shooting 6/5/2022

Police are investigating potential links between the underworld killing of Korey Kesici and the boss of the Notorious Crime Family. Carlton premiership greats Stephen Kernahan and Craig Bradley face losing their family homes in a bitter stoush over a $4.5 million debt. Ramsay Healthcare has terminated its contract with health fund Bupa and its four million members An urgent health warning’s been issued after fake black market Xanax tablets were linked to at least eight Victorian deaths.For updat

May 5, 2022 • 3:05

$2bn Unmanned Subs and Missiles Package Announced 5/5/2022

$2bn Unmanned Subs and Missiles Package Announced 5/5/2022

Australia will develop unmanned submarines and purchase upgraded missiles to boost the Navy’s warfighting capability in the Indo-Pacific. Collingwood’s initiated mandatory cultural awareness training for its members. A mother allegedly stabbed to death by her university lecturer husband begged neighbours for help as she fought to survive. A preliminary investigation has been launched into the leaking of a damning interim report into corruption within the Victorian ALP.For updates and breaking ne

May 4, 2022 • 2:59

Homeowners Brace For Series Of Rate Rises 4/5/2022

Homeowners Brace For Series Of Rate Rises 4/5/2022

The Reserve Bank has jacked up interest rates for the first time in 11 years, promising a series of further increases for homeowners. Wantirna College teacher charged with a string of child sex offences against a student. A cardiac rehab program completed over the phone could pave the way for further telehealth treatments. Victoria will plunge further into debt on the back of a big spend budget.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnyst

May 3, 2022 • 3:02

Screams Heard As Deakin Uni Lecturer Allegedly Killed Wife 3/5/2022

Screams Heard As Deakin Uni Lecturer Allegedly Killed Wife 3/5/2022

Screams were heard at Dr Adam Brown’s home at the time the Deakin University lecturer is alleged to have stabbed his wife to death. Driver’s licences on smartphones are still out of sight for Victorians. Daniel Andrews will confront the federal election winner to demand a 50-50 funding split for hospitals. Women’s football pioneer Susan Alberti terminated her sponsorship of female umpires because she was “so disgusted” at how they were being treated.For updates and breaking news throughout the d

May 2, 2022 • 3:02

Toxic Male Dominated Culture Exposed In Report Into Shortage Of Female Football Umpires 2/05/2022

Toxic Male Dominated Culture Exposed In Report Into Shortage Of Female Football Umpires 2/05/2022

A secret report into an extreme shortage of female football umpires has exposed a toxic, male-dominated culture where women are being sexually harrassed and abused.  Six eating disorder centres spruiked at the 2019 election are yet to become operational.. Flinders University has apologised for publishing a list of derogatory and offensive terms about minority groups which included listing husband and wife as “inappropriate” words.   New research has revealed Victoria’s pandemic restrictions have

May 1, 2022 • 2:14

Victorian Hospitals Push Extremes Of Life Support To Save Dozens Of COVID Patients 29/04/2022

Victorian Hospitals Push Extremes Of Life Support To Save Dozens Of COVID Patients 29/04/2022

It’s been revealed Victorian hospitals have pushed the extremes of life support, saving dozens of Covid patients in months-long comas who would have previously been considered too far gone.  The son of slain Underworld boss Nabil Maghnie is facing life behind bars after being found guilty of killing two men in a deadly drive-by shooting at the popular Love Machine nightclub.  A key business figure says Pop up bike lanes in major CBD routes like Exhibition Street should be removed to aid inner ci

Apr 28, 2022 • 2:40

Mortgage Repayments Set To Go Up Next Week 28/04/2022

Mortgage Repayments Set To Go Up Next Week 28/04/2022

Homeowners are staring down the barrel of a series of interest rate hikes starting next week, worsening a cost of living crunch caused by inflation hitting a 20-year high.   Conservative commentators are claiming VCE students are given high marks for following a left-wing politically-correct agenda, conservative commentators claim..  The price motorists will pay to travel on Victoria’s most expensive road will remain secret until later this decade.   Two gangland hits were prevented after police

Apr 27, 2022 • 2:24

Luxury Virgin Cruise Ship To Make Port Melbourne Home 27/04/2022

Luxury Virgin Cruise Ship To Make Port Melbourne Home 27/04/2022

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin cruise line arm will make Port Melbourne its home port for one of its luxury ships in the summer of 2023-24.   Convicted sex offenders could live free and unchecked under a radical series of recommendations by Victoria’s law reform agency.   A Melbourne teenager has been charged with murder and 17 people have been arrested after a stabbing in Adelaide CBD.  The herald sun can reveal MORE than 2500 Victorian teachers and support staff are due to be stood down on April

Apr 26, 2022 • 2:13

Gang Boss Imports Ice, Heroin From Behind Bars 26/04/22

Gang Boss Imports Ice, Heroin From Behind Bars 26/04/22

A gangland boss has been charged with masterminding his organised crime syndicate from inside a Victorian jail. Treasurer Tim Pallas has dismissed concerns about the state’s credit rating ahead of next week’s state budget. Australian security experts agree with Defence Minister Peter Dutton’s assessment the nation must “prepare for war” to protect peace, but have warned the nation’s current “one punch” and “boutique” military force is not yet equipped for the task. And doctors fear “vaccine fati

Apr 25, 2022 • 3:36

Victoria's Justice System "Could Take A Decade For Court Backlog To Recover" 25/04/2022

Victoria's Justice System "Could Take A Decade For Court Backlog To Recover" 25/04/2022

Victoria’s justice system remains in crisis, amid warnings it could take a decade for the growing court backlog to recover.  The nation is set to be plunged into a third La Nina weather system that will batter the east coast with drenchings of rain and cause more floods, possibly erasing the prospect of any protracted sunny weather for six months.  Labor has been forced to clarify that coal mines will not be carved out of provisions to help Australia reach net-zero emissions by 2050.  The woman

Apr 24, 2022 • 2:24

PM Pledges Coalition Won't Raise Taxes If Re-Elected 24/04/2022

PM Pledges Coalition Won't Raise Taxes If Re-Elected 24/04/2022

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will promise that a re-elected Coalition won’t raise taxes during the next parliament.  A crystal ball to predict who will suffer disabilities years before they strike has been developed by researchers hoping to prevent generations suffering poor health in old age.  White Island volcano survivor Stephanie Browitt is bravely preparing to show her face to the world.  The defence Minister has warned Australia is in its most vulnerable position since the 1930s. For upda

Apr 23, 2022 • 2:25

Scomo Zeroes In On Albanese's Record On Stopping The Boats 21/04/2022

Scomo Zeroes In On Albanese's Record On Stopping The Boats 21/04/2022

Scott Morrison zeroed in on Anthony Albanese’s record on stopping the boats in their first debate of the campaign, ­causing the Labor leader to ­falter in what was otherwise an even affair. A Melbourne council is considered locking Dogs out of playgrounds and sports ovals...in a bid to protect the public, and keep dog poo off playing fields. The PM has declared Australia is the target of China’s coercion because of his government’s strong stance.

Apr 20, 2022 • 2:27

Power Bills The New Front In Election Cost Of Living Battle 19/04/2022

Power Bills The New Front In Election Cost Of Living Battle 19/04/2022

Power bills are the new front in the election cost of living battle, with energy experts and the Coalition warning Labor’s $78bn transformation of the electricity grid will force up prices.  Former West Coast rookie Patrick Bines is preparing to be part of a class action against superannuation provider AMP after being denied a payout for a neck injury so bad he has required almost 20 surgeries and medical interventions.  The PM has left the door open to striking a deal with independent MPs to ha

Apr 18, 2022 • 2:31

Labor Goes On The Attack With Medicare-Style Campaign 18/04/2022

Labor Goes On The Attack With Medicare-Style Campaign 18/04/2022

LABOR will go on the attack with a pivot to a Medicare-style campaign against Scott Morrison’s team, as the ­opposition battles to reset after a disastrous first week ­derailed by Anthony Albanese’s errors.  JOSH Frydenberg faces a fierce battle to hang on to his seat, with a shock poll revealing his independent challenger has surged to a big lead with just over a month until the election.  THE Andrews government has been accused of short-changing nearly 20 small businesses by $15 million on one

Apr 17, 2022 • 3:25

Young Victorian Woman Killed By Snapchat User 17/04/2022

Young Victorian Woman Killed By Snapchat User 17/04/2022

THE family of a young Victorian woman killed by a boozed driver who was using Snapchat at the wheel have laid bare their heartbreak.  BABIES are at risk of brain damage and mothers are sustaining permanent injuries because of a critical nationwide shortage of midwives.  A JUNIOR cop got into strife for speeding with a ­detained youth in the back of her divvy van after being ­ordered by a senior officer to “bust arse” to get to another job.  VICTORIA’S army of Covid-19 vaccinators will start retu

Apr 16, 2022 • 3:09

Labor Insiders Expose Anthony Albanese 16/04/2022

Labor Insiders Expose Anthony Albanese 16/04/2022

Anthony Albanese is “infamous” for not properly reading his policy briefings, surrounds himself with too many inexperienced advisers and has been exposed as a political “chameleon” on the campaign trail, Labor insiders and some of his MPs claim.  Generous Victorians have dug deep to help deliver the best medical care to some of the state’s youngest patients.  Ageing Myki scanners across Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses will be scrapped because they rely on outdated technology.  The “devastate

Apr 15, 2022 • 3:39

A Further 100km Of Bike Lines For The CBD 15/04/2022

A Further 100km Of Bike Lines For The CBD 15/04/2022

Paris is an inspiration for a further 100km of protected bike lanes being rolled out in inner Melbourne, taking more space away from cars.  With every new word or skill Isla Hulm learnt in her first year of life, there was a worrying nag in the back of her parents’ minds.  Labor has assured the powerful nurses’ union Australians will be at the front of the queue to bolster the aged-care workforce, after ­Anthony Albanese suggested migrant workers would help deliver around-the-clock care.  Promin

Apr 14, 2022 • 3:17

Hospitality Workers Pleading For An End To Vaccine Rule 14/04/2022

Hospitality Workers Pleading For An End To Vaccine Rule 14/04/2022

Victorian hospitality workers are pleading for an end to the “mind-boggling” vaccine rule with staff being violently abused over the mandate which epidemiologists say no longer serves any health purpose  New research has revealed students who play sports during the school day are more likely to achieve higher grades.  As travel chaos descended across airports Australia-wide and passengers faced huge delays, it’s been revealed Qantas head office staff were last week treated to a festival of Zumba

Apr 13, 2022 • 2:29

Masks Gone For Victorian School Kids 13/04/2022

Masks Gone For Victorian School Kids 13/04/2022

Victorian school kids won’t need to wear masks when they return to primary school next term, provided the latest Covid outbreak eases as predicted.  The death of a man who was waiting on an ambulance stretcher for hours at a regional Victorian hospital emergency department will be probed amid concerns the state’s medical system is buckling under the pressure of Covid-19. Victorian athletes are rejoicing the state’s 2026 Commonwealth Games win, hoping they can go for gold on home soil. Labor has

Apr 12, 2022 • 3:07

Embarrassing Gaffe For Anthony Albanese 12/04/2022

Embarrassing Gaffe For Anthony Albanese 12/04/2022

An embarrassing gaffe has marred the first full day of the election campaign for Anthony Albanese, who was forced to admit he did not know two key economic figures.  A run-down Frankston beach shack doubled its asking price at auction on the weekend to sell for a mega $5m — a sale which smashed the suburb’s house price record by $1m.  A disgraced former cop who had sex with a mentally vulnerable woman inside a police station has been described as “morally callous” by a judge.  A series of social

Apr 11, 2022 • 3:42

PM And Opposition Leader Kickstart Election Campaigns 11/4/2022

PM And Opposition Leader Kickstart Election Campaigns 11/4/2022

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have hit the road for the election campaign, with the PM setting up a six-week showdown. A record Melbourne crowd has added a touch of history to the coronation of a new Australian Grand Prix king. Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan will meet her federal counterpart Barnaby Joyce today. Lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret has been forced to alter one of its fitting rooms.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscri

Apr 10, 2022 • 2:57

Ferrari’s Leclerc Grabs Pole Position 10/4/2022

Ferrari’s Leclerc Grabs Pole Position 10/4/2022

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has grabbed pole position for today’s Australian Grand Prix in a spectacular qualifying session. Scott Morrison will head to Yarralumla today to ask the Governor-General for the election to be held. Victoria Police Senior Constable Bria Joyce has been remembered by her fellow officers and the Mildura community after her tragic death on duty. Melbourne’s lord mayor categorically rules out the council is trying to deter cars from the CBD.For updates and breaking news thro

Apr 9, 2022 • 2:43

ABF Investigating Victorians Over Freight Drug Imports 9/4/2022

ABF Investigating Victorians Over Freight Drug Imports 9/4/2022

Border Force has identified 77 Victorians in the freight industry helping to get illegal drugs into Australia, including bikies. Melbourne is on the cards to host its fourth Presidents Cup tournament in 2028. Municipal monitors appointed to three of Victoria's most dysfunctional councils on Friday. The Australian Grand Prix roared back to life with a record Friday crowd.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri

Apr 8, 2022 • 2:43

Back-Up Triple-0 System Yet To Be Built 8/4/2022

Back-Up Triple-0 System Yet To Be Built 8/4/2022

The state government has been forced to admit work on a back-up to Victoria’s flawed triple-0 computer system is yet to get underway. Anthony Albanese’s pushing for the election to be held on May 14. VCAT rules parents don’t always have the right to know the identity of their child’s bully. World-first study finds food-based skincare can cause life threatening food allergies in adults with common inflammatory skin conditions.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscriptio

Apr 7, 2022 • 2:53

Police Apply To Shut Down Troubled Prahran Nightclub 7/4/2022

Police Apply To Shut Down Troubled Prahran Nightclub 7/4/2022

Police want the troubled Love Machine nightclub closed after compiling a dossier of violence and licensing issues at the Prahran hotspot. The Andrews government’s support for plan to add more numbers to a lotto draw has been slammed. State agencies are likely to decide their own vaccination rules for staff. Auditor-general finds two taxpayer-funded advertisement campaigns breached state laws.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudi

Apr 6, 2022 • 2:48

Aged Care Providers Fear Closures If Forced To Pay Higher Wages 6/4/2022

Aged Care Providers Fear Closures If Forced To Pay Higher Wages 6/4/2022

Warnings that nursing homes will close if operators are forced to chip in for a long-awaited pay rise for carers, many already losing money. A Victorian mum who has pleaded guilty to infanticide will be sentenced on Thursday in the Supreme Court. Arrests made and cars confiscated over an illegal hoon race in Truganina. Eddie McGuire wants the AFL to put microchips into footballs.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listene

Apr 5, 2022 • 2:53

1500 New Police Officers Needed On The Frontline 5/4/2022

1500 New Police Officers Needed On The Frontline 5/4/2022

Victoria’s facing an unprecedented policing crisis without the addition of 1500 new frontline officers over the next four years. PM Scott Morrison has backed calls to wind back isolation rules for close contacts. It’s taking longer for babies to smile because people around them are wearing masks. Australian Grand Prix Corporation is being sued over its last minute cancellation of the 2020 race.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystu

Apr 4, 2022 • 2:52

Victoria Police Stalking Crackdown 04/04/2022

Victoria Police Stalking Crackdown 04/04/2022

Victoria Police has begun profiling stalkers in an Australian-first trial aimed at preventing serious violence and homicides. Scientists trawling through tens of thousands of old breast cancer samples have been able to save hundreds of Victorian women from having to face the horror disease again.  An extra 40,000 surgeries will be carried out by March next year before scaling up to 240,000 operations from 2024 under a $1.5bn “Covid catch-up plan” to fix Victoria’s healthcare crisis.  Labor has f

Apr 3, 2022 • 4:08

Three New Mental Health Hubs Being Established 03/04/2022

Three New Mental Health Hubs Being Established 03/04/2022

Three new mental health hubs worth $54 million to help babies, preschoolers and primary school aged children will be established amid rising warnings about kids in despair.  Public service workers are set to continue working from home two days a week, with the government delaying a decision on when workers must return to the office full time.  Melbourne bikie Toby Mitchell is out of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang. Sophie Monk is officially no longer a Bachelorette after marrying her boyfrien

Apr 2, 2022 • 2:53

Families Of Helicopter Crash Victims Pay Tribute 02/04/2022

Families Of Helicopter Crash Victims Pay Tribute 02/04/2022

Devastated families have paid tribute to their lost loved ones who died in a chopper crash north of Melbourne that has been deemed one of the worst in Victoria’s history.  Thousands of teenage boys have walked away from their local footy clubs in the two years since Covid struck. The crisis-plagued West Gate Tunnel project faces further delays amid a fresh industrial dispute over contaminated soil.  A shocking one in five women are suffering high levels of mental distress following the Covid pan

Apr 1, 2022 • 3:39

Australia Says Goodbye To Shane Warne At State Funeral 31/03/2022

Australia Says Goodbye To Shane Warne At State Funeral 31/03/2022

The cricket grounds around Australia where Shane Warne played to rock star status became shrines to his memory on Wednesday as fans mourned his death and remembered his exploits.  Victims of Victoria’s crisis-addled triple-0 system have lashed out amid revelations more than $15 million has been spent on reviews into the service since the Andrews Government came to power.  Nine newspapers have lost one key “path to victory” against Ben Roberts-Smith‘s lawsuit after a court refused to compel an SA

Mar 30, 2022 • 3:31

Budget: Petrol Discounts, Tax Refunds and Cash Payments 30/03/2022

Budget: Petrol Discounts, Tax Refunds and Cash Payments 30/03/2022

Voters will be showered with $11bn in petrol discounts, tax refunds and cash payments in the Morrison government's last-ditch effort to ease cost of living pressures and revive its election chances. There are growing calls from industry leaders to scrap isolation rules for household contacts, with locked down opposition leader Matthew Guy using his son’s fresh Covid diagnosis to push for change because “half the state is in a semi lockdown”.  A star-studded line up including Robbie Williams, Elt

Mar 29, 2022 • 3:41

Cyber Attacks Top Concern 29/03/2022

Cyber Attacks Top Concern 29/03/2022

Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure by malicious states aided by “murky” criminal groups are the top concern for Australia’s most secretive intelligence agency. A cut to fuel excise will provide hip-pocket relief at the petrol pump within days, with Australia’s consumer watchdog primed to ensure service stations pass on the savings to motorists.  Queen Victoria Market’s $267m redevelopment has hit another snag after the restoration of historic sheds was delayed for months. Two days out from

Mar 28, 2022 • 3:23

Coalition Plan To Bring Down Household Water Bills 28/03/2022

Coalition Plan To Bring Down Household Water Bills 28/03/2022

A Coalition government would ditch expensive desalination water orders that drive up household bills unless Melbourne storages drop below 60 per cent full.  An elderly woman has been unmasked as one of the alleged masterminds in a major family-run drug trafficking racket.  Federal data shows about half of the nation’s migrant intake last year were reunited families, with the great majority of visas given to partners of Australian citizens.   Traders in St Kilda fear one of its most popular preci

Mar 27, 2022 • 2:04

Student And Graduate Mental Health Workers Dispatched To Frontline Services Amid Growing Youth Anxiety Rates 27/03/2022

Student And Graduate Mental Health Workers Dispatched To Frontline Services Amid Growing Youth Anxiety Rates 27/03/2022

Student and graduate mental health workers are being dispatched to frontline services across the country in an unprecedented move to cope with a rising tide of youth anxiety and psychiatric issues.  There’s fears Victoria is on the cusp of a “lost” generation, as kids struggle to recover from Covid lockdowns and are left reeling by world events, with some now too anxious to even leave their homes.  One of Melbourne’s most feared gangland figures has applied for parole.  The fan who marked Lance

Mar 26, 2022 • 2:23

Doctors Domestic Violence Warning Following National Plan Snub 26/03/2022

Doctors Domestic Violence Warning Following National Plan Snub 26/03/2022

Doctors are warning that family violence victims may be exposed to worsening situations because general practitioners have been snubbed by a national plan to protect women and children.  A Greens-led inner-city council has sought to prevent elected representatives from speaking to the media.  Police have urged members of the public to dob in late-night delivery drivers.... bringing deadly drugs to the homes and parties of Victorian teenagers chasing quick chemical highs.  Fresh research has foun

Mar 25, 2022 • 2:15

Breakthrough Melbourne Made COVID Vaccines Will Soon Be Given To Patients 25/03/2022

Breakthrough Melbourne Made COVID Vaccines Will Soon Be Given To Patients 25/03/2022

Two breakthrough Melbourne made Covid vaccines will soon be given to patients in a trial aimed to deliver the world more powerful and protective second-generation jabs.  Accused criminals would be bailed more easily, and have less chance of being thrown behind bars, under sweeping recommendations to overhaul the state’s justice system.  It turns out that daily coffee habit, might actually be the elixir to a longer life.   The AFL has announced it is launching an independent investigation into th

Mar 24, 2022 • 2:18

Ash Barty Hangs Up The Racquet 24/03/22

Ash Barty Hangs Up The Racquet 24/03/22

Ash Barty has shocked the sports world by quitting tennis, deciding to announce the news on her social media platforms, despite being number one in the world. The Federal Government will spend $875 million upgrading military bases around Australia next year, as it heads to an election in May with defence and national security as a core component of its campaign. Notorious Eastern Freeway Porsche driver Richard Pusey has said he plans to undergo gender reassignment surgery during his latest bizar

Mar 23, 2022 • 3:35

Albanese Declares Labor The Party For Mainstream Australia 23/03/22

Albanese Declares Labor The Party For Mainstream Australia 23/03/22

Anthony Albanese has declared that Labor will be the party of mainstream Australia — not the woke left — and a friend to business and aspirational Australians. Scott Morrison is in a strong position to hold on to Victoria’s most marginal seat but the Coalition’s vote has collapsed in two other electorates targeted by Labor. It took just three hours for more than 32,000 Victorians to snap up tickets to attend Shane Warne’s MCG memorial service next week.  And a court has heard a woman hurled a ro

Mar 22, 2022 • 3:34

Melbourne's Property Market Storms Into 2022 22/03/2022

Melbourne's Property Market Storms Into 2022 22/03/2022

Melbourne's property market has stormed into 2022 with almost 80 per cent of suburbs still showing rising sales activity, despite two years plagued by lockdowns.  Sporting codes across Victoria are overhauling uniform rules for female athletes. Motorists caught using their mobile phones on new hi-tech cameras could soon be receiving hefty fines. Struggling families could face increases in childcare fees of up to $3120 this year For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscri

Mar 21, 2022 • 2:07

Tears Flow As Family And Close Friends Pay Tribute To Shane Warne 21/03/2022

Tears Flow As Family And Close Friends Pay Tribute To Shane Warne 21/03/2022

The tears flowed and laughs rang loudly as family and close friends paid tribute to Shane Warne at his funeral at his beloved St Kilda football club.  Gas prices have soared by up to $155 in a year in Victoria, prompting calls for consumers to shop around to avoid winter bill shocks.  A second day of the Melbourne Grand Prix is set to sell out as record crowds rush to return to the Formula One showpiece for the first time in three years.  Disgruntled tip-truck drivers say crippling diesel fuel p

Mar 20, 2022 • 2:18

Kimberly Kitching's Best Friend Breaks Her Silence After The Labor Senator's Death 19/03/2022

Kimberly Kitching's Best Friend Breaks Her Silence After The Labor Senator's Death 19/03/2022

The woman who held Labor senator Kimberly Kitching’s hand as she died has revealed the heartbreaking final days of her life.  Young people who lack basic skills to make their way in the world will be targeted with a $46.8 million investment to try and get 5000 of them into education or work.  The Property Council of Australia has slammed the Premier for saying home ownership is not important to young people.  Junior footy numbers have dwindled across the state after two Covid-ruined seasons.  Fo

Mar 18, 2022 • 2:07

Victorian Police To Trial GPS Trackers For Family Violence Perpetrators 18/03/2022

Victorian Police To Trial GPS Trackers For Family Violence Perpetrators 18/03/2022

A radical new trial will give Police the ability to be alerted in real-time if family violence thugs breach intervention orders by slapping GPS trackers on perpetrators... The city's most multicultural suburb will undergo a transformation to become a more vibrant retail, commercial and residential hub.  Troubled ex-AFL star Andrew Lovett will spend eight months behind bars for his terrifying 22-month domestic violence campaign against his former police officer girlfriend.  It’s been revealed Cyc

Mar 17, 2022 • 2:29

Fresh Push For End Of Mask Mandates For Victorian Hospitality And Retail Workers 17/03/2022

Fresh Push For End Of Mask Mandates For Victorian Hospitality And Retail Workers 17/03/2022

Business leaders are pushing for hospitality and retail workers to be freed from mask mandates and demanding a Covid winter road map which will outline how flare-ups will be handled.  Shane Warne’s family funeral will be held this weekend, with his parents, and children to be joined by close friends to say their last goodbyes.  The man charged with raping Brittany Higgins in Parliament House will apply to permanently stop his six-week jury trial going ahead... Former footy WAG Nadia Bartel has b

Mar 16, 2022 • 2:16

Australian Social Media Users At Serious Risk Of Harm According To Review 17/03/2022

Australian Social Media Users At Serious Risk Of Harm According To Review 17/03/2022

A review into global tech giants has found AUSTRALIAN social media users were at risk of serious harm online and needed a one-stop shop for victims to report violent abuse....and greater privacy protection for young people.  Concerns have been raised about a major review into the operator of Victoria’s Triple-0 service after staff were hand-picked to take part in consultations.   A husband suspected of lighting his home on fire while his wife and children were inside had a history of violence wi

Mar 15, 2022 • 2:35

"Futuristic" Guns Banned Amid Fears Of Bloodshed 15/03/2022

"Futuristic" Guns Banned Amid Fears Of Bloodshed 15/03/2022

Futuristic guns that can shoot to kill in silence have been banned amid fears of bloodshed if organised crime gangs get their hands on them.  The owner of a $2.5 million Ferrari that once belonged to Princess Diana’s boyfriend  is suing a Melbourne mechanic after it was stolen and torched while under repair.  Hundreds of thousands of employees will get five days of sick leave per year in a  win for casual workers.   A shocking survey has revealed Victorian principals are being subjected to viole

Mar 14, 2022 • 2:13

Black Market Xanax A Killer 14/03/2021

Black Market Xanax A Killer 14/03/2021

Crime gangs are flooding the state with black market versions of Xanax, a prescription pill that already kills more Victorians than all other illegal drugs combined. The age pension and other ­social security benefits will ­deliver more than five million Australians their biggest payment rise in almost a decade next week. Nearly one in 10 trainee teachers can’t do basic maths, spell simple words or correctly use punctuation, prompting calls for low-performing graduates to be weeded out of teachi

Mar 13, 2022 • 2:47

Moomba Festival Makes Triumphant Return 13/02/2022

Moomba Festival Makes Triumphant Return 13/02/2022

Australia's largest community festival made its triumphant return this weekend as thousands packed the banks of the Yarra River for Melbourne’s annual extravaganza The collapse of a food distribution business last year at the height of Covid-19 lockdowns left fruit and vegetable growers and other trade creditors owed more than $8m. A Melbourne kickboxer has allegedly served as a senior Hells Angels bikie gang office-bearer. And A boy  born with cerebral palsy has revealed how Shane Warne changed

Mar 12, 2022 • 3:30

Changes To Covid Isolation Rules Imminent 12/02/2022

Changes To Covid Isolation Rules Imminent 12/02/2022

The isolation period is expected to be scrapped for most Covid-19 close contacts after national cabinet agreed to overhaul the rules as quickly as possible Labor factional bosses plotting to oust Victorian Senator Kimberley Kitching have been accused of contributing to her fatal heart attack. A Russian and Ukrainian face off for peace ended in farce And Cricketing great Shane Warne lost his own life to a heart attack but his enduring legacy will be to save the lives of others from the same fate.

Mar 11, 2022 • 4:31

Monash IVF Under Fire For Faulty Test 11/03/2022

Monash IVF Under Fire For Faulty Test 11/03/2022

Monash IVF continued to promote and use a test despite knowing for months it was faulty and could be causing the facility to needlessly destroy healthy embryos of women desperate to have children. Emergency plans are being drawn up to ensure all Australians aged over 16 can get another Covid booster shot if further protection is required before winter. Shane Warne was due to be reunited with his heartbroken family, with his body returned to Australian soil on Thursday night. Victorian Sports Min

Mar 10, 2022 • 3:13

Police Bungle Could See Criminals Go Free 10/02/2022

Police Bungle Could See Criminals Go Free 10/02/2022

Hundreds of accused criminals could apply to have cases against them dropped after a man walked free from jail on the back of the police swearing in bungle. Shane Warne’s body is set to be flown home today, according to Thai police sources AUSTRALIA’S Defence workforce will fill the MCG by 2040 in a $38bn plan to ensure the ADF can expand its submarine fleet And Melbourne-bound pop star Robbie Williams has said that the sudden death of Shane Warne has made him contemplate his own mortalitySee om

Mar 9, 2022 • 4:32

More Details On Accused Campers Killer 9/02/2022

More Details On Accused Campers Killer 9/02/2022

Accused campers killer Greg Lynn was in an “abusive” relationship with his first wife, who died outside their Mount Macedon home in 1999 Shane Warne’s final farewell at the MCG is expected to be held on Wednesday March 30, with a private family funeral slated for the end of next week. Fewer than two in five kids in some of Melbourne’s northern suburbs have rolled up their sleeves for a Covid jab. And Firefighters’ union boss Peter Marshall has sensationally pledged to refer the Andrews Governmen

Mar 8, 2022 • 3:44

Shane Warne's Family Heartbreak Over His Sudden Death 8/02/2022

Shane Warne's Family Heartbreak Over His Sudden Death 8/02/2022

Shane Warne’s family have told of their heartbreak over his sudden and tragic death  Triple-0 call takers are being probed for not passing on crucial information that a man had a knife before he tried to attack police and was shot dead. Scott Morrison has warned Australians to prepare for a “bloody and protracted conflict” in Ukraine And A world-first study led by Melbourne researchers is aiming to uncover the treatments and strategies needed to ensure the lives of girls and young women are not

Mar 7, 2022 • 4:51

MCG Offered As Location For Shane Warne’s State Funeral 07/03/2022

MCG Offered As Location For Shane Warne’s State Funeral 07/03/2022

The MCG is being offered to Shane Warne’s family as the “most fitting” venue for the cricket legend’s state funeral.  Shane Warne’s extreme crash diet has been blamed for playing a role in his “massive heart attack”, as new details emerge about the frantic efforts by his friends to save his life inside his Thai villa.  GP clinics across Melbourne's southeast are crying out for more doctors. Buyers looking to break into Melbourne’s hot property market close to the city should consider units in su

Mar 6, 2022 • 3:29

Shane Warne’s Family Trying To Get His Body Home 06/03/2022

Shane Warne’s Family Trying To Get His Body Home 06/03/2022

Shane Warne’s family are desperately trying to get his body back to Australia after his shock death following a heart attack.  Three people have died on Melbourne’s streets as experts warn the city is facing a deluge of powerful drugs now that Australia’s borders are open again.  Parents will be urged to talk to their children about the “minefield” issue of consent as part of a landmark national advertising campaign to be rolled out this year.  Foot traffic in Melbourne’s CBD has soared over the

Mar 5, 2022 • 3:20

Tens Of Thousands Of Workers Won't Return To The CBD 05/03/2022

Tens Of Thousands Of Workers Won't Return To The CBD 05/03/2022

Tens of thousands of workers will never return to the city centre. More than 60 high-level youth offenders have been arrested in a major police youth gangs crackdown. The adviser at the centre of an ALP bullying claim remained employed by Daniel Andrews office for almost six months after a formal written complaint about his behaviour was lodged.  Motorists returning to the city are battling shrinking roads and chaotic traffic over multimillion-dollar bike lanes in Melbourne’s CBD.  For updates a

Mar 4, 2022 • 2:54

Iconic Australian Soap Neighbours Has Been Officially Axed 04/03/2022

Iconic Australian Soap Neighbours Has Been Officially Axed 04/03/2022

The independent candidate taking on Josh Frydenberg has regularly posted on social media about her love for Labor Party legends, raising fresh questions about her political leanings.  A Greens-led council has moved to censor all criticism and ban councillors from speaking publicly without express permission. Iconic Australian soap Neighbours has been officially axed.  A link between peanut allergy and exposure of Melbourne babies to green vegetation has been established in world-first research.

Mar 3, 2022 • 3:16

Extinct Tasmanian Tiger To Be Brought Back To Life 02/03/2022

Extinct Tasmanian Tiger To Be Brought Back To Life 02/03/2022

The extinct Tasmanian tiger will be brought back to life and returnedto the wild within a decade, if a bold new University of Melbourneproject is successful. A five-year-old has been hospitalised after vaping with twoseven-year-olds at his Geelong primary school, sparking calls fortighter controls on fruit-flavoured vapes designed to appeal tochildren. As the sun sets on another sensational summer, Melbourne is braced foran Awesome Autumn of world class events. Traders have welcomed comments fro

Mar 1, 2022 • 3:14

Call For Heritage Protection Over The Real Ramsay Street 01/03/2022

Call For Heritage Protection Over The Real Ramsay Street 01/03/2022

Fears over the future of the most famous street in Australian TV have prompted a call to consider heritage protection. Monday’s long-awaited return to city workplaces was something of a fizzer, with the state government urged to unveil “real incentives” to get people back into offices.  A loophole allowing scalpers to sell tickets to sports events, concerts and theatre shows at hugely inflated prices has been closed in an update of Victorian laws.  The Russian-born mother of Australian boxing st

Feb 28, 2022 • 3:27

The Draught To Reignite Grassroots Footy 28/02/2022

The Draught To Reignite Grassroots Footy 28/02/2022

CARLTON great Eddie Betts, Hawthorn triple premiership star Jarryd Roughead  and a band of former AFL stars will come out of retirement to help grassroots Victorian footy clubs bounce back from two years on the sidelines due to the COVID pandemic. TERRIFIED residents in the Ukraine capital of Kiev are sheltering in their homes in the middle of the city, unable to flee safely or reach bunkers as missile strikes and shelling continue. AGED-care residents would receive a fourth Covid jab and a flu

Feb 27, 2022 • 2:42

Outrage Over Duck Shooting Season Extension 27/02/2022

Outrage Over Duck Shooting Season Extension 27/02/2022

The state government has come under fire for announcing the 2022 duck shooting season will run for 90 days – 70 days longer than last year’s season.  It’s been revealed the number of triple-zero call takers was slashed during Covid-19 despite the state government blaming the pandemic on Victoria’s emergency services crisis.  Cricket Great Dean Jones’ wife Jane says his estate cannot afford to pay any money to her late husband’s love child, instead offering him some cricket memorabilia.   We’re b

Feb 26, 2022 • 2:10

Cricket Great Rod Marsh Remains In Hospital After Major Heart Attack 26/02/2022

Cricket Great Rod Marsh Remains In Hospital After Major Heart Attack 26/02/2022

Test wicketkeeping great Rod Marsh remained in hospital after a major heart attack on Thursday with his family, including his wife Ros, bedside. Millions of terrified Ukrainian children are at risk of suffering serious psychological harm as they are forced to flee their homes in freezing temperatures as shells explode around them. Toddlers and preschoolers will learn about non-binary gender identity and become champions of reconciliation and sustainability under a proposed new curriculum for ear

Feb 25, 2022 • 3:07

State Government Schools Fork Out Thousand From Budget To Replace Teachers In Isolation 25/02/2022

State Government Schools Fork Out Thousand From Budget To Replace Teachers In Isolation 25/02/2022

State government schools are being forced to fork out tens of thousands of dollars out of their own budgets to replace teachers who have been forced to isolate.  Ordinary Ukrainians face the prospect of street-to-street fighting against Russian forces... It's been revealed Melbourne City Council lost nearly $22m in expected parking revenue over six months as pandemic shutdowns hit the Town Hall budget.  International researchers say the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs hit in the northern hemi

Feb 24, 2022 • 2:34

Tradies Told To Stop Work - Building Giant On Verge Of Collapse 24/02/2022

Tradies Told To Stop Work - Building Giant On Verge Of Collapse 24/02/2022

Tradies have been told to stop work on building giant ….Probuild’s troubled high rise project in Brisbane amid concerns the company is on the verge of collapse.  The PM has warned rich elites financing and profiting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have “nowhere to run and nowhere to hide” from severe sanctions …. The creation of Year 13 at schools, eliminating all landfill waste by 2035 and expanding child care to get more women into the workforce are among the ideas behind a bold new vis

Feb 23, 2022 • 2:24

Small Businesses Offered $15000 Grant To Tackle Mental Health And Wellbeing 23/02/2022

Small Businesses Offered $15000 Grant To Tackle Mental Health And Wellbeing 23/02/2022

Small businesses will be offered tailored mental health and wellbeing support as part of a new initiative by the state government.  Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed a push to exclude transgender girls and women from competing in female sports.  A peak health body has backed calls to overhaul the state’s drug laws.  The world's top air crash investigators have concluded that Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was brought down in a murder-suicide plot. For updates and breaking news throughout

Feb 22, 2022 • 2:41

Vic Police Spending Big On Nicola Gobbo 21/02/2022

Vic Police Spending Big On Nicola Gobbo 21/02/2022

Victoria Police has been spending millions of dollars on a secret operation to keep lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo silent and hidden within Australia. Ambulance Victoria will investigate after a man who was critically ill waited almost six hours for paramedics, as growing service delays continue to plague the state. Ratepayers across Victoria complained to councils almost 70,000 times about illegally dumped rubbish in their neighbourhoods. ANd La Trobe University is facing fresh underpaymen

Feb 20, 2022 • 3:48

First International Visitors To Be Met By Drag Queens And Vegemite 20/02/2022

First International Visitors To Be Met By Drag Queens And Vegemite 20/02/2022

The first international visitors arriving in Sydney on Monday morning will be met by drag queens and a surf lifesaving crew, given jars of Vegemite and toy koalas and kangaroos, while a DJ plays Australian hits of yesteryear.  Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said Russia invading the Ukraine is “looking regrettably inevitable”, as President Vladimir Putin will personally oversee major military drills involving nuclear-capable missiles on the border.  Melburnians expect to work from home just 1.

Feb 19, 2022 • 3:47

Victoria Police Win Battle Of The Beards 19/02/22

Victoria Police Win Battle Of The Beards 19/02/22

The 11-year Victoria Police battle of the beards has been won but bikie-style face tattoos are out for our cops. The United Kingdom has joined Ukraine and Poland in a new, trilateral military alliance aimed at combating “Russian aggression” in Eastern Europe. Single-sex bathrooms and strict uniform polices are being overhauled in Victorian schools in a bid to support transgender and non-binary students. And in sport, the AFLW are donning their vibrant Indigenous Guernseys to celebrate the upcomi

Feb 18, 2022 • 3:03

AFP Investigating Dozens Of RAT Complaints 18/02/22

AFP Investigating Dozens Of RAT Complaints 18/02/22

The jump in the price of Rapid Antigen Tests over the summer outbreak has seen the competition commissioner refer 70 complaints to the Federal Police for investigation. A Russian invasion of Ukraine would be a “massive strategic mistake” with a “stark humanitarian cost” and must be prevented, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his UK counterpart Boris Johnson have agreed. A new world class cancer hospital will be built in Melbourne to bolster Victoria’s “high-end research’’ and treatment of the d

Feb 17, 2022 • 3:30

Calls For Tougher Mask Rules On Planes 17/02/22

Calls For Tougher Mask Rules On Planes 17/02/22

Fed up with passengers refusing to wear face masks, flight attendants want airlines to demand proof of medical exemptions for non-compliance and seat unmasked travellers together. Next month’s Oscars will be hosted by three doyennes of comedy, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, it was confirmed Tuesday, as organizers amp up efforts to lure viewers back to the ceremony. Victoria has entered into exclusive negotiations to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a regional focus. And the famil

Feb 16, 2022 • 3:10

Australia’s Annual Climate Data Revealed 16/02/22

Australia’s Annual Climate Data Revealed 16/02/22

The year 2021 was the coolest in Australia for nearly a decade, but still warmer than the historical average, the Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement has revealed. Australia’s fleet of F-35A fighter jets will spend less time in the air than previously thought, Defence documents reveal. Australia Post paid a single executive more than half a million dollars to ensure he was not poached from the government-owned enterprise to the private sector. And nearly 2000 mobile phone black spot

Feb 15, 2022 • 3:04

Melbourne: ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ 15/02/22

Melbourne: ‘A Tale Of Two Cities’ 15/02/22

Melbourne is on the cusp of becoming one of the world’s great cities, but is being held back because its prized services and attractions are not adequately spread to the outer suburbs. Foo Fighters are in talks to play a one-off show in Geelong in March as part of an initiative to promote Victoria as a world-class live music destination. UK powerhouse Nigella Lawson will be among the big name stars cooking up a storm at this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. And rotting rubbish is blockin

Feb 14, 2022 • 3:19

Double Vaxxed Seven Times More Likely To Need ICU Than Those With Booster 14/02/2022

Double Vaxxed Seven Times More Likely To Need ICU Than Those With Booster 14/02/2022

Victorians who catch Covid after having two vaccinations are at least seven times more likely to need intensive care than those who have also had a booster shot.  Rebel Labor MP Kaushaliya Vaghela has accused the Andrews government of victim blaming after Premier Daniel Andrews dismissed her bullying accusations as “fantasy without foundation”.  At least $13bn of Victorian road and rail projects promised by the federal Coalition have stalled due to feuds over funding, incomplete planning and cos

Feb 13, 2022 • 3:28

Victoria Running Out Of Room For Rubbish 13/02/22

Victoria Running Out Of Room For Rubbish 13/02/22

Victorians face being slugged higher rubbish collection charges amid warnings the state is almost full to the brim with trash. A state tax on land near high-voltage power lines will fill government coffers to the tune of almost $1bn over the next five years – and consumers will be forced to cough up the cash. Australians are being warned to shun aerosol sunscreens after ­research showed they provide ineffective sun protection on windy days. And millions more children may be saved by the vaccine

Feb 12, 2022 • 3:20

Beer Drinks Will Get A Discount At Pubs And Clubs 12/02/2022

Beer Drinks Will Get A Discount At Pubs And Clubs 12/02/2022

Beer drinkers will get 30c off schooners and 20c off pots as Prime Minister Scott Morrison seeks to resurrect his election fortunes and at the same time rescue flailing pubs and clubs.  More than 3000 Victorian babies and children have been traumatised, harmed, locked in or suffered serious illness at Victorian childcare centres in 2020-21, figures show.  Former British Prime Minister Theresa May has visited the MCG and Shrine of Remembrance on her first visit to Melbourne. Buyers looking for pr

Feb 11, 2022 • 3:15

Allegations Against Premiership Coach Simon Goodwin 09/02/2022

Allegations Against Premiership Coach Simon Goodwin 09/02/2022

Premiership coach Simon Goodwin delivered an abusive, expletive-riddled tirade to Melbourne’s senior doctor in a bid to pressure him not to rest concussed player Angus Brayshaw, the medico alleged in legal papers.  A renewed family-run search for the remains of schoolboy murder victim Terry Floyd will commence on Friday in central Victoria.  Happiness rather than homework leads to better NAPLAN results, a study has found.  Scott Morrison’s election commitment to outlaw religious discrimination h

Feb 8, 2022 • 3:26

Real-Life Erinsborough Residents Keen To Get Their Street Back 08/02/2022

Real-Life Erinsborough Residents Keen To Get Their Street Back 08/02/2022

Adem Somyurek has accused the party of facilitating “the biggest political scandal of Victoria’s history”. The real-life residents of ­Erinsborough say they’ll be thrilled to get their street back if the popular soap Neighbours is evicted from the ’hood.  Australia will reopen to the world in a fortnight, ­almost two years after the border was slammed shut at the start of the pandemic.  Three out of five big businesses offer paid parental leave but only 12 per cent of staff who use it are men, s

Feb 7, 2022 • 3:42

Research Shows Children Struggling With Mental Health 7/2/2022

Research Shows Children Struggling With Mental Health 7/2/2022

An increasing number of children are struggling with basic skills such as empathy, making friends, coping with change or disappointment and identifying emotions, experts warn. A massive plot of land that could house thousands of people within 10km of Melbourne’s CBD is unlikely to be sold and redeveloped until at least 2024  Safety concerns over electronic scooters are rising amid reports of a spike in crashes and anti-social behaviour overseas And There are no guarantees that Australia’s intern

Feb 6, 2022 • 4:32

Australia To Open Borders To Tourists By March 06/02/2022

Australia To Open Borders To Tourists By March 06/02/2022

International tourists will be back in Australia before the end of the month with the federal Government set to announce a return date as early as Monday following Cabinet’s National Security Committee meeting. Indigenous languages and detailed lessons about the Stolen Generation would be taught to students under a bold curriculum overhaul that would also see dedicated staff teaching Aboriginal people’s “true” history in every Australian school. Masks will remain mandatory in workplace settings

Feb 5, 2022 • 2:50

Victorians To Work From Home Until March 05/02/2022

Victorians To Work From Home Until March 05/02/2022

The State Government is not set to order Victorians back to work for at least another month. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been rocked by the leaking of another damaging private text in which Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce attacked him as “a hypocrite and a liar”. Melbourne researchers have found two new treatments that are allowing about half of children with peanut allergies to eat the once dangerous allergen freely, even after stopping therapy. Teachers will do 90 minutes less face-to-fac

Feb 4, 2022 • 3:01

Vaping Crackdown In Primary Schools 04/02/2022

Vaping Crackdown In Primary Schools 04/02/2022

A vaping plague is sweeping the state, with children as young as ten the target of acrackdown by police in Victorian schools A Melbourne couple has sued Australia Post for failing to deliverparcels to their front door – and won. Many popular slushies contain more than eight day’s worth of recommended added sugar intake, with up to49 teaspoons of sugar per serve. THE AFL is set to welcome uncapped crowds for its Round 1 week of blockbuster MCG games with predictions of 170,000 fans attending the

Feb 3, 2022 • 3:34

Potential Motive Behind Theft Of Body Parts From Graveyard 03/02/2022

Potential Motive Behind Theft Of Body Parts From Graveyard 03/02/2022

Sick thrill-seeking is believed to be the motive for the bizarre theft of two human heads from a graveyard in Melbourne’s inner west. A fight to protect native birds from an Indian myna “plague” has turned brutal on the Mornington Peninsula as locals are encouraged to stomp the intruders to death.  Victorians looking for love were fleeced of more than $11 million byromance scams in 2021, a massive increase from the year before. Geelong forward Gryan Miers is in doubt to miss the start of theseas

Feb 2, 2022 • 2:50

Head Stolen During Cemetery Raid 02/02/2022

Head Stolen During Cemetery Raid 02/02/2022

Grave robbers who stole a human head from a Melbourne cemetery have sparked a major police probe. The state’s most lucrative speed cameras have netted more than $35m in fines, ­despite two years of Covid-19 lockdowns. Scott Morrison has sought to kickstart his political fightback admitting  his mistakes during the pandemic that he acknowledged had prompted Australians to question his leadership. AFL Women’s player Tayla Harris considered leaving social media after her image went viral in what sh

Feb 1, 2022 • 3:10

Melbourne Airport’s Plan For A Third Runway 01/02/2022

Melbourne Airport’s Plan For A Third Runway 01/02/2022

Flights in and out of Melbourne will be significantly changed to send more planes over the suburbs north and south of Tullamarine when a third runway is completed. The Andrews Government has cut off compensation claims for thousands of residents who will live above its road or rail tunnels after quietly changing acquisition laws. Melbourne is one of the most expensive cities in the country for educating kids. Australia’s world-leading researchers will be backed by a new $2.2bn federal fund to tu

Jan 31, 2022 • 4:03

One In Three Primary School Students Are Vaccinated  In Eight Regional Areas In Victoria 31/01/2022

One In Three Primary School Students Are Vaccinated In Eight Regional Areas In Victoria 31/01/2022

Fewer than one in three primary school students have received a Covid jab in eight Victorian council areas, with protection severely lagging in regional areas.  Australian Open champion Ash Barty has vowed to take time soaking up the enormity of her drought breaking triumph – then chase more success.  Melbourne's million-dollar club now has more than 200 members, after the number of suburbs with seven-figure median house prices swelled significantly in the past year.   It is one of the main reas

Jan 30, 2022 • 2:16

Kanye West's Australian Stadium Tour Faces Another Roadblock 30/01/2022

Kanye West's Australian Stadium Tour Faces Another Roadblock 30/01/2022

Kanye West’s plan to bring his stadium tour to Australia is facing another roadblock as questions mount if the rapper can even obtain a visa to enter the country.  Jordan De Goey has pleaded guilty to a harassment charge over a New York bar brawl and apologised for his actions... More than 3200 public transport trips were cancelled last month as Covid chaos gripped the network.  Singer Chris Brown is being sued for rape in California, with his alleged victim claiming he drugged her and attacked

Jan 29, 2022 • 2:12

Russia's Troops At Ukraine Border "A Warning" 29/01/2022

Russia's Troops At Ukraine Border "A Warning" 29/01/2022

Russia’s diplomat in Australia says The amassing of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine was not a threat of invasion but “a warning” for the country to not count on support of the West for “military adventurism”...  More than half of city traders aren’t confident they will survive the next three months, while just under three quarters are experiencing “intense distress”.  Just under half of Victorian primary students will have received their first Covid vaccine in time for the start of term

Jan 28, 2022 • 2:17

Horrific Claims Heard At Social Media Inquiry 27/01/2022

Horrific Claims Heard At Social Media Inquiry 27/01/2022

A government inquiry has heard Photos of young children are being scraped off Instagram and turned into “deep fake” porn images which are then being shared online...  Tennis icon Rod Laver and the last Aussie women to win the Australian Open have praised Ash Barty’s humility and intelligence as major reasons for her rise to the top of world sport.  Australians have been warned record high petrol prices could continue for months, with motorists set to soon be slugged up to 9 cents more per litre.

Jan 27, 2022 • 2:10

Successful Women Fuelling Surge In Binge Drinking 27/01/22

Successful Women Fuelling Surge In Binge Drinking 27/01/22

Women stressed out by “having it all” have helped fuel a surge in binge drinking, with new Australian research revealing one in five middle aged women consume dangerous levels of alcohol. Party pooper council officers have been forced to back down from an attempt to get rid of a community book exchange that had been in a local park for years. The average homeowner will be coughing up close to $170 a month extra to cover their mortgage by the end of the year amid growing expectations the Reserve

Jan 26, 2022 • 3:17

Aussies Urged To Slip Slop Slap 26/01/2022

Aussies Urged To Slip Slop Slap 26/01/2022

Aussies have been urged to slip, slop, slap on sunscreen safely this Australia Day as temperatures swelter to 35 degrees and the UV index peaks at extreme.  Opposition leader Matthew Guy has accused the Victorian government of “secretly trying to kill” Australia Day.  Protesters will be allowed to wear “Where is Peng Shuai?” T-shirts at the Australian Open in a backflip by Tennis Australia in the wake of public criticism.  Researchers have discovered a way to kill a type of bacteria that causes

Jan 25, 2022 • 1:57

Victorian Schools To Stagger Drop-Off Times To Limit Spread Of Omicron 25/01/2022

Victorian Schools To Stagger Drop-Off Times To Limit Spread Of Omicron 25/01/2022

Victorian schools have been urged to stagger drop-off and pick-up times and set up multiple exits in a bid to limit the spread of Omicron when classes resume.  Australia has passed the peak of Omicron and is approaching the “beginning of the end” of the pandemic, according to leading infectious diseases specialists.  Terence Darrell Kelly has pleaded guilty to snatching four-year-old Cleo Smith while she was on a family camping trip.  Australia’s first elected Chinese-born lower house MP will bo

Jan 24, 2022 • 2:14

Melbourne Houses "Out-Earned "Their Owners In 2021  24/01/2022

Melbourne Houses "Out-Earned "Their Owners In 2021 24/01/2022

It's been revealed Melbourne houses out-earned their owners in 2021, piling on $19 every hour.  More than 1100 people have packed their bags and cashed in on thousands of dollars worth of incentives to move to regional Victoria and help struggling farmers.  The messy divorce of disgraced former federal politician Craig Thomson and his ex-wife Zoe has taken another ugly turn... Anthony Alabanese has insisted Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, saying it’s an important day to recogni

Jan 23, 2022 • 2:30

"Invasion Day" March Cancelled 23/01/2022

"Invasion Day" March Cancelled 23/01/2022

The controversial “Invasion Day” march slated for Australia Day has been cancelled following the state’s surge in Covid cases.  The FBI has revealed Brian Laundrie admitted he killed girlfriend Gabby Petito in a notebook entry he wrote shortly before he took his own life. Omicron has caused a health system meltdown that is now threatening the health of people who don’t even have Covid.  And Rock legend Meat Loaf died after being “seriously ill with Covid”, according to reports.   See omnystudio.

Jan 22, 2022 • 2:02

New Blow For Victorian's Whose COVID Tests Were Thrown Out 22/01/20221

New Blow For Victorian's Whose COVID Tests Were Thrown Out 22/01/20221

Thousands Victorians who had their Covid tests thrown out will be denied support payments unless they can provide a positive RAT test.  Cocaine is being probed for an expanded roadside drug test trial...  Nearly nine in 10 residents in the northern British city of York have overwhelmingly agreed that Prince Andrew should be stripped of his Duke of York title amid the dramatic fallout from his bombshell sex abuse lawsuit   A new survey about the economic pain caused by the Omicron wave....has rev

Jan 21, 2022 • 2:13

Survival Day Event To Go Ahead For The Mornington Peninsula 21/01/2022

Survival Day Event To Go Ahead For The Mornington Peninsula 21/01/2022

A Survival Day event planned for the Mornington Peninsula will go ahead despite other local events being dropped because of Covid.  A police officer has suffered a serious leg injury after an alleged stolen car rammed three police cars at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s west yesterday morning  The world’s biggest social network has admitted it failed to take action to remove threats of murder and rape against an Australian public figure and her young daughter until the police got involved.  Ita

Jan 20, 2022 • 2:26

"Melbourne Is Back"....State's Bid For Commonwealth Games 20/01/2022

"Melbourne Is Back"....State's Bid For Commonwealth Games 20/01/2022

Victoria’s peak tourism body has backed a potential bid for the Commonwealth Games, saying it would tell the world: “Melbourne is back”.  Top Fertility experts in Melbourne have revealed Doctors and nurses from cancelled IVF treatments have not been diverted to Covid wards...  Stressed transport and logistics workers claim employers are telling them to breach quarantine rules and drive trucks and buses while sick with Covid-19....  Electric blue and hot pink hair dyes are being paired with post-

Jan 19, 2022 • 2:17

Devastated Women Told IVF Cancelled For 90 Days 19/01/2022

Devastated Women Told IVF Cancelled For 90 Days 19/01/2022

Devastated women have officially been told that their IVF treatment is cancelled for 90 days, leaving many worried that they may not be able to have children.  Rapid antigen tests will begin to become more available from next week, but the “real jump” in stock and price stability will not come until after Omicron case numbers are expected to peak.  New data has revealed the average Australian believes they need to earn a salary of $326,900 per year to feel rich...  Forget celebrities, Australian

Jan 18, 2022 • 2:04

Convicted Terrorists To Be Monitored Like Sex Offenders 18/01/2022

Convicted Terrorists To Be Monitored Like Sex Offenders 18/01/2022

Dozens of convicted terrorists face being monitored through a new national register to ensure they are not plotting further violent acts after they are released from jail.  Victoria’s latest Covid wave may have reached its peak, and authorities are optimistic that case numbers will start to fall.  Novak Djokovic could be facing an uphill battle to retain his title as the world’s best tennis ­player..  Justin Langer’s chances of holding onto his job as Australian coach have increased by the fact

Jan 17, 2022 • 2:11

Novak Djokovic Deported 17/01/2022

Novak Djokovic Deported 17/01/2022

Novak Djokovic was sensationally deported overnight after a unanimous federal court decision dismissed his fight to stay in Australia and compete for a record 21st Grand Slam.  AFL clubs are turning to sleep coaches to improve players’ wellbeing and performance in a move that may also have benefits for the general population.  Aussie kids aged six to 11 years could soon have access to two Covid vaccines.  Melbourne's own Crown Hotels have become prime real estate for the world’s tennis greats, s

Jan 16, 2022 • 2:15

Weddings Cheaper Since COVID-19 But It's Bad News For Victorians... 16/01/2022

Weddings Cheaper Since COVID-19 But It's Bad News For Victorians... 16/01/2022

New research has revealed getting married in Australia has gotten cheaper since Covid but Victoria remains one of the most expensive states for couples to tie the knot…. The Serbian President has accused Australia of “mistreating” tennis star Novak Djokovic after authorities revoked his visa for a second time. Woolworths has been accused of turning a “blind eye” towards one of its major suppliers forcing its employees to come to work while Covid positive.. And Australia’s most senior health offi

Jan 15, 2022 • 2:23

GF Border Breacher Shares Jail Cell With Commancheros Boss 5/01/22

GF Border Breacher Shares Jail Cell With Commancheros Boss 5/01/22

Grand final border breacher Hayden Burbank was made to share a jail cell with the head of the Comancheros bikie gang. The leaker of the expletive-laden video showing 7 News hosts Rebecca Maddern and Mike Amor slamming Novak Djokovic has been caught. A shortage of Rapid Antigen Tests stranding port and freight workers at home even if they’re not sick is threatening to worsen product shortages. And the Queen stripped Prince Andrew of his royal and military titles after a crisis summit with Prince

Jan 14, 2022 • 2:51

New National Blueprint To End Domestic Violence 14/01/22

New National Blueprint To End Domestic Violence 14/01/22

The recovery of domestic violence survivors will be at the forefront of a new national blueprint to end shocking acts of violence against women and children. Novak Djokovic’s tennis mentor has come to the Serbian star’s defence after he admitted he supplied false information on his travel paperwork to enter Australia. A not-for-profit Melbourne restaurant chain which has fed hundreds of thousands of needy people for more than two decades is facing its own plight to avoid closure by the end of th

Jan 13, 2022 • 3:12

Concerns About Growing Seatbelt Road Toll 13/01/22

Concerns About Growing Seatbelt Road Toll 13/01/22

Victorians are flouting seatbelt laws with fatal consequences, with a record number of people killed on the road found to be unbelted. More than one in three workers have been struck down by Covid-19 on one of Melbourne’s biggest shopping strips as traders beg for support from the state government to survive. An Australian-first automated pollen counter installed on a roof at Melbourne University is set to revolutionise hay fever management. And Australia Day revellers will be treated to a publi

Jan 12, 2022 • 2:57

Home Affairs Minister Attempted To Delay Djokovic Case 10/01/2022

Home Affairs Minister Attempted To Delay Djokovic Case 10/01/2022

The Herald Sun can reveal Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has pleaded for extra time to prepare for the Novak Djokovic deportation case. Feral cats on French Island are being tracked down to finally rid the place of the destructive animals. Adelaide United player Joshua Cavallo says he was targeted with homophobic abuse during Saturday night’s clash with Melbourne Victory. Australians have been told to expect Covid like they would the common cold. For updates and breaking news throughout the

Jan 9, 2022 • 2:43

Kate Middleton Delays Big 40th Birthday Bash 09/01/2022

Kate Middleton Delays Big 40th Birthday Bash 09/01/2022

Kate Middleton is set to hold off on big birthday plans this weekend in order to have a joint celebration with Prince William in the summer. Czech tennis player Renata Voracova refusing to fight her sudden deportation. The Victorian government has cancelled Melbourne’s Australia Day parade for a second year in a row. Many children will return to the classroom next month with a “digital hangover”.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnys

Jan 8, 2022 • 2:35

Djokovic Fiasco Threatens Melbourne’s Sporting Aspirations 08/01/2022

Djokovic Fiasco Threatens Melbourne’s Sporting Aspirations 08/01/2022

Experts are warning Melbourne’s future as the sporting capital of Australia has been put in jeopardy by the Novak Djokovic fiasco. More than 400 Victorians have been hit with Covid-19 twice in the last two years. Fourteen new government schools will open across Victoria this year. US President Joe Biden has savaged Donald Trump’s on the first anniversary of the Capital riot. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener fo

Jan 7, 2022 • 2:56

Preschool Attendance Rates Plummet In Melbourne’s West 07/01/2022

Preschool Attendance Rates Plummet In Melbourne’s West 07/01/2022

Preschool attendance rates in Melbourne’s west have plummeted to the lowest in a decade, and children could fall behind later at school. Squid Game inspires a new approach to teach business and economic theories to university students. Victorian hospitality venues are now tasked with maintaining a density limit of 1 person per 2sq m. US player Tennys Sandgren has slammed Australia for its treatment of Novak Djokovic.For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at hera

Jan 6, 2022 • 3:03

NYE Drone Display Cancelled Over Safety Concerns 06/01/2022

NYE Drone Display Cancelled Over Safety Concerns 06/01/2022

Safety concerns forced the abandonment of the New Year’s Eve drone display at Melbourne’s Docklands, it can be revealed. Novak Djokovic has been urged to front Victorians and explain his reason for obtaining a Covid vaccination exemption. Melbourne paramedics are unable to keep up with a flood of Covid-related patients. Melbourne’s demand for water could outstrip supply as early as 2028. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.co

Jan 5, 2022 • 3:05

Lorne’s Pier to Pub Swim Goes Virtual 05/01/2022

Lorne’s Pier to Pub Swim Goes Virtual 05/01/2022

Lorne’s famous Pier to Pub ocean swim and Mountain to Surf run have been canned amid rising Covid-19 cases, both now virtual events. Dozens of African Australians have been drafted into Victoria’s police force in a bid to break down tensions between police and minority communities. Restrictions are actively being considered by health experts, as the number of Covid infections across Victoria continues to soar. Victoria’s commercial kangaroo cull numbers will be increased by a third this year. Fo

Jan 4, 2022 • 3:12

Rapid Antigen Test Shortage Causing Disruptions 04/01/2022

Rapid Antigen Test Shortage Causing Disruptions 04/01/2022

A crippling rapid antigen test shortage is stopping people from working, visiting family and even knowing if they are infectious. Cow dung will be turned into electricity on a Victorian dairy farm in an effort to make it carbon neutral. A huge shortage of swimming instructors has forced the cancellation of crucial lessons for Victorian children. Australian and international tennis stars say they’ll have no problem going head to head with an unvaccinated opponent who receives a medical exemption.

Jan 3, 2022 • 3:00

$18 Surcharge For Melbourne Airport Rail Link Passengers 03/01/2022

$18 Surcharge For Melbourne Airport Rail Link Passengers 03/01/2022

Passengers on the long-awaited Melbourne Airport Rail Link face a special $18 surcharge to catch the train to Tullamarine.  Victorian hospitals may still be battling a surge of the Delta variant....and it’s prompting hopes the state’s hospital system may not be overwhelmed... as Omicron becomes the dominant strain.  Victorian households enter the New Year with more than $420m in unpaid electricity and gas bills... As the Sydney Cricket Ground is transformed into a sea of pink this week, (ee-sa)I

Jan 2, 2022 • 2:14

Australians "Hoarding" Holiday Leave 02/01/2022

Australians "Hoarding" Holiday Leave 02/01/2022

Australians are hoarding their holidays like never before with new research showing accrued annual leave is at a record high.... The pandemic shut down Melbourne for most of 2021, but it didn’t stop Melbourne City Council from pulling out all the stops to bring the city back to life.  Melbourne's New Year’s Eve fireworks displays have been blasted as an “embarrassment” and “a kick in the guts” to lockdown-weary Victorians.  Melbourne Council Parks staff are on high alert...after a mature street

Jan 1, 2022 • 2:08

New Support for Domestic Violence Victims 01/01/2022

New Support for Domestic Violence Victims 01/01/2022

Frontline responders to natural disasters like bushfires will be given training to identify and support women and children suffering domestic violence,VICTORIANS with Covid-19 could soon upload their positive rapid antigen test result to an online database, removing the need to get a standard PCR test.VICTORIA’S big businesses will begin footing the bill to overhaul the state’s besieged mental health services from today.A WORLD leading sports precinct 10 years in the making — and new fan friendl

Dec 31, 2021 • 3:20

Woman Missing After Falling From Rocks In San Remo 31/12/2021

Woman Missing After Falling From Rocks In San Remo 31/12/2021

Emergency Services are searching up and down the coastline near Phillip Island after a woman was swept off rocks at a rugged beach   An inaugural “First Nation’s Day’’ will be served up at next month’s Australian Open with the sporting community to recognise our Indigenous heritage. Camping will be banned in more than 200 sites and rock climbing off limits in more than 330 areas of the Grampians.... Scientists are moving closer to developing a vaccine against a common ailment — dog allergies.  F

Dec 30, 2021 • 2:04

New Year’s Eve Drone Show Cancelled 30/12/2021

New Year’s Eve Drone Show Cancelled 30/12/2021

The New Year’s Eve drone shows at Melbourne’s Docklands will not go ahead, grounded by the Covid pandemic.  Hugh Jackman has tested positive for Covid after an outbreak hit the Broadway production he is starring in.  A seven million dollar upgrade to the tram network in Melbourne’s inner northwest will be delivered in the New Year to make journeys more reliable and safe for passengers.  Men are increasingly seeking out medical procedures to enhance their penises.  For updates and breaking news t

Dec 29, 2021 • 3:15

Number Of Executives Tripled In Victoria 29/12/2021

Number Of Executives Tripled In Victoria 29/12/2021

The number of executives in Victoria’s public service has close to tripled under the Andrews government in a top heavy explosion that has far outstripped growth in the workforce they manage.  A temporary fence will be built around a pond in Melbourne’s inner west after a two-year-old girl nearly died when she fell in on Monday evening.  Motorists are set for some relief at the pumps these holidays as fuel prices continue to drop around Melbourne, but experts are warning those savings could be sh

Dec 28, 2021 • 3:07

Details On Shane Martin’s Death Revealed 28/12/2021

Details On Shane Martin’s Death Revealed 28/12/2021

SHANE Martin “died all alone” in his kitchen, according to the man who co-wrote the biography of the former bikie boss. VICTORIA’S testing crisis could be alleviated with a shift to rapid antigen testing, health experts say, warning the standard PCR is no longer a “fit for purpose model”.  AUTHORITIES are pleading with Victorians to slow down and stay away on the roads after six deaths since Christmas Eve.  DODGY marketing tactics used by energy operators that prey on vulnerable Victorians will

Dec 27, 2021 • 3:05

Calls For 24-Hour Testing Clinics 27/12/2021

Calls For 24-Hour Testing Clinics 27/12/2021

The Victorian government is being urged to open 24-hour clinics and boost staff numbers to cut hours-long delays at key Covid testing sites across the state. Australian researchers are working to develop a blood test to conclusively and objectively determine if a victim of domestic violence has suffered a traumatic brain injury and the extent of the damage.  A tragic Christmas Day drowning has renewed calls for swimmers to remain vigilant over summer. A 29-year-old man drowned on Saturday at New

Dec 26, 2021 • 3:05

Push For Mature-Age Workers To End Nationwide Staff Shortage 26/12/2021

Push For Mature-Age Workers To End Nationwide Staff Shortage 26/12/2021

Mature-age workers could be the solution to a nationwide staff shortage, according to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.  Aussie shoppers are forecast to spend a record $21.1 billion in the post Christmas sales period, with $3.1 billion being splurged on Boxing Day alone.  Victorians are being reminded of their consumer rights, as people head to the shops in droves to make the most of Boxing Day sales.  Health experts have warned New Year's Eve revellers to keep their

Dec 25, 2021 • 3:22

Multiple 'Banana Boat' Sunscreens Recalled 24/12/2021

Multiple 'Banana Boat' Sunscreens Recalled 24/12/2021

Multiple Banana Boat sunscreens have been pulled from Australian shelves after a cancer-causing substance was detected in the products.  Homeowners will be able to share their unused, clean energy with other Victorians while saving on power bills as part of a new pilot program.  Victorians celebrating the festive season these holidays are being urged to remain safe and vigilant around water.  Two new studies from the UK suggest most fully vaccinated people won’t end up in hospital if they get th

Dec 23, 2021 • 3:21

Aussies Set To Lose Access To Illegal Streaming Sites 23/12/2021

Aussies Set To Lose Access To Illegal Streaming Sites 23/12/2021

Australians are set to lose access to some of their favourite illegal streaming sites, after the Federal Court ordered a major crackdown by telcos.  Victoria was the deadliest state for road trauma in November, with the number of fatal crashes skyrocketing by 80 per cent last month.  The long-awaited Novavax vaccine is expected to be available from the middle of next month as Australia’s drug regulator moves closer to giving it the green light.  McDonald’s appears to target kids in poorer countr

Dec 22, 2021 • 3:23

The Queen Calls Off Traditional Christmas Plans 22/12/2021

The Queen Calls Off Traditional Christmas Plans 22/12/2021

The Queen has been forced to call off her traditional royal Christmas at Sandringham and will stay at Windsor due to the surge in Omicron cases.  A massive $470 million redevelopment of Southgate will transform Southbank into a “world class” precinct after winning state government support.  Teamwork takes on new meaning at Collingwood FC at Christmas, as sports stars and staff came together Tuesday for the annual hamper bonanza with the Salvos, Coles and volunteers.  The world’s weather continue

Dec 21, 2021 • 3:23

Staff Shortage Crippling Victoria’s Ambulance Service 20/12/21

Staff Shortage Crippling Victoria’s Ambulance Service 20/12/21

A patient died during a 40 minute wait for specialist paramedics as massive areas of Melbourne are being left without lifesaving ambulance coverage. Energy retailers will be forced to cut confusing jargon out of power bills and provide customers with clear summaries of their plans so they can figure out if they are being ripped off. The exodus of Victorian residents to overseas destinations was dominated by Chinese people during the pandemic. And  the father of a boy who escaped Devonport’s jump

Dec 19, 2021 • 3:11

Perks For Hospitality Workers In A Plea For Much Needed Staff 19/12/2021

Perks For Hospitality Workers In A Plea For Much Needed Staff 19/12/2021

Sign on bonuses, extra holidays, paid transport and even free rent for a year at a beachside house are some of the perks being rolled out by bosses to lure in much needed staff.  A new fund has been established to help the families and school of the children killed and injured in Thursday’s jumping castle tragedy in Devonport. Victorians are set to hit the shops in full festive force this week with the state on track to splurge more than $15b on Christmas gifts and entertaining.  British pop sta

Dec 18, 2021 • 3:46

Jobs At Risk After Poppy Grower Collapse 18/12/2021

Jobs At Risk After Poppy Grower Collapse 18/12/2021

A Victorian poppy grower has collapsed following a pandemic driven slump in demand for opiate-based pain relief medications, putting 60 jobs at risk.  The days of the stock standard ‘size 8 bronzed glamazon’ modelling sample swimwear are over. Co-Educational campuses dominate Victoria’s best schools, reflecting an ongoing decline in the number of sex-segregated schools. The parents of triple Winter Olympian Alex “Chumpy’’ Pullin say they are hurt and disappointed after his old school overturned

Dec 17, 2021 • 2:52

Byron Bay Hotel Sells For $68 Million 17/12/2021

Byron Bay Hotel Sells For $68 Million 17/12/2021

Up and down the east coast a string of pre-Christmas transactions have lined the pockets of vendors with the surprise sale of businessman David Gyngell and Delvene Cornell’s Hotel Brunswick on a waterfront site near Byron Bay.  Australia's most decorated Olympian Emma McKeon has thrown her support behind a new Surf Life Saving Australia’s campaign that will see a QR code on every Nutri-Grain pack alerting people to the closest patrolled beach.  Victoria’s population plunged by 44,700 people over

Dec 16, 2021 • 3:20

Victoria’s Budget Deficit Blown Out By Billions 16/12/2021

Victoria’s Budget Deficit Blown Out By Billions 16/12/2021

Significant policy interventions could be needed if Victoria is to financially recover from the pandemic, the state’s independent budget watchdog has warned.  Qantas will launch the only direct flight from Australia to continental Europe when the airline begins services from Sydney to Rome via Perth in mid-2022.  One of the secret ways exercise slows the ageing process has been uncovered, raising the prospect of developing drugs to mimic a workout and hold off conditions including diabetes.  OJ

Dec 15, 2021 • 2:59

Victoria Lands Top Spot For Lotto Wins 15/12/2021

Victoria Lands Top Spot For Lotto Wins 15/12/2021

A year of on-off Covid lockdowns hasn’t stopped Victoria from taking out the top spot for the largest Lotto wins for a sixth year in a row.  Josh Frydenberg has sought to take superannuation off the table as an election issue, indicating the government will not unpick mandatory contributions increasing to 12 per cent.  Overseas students will be feted with free tickets to experiences like the new zip line and NGV under a $30,000 plan by City of Melbourne to revive the lucrative international educ

Dec 14, 2021 • 3:22

Broadcaster Rex Hunt Branded 'A Hero' 14/12/2021

Broadcaster Rex Hunt Branded 'A Hero' 14/12/2021

Broadcaster and former cop Rex Hunt has been branded “a hero” after foiling a theft and dishing out bare-knuckle justice at a boxing match in Melbourne. Middle-aged adults who eat a healthy diet have larger brain volumescompared to those who load up on junk, fats and sugars, suggesting thechance to reduce our dementia risk starts from our 40s. AN “ugly and costly” wage dispute involving one of Australia’s largestplasterboard manufacturers has threatened to delay home builds formonths. The under-

Dec 13, 2021 • 3:05

New Skin Technology For Burns Patients 13/12/21

New Skin Technology For Burns Patients 13/12/21

Skin grown from a patient’s own stem cells will be used to treatlife-threatening burns in a world-first Melbourne medical trial Dingo populations would be reintroduced into Victorian forests as aneco-friendly method of pest control  Telehealth will become a permanent fixture in Australia’s health caresystem under a landmark $308.6m federal government package. And Mask requirements for shoppers are set to be lifted on Thursday butnew pandemic legislation has prevented the government from confirmi

Dec 12, 2021 • 3:25

Yellow Wiggle Wants More Defibrillators In Public Spaces 12/12/21

Yellow Wiggle Wants More Defibrillators In Public Spaces 12/12/21

Original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page is pushing for better access to defibrillators in public spaces after he was resuscitated by one of the lifesaving machines last year. A hi-tech new vehicle will be out patrolling Melbourne’s railways to repair tracks and stop frustrating disruptions, with the cutting-edge technology finally arriving from Milan. A new at home screening test can tell couples planning a pregnancy whether they are likely to pass on serious genetic conditions to their child. And in s

Dec 11, 2021 • 3:07

New Pandemic Management Laws In Use 11/12/21

New Pandemic Management Laws In Use 11/12/21

Daniel Andrews has made the state’s first formal pandemic declaration under Victoria’s new pandemic management laws. Health Minister Greg Hunt has rejected bids from Australia’s health insurance funds to charge customers higher premiums. Australians have been warned to get their Christmas orders in before strict cut off dates or they won’t receive their gifts in time. And an album of tweets and chirps from 53 of Australia’s most threatened bird species is set to rattle the cages and pop chart do

Dec 10, 2021 • 2:49

Calls For Return Of Baby Bonus To Boost Population 10/12/21

Calls For Return Of Baby Bonus To Boost Population 10/12/21

A government incentive such as Peter Costello’s baby bonus is desperately needed to stop children disappearing from the Australian population, a demography expert warns. New Zealand has taken a major step in its plan to get its smoking population under five per cent by 2025, with the move meaning many children will never be able to legally buy cigarettes in the country. Jordan De Goey’s AFL future remains in limbo after he appeared from Melbourne via videolink in a New York court on assault and

Dec 9, 2021 • 3:06

Brisbane Officials To Attend Olympics Despite Boycott 9/12/21

Brisbane Officials To Attend Olympics Despite Boycott 9/12/21

VIP’s and high-ranking officials involved in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics are planning to attend the Beijing Winter Games despite an Australian government boycott. Australia’s birthrate has plunged to a record low amid the Covid pandemic, with Victoria leading the falls. An Australian ugg boot maker faces bankruptcy after losing a bid to have his case heard in the US Supreme Court  And Disgruntled shoppers left waiting for undelivered packages may finally have been given an explanation for their w

Dec 8, 2021 • 3:18

Flying Aboriginal Flag At Half Mast On Australia Day Is ‘Divisive And Racist’ 08/12/21

Flying Aboriginal Flag At Half Mast On Australia Day Is ‘Divisive And Racist’ 08/12/21

A bid to fly the Aboriginal flag at half mast on Australia Day across the Mornington Peninsula is “divisive and racist” say angry locals. The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept official interest rates on hold as widely expected but speculation of a 2022 move continues as fixed rate bargains disappear from the market. An Australian boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics is now under “active consideration” after the USA announced it was taking a diplomatic stand against human rights abuses. And th

Dec 7, 2021 • 3:20

State’s Bureaucrats On Gravy Train 07/12/21

State’s Bureaucrats On Gravy Train 07/12/21

More than 110 people working on the state’s major transport projects are now paid more than $300,000. Emergency and serious trauma cases are increasing as electric bike and scooter riders struggle to return to a busy life post lockdown along with other Victorians. Much-loved children’s books Cat in the Hat, Harry the Dirty Dog and the Disney Princess series have been criticised for sexist stereotypes and lack of female characters. And in sport, Tasmania could be prepared to pay up to $1 million

Dec 6, 2021 • 3:27

Teenager Drowns While Swimming At Lake Nagambie 06/12/2021

Teenager Drowns While Swimming At Lake Nagambie 06/12/2021

A teenager has drowned while swimming in a lake in central Victoria at the weekend.A major poll reveals huge numbers of Victorians are turning off the state Labor and Liberal parties.A review aimed at bettering the court experience for victims of crime has ruled that their rights can be “outweighed” if it interferes with courts running efficiently.Victorian kids aged five to 11 years are set to get their Pfizer jab at GPs, pharmacies and state clinics – but Daniel Andrews says it would make “a l

Dec 5, 2021 • 3:11

Schoolies Wreak Havoc As 75% Of Teens Admit To Getting Drunk 05/12/2021

Schoolies Wreak Havoc As 75% Of Teens Admit To Getting Drunk 05/12/2021

Parents have an inflated view about their child’s ability to stay safe at schoolies and resist peer pressure to drink at dangerous levels, new research shows.Melbourne City Council has called on the state government to show leadership and bring more public servants back to CBD offices.More than 1000 fast charging stations for electric vehicles will be operating within five years — and could become as common as petrol servos within two decades.The fight over America’s largest modern home is drawi

Dec 4, 2021 • 3:43

AFL To Return To It's Heartland With A Bang In 2022 04/12/2021

AFL To Return To It's Heartland With A Bang In 2022 04/12/2021

The AFL will make a magnificent return to Melbourne with 12 men’s and women’s matches across 10 days with a new-look AFL Round 1 featuring five all-Victorian games in Melbourne.Australian's have been stockpiling their favourite Christmas treats almost a month earlier than usual, with a massive surge in puddings, pavlovas and fruit mince sales.Melbourne's world-famous sporting precinct should be transformed into a bustling hub of bars and restaurants and the city should get behind a bid for the R

Dec 3, 2021 • 3:51

Education Minister Alan Tudge  Stands Aside Pending Abuse Allegations 03/12/2021

Education Minister Alan Tudge  Stands Aside Pending Abuse Allegations 03/12/2021

Embattled federal minister Alan Tudge will stand aside pending an investigation into claims made by his former media adviser that their extramarital affair was “abusive”. A national timber pallet shortage hitting food and essential product supplies across Australia is set to escalate because of issues plaguing the timber industry in Victoria. Adoptions have plummeted to the lowest levels ever recorded due to Covid travel bans and restrictions. AND.. a group of eight Albert Park women will hold a

Dec 2, 2021 • 2:48

Health Minister Greg Hunt Set To Quit Parliament 02/12/2021

Health Minister Greg Hunt Set To Quit Parliament 02/12/2021

Scott Morrison will seek a third term in power without two of his most senior colleagues, with Health Minister Greg Hunt set to call it quits and former attorney-general Christian Porter also retiring.Victoria's sixth lockdown has contributed to a 1.9 per cent hit to the national economy between July and September — the third worst quarter on record.Australia's primary school students might have to start the year without the equipment they need as worldwide technology shortages cause chaos for f

Dec 1, 2021 • 3:08

Animal Activists Face Hefty Fines If Caught Trespassing On Farms 01/12/2021

Animal Activists Face Hefty Fines If Caught Trespassing On Farms 01/12/2021

Animal activists caught trespassing on Victorian farms could cop a hefty fines of almost $11,000 under new legislation. Schoolies celebrations on the Mornington Peninsula have been ruined by random attacks on teenagers.  Disney’s streaming service has been accused of bowing to Beijing by removing from its Hong Kong service an episode of The Simpsons that ridiculed Chinese censorship over Tiananmen Square.  Fears rogue cosmetic surgeons are compromising patient safety for the sake of huge profits

Nov 30, 2021 • 2:38

COVID19 Vaccines Tested For Effectiveness Against Omicron Variant 30/11/2021

COVID19 Vaccines Tested For Effectiveness Against Omicron Variant 30/11/2021

Top doctors say the world should want the Omicron variant to spread globally if urgent research confirms it turns the Covid virus into a more mild disease. Police moved in on the suspected burial ground of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s high country on Monday. Shane Warne is bruised and battered – but in the clear – after the spin king’s 300kg motorbike crushed his foot in a self-inflicted wrong-un on Sunday. Melbourne is expected to regain a title it hasn’t held for m

Nov 29, 2021 • 2:57

Calls For Early Booster Jabs Following New COVID Variant Concerns 29/11/2021

Calls For Early Booster Jabs Following New COVID Variant Concerns 29/11/2021

Leading health experts want booster jabs to be given earlier as cases of the “concerning” Omicron variant is confirmed in Australia.  A crucial search operation will begin today for the bodies of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay after Jet Star Pilot Gregory Lynn was charged with their murder.   Federal Police have blocked Cyber-crooks selling access to Australian superannuation accounts on the dark web. Melbourne researchers are working out how to slow down, or even reverse, one of th

Nov 28, 2021 • 2:16

40,000 Expected At AFL Premiership Party 28/11/2021

40,000 Expected At AFL Premiership Party 28/11/2021

Melbourne's official AFL premiership party is set to be the biggest major event in Victoria in six months as fans rush to celebrate a grand old flag.  Australia will close its borders immediately to nine African nations as the world races to contain a new Covid-19 variant.... Phillip Island’s iconic little penguin colony has turned 100 years old, with the popular nature park first put on the map as a must-see experience a century ago.  And new research has revealed dads have been spending more t

Nov 27, 2021 • 2:08

Police Put "Schoolies" On Notice Ahead Of Celebrations 27/11/2021

Police Put "Schoolies" On Notice Ahead Of Celebrations 27/11/2021

POLICE have put school leavers on notice ahead of what is likely to be the biggest Victorian Schoolies celebrations in history.  A new rail bridge set to soar above the Western Ring Road as part of a $10 billion Airport Link will be 4-storeys high and designed to minimise closures of the busy freeway.   Tourism operators across Victoria are calling on Melburnians to spend big in the regions in a bid to fast track the industry’s recovery.  A Melbourne sewage farm has been added to the Victorian H

Nov 26, 2021 • 2:08

New Transparency Rules For Australian Universities 26/11/2021

New Transparency Rules For Australian Universities 26/11/2021

Universities will be hit with new transparency rules in a federal government bid to force them to reduce their reliance on students from China and India.  It’s been revealed One in five home buyers are paying for expensive lenders mortgage insurance just to get their foot in the door of Australia’s sizzling property market.  Almost 4000 RMIT University employees will be backpaid a total of $10 million following a wage dispute with the tertiary education union.  An experimental wonder drug has be

Nov 25, 2021 • 2:26

Retailers Physically Abused Over State's Vaccine Mandate 25/11/2021

Retailers Physically Abused Over State's Vaccine Mandate 25/11/2021

It’s been revealed Victorian retailers are being physically abused over the state’s vaccine mandate, with some workers being struck with trolleys and boiling liquids by angry shoppers.  Power bills for the average Victorian household will fall by $100 over the next three years as electricity costs plummet to the lowest level in more than a decade.  If you’re looking to snap up a property you might want to look at Gippsland....which has been touted as Victoria’s next regional real estate hot spot

Nov 24, 2021 • 2:24

Melbourne Researcher's Breakthrough In Obesity Fight 24/11/2021

Melbourne Researcher's Breakthrough In Obesity Fight 24/11/2021

Melbourne scientists have uncovered the genetic secrets of why some women suffer uncontrollable fat growth, raising hopes drugs may be able to overcome the chronic condition...  Victorians hoping soak up the sun over christmas might be out of luck.... An Arbitrator has confirmed Kevin Spacey must pay House of Cards producer MRC nearly $31 million after breaching his contract by violating the company’s sexual harassment policy....  And the Australian car industry is on the comeback trail.  For up

Nov 23, 2021 • 2:15

The Queen's Determined To Be In Church For Royal Christening 21/11/2021

The Queen's Determined To Be In Church For Royal Christening 21/11/2021

The Queen is determined to be in church on Sunday when her granddaughters Eugenie and Zara jointly christen their babies. The British press have savaged disgraced Australian Cricket Test captain Tim Paine and splashed his tears and lewd picture antics across its sports pages.  The killer of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay may have spent all night on a desperate drive out of the High Country. Princess Charlene’s return to Monaco left her “overwhelmed” and unable to face official duties or fam

Nov 20, 2021 • 3:35

Tim Paine Resigns After Text Message Scandal 20/11/2021

Tim Paine Resigns After Text Message Scandal 20/11/2021

Tim Paine has sensationally quit as Australia’s Test captain… after a Herald Sun investigation revealed that he’d sent a female co-worker a graphic image and a string of lewd messages. A top City of Melbourne employee says returning to the office might suit executives, but not lower-class employees. Australians are splashing millions of dollars on pet foods and indulgent treats to give their Covid fur babies the experience of what is being labelled “pet humanisation”.  Australians facing tech de

Nov 19, 2021 • 3:18

National Study Into Suburban Parks And Playgrounds 19/11/2021

National Study Into Suburban Parks And Playgrounds 19/11/2021

A national study into suburban parks and playgrounds has identified a wish list of ­features that meet the needs of all Aussies. Children at schools, kinder and childcare now do not have to isolate for up to two weeks after being exposed to a positive case onsite.  Victorian magistrates are calling for more annual leave, saying they face higher levels of stress, anxiety and burnout than their colleagues in higher courts.  Prince Charles has spoken of The Queen’s health scares, telling reporters

Nov 18, 2021 • 3:09

Rex Airlines Increasing Routes Around Australia 18/11/2021

Rex Airlines Increasing Routes Around Australia 18/11/2021

Regional Express Airlines will become a fully-fledged Golden Triangle operator from next month when it adds Brisbane-Sydney and Brisbane-Melbourne to its schedule.  Preparations for bushfire season are ramping up, with 50 aircraft to be placed in strategic spots across the state to help firefighting efforts.  Kevin Sheedy says he won’t give in to the ‘woke’ movement after including Margaret Court as an icon in his new book. The Queen has warned that “none of us can slow the passage of time” in a

Nov 17, 2021 • 3:19

Man Awarded $5k For Suitcase Falling On His Head During Flight 17/11/2021

Man Awarded $5k For Suitcase Falling On His Head During Flight 17/11/2021

A man who was hit in the head by a suitcase falling from an overhead locker during an Emirates flight has been awarded $5000 after the judge rejected the airline’s attempt to duck its legal obligations.  Victoria is surging towards its 90 per cent vaccination milestone with Premier Daniel Andrews saying the state will have “very few rules” by the end of this week.  A leading coeducational private school has been accused of body-shaming female students by asking year sixers to have “covered shoul

Nov 16, 2021 • 3:18

Carlton Star Retires Over Refusal To Get Vaccinated 15/11/2021

Carlton Star Retires Over Refusal To Get Vaccinated 15/11/2021

Carlton’s star defender Liam Jones has abandoned more than $1 million in future earnings after sensationally walking away from AFL because he didn’t want to get the Covid-19 vaccine. More than 170 Australians have died from coward punch assaults since 2000. Two Monash University education experts claim Sportsmanship is a discriminatory word that should be scrapped and an Acknowledgment of Country should be incorporated into all school lessons. Melbourne researchers believe they may have cracked

Nov 14, 2021 • 3:23

Victorian Private Schools Receive Jobkeeper Funds 14/11/21

Victorian Private Schools Receive Jobkeeper Funds 14/11/21

More than 40 Victorian private schools have shared in more than $135 million in generous taxpayer JobKeeper funds Melbourne water users could be slugged for desalinated water next year despite storages nearing 90 per cent full. The return of Victoria’s world class major event’s industry could provide a $2.5 billion jolt to the state economy. And The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is taking their music on the road this November - all the way to regional Victoria.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Nov 13, 2021 • 3:51

Forensics Move To Perth For Next Phase Of Cleo Smith Investigation 13/11/2021

Forensics Move To Perth For Next Phase Of Cleo Smith Investigation 13/11/2021

Detectives working on the Cleo Smith case are wrapping up their investigation in Carnarvon and moving back to Perth for the next phase of the probe. People accused of sex crimes will need to show they took “active steps” to obtain consent under major new reform to be introduced in Victoria. A bizarre TikTok trend urges students to steal and vandalise school and public bathrooms shows young teens blocking toilets, ripping soap dispensers off walls and damaging mirrors and sinks. The nation’s firs

Nov 12, 2021 • 3:24

Detectives Still Searching For Cleo Smith’s Sleeping Bay 12/11/2021

Detectives Still Searching For Cleo Smith’s Sleeping Bay 12/11/2021

Detectives are still searching for the sleeping bag Cleo Smith was asleep in when she was allegedly snatched from a tent at the Blowholes camp site over three weeks ago. A $269 million skyscraper has been proposed for the Paris end of Collins St on the site of a series of significant buildings including the former Reserve Bank of Australia headquarters. E-scooter riders will be able to travel at a max speed of 20km/h in Melbourne under a 12 month trial that could see people zooming around before

Nov 11, 2021 • 3:45

Second Suspect Not Ruled Out In Cleo Smith Case 11/11/2021

Second Suspect Not Ruled Out In Cleo Smith Case 11/11/2021

Further charges could be laid over the alleged abduction of Cleo Smith. Half of all Aussie teens now spend more time, or as much time, online with their friends rather than seeing them in person. An original Apple computer, hand-built by company founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak 45 years ago, sold for $400,000 at auction in the United States on Tuesday. AND Prince Harry has slammed the harmful effects of “misinformation” on social media, saying he’s determined not to lose Meghan Markle like

Nov 10, 2021 • 3:23

Events In The New Year Could Be Open To Unvaccinated Victorians 10/11/2021

Events In The New Year Could Be Open To Unvaccinated Victorians 10/11/2021

Daniel Andrews has flagged that some major events next year could be open to unvaccinated Victorians. Less than one in ten fines issued for Covid related breaches over the past financial year have been paid. Australian’s are being slugged more for essential groceries with the cost of fresh fruit, oils and long-life milk having jumping during the pandemic and remaining higher ever since. FlyBuys have opened up their rewards program to two major Aussie retailers just in time for Christmas. For upd

Nov 9, 2021 • 2:49

Drive To Get $1.7m  Clean Cars On Our Roads by 2030  09/11/2021

Drive To Get $1.7m Clean Cars On Our Roads by 2030 09/11/2021

The transition to electric vehicles will be accelerated by a $250m federal government fund to rollout out charging infrastructure and drive down costs- It’s part of a bid to get 1.7 million clean cars on the road by 2030. A thumbnail size device could soon be able to treat ‘young person’s arthritis’ instead of medication Melbourne Cup winning jockey James McDonald and champion trainer Chris Waller have been caught up in a Covid-19 scare linked to the Melbourne Cup-winning owner. Aussie basketbal

Nov 8, 2021 • 3:24

Australian Kids Could Wait Until Next Year For COVID Jab 08/11/2021

Australian Kids Could Wait Until Next Year For COVID Jab 08/11/2021

Australian kids aged five to 11 face waiting until early next year for a Covid-19 vaccine, meaning they will continue wearing masks in classrooms, despite previous hopes they would be protected by the end of the school term.  A host of once-affordable “bridesmaid” suburbs like Pascoe Vale, Clarinda and Carrum are next in line to join Melbourne’s million-dollar club.  A fresh round of dining vouchers will lure Victorians back into Melbourne’s city centre to provide a weekday boost to businesses.

Nov 7, 2021 • 2:18

Cleo Smith's Parents Release A Statement Following Daughter's Safe Return 06/11/2021

Cleo Smith's Parents Release A Statement Following Daughter's Safe Return 06/11/2021

Cleo Smith’s parents have released their first statement since their daughter’s safe return, thanking the WA Police and the Carnarvon community, before asking for privacy.  It’s been revealed Trains would run at least 20 hours a day on the Suburban Rail Loop and reach speeds of 100kmh, with the potential for services every 2 minutes.  The MCG will be split into separate fan zones as cricket chiefs try to pack Australia’s biggest sporting crowd since the COVID pandemic began into the Boxing Day T

Nov 5, 2021 • 2:17

Tears Of Joy As Missing 4-Year-Old Cleo Smith Is Found Alive And Well 04/11/2021

Tears Of Joy As Missing 4-Year-Old Cleo Smith Is Found Alive And Well 04/11/2021

With just four words, 18 days of horror for one family was brought to a close and gave tear-filled joy to a nation that had held its breath.  Dozens of Victorian nurses are facing the sack after losing their legal bid to stop Monash Health from taking disciplinary action against them for refusing the COVID-19 jab. A teenage boy was stabbed at a school in Melbourne‘s West yesterday in an alleged altercation that has marred the full-time return to face-to-face learning.  And Brad Hogg believes Aus

Nov 3, 2021 • 2:10

James McDonald's Childhood Hero Welcomes Him To Melbourne Cup Winning Jockeys' Club 03/11/2021

James McDonald's Childhood Hero Welcomes Him To Melbourne Cup Winning Jockeys' Club 03/11/2021

James McDonald’s childhood idol Brett Pebble has welcomed him to the Melbourne Cup-winning jockeys’ club ….after his triumph on Verry Elleegant.  Melbourne Cup favourite Incentivise will be examined by a vet in the coming days after the Peter Moody camp reported the stayer had swelling in a foreleg after the race.  Victorian primary schools have urged parents not to let their kids watch Netflix’s violent Squid Game series after students mimicked the games in the playground.  Victorian univers

Nov 2, 2021 • 2:28

Melbourne Coming Back To Life For Race That Stops The Nation 02/11/2021

Melbourne Coming Back To Life For Race That Stops The Nation 02/11/2021

Backyard barbecues and pub gardens will erupt...while park parties will run long into the night as the race that stops the nation reignites the state.   Scott Morrison has refuted French President Emmanuel Macron claims he was lied to. Collingwood superstar Jordan De Goey has hired the high-powered law firm that represented Harvey Weinstein in his assault case in New York.  Disgraced senior Liberal MP Tim Smith’s political career hangs in the balance as police consider laying serious charges

Nov 1, 2021 • 2:20

Patti Newton Pays Tribute To Beloved Bert 01/11/21

Patti Newton Pays Tribute To Beloved Bert 01/11/21

Patti Newton has spoken of the family’s sadness after their beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bert, passed away in hospital on Saturday night. Shadow attorney-general Tim Smith has resigned from the opposition front bench in disgrace after he was caught drink-driving at more than twice the legal limit. Australia will side with developing countries at the Glasgow climate summit, with Scott Morrison pushing world leaders to accept a process of “transition, not abolition” to net zero. And

Oct 31, 2021 • 2:58

Covid’s $80 Million Impact On Melbourne 31/10/2021

Covid’s $80 Million Impact On Melbourne 31/10/2021

Covid had an $83m impact on the City of Melbourne budget and caused several delays to major projects. Motorists can expect a more traffic and congestion on the roads as Melbourne emerges from lockdown, with commuters ditching public transport in favour of cars for travel. Victorian renters could save up to $300 on their annual power bills under a new rebate scheme to upgrade inefficient heating and cooling systems. Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has been dropped by his US record label in t

Oct 30, 2021 • 3:05

Students Forced To Sit VCE Exams In Dark Following Storms 30/10/21

Students Forced To Sit VCE Exams In Dark Following Storms 30/10/21

Schools were forced to hold VCE exams in the dark in the aftermath of storms that battered Melbourne and much of Victoria. Dozens of Victoria’s most senior lawyers have joined forces to oppose the state government’s proposed new pandemic management laws.  The days of the Covid-19 “jab” could be numbered with Queensland researchers one step closer to proving a vaccine can be delivered through a needle-free “patch”.  And Victorian women are leading the way when it comes to getting on the tools

Oct 29, 2021 • 3:26

Qantas Adopts New Changes Ahead Of International Travel 29/10/21

Qantas Adopts New Changes Ahead Of International Travel 29/10/21

International travellers flying with Qantas will be able to check-in for their flight four hours early when borders reopen from Monday Monash University has gained ethics approval to conduct the world-first clinical trial, which will look at the safety and effectiveness of using magic mushrooms, to help psychotherapy Australia’s consumer watchdog has flagged major new laws to rein in the market power of tech giants And Victorian taxpayers spent more than $16 million on two major events that

Oct 28, 2021 • 3:46

Ice A Rising Problem In Regional Victoria 28/10/2021

Ice A Rising Problem In Regional Victoria 28/10/2021

Ice use in regional Victoria has jumped more than 30 per cent, according to the latest comprehensive drug watch ­report. Unvaccinated tennis stars will be banned from taking the court at next year’s Australian Open. Soccer player Josh Cavallo has become the first footballer in Australia to come out as gay while still playing professionally. the race that stops a nation is just less than a week away and already but punters have declared the big race a two-horse war with overseas invader Spanish M

Oct 27, 2021 • 3:18

WA Police Seize CCTV In Hunt For Missing 4 Year old 27/10/21

WA Police Seize CCTV In Hunt For Missing 4 Year old 27/10/21

CCTV from the side of a major highway in WA reportedly seized by police as they try to find missing four-year-old Cleo Smith.  Researchers have found a way to make antibiotics more effective against superbugs, one of the biggest global health threats facing humanity.  Tesla's stock market value has cleared dollars 1 trillion for the first time after it received the biggest ever order for electric vehicles from Hertz And Netflix will go against the wishes of Prince William by including Martin

Oct 26, 2021 • 3:49

Terror Threat Increases For Aussie Teens 26/10/21

Terror Threat Increases For Aussie Teens 26/10/21

Warnings that Australian teens are planning and negotiating with others online to carry out “catastrophic terror attacks Domestic violence perpetrators would face tougher penalties for offending in front of children under a bold new proposal backed by Rosie Batty. Australians will likely receive a text message five months after their second Covid jab to alert them that they are due for a booster in a month And Melbourne has earmarked Sunday December 5 as its MCG premiership celebration See o

Oct 25, 2021 • 4:02

Increased Reports In England Of Drug-Filled Syringes In Nightclubs 24/10/2021

Increased Reports In England Of Drug-Filled Syringes In Nightclubs 24/10/2021

Police in England said on Friday they had arrested three men, after several days of increasing alarm at reports that revellers had been injected with needles at nightclubs.  Year 12 students are descending into drinking, smoking and eating disorders as they battle deteriorating mental health.  A loaded prop gun which killed a cinematographer on the set of Alec Baldwin’s latest movie was declared safe before the actor fired it. Australians are desperate to get back to travelling, with half a m

Oct 23, 2021 • 3:33

Travel Exemptions For Parents Once International Borders Reopen 23/10/2021

Travel Exemptions For Parents Once International Borders Reopen 23/10/2021

Parents of citizens and permanent residents will be breathing a sigh of relief after the federal government opened up travel exemptions to come to Australia once international borders reopen next month.  A massive beach zone will built at Melbourne Park for next year’s Australian Open amid a push to bring the city’s marvellous major event calendar back to life.  Popular clothing retailers Cotton On and Jay Jays have been forced to pull products that promoted “ ritual abuse” following a barrage

Oct 22, 2021 • 3:32

Blockbuster Movies And MTV For Foxtel And Binge Subscribers 22/10/2021

Blockbuster Movies And MTV For Foxtel And Binge Subscribers 22/10/2021

Foxtel Group has announced a major content deal with ViacomCBS that will deliver subscribers an even bigger range of movies, drama series, channels and apps.  Pressure is mounting on the state government to bring back the off-peak fare discount for public transport in a bid to help kick start the city’s recovery.  The Queen has cancelled a trip to Northern Ireland and has “reluctantly accepted medical advice to rest for the next few days” at Windsor Castle, royal officials said on Wednesday lo

Oct 21, 2021 • 3:35

Facebook Under Fire For Leaked Documents 21/10/2021

Facebook Under Fire For Leaked Documents 21/10/2021

Facebook is under fire again after leaked documents showed its artificial intelligence systems designed to block hate speech and violence were ineffective. A woman broke down in tears over her portrayal as a “sugar baby” as she quizzed her ex-lover, who is suing her for calling him a “rampant sex scammer” online.  It is the most common cause of injury among the elderly, but an extra serve of dairy each day can dramatically reduce the chance of having a fall in older adults.  A Victorian has b

Oct 20, 2021 • 3:29

Psychedelic Drugs Booming In Victoria 20/10/2021

Psychedelic Drugs Booming In Victoria 20/10/2021

Psychedelic drugs and opioid use is booming in Victoria with more seized here than in any other state. Melbourne’s CBD could be home to about 100,000 people and host at least 300,000 jobs by 2040, according to the latest forecasts. Scott Morrison is vowing to crackdown on social media platforms saying rampant, online abuse is destroying the lives of Australians. Victorian cyclists added a whopping $1.93bn to the nation’s economy last year, the most of any state or territory.  For updates and

Oct 19, 2021 • 4:06

Lockdown To End Earlier Than Expected 18/10/21

Lockdown To End Earlier Than Expected 18/10/21

Melbournians will be allowed to reunite with their loved ones for private gatherings earlier than planned, as the city’s lockdown officially ends on Friday after a world-record 263 days. Fully vaccinated people who visit Tier 1 exposure sites will only need to quarantine for seven days as part of a major overhaul of the strict isolation rules. A new 90km rail line for Melbourne being planned by the Andrews Government would cost up to $120 billion if the whole project was built underground. An

Oct 17, 2021 • 3:25

Disappointment With 2022 Melbourne Grand Prix Date 17/10/21

Disappointment With 2022 Melbourne Grand Prix Date 17/10/21

A date has finally been locked in for the 2022 Melbourne Grand Prix but some local sporting clubs have been left “hugely disappointed” by the decision. Two thirds of boys playing video games during lockdowns have risky or problematic gaming habits, a groundbreaking study has found. Australians have been blowing away lockdown with a spike in secret cocaine parties across the suburbs. And Victorians and visitors would get discounts to experience top Melbourne attractions under a scheme to lure

Oct 16, 2021 • 3:11

Qantas To Bring Forward International Flights By Two Weeks 16/10/21

Qantas To Bring Forward International Flights By Two Weeks 16/10/21

Qantas will bring forward international flights by two weeks  A drug known as Dr Death which has been found in ecstasy tablets in Melbourne has prompted a warning from health officials. Councils across Melbourne are cancelling popular Carols By Candlelight event And A new study has shown that lockdown has catalysed a rise in parents and kids co-sleeping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2021 • 3:34

State Government Refuses To Get Involved In Council Matters 15/10/21

State Government Refuses To Get Involved In Council Matters 15/10/21

A bold move to block Yarra Council from introducing “exorbitant” new fees on business owners won’t be supported by the state government. Retirees would be called back to work and current staff urged to work longer hours in a desperate bid to curb the state’s triple-0 call centre crisis. Principals are bracing for mask resistance as pupils as young as five will be “strongly recommended” to wear masks when they return to school next week. And fashion and beauty is back in the spotlight at the p

Oct 14, 2021 • 3:04

Millions Of Dollars In Refunds Paid By ANZ 14/10/21

Millions Of Dollars In Refunds Paid By ANZ 14/10/21

ANZ is delivering refunds worth $22 million to tens of thousands of credit card customers after overcharging on annual fees. China is conducting large-scale construction at a naval base in Cambodia with a weapons storage and barracks and a nearby airfield which is longer than at the capital’s international airport. Victoria will need almost 200 extra courtrooms within 15 years to keep up with massive demand as a scathing audit finds many of Victoria’s courts are “not currently fit for purpose”

Oct 13, 2021 • 3:30

Calls To Guarantee Casual And Contractor Work 13/10/21

Calls To Guarantee Casual And Contractor Work 13/10/21

Businesses that refuse to give employees secure work would be named and shamed under a crackdown from Australia’s peak trade union. Lego has vowed to remove gender stereotypes from its toys after a global study found that 71 per cent of boys feared being made fun of for playing with toys marketed at girls. The nation’s mental health commissioner is warning that while reopening may bring people happiness, it may also cause some anxiety. And scientists have discovered stars unexpectedly blastin

Oct 12, 2021 • 2:54

Premier Caught Up In Corruption Probe 12/10/21

Premier Caught Up In Corruption Probe 12/10/21

Premier Daniel Andrews has been drawn into an anti-corruption probe examining the misuse of public funds, as one of his ministers resigned yesterday. It’s the news every woman wants to hear – eating carbohydrates and saturated fats can help you avoid heart disease and diabetes. Scott Morrison has declared his government “will come together” and deliver a plan to reach net zero emissions, ahead of a critical week of negotiations with Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce. And two diehard Melbourne De

Oct 11, 2021 • 3:09

Family Holiday Ends In Tragedy With The Death Of A Seven Year Old Girl 11/10/2021

Family Holiday Ends In Tragedy With The Death Of A Seven Year Old Girl 11/10/2021

A father has accidentally ran over his daughter with their caravan at Wilsons Prom...  A pregnant mother is being remembered as loving and selfless, as homicide detectives investigate her death and her former partner remains under police guard in hospital.  A top economist insists Victoria's economy is ready to come roaring back next year.. A new survey has found more parents are picking private schools for networking opportunities to help their kids’ careers...  For updates and breaking ne

Oct 10, 2021 • 2:13

New Study Shows Seniors Are Redefining Retirement 10/10/2021

New Study Shows Seniors Are Redefining Retirement 10/10/2021

New research has has found Baby Boomers are working well past retirement and snapping up investment properties to pay for their lifestyle.  A flood of multi-million dollar farms have hit the market in Victoria as sellers rush to cash in on record demand for rural property.  A young victim of sexual predator R. Kelly says his conviction in a US court had freed her from the burden she was carrying.  And researchers have revealed getting enough natural sunlight each day can have a big impact on

Oct 9, 2021 • 2:14

Southbank Could Be Given An Aboriginal Name 09/10/2021

Southbank Could Be Given An Aboriginal Name 09/10/2021

Southbank could be given an Aboriginal name under a proposal being considered by the City of Melbourne.  A question about Prime Minister Scott Morrison on an English test at a government high school has left parents furious and is being slammed as a political stunt.  Albert Park's iconic Black swans are being closely tracked by a team of experts from Melbourne University, as part of research that has been conducted since 2006... Melbourne actress Holly Valance is said to be eyeing a return to

Oct 8, 2021 • 2:19

Concerns Melbourne's Homeless Will Be Affected By Jab Policy 08/10/2021

Concerns Melbourne's Homeless Will Be Affected By Jab Policy 08/10/2021

A key welfare worker from the salvation army has voice concerns that the homeless and vulnerable could be affected by Melbourne City Council’s mandatory jab policy for staff and visitors.  Yarra City Council is facing increasing pressure to overturn a controversial decision to charge businesses up to $5000 to convert a car space into outdoor dining areas...  Sweden’s Public Health Agency has recommended a temporary halt to the use of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine among young adults, citing conc

Oct 7, 2021 • 2:17

Melbourne's Growth Suburbs Missing Out On Infrastructure 07/10/2021

Melbourne's Growth Suburbs Missing Out On Infrastructure 07/10/2021

New research has revealed young families filling Melbourne’s growth suburbs are being left high and dry when it comes to social infrastructure such as pools and libraries...  Victorian students disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic will receive extra support to complete their certificates.  Melbourne residents have the chance to roll up their sleeve and win big, as the city continues the race to vaccinate.  It’s about to get harder for first home buyers to enter the property market after a decis

Oct 6, 2021 • 2:16

Qantas Purchases 100 Energy Efficient Aircrafts 06/10/2021

Qantas Purchases 100 Energy Efficient Aircrafts 06/10/2021

Qantas has purchased 100 energy-efficient aircraft using lower-emissions fuels as part of the airline’s push to meet its net zero target by 2050. New research has revealed getting back on campus for face-to-face learning was the main priority for international students choosing a university for next year...  As many as 1000 drones will patrol the east coast of Australia this summer, while being monitored in a centralised control room... Major social media services including Facebook, Instagra

Oct 5, 2021 • 2:11

Inner City Cafes To Fork Out $5000 A Year For Outdoor Dining Spaces 04/10/2021

Inner City Cafes To Fork Out $5000 A Year For Outdoor Dining Spaces 04/10/2021

An inner-city Melbourne council wants to slug struggling businesses up to $5000 a year for every carpark space used for outdoor dining... in a move dubbed as greedy  Two teachers have become the first to launch joint legal action against the state government's mandatory COVID vaccines.  The first official snapshot of the nations underworld has revealed that almost almost half of all members of organized crime gangs in Australia began offending later in life and have decent jobs....  The Bart

Oct 4, 2021 • 2:24

Melbourne Crowned "World's Longest Lockdown" 04/10/2021

Melbourne Crowned "World's Longest Lockdown" 04/10/2021

Melbourne has officially suffered through the longest Covid-19 lockdown in the world, overtaking Buenos Aires.  A group of Victoria’s top trainers have been caught up in an alleged breach of Covid rules that threatens to disrupt Melbourne’s spring racing carnival.  Shocking revelations that kids aged as young as 11, have been recruited into ultra-violent street gangs.  And thousands of families have been stung with childcare subsidy debts, sparking claims of hypocrisy as the federal governmen

Oct 3, 2021 • 2:26

Victoria's Bus Network To Transition To Zero-Emissions Fleet 03/10/2021

Victoria's Bus Network To Transition To Zero-Emissions Fleet 03/10/2021

The government has awarded a new contract for a third of the metropolitan network... One lucky Aussie will win $1 million dollars if they have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine.... Farmers on the NSW-Victorian border fear the mice plague, which wreaked havoc during the winter months, could return in summer.  A new floating function centre with bars and stunning city views has been proposed for the Yarra River at Docklands. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take

Oct 2, 2021 • 2:12

Free Mental Health Pop-Up Clinics Open In Victoria 02/10/2021

Free Mental Health Pop-Up Clinics Open In Victoria 02/10/2021

Free pop-up clinics are now open to help Victorians struggling with their mental health because of Covid lockdowns.  Interstate or overseas trips may feel like a far-away dream, but Victorian families are hopeful air travel will be a reality by next school holidays.  It might still be 3 months away, but Victorians are being urged to start early and look local for Christmas gifts.... And Actress Scarlett Johansson and Disney say they have reached a settlement in her lawsuit over her compensati

Oct 1, 2021 • 2:30

Swinburne Is The Lasted Victorian University To Mandate Double Vaccinations 01/10/2021

Swinburne Is The Lasted Victorian University To Mandate Double Vaccinations 01/10/2021

Melbourne, Monash and La Trobe have all declared compulsory double jabs for a return to face-to-face classes... after almost two years of remote learning.  The building housing Betty’s Burgers on Chapel St will be saved from the wrecking ball after being badly damaged in last week’s earthquake.  Almost half of Australia’s 2.2 million property investors are not claiming one of the most lucrative tax deductions available to landlords... Supermarkets are closing and businesses are facing staff s

Sep 30, 2021 • 2:28

Travel Hungry Australians Could Be Stung With Higher Airfares 30/09/2021

Travel Hungry Australians Could Be Stung With Higher Airfares 30/09/2021

The competition watchdog is warning Australians could be stung with higher airfares if airports attempt to claw back pandemic profit losses..  Major changes to the income tax system won’t stop bracket creep but will pay down billions in debt racked up during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Startling research has revealed more than half the young Victorians who leave out-of-home care such as foster homes are experiencing homelessness and being admitted to hospital within four years,  And Victorians ar

Sep 29, 2021 • 2:20

The Number Of Victorians On Unemployment Benefits Is Up By Close To 50% 29/09/2021

The Number Of Victorians On Unemployment Benefits Is Up By Close To 50% 29/09/2021

Around 82,000 more people now dependent on JobSeeker and Youth Allowance.  Australia’s competition watchdog says Google is misusing its dominance of digital advertising... Thousands of families have been stung with childcare subsidy debts, sparking claims of hypocrisy as the federal government lets profitable businesses keep JobKeeper payments.  And Golfers can tee-off again from today but they might not get the hole-in-one they were hoping for.  For updates and breaking news throughout the d

Sep 28, 2021 • 2:28

At Home Covid Tests Will Be Available In Australia From November 1 28/09/2021

At Home Covid Tests Will Be Available In Australia From November 1 28/09/2021

Car queues and days in isolation waiting for results will be a thing of the past.  Victoria and New South Wales’ premiers have been slammed by the peak body for small businesses ….for ignoring the National Plan to reopen Australia.   COVID-19 vaccination rates have soared a whopping 33 per cent across two of Victoria’s worst performing areas.   And expert modelling shows More than 1400 people would be killed or severely injured and $160bn worth of damage caused if an earthquake similar to the

Sep 27, 2021 • 2:04

Demons Redeemed Themselves In The Eyes Of Norm Smith 27/09/2021

Demons Redeemed Themselves In The Eyes Of Norm Smith 27/09/2021

Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons have now “redeemed” themselves in the eyes of club great Norm Smith. Victorians caught at coronavirus exposure sites could avoid staying home for two weeks, with isolation rules to be overhauled as vaccination targets are reached and the state reopens.  Australia’s’ eSafety commissioner has confronted Facebook officials over leaked documents that showed the company knew about its platform Instagram’s toxic effect on youth mental health for years.

Sep 26, 2021 • 3:52

Powerful  Air Purifiers Donated To Melbourne Schools 26/09/2021

Powerful Air Purifiers Donated To Melbourne Schools 26/09/2021

Dozens of air purifiers with HEPA filters have been donated to schools across Melbourne by cleaning giant Kärcher. Meghan Markle has continued her fashion tour of New York City, wearing a matching suit reminiscent of outfits sported by former US First Lady Michelle Obama.  The hard-won Heart Health check capable of saving four lives every day is at risk of having its Medicare subsidy removed as tens of thousands of Aussies fail to front up for the test during Covid.  Dangerous drivers were th

Sep 25, 2021 • 3:26

Grand Final Set To Be A Classic 25/09/2021

Grand Final Set To Be A Classic 25/09/2021

Melbourne and Western Bulldogs greats believe Saturday’s Grand Final is set to be a classic – and likely to spark years of on field success regardless of the result.  Victorians may not be able to get their jab at the MCG, but footy fans are still encouraged to don their team colours and get vaccinated this Grand Final day.  Border closures that extend into 2022 will push more Australian businesses to the wall, and take a huge toll on mental health and relationships, state leaders are being wa

Sep 24, 2021 • 3:23

Scott Morrison Lobbies For Success Of Submarine Agreement

Scott Morrison Lobbies For Success Of Submarine Agreement

Scott Morrison spent his first full day in Washington DC lobbying for the success of the dramatic new Australian, United Kingdom and US submarine agreement after two days of high-level leadership discussions. TV legend Denise Drysdale is in hospital with a rare nerve disorder. A potentially deadly pregnancy complication could soon be treated with a cheap tablet. A veteran fined for marching to the Shrine of Remembrance to urge protesters “respect the soldiers and the fallen” could have his $5

Sep 23, 2021 • 3:26

Kyle Sandilands Brags About 'Cameo' Asking Price 23/09/2021

Kyle Sandilands Brags About 'Cameo' Asking Price 23/09/2021

Reality stars, actors, singers and sports men and women have turned to online video app Cameo at a time when the entertainment industry has been crippled by the global pandemic.  Seven female taekwondo athletes who fled Taliban controlled Afghanistan will now call Melbourne home. Insurers are bracing for a wave of claims from the earthquake that has shaken major metro areas across Victoria, NSW, the ACT, and Tasmania.  Construction workers involved in chaotic riots across Melbourne will be fr

Sep 22, 2021 • 3:06

Scott Morrison Defends Submarine Deal 22/09/2021

Scott Morrison Defends Submarine Deal 22/09/2021

Scott Morrison has defended the nuclear-powered submarine deal with the United States and Britain. The snap shutdown of construction in Victoria has begun, with everything from large worksites to home builds and renovations impacted. Victorian kids could soon gather in groups of three under a NSW-style friendship bubble. Kids aged 5 to 11 are set to be vaccinated against Covid-19 with Australia urging Pfizer to seek approval from our drug regulator as soon as possible.  For updates and break

Sep 21, 2021 • 3:12

Victoria’s Construction Industry Set For Two-Week Shutdown 21/09/2021

Victoria’s Construction Industry Set For Two-Week Shutdown 21/09/2021

Victoria's construction industry is set for a two-week shutdown after violent protesters attacked union headquarters over mandatory vaccinations.  Older adults worried about their memory would have a blood test to diagnose if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Improving eating disorder treatments will be at the centre of an ambitious 10-year strategy to tackle the mental health crisis killing Aussies.  Drive-through deliveries don’t come any more special – or unexpected than

Sep 20, 2021 • 3:30

Tough Restrictions Remain For Victorians Until 80 percent Vaccinated 20/09/2021

Tough Restrictions Remain For Victorians Until 80 percent Vaccinated 20/09/2021

Victorians will still be living under tough restrictions even after 80 per cent of the state is fully vaccinated. Embattled MP Christian Porter has resigned as industry minister in the Federal government. Park Orchards in Melbourne’s northeast has topped the country as the suburb with the biggest houses per square metre. Footy bad boy Ben Cousins has used the Brownlow Medal as his stage to return to the AFL world. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at he

Sep 19, 2021 • 3:22

Cleared To Compete Swimmer Shayna Jack Sets Sights on Paris 2024 19/09/2021

Cleared To Compete Swimmer Shayna Jack Sets Sights on Paris 2024 19/09/2021

Finally cleared to return to racing after returning a positive doping sample before the 2019 World Championships, Shayna Jack is hungrier than ever and already setting her sights on winning gold for Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Victorians aged over 60 are being jailed at unprecedented rates. New Sentencing Advisory Council research has revealed the number of people in that age group given time behind bars doubled in the space of a decade. There have been almost 41,000 property demolit

Sep 18, 2021 • 3:17

More Delays For Deliveries as StarTrack Staff Plan Strike 18/09/2021

More Delays For Deliveries as StarTrack Staff Plan Strike 18/09/2021

Online shoppers eager to receive their parcels can expect more delays and disruptions when more than 800 StarTrack workers in Victoria walk off the job. We could see a supply shortage of meat, poultry and seafood at Christmas if the state government doesn’t overturn covid-19 restrictions crippling the sector. More than one million Victorian students have lost almost 160 days of face-to-face learning since the start of the pandemic. A potential “fountain of youth” treatment for fertility has b

Sep 17, 2021 • 3:10

Extra Screentime Doesn't Ruin Relationships For Kids 17/09/2021

Extra Screentime Doesn't Ruin Relationships For Kids 17/09/2021

The idea that screentime ruins social relationships has been up-ended following new research which revealed kids who spend more time on devices have more close friends. Teachers are facing burnout with increased workloads amid the ongoing demands of remote learning. Young Victorians want places for “recreational hooning”, gender-neutral public toilets and compulsory queer education in primary schools. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are facing a new wave of online criticism after appearing on

Sep 16, 2021 • 3:13

New Reform Allowing Parliament To Proceed Unaffected By Lockdowns 16/09/2021

New Reform Allowing Parliament To Proceed Unaffected By Lockdowns 16/09/2021

Parliament will no longer be cancelled due to Covid-19 outbreaks or lockdowns, with MPs able to participate remotely under new reform. Working from home is a work perk equal to a seven per cent pay rise with a new study showing that some employees would be willing to take a pay cut in return for working from home permanently. A new Melbourne ferry terminal predicted to be “as popular as Circular Quay in Sydney’’ has been approved for Docklands. Calls are growing for Melbourne golf courses to

Sep 15, 2021 • 3:04

A Melbourne Hospital To Mandate Covid Jabs For All Staff 15/09/2021

A Melbourne Hospital To Mandate Covid Jabs For All Staff 15/09/2021

One of Melbourne’s largest public hospitals is making it compulsory for all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. China’s rising influence, combating Covid-19 and fighting the climate crisis will top the agenda when Prime Minister Scott Morrison travels to the US to meet with President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and India. We could see a shortage of meat, poultry and seafood this Christmas if COVID restrictions crippling the sector continue Tourists visiting Victoria will see

Sep 14, 2021 • 3:02

A Melbourne Council Plans To Manufacture And Sell Medicinal Cannabis 14/09/2021

A Melbourne Council Plans To Manufacture And Sell Medicinal Cannabis 14/09/2021

A Melbourne council is investigating a plan to grow, manufacture and sell medicinal cannabis to boost their revenue stream. Tens of millions of annual visitors to Crown and every worker will have to be fully-vaccinated to access the mega-attraction, under a bold plan. Fruit and vegetable prices on supermarket shelves rose 5 per in June as backpacker workers continue to leave the country and farmers continue to struggle to find willing labourers. Pop princess Britney Spears has announced her e

Sep 13, 2021 • 3:06

Moves Underway To Vaccinate Primary Schoolers 13/09/21

Moves Underway To Vaccinate Primary Schoolers 13/09/21

Australia’s preparing to launch Covid-19 vaccinations for primary school kids. Victorian researchers are testing whether we can eat and exercise ourselves into good mental health. Middle income parents are flocking to private schools, attracted by excellent results and ongoing assistance with fees. Caulfield Cup organisers want thousands of vaccinated racegoers trackside at the iconic race next month. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSe

Sep 12, 2021 • 2:54

Pregnant Women Prioritised For Pfizer Jabs 12/09/21

Pregnant Women Prioritised For Pfizer Jabs 12/09/21

All women who are at least 24 weeks pregnant will receive priority access to Pfizer jabs at Victoria’s state-run vaccination centres. Ansett placed itself into voluntary administration 20 years ago today in what remains one of the nation’s biggest corporate collapses. A million new Moderna doses are coming from Europe. Comedian Dave Hughes is participating in the ninth annual fun run for the RCD Foundation to raise funds for paediatric brain cancer.  For updates and breaking news throughout the

Sep 11, 2021 • 3:00

Georgia Love Taken Off Air 11/09/21

Georgia Love Taken Off Air 11/09/21

Channel 7 has yanked Georgia Love off air and issued an apology for the reporter’s racist post. The road map for the return of metro students has yet to be announced. Rocketing second-hand car values could leave motorists underinsured and thousands of dollars out of pocket. Australians are getting more bang for their buck across thousands of products and services compared to a decade ago. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at  heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio

Sep 10, 2021 • 3:06

Melbourne's Top Liveability Metrics Revealed 10/09/21

Melbourne's Top Liveability Metrics Revealed 10/09/21

Personal safety is the number one issue young Melburnians feel needs to be addressed in order to feel happier in their neighbourhoods. Victorian health officials allowed a Thai boxing event to be held in locked-down Melbourne. Children across the world could soon have access to a less invasive Covid-19 swab with a new Melbourne-made device. Melbourne great Garry Lyon says a Demons premiership witnessed by beloved club figures Ron Barassi and Neale Daniher would be a football fairytale. For upda

Sep 9, 2021 • 3:11

Principals Want Low Covid LGAs Back At School 09/09/21

Principals Want Low Covid LGAs Back At School 09/09/21

Principals have called for schools in Melbourne LGAs with low covid cases to return next term. State primary schools outperforming high-fee private campuses revealed. The state government is refusing to extend the free tram zone. Parents are being forced to pay up to thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket childbirth costs. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at  heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2021 • 2:59

9/11 First Responders' Children Fill FDNY Ranks 08/09/21

9/11 First Responders' Children Fill FDNY Ranks 08/09/21

Officials say more children of 9/11 victims are joining the Fire Department of New York than ever before. Melbourne house values are predicted to rise 9 per cent in the next 12 months. A pop-up vaccination site has opened at an Islamic cultural hub in Melbourne’s west. Victorian students are calling for a return to school in term 4 and the right to take two statewide mental health days. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at  heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.c

Sep 7, 2021 • 2:54

Mildura Hit And Run Driver Jailed Again 07/09/21

Mildura Hit And Run Driver Jailed Again 07/09/21

A hit-and-run driver who killed six Mildura teenagers in a horror crash, has been jailed again over a string of unrelated driving offences. A massive expansion of GP clinics in Victoria’s vaccine rollout will begin next week. Forty-one years after a mother was found brutally stabbed, her sons are pushing for an alleged child sex abuser priest to be investigated. Collingwood has admitted a second of its seven club directors appears to be ineligible to serve on the Magpies’ board. For updates and

Sep 6, 2021 • 3:04

Researchers To Screen All Aussie Kids For Diabetes 06/09/21

Researchers To Screen All Aussie Kids For Diabetes 06/09/21

Melbourne researchers are on track to screen every child in Australia for type 1 diabetes. New parents would be able to take a combined six months off work under a new plan. Victoria’s four selective high schools have been named the state’s best. Victoria Police is on a recruitment drive with the aim of better reflecting Australia’s cultural diversity. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Sep 5, 2021 • 3:03

Melbourne Hospitality Operators Join Calls For Vaccine Mandate 05/09/21

Melbourne Hospitality Operators Join Calls For Vaccine Mandate 05/09/21

Melbourne hospitality operators are pushing for patrons and staff to be fully vaccinated. Students in Victoria who are learning remotely are becoming frustrated with Pre-recorded university lectures. Geo-location tags that could soon monitor Covid-19 compliance. The major damages claims approved to underworld figures since early 2019. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2021 • 2:56

A Hills Winery To Introduce Vaccine Mandate 04/09/21

A Hills Winery To Introduce Vaccine Mandate 04/09/21

A Hills winery has become one of the first major businesses in the state to mandate full vaccination. Nursing home residents are at risk due to lack of staff. A new survey shows families ripped apart by blocked borders and lockdowns. The League boss supports requirements for AFL fans to get vaccinated to attend games in 2022. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2021 • 2:37

New Melbourne Home For The Jewish Museum Of Australia 03/09/21

New Melbourne Home For The Jewish Museum Of Australia 03/09/21

The Jewish Museum of Australia will have a new home in Melbourne. Victorian marriage celebrants are frustrated that a policy to allow limited weddings in NSW. Playgrounds are re-opening and one of Melbourne city’s oldest has a new look. Nazi hate symbols on public display will be banned in Victoria. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2021 • 2:50

A Century-Old Home Could Be Demolished For New Rail Loop  02/09/21

A Century-Old Home Could Be Demolished For New Rail Loop 02/09/21

A historic Box Hill home could be among the buildings demolished for the Suburban Rail Loop. A Victorian council is continuing to close the gender gap in the workplace. Royal Melbourne Hospital has been placed on “pandemic mode” for the first time. Details of an Icy Creek secret cannabis lair. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2021 • 3:44

Victoria Is In For A Wet And Warm Spring  01/09/21

Victoria Is In For A Wet And Warm Spring 01/09/21

The Bureau is predicting increased rainfall and higher temps across Victoria for Spring.Fully vaccinated players are set to enjoy greater freedoms at this year’s Australian Open. A Langwarrin teenager has been hailed a hero for bravely saving his sister’s life. A Melbourne-led study has shown that FAMILIES who rely on unhealthy diets have worse mental health and wellbeing than those who eat well. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee om

Aug 31, 2021 • 3:29

Covid Poll Shows Spike In Mental Health Fears And Job Loss 31/08/21

Covid Poll Shows Spike In Mental Health Fears And Job Loss 31/08/21

A new poll shows Aussies are more fearful of mental health and job loss than getting Covid-19. Medical experts are calling for playgrounds across Victoria to reopen on Thursday. A HUNT will be launched for shipwrecks long lost off the Victorian coast. Collingwood has been warned it must find the resources to surround Craig McRae with support staff.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 2021 • 2:59

No End Date In Sight For Melbourne's Sixth Lockdown 30/08/2021

No End Date In Sight For Melbourne's Sixth Lockdown 30/08/2021

Victoria’s sixth lockdown will be extended past Thursday with no end date in sight. The Premier made the announcement after 92 new Covid cases were recorded on Sunday. Champion jockey Jamie Kah and four fellow riders could be banned for an additional month over an illegal house party after allegedly lying to a tribunal about who was there. Local Kooyong residents are demanding action on the Glenferrie Rd crossing, more than two years after the Coalition pledged $260m at the last election. A w

Aug 29, 2021 • 3:26

Premature Babies Are Surviving And Thriving Thanks To Improved Technology  29/08/2021

Premature Babies Are Surviving And Thriving Thanks To Improved Technology 29/08/2021

More babies born extremely prematurely are surviving and thriving without major disabilities. Australia’s gender wage gap doesn’t discriminate by age, with boys receiving more pocket money than girls each week. Living with Covid will share similarities to living with the flu in future, removing the need for widespread lockdowns and controversial restrictions like curfews and playground closures. Young Australians are being sucked into gambling addiction at an alarming rate – but not by racing

Aug 28, 2021 • 3:27

Exhausted Victorian Teachers Planning Industrial Action 28/08/2021

Exhausted Victorian Teachers Planning Industrial Action 28/08/2021

Exhausted Victorian teachers are planning to take industrial action demanding improved work conditions and a 21 per cent salary rise over the next three years. A Melbourne retiree lost $300,000 of his savings to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, prompting a warning about the online stings from consumer advocates. Priceline has received more than 53,000 bookings for vaccinations across its stores, with more than 30,000 people already receiving the jab. There have been some benefits to home

Aug 27, 2021 • 3:11

Joint Vaccination Appointments For Families In Youth Rollout Plan 27/08/2021

Joint Vaccination Appointments For Families In Youth Rollout Plan 27/08/2021

Families will be able to book joint appointments to get a Covid-19 jab under a plan to rollout vaccines to children aged 12 and over.  A shocking study has found Female teachers in elite private boys’ schools are being forced to cover up sexual harassment from students.  Another country footy league has axed its season as COVID-19 lockdowns cripple the game’s heartland.  Claims Prince William was reportedly furious over Prince Harry’s accusations of racism against the royal family...  For u

Aug 26, 2021 • 2:10

Vegemite Odour Holds Heritage Value 26/08/2021

Vegemite Odour Holds Heritage Value 26/08/2021

The distinctive smell of Vegemite being made has been recognised as having important heritage value for a Port Melbourne factory. Melbourne renters are in the box seat to get a better deal as the local market struggles to overcome the pressures of Covid. 350 highly trained medical professionals from overseas are on route to Victoria to take up critical roles in the health system over the next few months. Daily payphone usage in Victoria has skyrocketed by more than 173 per cent after Telstra

Aug 25, 2021 • 3:13

Victorian Students Top The Nation In NAPLAN

Victorian Students Top The Nation In NAPLAN

Victorian kids have topped the nation in NAPLAN scores, despite students losing up to 28 weeks of face-to-face learning since the start of the pandemic. Almost a quarter of Australian women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. a shocking new report from Australian Bureau of Statistics has found. The chief executive of the nation’s biggest job search company, SEEK, said it is both “inevitable and imminent” that businesses looking for staff on his employment website will demand to

Aug 24, 2021 • 3:25

Fears Unvaccinated Hospital Staff Will Spread Covid 23/08/21

Fears Unvaccinated Hospital Staff Will Spread Covid 23/08/21

Victorian hospitals are struggling to track unvaccinated staff amid fears they will spread Covid to vulnerable patients  Anti -lockdown protesters are targeting individual police officers in the wake of Saturday’s shocking rally  Health officials have increased protective measures for emergency department staff as officials brace for more Covid cases from one of Melbourne’s busiest hospitals. And Western Bulldogs’ weekend from hell has culminated in the AFL diverting the Dogs to Launceston f

Aug 22, 2021 • 4:28

Childcare Sector In Need Of Urgent Government Help 22/08/21

Childcare Sector In Need Of Urgent Government Help 22/08/21

Urgent government bailouts are needed to keep the childcare sector viable in Victoria  Kids in crisis are waiting up to nine months to see “burnt-out” psychiatrists, as Covid-19 lockdowns trigger a mental health meltdown  Too much screentime is taking its toll with a 21 per cent jump in school-aged children needing glasses in the five years to 2020  And A mob of kangaroos that was trapped on the site of a future housing development in Melbourne’s outer east has finally been relocated.See omn

Aug 21, 2021 • 4:17

Big Numbers Tipped For Anti Lockdown Protest 21/08/21

Big Numbers Tipped For Anti Lockdown Protest 21/08/21

Police are bracing for big numbers at a planned anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne’s CBD  Police fear a fake COVID-19 compliance officer, accused of threatening an isolating woman with deportation if she didn’t have sex, has other victims  Babies who start tummy time from the age of four weeks sleep better and move more as they grow And A world -first study that has tracked the health and wellbeing of women for more than 30 years – from mid life to the senior years – has uncovered the recipe

Aug 20, 2021 • 4:36

Calls For Rapid Antigen Covid Testing At Schools 20/08/21

Calls For Rapid Antigen Covid Testing At Schools 20/08/21

Leading experts are calling for rapid antigen Covid-19 testing in Victorian schools  The favourites feature, to be unveiled on Friday, will allow users to create a personalised list of commonly-visited venues  PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to return to public life And Millennials are guilty of spending more time in the shower than any age group across the nationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 2021 • 3:49

Teens Suffering The Most Due To Lockdowns  19/08/21

Teens Suffering The Most Due To Lockdowns 19/08/21

Teens are suffering the most stress of any age group during lockdowns  An Afghan surgeon who fled to Australia after being shot twice by terrorists is pleading with the Morrison Government to help his family trapped in Kabul.  An  industry leader has renewed calls for food delivery workers to be prioritised for vaccination  And Nuclear scientists using lasers the size of three football fields said Tuesday they had generated a huge amount of energy from fusionSee omnystudio.com/listener for p

Aug 18, 2021 • 3:39

Royals Locked In Talks Over Prince Andrew 18/08/21

Royals Locked In Talks Over Prince Andrew 18/08/21

Prince William and Prince Charles are reportedly locked in talks over how Prince Andrew’s alleged sexual abuse lawsuit will impact the Queen Tax deductions for work-related expenses have climbed during tax time  Sunscreens sold in Australia will be tested after US studies found they contained two cancer-causing chemicals And Australia's supermarkets have just become even cheaper to shop atSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 2021 • 3:34

Melbourne Plunged Back Into Harsh Restrictions 17/08/21

Melbourne Plunged Back Into Harsh Restrictions 17/08/21

Melbourne has been plunged back into the harshest restrictions the city has endured since last year’s devastating second wave Every adult at an illegal engagement party authorities fear could become a superspreader event will be slapped with a $5000 fine Victoria's new laws allowing the names of dead rape victims to be suppressed has been criticised by victims for not hitting the mark. And AFL career of former Richmond player Shane Tuck analysed for inquest into his death See omnystudio.com/

Aug 16, 2021 • 4:42

Victoria Police Crackdown On Illegal Gatherings 16/08/2021

Victoria Police Crackdown On Illegal Gatherings 16/08/2021

There will be a crackdown on Illegal gatherings after street booze and dance parties, pub crawls and a planned event for 1000 people had to be shut down at the weekend, as Melbourne’s coronavirus crisis sits on a knife edge. Australian’s are being put at risk by dodgy doctors amid revelation that dozens of fakes, fraudsters and unregistered medics have been caught illegally treating patients. Victoria’s biggest and most expensive infrastructure projects face industrial warfare after tensions b

Aug 15, 2021 • 3:14

Olympians Say 'Enough Is Enough' Taking A Stand Against Racism 15/08/2021

Olympians Say 'Enough Is Enough' Taking A Stand Against Racism 15/08/2021

Olympians and public figures have banded together to release a message in ‘solidarity’ with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Victoria’s first residential mental health centre for under 11s will be built in an effort to help children before their conditions escalate. Melburnians will be dobbed in by locals of regional towns if they’re caught breaking lockdown rules by sneaking into regional towns. While big family dinners are off the cards thanks to lockdown, a Fitzroy North busin

Aug 14, 2021 • 2:52

Sex Work Decriminalised In Victoria 14/08/2021

Sex Work Decriminalised In Victoria 14/08/2021

Victorian sex workers will finally be protected by law and given the same rights as other employees with the state government announcing it would decriminalise the industry A Scheme designed to entice people back into the city post lockdown has funnelled more than $40m back into the CBD’s recovery. Research examining hairdressers who worked while infectious with Covid in the region has demonstrated the efficacy of face masks. Country footy leagues have begun cancelling their seasons as tighte

Aug 13, 2021 • 3:04

Concern Over Cancer Causing Substances In Sunscreens 13/08/2021

Concern Over Cancer Causing Substances In Sunscreens 13/08/2021

Weeks after a popular sunscreen was withdrawn from sale in Australia for containing the cancer causing chemical benzene, a US laboratory claims an anti-ageing cream ingredient, Octocrylene, contained in sunscreen degrades into a toxic chemical, benzophenone, a known carcinogen. Pressure is mounting on the state government to release the Mornington Peninsula from lockdown and offer it the same benefits as the rest of regional Victoria. A new study shows that a year after giving birth, the “biol

Aug 12, 2021 • 3:19

Why Now Is The Best Time To Buy For First-Home Owners 12/08/2021

Why Now Is The Best Time To Buy For First-Home Owners 12/08/2021

Encouraging news for first-home buyers with a new report declaring now is the most affordable time to buy.  Despite soaring housing prices and lockdown hurdles. Twenty million dollars in cash and assets were seized from an alleged meth-trafficking syndicate operating across Tasmania and Victoria — but police fear they haven’t got their hands on all of the money used by the syndicate. Australia must remain vigilant about the “grave possibility” of military coercion from China, with the global p

Aug 11, 2021 • 3:04

Tech Council Formed To Establish Australia As The Startup Capital Of The World

Tech Council Formed To Establish Australia As The Startup Capital Of The World

A formidable alliance of tech industry heavyweights including Google, Atlassian and Afterpay has joined forces to help position Australia as the startup capital of the world within 10 years. A Melbourne IT entrepreneur has splashed out more than six million frequent flyer points to buy two items in Qantas’s inaugural Points Auction.   Graphic road deaths of native wildlife have prompted an urgent plea for more people to call Wildlife Victoria about injured animals on the road.   Melburnians c

Aug 10, 2021 • 2:44

Transurban Begging For Financial Help To Finish Troubled West Gate Tunnel 10/08/2021

Transurban Begging For Financial Help To Finish Troubled West Gate Tunnel 10/08/2021

The state government is pushing back against Transurban’s claims for taxpayer help to meet a $3.3 billion blow out on the West Gate Tunnel. Global warming will likely break through the internationally-agreed two degree target limit by 2060 even with big cuts to greenhouse gas emissions. Australia’s three largest telcos – Telstra, Optus and TPG – each allegedly breached consumer law by making false or misleading statements in their promotions of NBN plans. Just two hours of screen time each da

Aug 9, 2021 • 3:02

Australia's First Drive-Through COVID Vaccination Clinic Opens In Vic Today 09/08/2021

Australia's First Drive-Through COVID Vaccination Clinic Opens In Vic Today 09/08/2021

Australia's first drive-through Covid vaccination clinic opens in Victoria today... in what could be the first of many new pop-up hubs to expand the state’s rollout.  Victorian students and experts say the harsh effects of lockdowns and the unpredictable nature of online learning has sparked a mental health crisis in schools.  Hackers have already been scouring the Census system for weaknesses ...as authorities brace for cyber attacks on Tuesday night.  Former AFL Star Jason Akermanis has lau

Aug 8, 2021 • 2:43

Crocodile Attack Victim Lucky To Be Alive 08/08/2021

Crocodile Attack Victim Lucky To Be Alive 08/08/2021

A young man who was attacked by a crocodile in Far North Queensland on Friday is lucky to be alive... after a “vital” tourniquet was applied to his heavy bleeding by an army medic on scene. Victoria's energy security for this summer hangs in the balance after two separate disasters hit major power suppliers.  A new generation contraceptive pill that poses no blood clot risk and can be used by almost all women will be available in Australia from next week.  And it’s been revealed our furry fri

Aug 7, 2021 • 2:44

New Rapid Test To Diagnose COVID-19 From Smartphone Camera 06/08/2021

New Rapid Test To Diagnose COVID-19 From Smartphone Camera 06/08/2021

A news test that can diagnose COVID-19 within 20 minutes with the help of a smartphone camera, and detect how contagious a person is, has been developed.  Traffic lights across Melbourne are being probed in a bid to ease congestion for road users. in the biggest review of the lights since they were installed in Melbourne.  Melbourne nerds have been the losers ...after a leading Australian supplier of geek products battled it out with city’s biggest comic book store.  And Forbes has revealed t

Aug 5, 2021 • 2:22

Victorians Could Get AstraZeneca Jab At Mass Vaccination Hubs 05/08/2021

Victorians Could Get AstraZeneca Jab At Mass Vaccination Hubs 05/08/2021

Victorians under the age of 60 could soon be able to walk up and get the AstraZeneca jab at mass vaccination hubs...   High school teachers will have the opportunity to expand their teaching skills.... as part of a program to fast-track new maths or science educators by 2023.  The owner of an Australian business accused of ripping off In-N-Out Burger’s trademark has hit out at the American fast food giant for sending him “pressuring” letters before slapping him with a lawsuit.  Good news for

Aug 4, 2021 • 2:30

Australia Could Reach Target 80% Vaccination Rate By Summer 04/08/2021

Australia Could Reach Target 80% Vaccination Rate By Summer 04/08/2021

New modelling has shown Australia could reach the target 80 per cent adult vaccination rate just in time for summer... but experts have questioned whether tying too many freedoms to that milestone is realistic.  Towns across the Victoria-NSW border have taken a $1 billion tourism hit, with 10,000 jobs lost. A Melbourne woman who was brutally murdered while hiking in eastern Europe ….is being remembered as “living life to the fullest”.  And a new hope in the fight against Cancer. Melbourne res

Aug 3, 2021 • 2:32

Landmark Victory For Families Of Sexual Assault Victims 03/08/2021

Landmark Victory For Families Of Sexual Assault Victims 03/08/2021

Families of sexual assault victims have won a landmark victory to speak the names of their dead loved ones... after a Herald Sun campaign forced a state government backflip.  All Australians who are fully vaccinated by December 1 would receive $300 ….under a Labor plan to fast-track the rollout and kickstart the economy.  Thousands of sleep apnoea sufferers may be at risk of respiratory illness... after Philips recalled all of its CPAP machines over safety concerns. And Gold Coast chief execu

Aug 2, 2021 • 2:25

Fears Fire Management Pay Is Sucking Funds From Regions 02/08/2021

Fears Fire Management Pay Is Sucking Funds From Regions 02/08/2021

Victoria’s top brass firefighters are being paid $40 million more every year than their NSW counterparts. Fire Rescue Victoria whistleblowers have hit out at the top-heavy management structure- they say is potentially sucking vital funds out of regional communities. Simple mistakes made while driving are costing Victorians their lives. New figures show almost three in four fatal crashes last year were caused by errors, not high-risk behaviours, prompting an urgent reminder for people to drive s

Aug 1, 2021 • 3:14

Insects Touted As The New ‘Superfood’ 01/08/2021

Insects Touted As The New ‘Superfood’ 01/08/2021

Insects have been touted as a ‘superfood’ and the ‘future of food’ according to a CSIRO report. Government scientists splashed out $27,000 on a “bug grub” report promoting eating insects instead of meat to cut carbon emissions and feed the growing population. Trauma from bullying is as harmful as substance abuse for both bullies and their victims, according to a new study which looked at the impact of bullying in everyday life. Popular tourist spot Buchan Caves has closed again, dealing anothe

Jul 31, 2021 • 3:22

Medicinal Cannabis And Driver Safety Under Review 31/07/2021

Medicinal Cannabis And Driver Safety Under Review 31/07/2021

Medicinal cannabis users could soon legally get behind the wheel of a car under a Victorian first trial. A report by the Medicinal Cannabis and Safe Driving Working group, found a “standardised decision support tool” could allow people to safely drive while medicated. Top religious leaders have criticised a push to dump the Lord’s Prayer from being recited at the start of state parliament sessions. A small business owner locked in a David and Goliath trademark fight involving Australia’s rich

Jul 30, 2021 • 3:22

Data Suggests Third Pfizer Jab Would Boost Protection Against Delta Strain 30/07/2021

Data Suggests Third Pfizer Jab Would Boost Protection Against Delta Strain 30/07/2021

Pfizer has said vaccine recipients will need a third dose of its jab, which will increase protection against Covid-19 and its Delta strain. A historic former Southbank warehouse would be transformed into a new sky high Melbourne hotel. New research has found that legalising cannabis would prompt an extra 880,000 Australians over the age of 14 to try it for the first time.   Carrying excess weight, particularly around your stomach, puts you at higher risk of a heart attack or stroke – but fewe

Jul 29, 2021 • 3:23

' Instagram For Kids' On Its Way 29/07/2021

' Instagram For Kids' On Its Way 29/07/2021

The Facebook-owned photo sharing network Instagram has confirmed it is working on a youth focused version of the app with a suite of new safety features. Melbourne councils are set for windfall gains in fees and fines after the pandemic reduced their income last year. A rush to enlist in the armed forces last year during the height of the covid pandemic has now reversed. Applications are being withdrawn in record numbers and there’s a shortfall in ranks. Australia’s first cryonics facility is

Jul 28, 2021 • 3:43

Victoria Is the Luckiest State For Lotto Winners 28/07/2021

Victoria Is the Luckiest State For Lotto Winners 28/07/2021

Victoria remains the luckiest state for Lotto winners, taking out top spot for a fifth year running. Cybercrime is up and firewalls are down as it’s revealed hackers silently invade our smart devices to steal personal information every ten minutes. Life amid lockdowns has prompted more Australians to check their superannuation, and a significant number now worry they will have to stay in the workforce for longer. Whether you enjoy a brisk walk or prefer a more intense cycling session, moderat

Jul 27, 2021 • 3:24

Melbourne Lockdown To Lift But Restrictions Remain 27/07/2021

Melbourne Lockdown To Lift But Restrictions Remain 27/07/2021

Victoria’s fifth lockdown will end tomorrow with the 5km travel limit scrapped, schools returning to face-to face learning and hospitality, retailers, beauticians and gyms reopening. But under a new “Lockdown Lite” restrictions. Victorian firefighters will not be sent to help battle mass wildfires threatening homes in Canada, despite other Australian states preparing resources to assist Melbourne’s house and unit prices are expected to skyrocket more than 17 per cent by the end of the year, de

Jul 26, 2021 • 2:33

Victoria’s Wyndham Set To Be Bigger Than Geelong 26/07/2021

Victoria’s Wyndham Set To Be Bigger Than Geelong 26/07/2021

Booming western suburbs in Wyndham should be transformed into a “satellite city” with Werribee as its CBD. The Australian Taxation ­Office is sharpening its technology, making it harder than ever to hide income or claim dodgy tax deductions. Victorian teachers, principals and support staff were paid $28 million in the past two years alone for being assaulted, bullied, harassed and exposed to violence at work. Victorians face months of significant restrictions despite the likely end of the sta

Jul 25, 2021 • 3:30

Pleas For JobKeeper 2.0 25/07/2021

Pleas For JobKeeper 2.0 25/07/2021

ACTU chief Sally McManus has written to Scott Morrison pleading for him to introduce JobKeeper 2.0 and warning against allowing people to withdraw a third portion of money from their super.  As thousands breach Sydney’s strict lockdown to attend a “Freedom Day” protest in on Saturday, Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty laid out a brutal truth about those who are hesitant about Covid vaccines. Under the agreement, which will include any updated versions designed to deal with emerging varian

Jul 24, 2021 • 3:09

Reports Anti-Vax Protesters Plan To Cause Chaos Across Town 24/07/2021

Reports Anti-Vax Protesters Plan To Cause Chaos Across Town 24/07/2021

Police are “extremely concerned” about hundreds of anti-vax protesters planning to wreak havoc in Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday.  Australian businessman, actor, writer, producer and director John Cornell, who produced Paul Hogan’s film Crocodile Dundee, has died at the age of 80.  Australians in lockdown are treating themselves to the finer things in life, indulging in gourmet and healthy foods in a bid to beat boredom and boost their wellness.  China has dismissed World Health Organisation pla

Jul 23, 2021 • 3:21

Victoria Poised To End Lockdown As Planned Next Week 23/07/2021

Victoria Poised To End Lockdown As Planned Next Week 23/07/2021

Victoria is poised to end lockdown as planned next week but health authorities are desperately trying to trace shoppers at a popular Melbourne market. Gin is fast becoming Australia’s white spirit of choice. Parents could be well served sending their kids running around the lounge room, or hosting a quick game of Simon Says, as a way to boost brain power while home schooling. The man who brought the Grand Final to Queensland says the AFL should consider a Perth Grand Final beamed into Victori

Jul 22, 2021 • 3:23

Police Seize $10 Million Stash Of Ice 22/07/2021

Police Seize $10 Million Stash Of Ice 22/07/2021

Police have seized a $10 million stash of ice from a tow truck in north-eastern Victoria. Singer Guy Sebastian has blasted the Federal Government for using him as a “prop” for their botched arts industry funding. The International Olympic Committee has warned Queensland against prematurely celebrating victory in the race for the 2032 Games – sensationally declaring “it‘s not a done deal”. Australia’s oldest man Dexter Kruger has passed away at the age of 111 and 188 days old. For updates and

Jul 21, 2021 • 2:55

Greater Freedom Discussions Needed For Those Who Are Vaccinated 21/07/2021

Greater Freedom Discussions Needed For Those Who Are Vaccinated 21/07/2021

Premier Daniel Andrews has flagged discussions will be needed about granting greater freedoms, including access to major events, for people who are fully vaccinated.  Toddlers who have a less healthy start to the day are more likely to be overweight by the time they start school, new research as revealed. Police have made dozens of arrests in a major operation targeting drug dealers and crime in the St Kilda area. Footy’s Covid crisis is costing the AFL up to $6 million a week as league offic

Jul 20, 2021 • 3:35

Future Crowds At Melbourne Footy Matches In Doubt 20/07/2021

Future Crowds At Melbourne Footy Matches In Doubt 20/07/2021

Crowds at Melbourne footy matches and major events are in doubt as health authorities investigate the increasing ease of Covid’s Delta strain to spread at stadiums.  Suburban high rises would be green-lit around new stations as part of the multi-billion dollar rail loop being built under middle Melbourne. Parents are sexually abusing their own children in lockdown, with calls for help soaring 50 per cent this year as Covid-19 restrictions help paedophiles cover up their crimes.  Carmen Machuc

Jul 19, 2021 • 3:40

Calls To Curb Victorias Vehicle Emissions To Reach Targets 19/07/21

Calls To Curb Victorias Vehicle Emissions To Reach Targets 19/07/21

Emissions from vehicles need to be curbed in the next 14 years if Australia is to meet a net zero emissions by 2050. Businesses are putting away cash as they become more cautious over ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns. Sneaker sniffers are being used by Australia’s most-visited shopping site to authenticate high-end runners. Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space journey is being slammed for its carbon footprint. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.c

Jul 18, 2021 • 3:15

These Are The ‘Healthiest’ Places To Live In Melbourne 17/07/21

These Are The ‘Healthiest’ Places To Live In Melbourne 17/07/21

An expert says Fitzroy, Carlton, and St Kilda are some of the healthiest places in Melbourne to live. Showbiz vet Kerri-Anne Kennerly is calling for class action against the NDIS. Former boxer Anthony Mundine fined for breaching Covid rules. WhatsApp has announced the launch of a trial aimed at freeing its users from smartphones.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2021 • 3:07

Probe Into Victoria’s Gambling Watchdog Will Re-Examine Footy Scandals  16/07/21

Probe Into Victoria’s Gambling Watchdog Will Re-Examine Footy Scandals 16/07/21

Probe into the state’s gambling watchdog would re-examine three major footy scandals. Tabcorp is proposingrunning a national Covid-19 vaccination lottery. A computer glitch in a vaccine booking system sent the general public to a site reserved for frontline workers. A “green room” is being used to calm kids down at a suburban school in Melbourne’s southeast. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor

Jul 15, 2021 • 3:02

Record Low Interest Rates Are Making It Cheaper To Buy Instead Of Rent  15/07/21

Record Low Interest Rates Are Making It Cheaper To Buy Instead Of Rent 15/07/21

Properties are becoming cheaper to buy than rent due to record low interest rates across Australia. 23 Olympic live sites will go ahead around the country. New research shows construction managers endure dramatically higher levels of stress and depression.A Chinese spy ship is sitting off the Australian coast to monitor Australian and US military exercises. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform

Jul 14, 2021 • 2:46

Melbourne Scientists Discover Groundbreaking Covid-19 Treatment  14/07/21

Melbourne Scientists Discover Groundbreaking Covid-19 Treatment 14/07/21

Melbourne scientists have found a way to stop covid cells growing in and populating infected human cells. The rare giant burrowing frog could stand in the way of a proposed $200 million mineral sands mine at East Gippsland. A coastal camping ground will be established at the historic former Point Nepean Quarantine Station. Frontline workers are calling for the vaccine rollout stages to be sped up. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee

Jul 13, 2021 • 3:01

Victoria Shuts Border To New South Wales 12/07/2021

Victoria Shuts Border To New South Wales 12/07/2021

Victoria has shut to border to NSW and it could remain closed for weeks amid a growing COVID outbreak.  Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Ashleigh Barty has paid tribute to fellow Indigenous Australian Evonne Goolagong Crawley...saying if she could be half the person the two time Wimbledon victor is, then she would be very happy.  A Gastro outbreak striking hundreds of dogs has spread to Melbourne’s southeast. Police are investigating whether a shot fired 700m through inner-Melbourne was aimed

Jul 11, 2021 • 2:12

Strategy To Rebuild Victoria’s Creative Industry Will Bring 60,000 Jobs 11/07/2021

Strategy To Rebuild Victoria’s Creative Industry Will Bring 60,000 Jobs 11/07/2021

A bold new four-year strategy has been touted as the key to rebuilding Victoria’s struggling creative industry sector post pandemic.  A world-first Melbourne-led study is aiming to get children with potentially deadly fish allergies able to join their family for a classic fish and chip dinner.  A Melbourne dad’s dream of rocketing into space will take one giant leap closer to becoming a reality when the first passenger space flight takes off on Sunday night.  Olympic debutante Tess Lloyd's jo

Jul 10, 2021 • 3:39

Major Medicinal Cannabis Breakthrough 10/07/2021

Major Medicinal Cannabis Breakthrough 10/07/2021

Sufferers of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and cancer could soon benefit from a major medicinal cannabis breakthrough.  A judge has lashed two idiot brothers who bulldozed their mum’s house in a family feud, telling them the world was “laughing at you for your stupidity”. Lygon St traders are calling for the iconic Carlton strip to be closed to traffic so a soccer street party can be staged for Monday’s Euro final. Restaurateurs want to turn the street into “Little Italy’’ for the early morning

Jul 9, 2021 • 3:30

Melbourne Based Repurpose Hopes To Turn Household Waste Into Gold  09/07/2021

Melbourne Based Repurpose Hopes To Turn Household Waste Into Gold 09/07/2021

A Melbourne-based Repurpose It is hoping to turn the contents of green wheelie bin into gold....after already recycling more than 400,000 tones of waste since 2017.  Donald Trump has announced he will lead a class-action lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter, Google and their chief executives.. Schoolboys are having their fingernails painted bright pink and red under school workshops designed to “reinvent masculinity” and change stereotypes.   Dozens of US states have joined forces in a lawsuit a

Jul 8, 2021 • 2:13

A Breakthrough In The Fight Against Prostate Cancer 08/07/2021

A Breakthrough In The Fight Against Prostate Cancer 08/07/2021

Melbourne researchers have found a way to detect prostate cancer even before symptoms appear.  An iconic St Kilda venue is closing its doors for a few months until there’s a clearer pathway for staging events.  Covid-19 vaccines could be administered at local Bunnings or Officeworks under a suggestion raised at talks between the federal government and business leaders.  A homeless man who stuck some of his artwork on the window of an inner city gallery has received a life-changing boost after

Jul 7, 2021 • 2:28

Property Funds Firm Snaps Up Melbourne's Highest Tourist Attraction 07/07/2021

Property Funds Firm Snaps Up Melbourne's Highest Tourist Attraction 07/07/2021

A property funds firm backed by billionaire Multiplex heir Andrew Roberts has snapped up one of the countries highest tourist attractions for more than 50 million dollars.  Australian researchers have twice been able to cure animals of the most common type of pediatric brain cancer...by repurposing drugs used to treat other cancers.  A spike in the amount of people experiencing food insecurity throughout australia....is being blamed on COVID, high living costs and lack of substantial wage grow

Jul 6, 2021 • 2:30

Geelong To Melbourne Fast Train Won't Be Complete Until 2029 06/07/2021

Geelong To Melbourne Fast Train Won't Be Complete Until 2029 06/07/2021

A $4 billion project to slash train travel times between Geelong and Melbourne is unlikely to be completed until the end of the decade.  Shocking revelations that women who used donor IVF embryos after being told their own weren’t viable have discovered they may have been able to use them all along.  A Bendigo man who rorted the NDIS for $340,000 will spend the next 16 months behind bars.  Sad news for an iconic Melbourne Rooftop Bar. Madame Brussels will close its doors in less than three we

Jul 5, 2021 • 2:14

Private Schools Bankrupting Parents 05/07/2021

Private Schools Bankrupting Parents 05/07/2021

Private schools are bankrupting parents to claw back hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid fees. The P-plate driver of a speeding car split in half in a high-speed crash which killed his passenger faces serious charges if he survives.  Parking will be cut to just $5 on weekends and weekday evenings in Melbourne’s CBD in a bid to lure back visitors. Collingwood legend Tony Shaw has called for the club’s expected board challenge to be expedited after labelling the Magpies a “rabble” during

Jul 4, 2021 • 3:19

Victoria's International Student Plan Thrown Into Doubt 04/07/2021

Victoria's International Student Plan Thrown Into Doubt 04/07/2021

Victoria’s latest plan to bring back international students hangs in the balance....with concerns that the proposal fails to have approval from the state’s chief health officer.  It’s been revealed Craigieburn is the custom plate capital of Victoria, with motorists in the outer-northern suburb getting the most personalised additions to their rides in the last 12 months.  There was plenty of traffic at Northland Shopping Centre this weekend with an influx of teenagers during the school holidays

Jul 3, 2021 • 2:36

NAPLAN Testing To Take Place Earlier In The Year 03/07/2021

NAPLAN Testing To Take Place Earlier In The Year 03/07/2021

NAPLAN will be moved to earlier in the year and given a two week turnaround. The new measures are in response to feedback from teachers suggesting the controversial aptitude test takes too long to be marked for the results to be useful.    Shocking revelations of anti-vaxxers targeting Victorian vaccine hubs with police called in to protect nurses under siege.    Millions of dollars will be stripped from prestigious city-based colleges in favour of some outer suburban private schools in growt

Jul 2, 2021 • 2:20

Push For More Smoke-Free Zones In CBD 02/07/2021

Push For More Smoke-Free Zones In CBD 02/07/2021

Melbourne city council will push for more smoke-free zones in the CBD, hoping to reach their goal to butt out smoking in most public areas by 2025.  More than half of all businesses who have applied for a government lifeline are yet to be paid a single dollar in the latest round of recovery support.  Prince William and Prince Harry will reunite to honour their late mother Princess Diana - on what would have been her 60th birthday - amid a simmering royal rift.  Skateboarder Hayley Wilson says

Jul 1, 2021 • 3:33

Australia’s Push To Get Dangerous Weapons Off The Streets 01/07/2021

Australia’s Push To Get Dangerous Weapons Off The Streets 01/07/2021

Australia will get a permanent national firearms amnesty in a renewed push to get dangerous weapons off the streets. There are a raft of changes coming to welfare, health, childcare and other living expenses. James Packer faces legal action from Victoria’s workplace safety authority to claw back hundreds of thousands of dollars paid to a security guard who claims the billionaire assaulted him at Crown Casino.  Australia's consumer watchdog has fined electricity provider Sumo Power with a $1.2

Jun 30, 2021 • 3:17

World Reacts To Australia’s Lockdowns 30/06/2021

World Reacts To Australia’s Lockdowns 30/06/2021

A year ago, Australia was “celebrated for its initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” now many of the countries initially hardest hit by the pandemic are now coming out the other side of it. About two million Victorian consumers are paying too much for their household electricity and gas because they’re not on the best offer from their retailer, according to a report from the Essential Services Commission.  A husband and wife convicted of harbouring a secret slave in their home for eight y

Jun 29, 2021 • 3:35

Premier Daniel Andrews Fight Fit And Back At Work 28/06/21

Premier Daniel Andrews Fight Fit And Back At Work 28/06/21

Premier Daniel Andrews has declared he has never been fitter and hopes to lead Victoria well beyond the 2022 election Victoria has slammed its border shut to Darwin and more closures are on the cards Barnaby Joyce has inflamed divisions in the Nationals by promoting MPs who helped him pull off a shock leadership coup  And The AFL is seriously considering a Melbourne football hub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2021 • 3:34

GPs AstraZeneca Pleas With Federal Government 27/06/2021

GPs AstraZeneca Pleas With Federal Government 27/06/2021

GPs are pleading with the Federal Government to indemnify them against giving the AstraZeneca vaccine to those aged under 60 as they warn thousands of batches are about to expire.  Parents at a bayside government school are fuming their girls are being asked to pull up their jumpers so teachers can check if they’re rolling up their waist bands to shorten hemlines.  Graduates of an elite all-girls school say its hard-nosed culture has left them with lifelong mental health problems. On July 1,

Jun 26, 2021 • 3:42

Simon Cowell New Member Of The Wiggles 26/06/2021

Simon Cowell New Member Of The Wiggles 26/06/2021

Talent show titan Simon Cowell says he has been sounded out to bring his trademark bluntness to a judge’s chair on Australian television.  Victoria has attracted the lion’s share of a $2bn increase in foreign investment in Aussie homes, with a big lift from China. A quarantine hub has finally been confirmed for Melbourne’s north as Prime Minister Scott Morrison also proposed additional facilities in Queensland and WA.  Three Bulldogs players must immediately undergo testing and self-isolate a

Jun 25, 2021 • 3:28

CBD Industrial Accident Injures Four People 25/06/2021

CBD Industrial Accident Injures Four People 25/06/2021

Worksafe will probe an industrial accident at a CBD construction site after an explosion injured four people on Thursday.  Daryl Somers’ former business manager has hit back at the TV legend and is launching fresh action against Somers’ wife Julie. Mornington Peninsula sellers have reaped more than $700m worth of profit on the sale of their homes in recent months — more than anywhere else in Melbourne.  Footy legend Kevin Sheedy — fresh from penning a love letter to fire up COVID-weary Victor

Jun 24, 2021 • 3:37

War Erupts Over Murray Darling Basin 24/06/2021

War Erupts Over Murray Darling Basin 24/06/2021

A war has erupted over the Murray Darling Basin with Victorian Nationals MPs pushing to scrap the contentious recovery of 450GL of water for the environment.  China is motivated by the “volatile combination” of power and insecurity and the prospect of a short-term shift in its outlook is non-existent, Australia’s outgoing top diplomat warns.  Dusty Martin’s sport psychologist was brought in by rail operator V/Line to help their staff bring their “A Game”. The Duchess of Cambridge visited the

Jun 23, 2021 • 3:34

Bitcoin’s Price Takes Hit After China’s Crackdown 23/06/2021

Bitcoin’s Price Takes Hit After China’s Crackdown 23/06/2021

Bitcoin’s price has taken a hit after China talked up its crackdown against cryptocurrencies, ordering its banks to take a stronger stance against allowing customers to trade the electronic coins. Australia has lashed out at a push from a China-chaired UN committee to list the Great Barrier Reef as in danger, with the federal government claiming “politics” were behind the move. No action will be taken against government MP Dustin Halse despite allegations of an inappropriate sex romp in his pa

Jun 22, 2021 • 3:39

Melbourne Property Prices Have A Growth Spurt 26/06/2021

Melbourne Property Prices Have A Growth Spurt 26/06/2021

Almost three-quarters of Melbourne’s suburbs have rising property prices, with some recording massive price growth in the past three months alone.  Voters in Melbourne’s west,  are turning on the Andrews government amid growing anguish over the impact of the pandemic and ongoing lockdowns.  Bindi Irwin has opened up about her painful relationship with her grandfather,    And footy fans will almost certainly return to the MCG on Friday night with crowd capacities of up to 30,000 set to be allo

Jun 20, 2021 • 2:00

Melburnians Looking To Swap City For Country 20/06/2021

Melburnians Looking To Swap City For Country 20/06/2021

A new poll has found Melburnians are tired of a year of Covid lockdowns and are looking to leave the city and move to regional Victoria...  Some commuter relief for train passengers using the first section of the multibillion dollar Suburban Rail Loop... with 22 minute trips from Cheltenham to Box Hill.  An inner city Greens councillor and lawyer has been slammed for complaining about her “poor” council pay.  A a Royal biographer claims “several” conversations were had with the British Royal

Jun 19, 2021 • 2:39

Study Finds People Who Receive AstraZenica Vaccine Should Have The Pfizer Jab Second 19/06/2021

Study Finds People Who Receive AstraZenica Vaccine Should Have The Pfizer Jab Second 19/06/2021

A german study has found PEOPLE who have received a first dose of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine will get far better protection if they have the Pfizer jab for their second dose,   Heartbreaking news for Victorian junior basketballers... barred from travelling to Western Australia to compete in the Australian under-16 junior championships kickstarting on July 4.  Melbourne Cup organisers are preparing to host crowds of at least 60,000 during the Spring Carnival despite Victoria’s slump back into

Jun 18, 2021 • 2:40

Struggling Pensioners Issued With Dud Cheques From Government Bonus 18/06/2021

Struggling Pensioners Issued With Dud Cheques From Government Bonus 18/06/2021

Struggling pensioners have been issued dud cheques under a state government that was supposed to offer bill relief.  New data has found first home buyers fresh out of lockdown are opting for properties in Richmond, Mount Waverley, St Albans and Glenroy...  If you want your child to do well academically, you might want to look at the amount of trees in the area. A new study has found greenery around schools help kids get better NAPLAN scores while busy roads hold them back..  And a Victorian h

Jun 17, 2021 • 2:08

Pub And Restaurant Owners Call For Clarity Amid Density Limits 17/06/2021

Pub And Restaurant Owners Call For Clarity Amid Density Limits 17/06/2021

Pub and restaurant owners say the latest density limits risk more businesses going bust with venues unable to operate profitably under the new measures.  A boost to the hip pockets for more than two million Australians. Workers on minimum wage will be get an $18.80 boost to their weekly pay slip — but some will have to wait months to cash in.  Patients with late stage kidney cancer will have help accessing a $120,000 a year drug from the end of the month.  And McDonald’s is celebrating fifty

Jun 16, 2021 • 2:18

Ben Roberts-Smith "Believed Former Girlfriend Was Faking Pregnancy" 16/06/2021

Ben Roberts-Smith "Believed Former Girlfriend Was Faking Pregnancy" 16/06/2021

The federal Court has heard that Ben Roberts-Smith believed his former girlfriend was “manipulating” him by faking a pregnancy, so he sent a private investigator to tail her to an abortion clinic.  Local football is expecting to resume across Melbourne this weekend, but the ball may be bounced without crowds, dealing a financial blow to clubs.  Firefighters have won another boost to their pay with more than 300 of the state’s top brass to be paid an extra $3 million a year.  And a prime beach

Jun 15, 2021 • 2:30

More Delays For Pfizer Vaccinations 15/05/2021

More Delays For Pfizer Vaccinations 15/05/2021

Victorians seeking their first Pfizer shot are being turned away and warned they might not get vaccinated for up to a month.  Shocking statistics have revealed Victorians are spending almost half a billion dollars a year on cocaine.  It’s been revealed Aussies are losing twice as much money to phone scammers as they did just a year ago.  And AFL chief Gillon McLachlan stole the show at this year’s Big Freeze slide, with the FightMND fundraiser raising a record $2m by half-time at the Melbour

Jun 14, 2021 • 2:13

Warning For Thrill Seekers As Thousands Hit The Ski Slopes For The Opening Weekend 13/06/2021

Warning For Thrill Seekers As Thousands Hit The Ski Slopes For The Opening Weekend 13/06/2021

The Ski Season is officially upon us, with thousands hitting the slopes for the opening weekend. However, skiers and snowboarders planning on venturing to remote areas of Victoria’s snow country have been issued a safety warning. Suburban bus drivers running ahead of schedule will no longer be locked into the timetable under an unconventional government trial to tackle congestion. Victoria is home to some of the nation’s most impressive green houses, 22 standout sustainable homes across the st

Jun 12, 2021 • 2:59

Lithium Value Set To Soar 12/06/21

Lithium Value Set To Soar 12/06/21

Lithium may not be on your radar right now as a money-making opportunity, but there are growing signs it should be. Local cyber security experts say upwards of one-in-five Australian companies hit by a ransomware attack end up paying with ransoms targeting major corporations now breaching $1m dollars. Three people have been killed in a horror winter night on Victorian roads, prompting a stern warning from authorities ahead of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. And taxi and rideshare drivers a

Jun 11, 2021 • 3:17

Grollo Family Sells Footscray Building For $224m 11/06/2021

Grollo Family Sells Footscray Building For $224m 11/06/2021

Melbourne’s powerful Grollo clan have sold a Footscray building for $224m in one of the largest sales in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. A list of the Victorian Comanchero bikie gang arrested in the sting of the century has been revealed. A Melbourne grandmother working as a real estate office manager stole more than three-quarters of a million dollars from her employers, over three years. The most recent lockdown has proved the perfect time to adopt a cat for many families. For update

Jun 10, 2021 • 3:05

Travel To Regional Victoria A No-Go Over Queens Birthday Long Weekend 10/06/2021

Travel To Regional Victoria A No-Go Over Queens Birthday Long Weekend 10/06/2021

From 11.59pm tonight, restrictions for Greater Melbourne will ease. The five reasons to leave home will no longer apply, and the existing 10km travel limit will be increased to 25km, but travel into regional Victoria remains a no-go. Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley admitted he wasn’t up for the long haul of another list rebuild when he and the Magpies called time on his decade in charge. Popular kids apps including Lego, Minecraft and Marvel are gathering children’s personal data without the

Jun 9, 2021 • 3:21

Crown Accused Of Flouting Casino Laws For High-Rollers 09/06/21

Crown Accused Of Flouting Casino Laws For High-Rollers 09/06/21

A Victorian Royal Commission into Crown Resorts has heard the company regularly flouted Victoria’s Casino Control Act at its high-roller Mahogany Room in Melbourne, allowing gamblers to purchase chips through cheques made out to themselves. A rare sequence of genomes unseen in nature but found by scientists in the Covid-19 coronavirus almost certainly proves that it came from a lab, according to a long-anticipated report by two leading experts in the field. An outer suburban council with one o

Jun 8, 2021 • 3:50

Melbourne's Lockdown Set To Ease On Friday

Melbourne's Lockdown Set To Ease On Friday

Senior State Government sources say they are very confident the city’s lockdown will not be extended again, unless there is a dramatic spike in mystery cases. The Victorian government has sought to clear up days of mixed messaging about its vaccine strategy, with its Covid-19 response commander declaring the state was not saving up doses for second jabs. A new Shingles vaccine, that is almost twice as effective as the vaccine currently available to Australians, will finally hit the market. But

Jun 7, 2021 • 3:05

Victoria Holding Back Covid-19 Vaccine Doses 7/06/21

Victoria Holding Back Covid-19 Vaccine Doses 7/06/21

Victoria has held back hundreds of thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses for second jabs even though the commonwealth is already storing those supplies. Heart attack symptoms are being ignored or dismissed, even by those who have already had a life threatening episode Australia is backing a landmark deal to hit multinational companies including Facebook, Google and Amazon with a global minimum tax rate  AFL champion Wayne Carey has revealed he has long suspected he is Indigenous.See omnystudio.

Jun 6, 2021 • 3:46

New Behaviour Watchdog To Investigate Politicians 06/06/21

New Behaviour Watchdog To Investigate Politicians 06/06/21

A new behaviour watchdog would investigate Victorian politicians who bully and harass people. Businesses are being urged to campaign for staff to get vaccinated amid warnings three quarters of the state needs the jab before large-scale lockdowns end.  Victoria’s multibillion-dollar construction industry faces an anxious wait after a cleaner tested positive for coronavirus at a city building site.  And Victorians sick of regular lockdowns are looking to move interstate in record numbers as bus

Jun 5, 2021 • 2:59

New COVID Exposure Alert In Medi-Hotel 05/06/21

New COVID Exposure Alert In Medi-Hotel 05/06/21

Delays in testing a toddler and his mother found with Covid-19 has sparked a new exposure alert in an Adelaide medi-hotel amid fears coronavirus may have spread through corridors. A Melbourne doctor was used as a poster-boy to promote last weekend’s chaotic city rally against mandatory vaccination. One of Victoria’s most vital mass Covid-19 vaccination centres is being booted out of its current Jeff’s Shed home to make way for Sexpo and other exhibitions. And Bernard Tomic has returned serve

Jun 4, 2021 • 3:11

‘Snakes On A Plane’ For Grounded Qantas Fleet 04/06/21

‘Snakes On A Plane’ For Grounded Qantas Fleet 04/06/21

Qantas’s fleet of A380s parked in California’s desert are proving popular with local wildlife, with “snakes on a plane” very much a reality for the engineers tasked with maintaining them. Regional councils and tourism bodies are calling for the Queen’s Birthday public holiday to be moved if Melburnians remain in Covid lockdown next weekend. Pharmacists are being forced to turn away people showing up for the coronavirus vaccine as they cry out to join the rollout in Victoria. And in sport, Van

Jun 3, 2021 • 3:07

Universities Threatened With Freedom Of Speech Laws 03/06/21

Universities Threatened With Freedom Of Speech Laws 03/06/21

“Woke” universities have been threatened with new laws to guarantee freedom of speech, as the federal government demands better teaching for struggling Australian students.  Three men are accused of bashing a Melbourne woman in front of her children in an horrific road rage attack. A defence scientist has inadvertently become one of the most in-demand detectives in the world, with her ground breaking work on child facial recognition technology attracting appeals for help from dozens of law enf

Jun 2, 2021 • 3:14

New Winter Safety Plan For Food Delivery Drivers 02/06/21

New Winter Safety Plan For Food Delivery Drivers 02/06/21

Food delivery platform Deliveroo will convene a rider safety advisory panel, with hundreds of riders submitting ideas for the company to implement as winter weather begins to bite. Queensland scientists are excited by the discovery that lowering cholesterol could prevent or stop the spread of prostate cancer. A key advisor to the federal government says authorities were forced to prioritise aged care residents over workers for the Covid-19 jab because of the “wicked problem” caused by early su

Jun 1, 2021 • 3:36

Aged Care Homes On Heightened Alert For COVID 01/06/21

Aged Care Homes On Heightened Alert For COVID 01/06/21

Monday’s scenes at Arcare in Maidstone were reminiscent of the nightmare that unfolded in nursing homes during last year’s second wave, which killed 655 aged care residents A longer lockdown is ­appearing increasingly likely amid grim warnings that Victoria’s growing Covid-19 outbreak could “get worse before it gets better". The state government has bought the Flinders Street building likely to house Melbourne’s second safe injecting room even as it insists “multiple sites” are being considere

May 31, 2021 • 3:12

Nervous Wait For COVID Test Results In Victorian Nursing Home 31/05/2021

Nervous Wait For COVID Test Results In Victorian Nursing Home 31/05/2021

Health authorities are nervously awaiting test results for dozens of vulnerable aged-care residents amid fears the deadly coronavirus has again crept into one of Victoria’s nursing homes.  Thousands of shoppers at Australia’s biggest retail centre are on notice and dozens of staff have been forced into isolation after Chadstone ­became the latest hot spot for COVID  exposure concern.  Leading epidemiologists are warning that Australians will not be fully vaccinated by Christmas based on the cu

May 30, 2021 • 2:32

Leading Epidemiologist Says Victoria's Lockdown May Be Extended 30/05/2021

Leading Epidemiologist Says Victoria's Lockdown May Be Extended 30/05/2021

Victoria is just two days into lockdown...but a leading epidemiologist says it may be extended further than a week... as the state battles to contain a spread of the highly-infectious Indian variant of coronavirus.  A coronavirus surge sweeping through Thailand’s prisons has thrown the spotlight on the kingdom’s overcrowded penal system, where some inmates have less space to sleep than the inside of a coffin.  A renowned Tasmanian astronomer’s images and real-time data are sought-after worldwi

May 29, 2021 • 2:47

Health Minister Insists Vaccination Program Is An "Extraordinary Achievement" 29/05/2021

Health Minister Insists Vaccination Program Is An "Extraordinary Achievement" 29/05/2021

The federal Health Minister maintains Australia’s coronavirus vaccination program is an “extraordinary achievement” …..even though only roughly 20% of the population has had their jabs.  Victorians rushing to get a COVID vaccine have faced frustrating delays on phone booking systems and long lines at hubs.  Tributes are flowing...after The real voice of fake pop duo Milli Vanilli, singer John Davis,  died from coronavirus..  And Prince Harry said parents should be better equipped to deal wit

May 28, 2021 • 2:07

Victoria Plunges Into Fourth Lockdown In Twelve Months 28/05/2021

Victoria Plunges Into Fourth Lockdown In Twelve Months 28/05/2021

Victoria has been plunged into its fourth lockdown in 12 months, with the government yesterday announcing Victorians will need to abide by strict stage-three restrictions.  Victoria’s sudden lockdown is set to cost business at least $1 billion in productivity... as traders call for urgent support just when they were starting to recover.  There will be a coronial inquest into the tragic death of a 16-year-old boy after he fell seriously ill on a school trip to Vietnam.  Prominent Melbourne bus

May 27, 2021 • 2:43

US Rapper Ordered To Pay $500,000 In Damages By Australian Court Over "Fake Tour" 27/05/2021

US Rapper Ordered To Pay $500,000 In Damages By Australian Court Over "Fake Tour" 27/05/2021

US Grammy nominated rapper The Game and his agent have been ordered by an Australian court to pay more than $500,000 in damages. after they never turned up for “a fake tour” Down Under.  Multiple gunshots were fired at a memorial in Minneapolis to mark one year since the murder of black man George Floyd, as his family was welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden.  A fake nanny who dressed as a schoolgirl and stole children in a bizarre long-running scam can’t find somewhere to stay a

May 26, 2021 • 2:42

Tensions Mount Over Mornington Peninsula's COVID Restrictions 26/05/2021

Tensions Mount Over Mornington Peninsula's COVID Restrictions 26/05/2021

Tensions over the Mornington Peninsula’s metropolitan status have flared again ...as Melbourne grapples with the latest COVID-19 outbreak.  A royal commission has heard that Crown Resorts sat on recommendations it should investigate its bank accounts for money laundering for more than a year...  CSIRO is encouraging farmers and residents in rural towns to use an app it created several years ago to track mice sightings and infestations as authorities scramble to win the fight against the costly

May 25, 2021 • 2:24

Thousands Of Shoppers At Highpoint Ordered To Isolate Over COVID Fears 25/05/2021

Thousands Of Shoppers At Highpoint Ordered To Isolate Over COVID Fears 25/05/2021

Thousands of Highpoint shoppers have been ordered to isolate, after four people in Melbourne’s northern suburbs tested positive to coronavirus. Australian authorities are investigating popular adult content site OnlyFans over fears it is being used as a vehicle to traffic drugs, launder money and exploit children.  Parents have hit back at claims they’re to blame for Australia’s year 4 students trailing 22 other countries in maths because they didn’t teach their kids numbers and letters before

May 24, 2021 • 2:47

Olympic Boss Insists Event Is Safe For Athletes And Japanese Population 23/05/2021

Olympic Boss Insists Event Is Safe For Athletes And Japanese Population 23/05/2021

The Olympic pointman for the Tokyo Games insists the event is safe for athletes and the Japanese population... despite ongoing risks from Covid-19.  A Cranbourne car tinting boss is behind bars.. over a major alleged secret drug lab bust.  A new technique where newborns are being successfully toilet trained... is being hailed a parenting revolution to save time, money and the planet.  The royal flying doctor service has granted an elderly man’s dying wish.... returning him to the farm where h

May 22, 2021 • 2:09

"Ignorant" Parent Blamed For Rise In Umpire Abuse In Junior Basketball 22/05/2021

"Ignorant" Parent Blamed For Rise In Umpire Abuse In Junior Basketball 22/05/2021

A rise in umpire abuse in junior basketball has been blamed on IGNORANT parents and junior coaches “expecting big things from their kids”.   Vaccinated Aussies would be allowed to travel to medium-risk countries and not have to quarantine on return under a new plan ..from a peak business body.  The UK’s M15 chief has warned that Facebook and its Silicon Valley executives were handing terrorists a “free pass” with encryption plans... to affect Five Eyes intelligence services’ ability to disrupt

May 21, 2021 • 2:39

City Of Melbourne Councillors Could Sue The State Government Over CBD Injecting Room 21/05/2021

City Of Melbourne Councillors Could Sue The State Government Over CBD Injecting Room 21/05/2021

City of Melbourne councillors will consider legal action against the State Government ...if  plans for a drug injecting room in the CBD are given the green light.   A record $3.8 billion investment in Victoria’s mental health system has emerged as the centrepiece of this year’s state budget.  The PM has says The number of people that need to be vaccinated for Australia to secure herd immunity is unknown.   Sad news for a CBD retailler which has been family owned for more than a century.... cl

May 20, 2021 • 2:15

Almost $6.5m To Be Spent On Protecting Victoria's Horticulture From Fruit Fly 20/05/2021

Almost $6.5m To Be Spent On Protecting Victoria's Horticulture From Fruit Fly 20/05/2021

Almost $6.5m from Thursday’s the state budget will be spent on protecting Victoria’s horticultural production from the Queensland fruit fly.  The costs of retirement has climbed ...as surging petrol, insurance and domestic travel prices mean older couples need almost $63,000 a year to live comfortably. It seems we’re becoming more confident in the tourism industry again...Melbourne Airport has recorded its busiest month since the pandemic began  And gone are the days of leaving your four legg

May 19, 2021 • 2:15

Legal Loophole In Vic Allows Students To Bring Knives To School 19/05/2021

Legal Loophole In Vic Allows Students To Bring Knives To School 19/05/2021

A legal loophole exists in Victoria which allows students to bring knives to school.  The Geelong Football Club has scrapped one of footy’s greatest traditions for the 2021 season.  A Melbourne Court has heard a man who caused a young motorcyclist’s death when he grabbed the steering wheel of his friend’s ute, forcing the vehicle to crash into the victim on a Bacchus Marsh road.  Prince Charles has called on Australian superannuation funds to support his green finance initiative... and use th

May 18, 2021 • 2:29

Elderly Woman Murdered By Her Son "Begged" for Police Protection 18/05/2021

Elderly Woman Murdered By Her Son "Begged" for Police Protection 18/05/2021

An elderly woman murdered in her own home feared for her life and begged police for protection from her mentally ill son.  A peak business group is ­demanding small traders be paid compensation... if a planned drug injecting room is built in Flinders Street.  Top economists have warned increasing stamp duty will make a bad tax worse and hurt housing affordability for middle income home buyers.  Collingwood legend Tony Shaw has implored the club to resolve the Mark Korda-Jeff Browne board disp

May 17, 2021 • 2:38

Flinders Street Possible New Location For Drug Injecting Room 17/05/2021

Flinders Street Possible New Location For Drug Injecting Room 17/05/2021

Flinders Street has emerged as the likely ­location for Melbourne’s controversial second drug injecting room. A new class of drugs is showing signs of overcoming some of the most devastating forms of childhood cancer following ground-breaking Australian results.  A man was being questioned on Sunday night over the death of a woman at a South Yarra apartment block. St Kilda ruckman Paddy Ryder has explained why he took personal leave at the start of the season, ­declaring the move allowed him

May 16, 2021 • 3:30

Excess Weight Can Set Off Risk Factors While Pregnant 16/05/2021

Excess Weight Can Set Off Risk Factors While Pregnant 16/05/2021

Pregnancy is the best time to help protect your child against future obesity. Jimmy Barnes was ecstatic to share equal billing with the Jane Barnes Band over the past year. Former COVID-19 cases still mysteriously suffer from debilitating and prolonged symptoms long after their ­initial infection.  Domestic tourism is booming again, with accommodation providers experiencing some of their biggest demand ever, as pent-up Melburnians escape the city in search of the regions. For updates and bre

May 15, 2021 • 3:34

Passengers In India Stopped From Boarding Flight To Australia 15/05/2021

Passengers In India Stopped From Boarding Flight To Australia 15/05/2021

More than 70 passengers scheduled to fly out from India to Australia on Saturday have been stopped from boarding after 40 tested positive to COVID-19.  The true toll of the drought has finally been realised with statistics revealing a lack of water has crippled cotton growers and caused a reduction of livestock for producers.  Fears of a new Middle East war were building as terror group Hamas sent rockets deep into Israel, at least three missiles were fired from Lebanon and Israeli air and gro

May 14, 2021 • 3:28

PM’s Warning To Aussies Over Tensions In The Middle East 14/05/2021

PM’s Warning To Aussies Over Tensions In The Middle East 14/05/2021

The Prime Minister has issued a stern warning to Australians about tensions in the Middle East after a woman was arrested for allegedly burning the Israeli flag during protests in Sydney.  Spending more of your working day standing and moving, could be the magic recipe to improve the health of the one million Australian adults with type 2 diabetes.  Thousands of extra Victorians under money pressure will have free access to financial advice and no-interest loans. A mega powerline proposed thr

May 13, 2021 • 3:11

Ban On Garage Sales Has Been Lifted 13/05/2021

Ban On Garage Sales Has Been Lifted 13/05/2021

A ban on garage sales has been after the Saturday Herald Sun revealed garage sales were banned under coronavirus restrictions Qantas has pushed back its start date for international flights and is pinning its hopes on travel bubbles beyond the arrangement in place with New Zealand.  Hopes for a public pool and wetlands created on the Yarra River in the CBD have been revived. The bikini model ex-girlfriend of Ultra Tune boss Sean Buckley has made “wild allegations” against him in court. For u

May 12, 2021 • 2:59

Eagle’s Willie Rioli’s AFL Career Hanging By A Thread 12/05/2021

Eagle’s Willie Rioli’s AFL Career Hanging By A Thread 12/05/2021

West Coast forward Willie Rioli’s AFL career hanging by a as the Eagles consider sacking the wayward star after his latest cannabis issue.  A man whose wife and unborn child were killed on a notorious road has branded a speed reduction a “band aid” fix with safety upgrades years away.  Victoria’s latest positive COVID case has reignited calls for the federal government to back the state’s proposed quarantining facility at Mickleham.  Prince Harry has spoken about his “unresolved traumas”, add

May 11, 2021 • 2:58

Richmond Pair Shai Bolton And Daniel Rioli Injured In Nightclub Fight 11/05/2021

Richmond Pair Shai Bolton And Daniel Rioli Injured In Nightclub Fight 11/05/2021

Richmond premiership player Daniel Rioli was punched in the face and teammate Shai Bolton broke his wrist in a nightclub fight on Saturday night.  A Scotch College music teacher is the latest of more than 70 Victorian educators to be formally suspended or disqualified in Victoria since 2019.  TV legend Bert Newton made a choice to live and to be there for his family when he had his right leg amputated below the knee on Saturday, his wife Patti has revealed.  The health minister says vaccinate

May 10, 2021 • 3:06

Cancer Caused By ‘Textured’ Breast Implants  10/05/2021

Cancer Caused By ‘Textured’ Breast Implants 10/05/2021

Breast implants have caused cancer in sixteen Victorian women sparking a major health warning. Outer Melbourne will be transformed by a massive freight terminal and plans for a new suburban super-highway in a $3bn federal budget infrastructure blitz. NAPLAN testing is taking a toll on students and worried parents are letting their kids to opt out of the test. AND… the AFL don’t see any issue in Port Adelaide’s decision to remove their match-day Power guernseys and wear the historic “prison ba

May 9, 2021 • 2:48

Costs of Medical Devices To Be Slashed In Health Fund Budget 09/05/2021

Costs of Medical Devices To Be Slashed In Health Fund Budget 09/05/2021

The federal government is expected to outline plans to slash the costs of medical devices like hip replacements, stents and pacemakers in Tuesday’s budget to bring down health fund premiums. Melbourne’s “red coat” city ambassadors are back amid a spike in tourist numbers in recent months. The 52 volunteer ambassadors were off the road for 12 months during the pandemic, but will return on Tuesday. In a bid to fast track a CBD revival in Melbourne, City of Melbourne council workers have been ord

May 8, 2021 • 3:08

Taliban Retaliation Fears in Roberts-Smith Defamation Case 08/05/2021

Taliban Retaliation Fears in Roberts-Smith Defamation Case 08/05/2021

Fears of brutal Taliban revenge against Afghan witnesses in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case have been raised in court as parties battle over whether certain documents should, if they exist, remain secret. Victoria recorded its 70th consecutive day without any locally acquired COVID-19 cases on Friday. Meanwhile Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a resumption of return flights from India. Australian basketball star Liz Cambage is threatening to boycott the Tokyo Olympic games because

May 7, 2021 • 3:16

Aussies Urged To Start Saving For Retirement 07/05/21

Aussies Urged To Start Saving For Retirement 07/05/21

Rising numbers of Australians face the brutal prospect of working until they die if they want a comfortable lifestyle beyond retirement age. Two Victorians are among five people believed to have suffered blood clotting linked with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. A global futurist is predicting Victoria will see more expats return home from well-paid jobs overseas as the state builds on its cherished liveability and diversity. And in sport, triple Brownlow Medallist Ian Stewart has been so m

May 6, 2021 • 3:39

Aussies Lured To Regions To Fill Work Shortages 6/05/21

Aussies Lured To Regions To Fill Work Shortages 6/05/21

Aussies will be lured to the regions with a new carrot in a bid to fill critical workforce shortages. The bromance is real between Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds  Apple insists its AirTags meet international child safety standards despite Officeworks suspending their sale  Victorians will be able to view what is expected to be one of the most dramatic comet showers of the yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2021 • 3:23

Health Minister Defends Ambulance System In Crisis 05/05/2021

Health Minister Defends Ambulance System In Crisis 05/05/2021

Health Minister Martin Foley was forced to defend the state’ ambulance service, despite the growing crisis plaguing the system.  Ambulance Victoria is this week expected to release its worst ever response time results A babysitting couple who left three-year-old Melbourne boy so severely injured he has had to learn to walk and talk again has begged a judge to free them from jail so they can return to China to be parents to their daughter. Australia’s electricity systems are poorly maintained,

May 4, 2021 • 2:51

Victorian Principals Granted Power To Ban Parents From Schools 04/05/2021

Victorian Principals Granted Power To Ban Parents From Schools 04/05/2021

School principals will be given the power to ban aggressive or violent parents from their schools under new laws to be introduced in Victoria. COVID-19 has infiltrated the Indian Premier League bubble with ­immediate concerns for the safety of ­Australian cricketers Pat ­Cummins and Ben Cutting, who may have been exposed to the virus by teammates. Four out of five IVF patients are paying thousands of dollars extra for add-on treatments, with little or no proof they will increase their chances

May 3, 2021 • 3:25

Football Legend Sam Newman Devastated Following Sudden Death Of His Wife 03/05/2021

Football Legend Sam Newman Devastated Following Sudden Death Of His Wife 03/05/2021

Football and TV legend Sam Newman has been left devastated following the sudden death of his wife, remembered as a “wonderful” person.  A spate of drink-spiking ­incidents has prompted an ­exclusive South Yarra cocktail bar to install CCTV cameras.  The number of mental health patients taken to emergency departments has been radically cut ...in an effort to better care for the vulnerable and free up health resources.  And AFL umpires boss Dan Richardson has conceded Jeremy Cameron should have

May 2, 2021 • 2:34

Security Guards Made To "Deliver Easter Eggs" for Quarantine Hotel Guests 02/05/2021

Security Guards Made To "Deliver Easter Eggs" for Quarantine Hotel Guests 02/05/2021

A security firm used for the state’s bungled hotel quarantine program has revealed its guards were made to deliver Easter eggs and purchase Mother’s Day gifts for guests as it launches a $10 million lawsuit against the Victorian government.  Outrage after the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretennerr, where thousands of Diggers lie buried, is set to have a giant wind farm as a backdrop.  The mother of a 22 month old who life has been saved - twice - by the generosity of strangers...sa

May 1, 2021 • 2:57

Organisers Confident Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix Will Go Ahead 01/0/05/2021

Organisers Confident Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix Will Go Ahead 01/0/05/2021

Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix organisers are confident the race will go ahead in November... despite another Victorian motorsport event being called off due to COVID-19.  A Nationals senator has called on Australian mining companies... to put “patriotism over profits” and invest in the nation’s defence capabilities.  The state’s top judge has weighed in on the debate around Richard Pusey’s sentence... saying: “Justice would not be served if retribution were to prevail over the balanced appl

Apr 30, 2021 • 2:38

Victorian Parliament "Congratulates" Federal Government For Ripping Up Belt And Road Deal 30/04/2021

Victorian Parliament "Congratulates" Federal Government For Ripping Up Belt And Road Deal 30/04/2021

The Victorian Parliament has congratulated the federal government for ripping up the state’s Belt and Road deal...with Labor MPs choosing not to vote against a motion attacking the agreement.  Not one for those with a weak stomach but Insects could soon be on Australian dinner plates ...with a landmark plan to grow the nation’s protein industry by $10 billion in five years pointing towards creepy-crawlies.  Experts are warning a terror attack in Australia is likely within a year ...and the thr

Apr 29, 2021 • 2:56

ACCC Calls For Regulations Amid Google And Apple Duopoly  29/04/2021

ACCC Calls For Regulations Amid Google And Apple Duopoly 29/04/2021

Australia’s competition watchdog has flagged potential regulation and new laws to deal with Apple and Google’s app store duopoly, with the ACCC highlighting “significant concerns” in a new probe into the tech giants’ market power... amid new action in both the US and Europe.    A plan for Australia’s national broadcaster to create a social network to rival Facebook will be launched today, fuelled by concerns the tech giant could again ban news and its “engagement-at-all-costs algorithm” was hu

Apr 28, 2021 • 2:55

AFL Eases Restrictions On Ticket Sales  28/04/21

AFL Eases Restrictions On Ticket Sales 28/04/21

Larger groups of friends and families will be able to enjoy the game together at Melbourne venues after the AFL eased restrictions on ticket sales.    The Victorian Liberal Nationals have launched their ‘Hands Off Our Hospitals’ campaign in response to the state government’s push to create a “formal partnership” between regional hospitals.   Police will prepare a report for the coroner, following the death of a prisoner at Victoria’s largest maximum security prison.    Women's footy is get

Apr 27, 2021 • 2:29

"Scared" Teachers At Victorian School Use Violent Student Watchlist  27/04/2021

"Scared" Teachers At Victorian School Use Violent Student Watchlist 27/04/2021

Teachers at Greater Shepparton Secondary College say they are “unsafe” and “working in fear”, ...as issues at the problem-plagued school spiral out of control.  A woman charged with triple murder over a Point Cook townhouse fire that took the lives of a young family, including a three-week-old baby has sobbed loudly throughout her latest court hearing  All flights from India could be banned within days in a move that would cause chaos for about 8000 Australians — including our cricket stars —

Apr 26, 2021 • 2:44

Urgent Cash Flow Needed For Victoria’s Aged Care Sector  26/04/21

Urgent Cash Flow Needed For Victoria’s Aged Care Sector 26/04/21

Fears nursing homes in Victoria will close unless the Federal Government delivers an urgent cash injection into the system. Melbourne has played host to the world’s biggest sports crowd since the coronavirus pandemic struck. Calls for the government to act to fix the retirement gender inequity at the May budget. Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith has delivered a scathing attack on the Australian Defence Force. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at

Apr 25, 2021 • 3:37

Australians Gather To Commemorate Anzac Day 25/04/21

Australians Gather To Commemorate Anzac Day 25/04/21

100-year-old WWII veteran Len Hurley’s memory isn’t what it used to be, but he takes us back to his time in the trenches, remembering the German bombs raining down on him and his twin brother. Parents of boys at a secondary school in Parkdale have been left furious after they were labelled “oppressors” for being “white” and “Christian”. India is at risk of being completely overwhelmed by a second wave ‘tsunami’ of COVID-19 as a double-mutant strain of the virus increasingly takes hold and new

Apr 24, 2021 • 3:38

Possible Electrical Fault Blamed For Indonesian Submarine Sinking  23/04/21

Possible Electrical Fault Blamed For Indonesian Submarine Sinking 23/04/21

A possible electrical fault has been blamed for the sinking of an Indonesian submarine. Anthony Albanese has hit out at the “absurdity” of states going their own way on electric vehicles taxes. Homicide squad detectives have charged a man over the 2019 murder of Daniel O'Shea. Patrick Dangerfield’s wife, Mardi has pulled on her boots with the Geelong Amateur Women’s Team. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for

Apr 22, 2021 • 3:08

Fears People With Eating Disorders Are Going Untreated  22/04/21

Fears People With Eating Disorders Are Going Untreated  22/04/21

There are concerns that patients with eating disorders are falling through the cracks of the healthcare system. New Yorkers who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 were able to get an unlikely freebie Tuesday: a marijuana joint. A jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd. Charges have been withdrawn against NBL basketballer Mitch Creek. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omny

Apr 21, 2021 • 3:04

Veterans That Are Homeless To Benefit From $500,000 Boost  21/04/21

Veterans That Are Homeless To Benefit From $500,000 Boost 21/04/21

Veterans living on the streets will benefit in a $500,000 effort to help our war heroes. Veterans will now have until noon Saturday to register for Melbourne’s Anzac Day parade. A new $12m fire station is being hailed the greenest in Australia. Geelong skipper Joel Selwood has backed Jeremy Cameron as the Cats prepare for Saturday’s clash against West Coast.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

Apr 20, 2021 • 2:26

Over 5600 Tutors Hired To Help Struggling Victorian Students 20/04/21

Over 5600 Tutors Hired To Help Struggling Victorian Students 20/04/21

The pandemic lockdowns have set school kids back in numeracy and literacy, prompting a mass hire of tutors. Anti-logging protesters in East Gippsland have been slammed for placing a toddler in danger. The suicide deaths of hundreds of Defence Force members and veterans will be investigated in a two-year royal commission. Victorian judges and magistrates have been accused of rampant sexual harassment with a scathing review finding courts are failing to protect their own staff. For updates and br

Apr 19, 2021 • 3:10

Victoria’s Court Backlog Could See Criminals Walk 19/04/21

Victoria’s Court Backlog Could See Criminals Walk 19/04/21

Victoria’s court backlog has reached crisis point with alleged criminals facing serious charges set to walk on bail. THREE mass vaccination centres will open on Wednesday for older Victorians to get the AstraZeneca jab. New research has shown FOLLOWING a Mediterranean diet can override your genetic risk of heart disease. A new report shows Aussies are failing to properly separate their household recycling rubbish. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheral

Apr 18, 2021 • 3:15

Heritage Trams To Be Used As Classrooms 18/04/21

Heritage Trams To Be Used As Classrooms 18/04/21

Heritage trams will be donated to Victorian schools in a bid to use them as classrooms. Cody Simpson just missed out on the open final at the Australian championships. Free sanitary products could be put in inner city bathrooms in a bid to stamp out period poverty. Famous football family, the Abletts, had their property passed in at auction yesterday. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2021 • 2:38

Seatbelt Safety Makes Up High Figures of Crash Deaths 17/04/21

Seatbelt Safety Makes Up High Figures of Crash Deaths 17/04/21

SEATBELTS weren’t worn in a third of crash deaths on Victoria’s roads this year as motorists fail to heed basic safety precautions. Vital tourism infrastructure that was burnt out in the devastating bushfires across East Gippsland has still not been rebuilt, 16 months on. Families and downsizers are becoming overnight millionaires after offloading homes they’ve owned for decades for profits.HAWTHORN forward Jonathan Patton has quit AFL and walked away from a half-a-million dollar contract.See om

Apr 16, 2021 • 2:50

Vegemite Factory Could Be Heritage Listed  16/04/21

Vegemite Factory Could Be Heritage Listed 16/04/21

The home of Vegemite, and the West Gate Bridge, could be heritage listed as part of a study of the Fishermans Bend urban renewal precinct. A NSW woman has died in intensive care after developing blood clots following a COVID vaccine. The City of Melbourne has won a three-year legal battle with Telstra over the installation of super-sized payphones. Footy banners will make a welcome return for Saturday’s AFLW Grand Final. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription

Apr 15, 2021 • 2:32

Poison Scare At Caulfield Childcare Centre  15/04/21

Poison Scare At Caulfield Childcare Centre 15/04/21

A dozen children were treated by paramedics after they were accidentally poisoned with cleaning fluid at a childcare centre in Caulfield. Qantas boss Alan Joyce has conceded the resumption of international travel could happen later than October 31. Lisa Curry has posted an emotional tribute to her daughter Jaimi seven months after her tragic death. Netball star turned AFLW All-Australian Sharni Norder is hanging up her boots. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscri

Apr 14, 2021 • 2:39

Melbourne’s Batman Is A Conman 14/04/21

Melbourne’s Batman Is A Conman 14/04/21

A man who masqueraded around Melbourne as Batman has been exposed as a villainous conman. Stamp duty should be reformed and swapped out for a land tax in Victoria’s next budget, according to the state’s leading business association. Yarra Junior Football League will roll out digital brain activity tests for children from today.The league is optimistic it will receive approval from the state government by early next week to host full houses for the Anzac Day clashes. For updates and breaking n

Apr 13, 2021 • 3:19

Sex Offenders In VIC Could Live Freely Under New Proposal 13/04/21

Sex Offenders In VIC Could Live Freely Under New Proposal 13/04/21

A new proposal by Victorian judges could see more freedom given to sex offenders and rapists. Australian scientists hope a new medical breakthrough could be a “silver bullet” in the battle against inoperable brain cancers. THE woman at the centre of a love triangle believed to be the motive behind the alleged murder of Sarah Gatt has appeared in court. Departing Melbourne president Glen Bartlett is adamant he left the role on his own terms. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take

Apr 12, 2021 • 2:51

Lifesaving Program Turns Tables On Abusers 12/04/21

Lifesaving Program Turns Tables On Abusers 12/04/21

Domestic abusers are being put up in hotels across Victoria in a nation-first program holding men to account, instead of forcing victims to flee their homes. Victorians are spending an average of $4m a day on ice as it cements its place as the state’s most consumed illicit drug. Schools and sporting groups are bringing in unisex bathrooms, forming non-gendered playing teams and flying rainbow flags in a bid to be more inclusive. And in sport, clubs fear the AFL’s excessive soft cap cuts are “

Apr 11, 2021 • 3:30

All Eyes On Prince Harry’s Return To The UK 11/04/21

All Eyes On Prince Harry’s Return To The UK 11/04/21

Prince Philip’s death may be the moment Prince Harry mends bridges with the Royal Family following his Oprah Winfrey car crash interview. The government-owned company in charge of the National Broadband Network treated their employees to Christmas parties that cost a whopping $655,000 over three years. Early data shows the number of Victorian businesses either collapsing or winding up their operations amid financial stress is on the rise in the wake of JobKeeper ending. And in sport, the West

Apr 10, 2021 • 3:37

Prince Phillip Dies Aged 99 10/04/21

Prince Phillip Dies Aged 99 10/04/21

Buckingham Palace has confirmed His Royal Highness Prince Phillip has died, just months away from his 100th birthday. Victoria’s smaller theatres and sports venues can be full once more after they got the go-ahead to seat up to 1000 patrons. More than 500 childcare centres and kinders statewide aren’t meeting federal standards of care. And in sport, Carlton’s bid to turn Ikon Park into the home of women’s football is a step closer, with plans for the project’s second stage officially lodged w

Apr 9, 2021 • 3:20

Morrison Government Forced To Review Entire COVID Vaccine Rollout 09/04/21

Morrison Government Forced To Review Entire COVID Vaccine Rollout 09/04/21

Australians aged under 50 will be prioritized for the Pfizer rather than AstraZeneca vaccine, after concerns over “rare but serious” blood clots forced the federal government to “recalibrate” the rollout. Bosses will be given the legal power to sack staff who sexually harass their colleagues in a long-awaited Morrison government plan to ensure women are treated with respect at work. Preschool children who spend long periods of time on smartphone and tablet screens are more likely to have behav

Apr 8, 2021 • 3:20

Fake Headmaster’s Plans For New Mega School Thwarted 08/04/21

Fake Headmaster’s Plans For New Mega School Thwarted 08/04/21

A fake headmaster has been exposed as a key mastermind behind a plan to open a 4000-student, multi-campus elite private school. Victoria Police booze buses are off the road for a second time after one of the fleet caught fire. Kids find rough-housing with dad more stimulating than playing with mum, a new study has found. And new research has revealed there are just seven Melbourne suburbs left where it’s cheaper to pay off a mortgage than rent. For updates and breaking news throughout the da

Apr 7, 2021 • 3:23

AFL Players To Get Special Head Knock Mouthguards 07/04/21

AFL Players To Get Special Head Knock Mouthguards 07/04/21

Revolutionary mouthguard technology that measures head knocks and trauma has been made available to every AFL player this season. Hundreds of sex workers are illegally operating out of high-rise apartments in Melbourne’s CBD. A cockatiel has been reunited with its owner after he flew the coop and was found more than 200km away in Geelong. And in sport - AFLW star Tayla Harris says she’s been injured more from playing footy than boxing as she turns her focus now to her other sport. For update

Apr 6, 2021 • 3:10

The Andrews Government Facing Tunnel Trouble 06/04/21

The Andrews Government Facing Tunnel Trouble 06/04/21

A land compensation battle worth hundreds of millions of dollars is about to erupt as the Andrews government prepares to tunnel under thousands of properties. A groundbreaking Victorian study has linked sterilising dummies with an increased risk of food allergies among infants. The state government will today announce a new model for social housing that moves away from high-rise towers to ­accommodate families in low-rise apartments. And a top government school has issued holiday homework to

Apr 5, 2021 • 3:25

"Human Chain Of Kindness" Support Vulnerable Children

"Human Chain Of Kindness" Support Vulnerable Children

A human chain of kindness — made with links from raided piggy banks, generous workplaces and grateful parents — again stretched across the state, all in the name of supporting a better future for Victoria’s smallest and most vulnerable patients.  It’s been revealed thousands of high-powered firearms and gun parts are arriving in Australia...sent by organised crime groups.  The state government has owned up to paying millions to hotel quarantine operators ...that never hosted a guest.  And the

Apr 2, 2021 • 2:45

Supermarkets Targeted In COVID Safety Blitz 01/04/2021

Supermarkets Targeted In COVID Safety Blitz 01/04/2021

Supermarkets, cafes and restaurants will be targeted in a three-week COVID safety blitz ….to crack down on overcrowding ...and those flouting QR check ins.  A massive stash of powerful guns.... are feared to have landed in Melbourne’s underworld.... after disappearing in transit over a month ago.  Pop titan Ed Sheeran has thrown his support behind the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.  The residents of one of Aussie TV’s most famous streets... are about to get a new neighbour.

Mar 31, 2021 • 2:20

Melbourne Mass COVID Vaccination Centre's Bungled Booking System 31/03/2021

Melbourne Mass COVID Vaccination Centre's Bungled Booking System 31/03/2021

One of Melbourne’s COVID-19 mass vaccination centres has been ordered to turn away eligible residents ….despite only a trickle of emergency services workers booking in for the jab...  A private school is under fire ...over claims it banned a girl from inviting a female friend to the school formal.  Victoria is likely to keep the border to Greater Brisbane closed ….even after the city’s snap lockdown ends...as Queensland authorities expect the number of COVID cases to rise...   It comes as con

Mar 30, 2021 • 2:26

Easter Holiday Chaos As Victoria Shuts Border To Greater Brisbane 30/03/2021

Easter Holiday Chaos As Victoria Shuts Border To Greater Brisbane 30/03/2021

Easter holiday chaos after Victoria slammed the border shut to Greater Brisbane amid its worsening COVID-19 ­outbreak.  A groundbreaking study has found MEN are more likely to be physically or sexually violent towards female partners who earn more than them...  Rubbish recyclers will be banned, fined up to $660 and forced to undergo education lessons by a Melbourne council ...cracking down on bin breaches.  A $1M reward will be posted today in the hope of solving a brutal cold case double mur

Mar 29, 2021 • 2:38

Fee Hikes For Local Sporting Clubs 29/03/2021

Fee Hikes For Local Sporting Clubs 29/03/2021

A Melbourne council is looking to slug local sporting clubs with massive fee hikes.... to use its suburban grounds.... in a move that is feared could force teams off the field.  A man shot dead in Geelong has been dubbed a “snitch”,...as police continue to hunt those responsible.  A bitter fight has erupted between major dance music promoter Richie McNeill.... and a small Melbourne architecture firm... over work completed at his Toorak pad.  THE AFL remains hopeful Thursday night’s Brisbane L

Mar 29, 2021 • 2:08

Two Gunmen On The Run Following Fatal Shooting In Geelong 28/03/2021

Two Gunmen On The Run Following Fatal Shooting In Geelong 28/03/2021

Two gunmen were on the run last night ...after firing shots into a crashed car and killing a man ...in a brazen hit on Geelong’s busiest road.  At least 16,000 people are locked down in Victoria... due to a coronavirus outbreak in Queensland that has sparked fears of more border disruptions.  Shocking revelations that teens as young as 14 from private schools are buying illicit drugs — ­including cocaine, ketamine and ­ecstasy — online via encrypted phone messaging apps to thwart police.  Dan

Mar 27, 2021 • 2:34

New Safety Measures Rolled Out For Paramedics 26/03/2021

New Safety Measures Rolled Out For Paramedics 26/03/2021

Paramedics under siege from violent patients are rolling out new safety measures ...to raise the alarm at the earliest signs of trouble.  Two brothers on student visas have been accused of selling fake Australian stamps online in an alleged multimillion-dollar scheme. International arrivals will return to Melbourne on April 8,...with improved hotel quarantine to accept up to 800 travelers a week.  Richmond footballer Sydney Stack has been fined $6000 for breaching WA’s tough quarantine laws..

Mar 25, 2021 • 2:40

Stars Sing Their Hearts Out To Farewell Music Industry Icon 25/03/2021

Stars Sing Their Hearts Out To Farewell Music Industry Icon 25/03/2021

Ed Sheeran, Kylie Minogue, Jimmy Barnes and Paul Kelly have sung their hearts out at the one event Michael Gudinski would have loved to have been at... Melbourne's Anzac Day parade is set to return this year with 5500 marchers, but Victorians are still being told to mark the day locally or at home to avoid big crowds.  Christian Porter’s future as Attorney-General hangs in the balance...with the PM weighing up whether his defamation case against the ABC is a conflict that requires him to be mo

Mar 24, 2021 • 3:13

The PM Leaps Into Action To Tackle Sexual Harrassment And Abuse 24/03/2021

The PM Leaps Into Action To Tackle Sexual Harrassment And Abuse 24/03/2021

The PM has leapt into action to tackle sexual harrassment and abuse.... saying he heard the voices of women and realised many were upset with his response.  It’s been revealed Daniel Andrews has more employees on hand than the Prime Minister, with his army of personal advisers doubling in size since he was elected to office.  Australian biomedical experts have warned antibacterial soaps are behind a global rise in superbugs ...that can cause untreatable and even fatal infections.  Brownlow me

Mar 23, 2021 • 2:40

The PM Leaps Into Action To Tackle Sexual Harrassment And Abuse 24/03/2021

The PM Leaps Into Action To Tackle Sexual Harrassment And Abuse 24/03/2021

The PM has leapt into action to tackle sexual harrassment and abuse.... saying he heard the voices of women and realised many were upset with his response.  It’s been revealed Daniel Andrews has more employees on hand than the Prime Minister, with his army of personal advisers doubling in size since he was elected to office.  Australian biomedical experts have warned antibacterial soaps are behind a global rise in superbugs ...that can cause untreatable and even fatal infections.  Brownlow me

Mar 23, 2021 • 2:40

Melbourne Public Servants To Return To The Office 23/03/2021

Melbourne Public Servants To Return To The Office 23/03/2021

Public servants will be forced to come back to the office at least three days a week... with five new work hubs to be built in Melbourne’s suburbs.   A Coalition staffer who allegedly performed a solo sex act on the Parliament House desk of a female MP has been sacked....while colleagues who shared the explicit images have also been given the marching orders...  The widow of Shane Tuck is in conflict with the AFL over the inquest into her Husband’s tragic death...which is expected to expose th

Mar 22, 2021 • 3:06

Public Servants Cash In Almost $100m In Bonuses During Pandemic 22/03/2021

Public Servants Cash In Almost $100m In Bonuses During Pandemic 22/03/2021

Public servants have cashed in almost $100m in bonuses even as the federal government urged restraint and moved to freeze their pay during the pandemic.  The wealth of Victoria’s elite private schools have been revealed. Melbourne’s property market has been turned on its head with autumn set to rival spring as the time to sell. A plan for an eight-storey Brunswick development is riling residents who say it will block the sun and turn their “gorgeous’’ neighbourhood “gloomy”.  For updates and

Mar 21, 2021 • 3:26

Increased Penalties For Driving Offences Planned Under Andrews Government 21/03/2021

Increased Penalties For Driving Offences Planned Under Andrews Government 21/03/2021

Learner drivers caught driving on their own would go to jail under tough new law changes being planned by the Andrews government. Australians are set to get the right to work in the UK under a free-trade deal being negotiated between the two countries. Victoria has so far exceeded its COVID-19 vaccination goals, administering almost a third more doses in the first month of the rollout than ­originally forecast.  Simon Goodwin’s future as Melbourne coach is not solely contingent on the club ma

Mar 20, 2021 • 3:17

Victorians Worried About Their Memory Needed For Alzheimer’s Research Project 19/03/2021

Victorians Worried About Their Memory Needed For Alzheimer’s Research Project 19/03/2021

Older Victorians who are worried about their memory are needed for an ambitious research project to treat Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear. The former Mount Scopus principal spruiked as a star reference for fake teacher Neil Lennie said he had no idea he was used to defend the fraudster. Family of two brothers accused of plotting a terror attack in Melbourne say it’s all a misunderstanding. There are more than 44,700 jobs crying out for workers in Victoria right now, and experts say

Mar 18, 2021 • 3:32

Living Models Of Human Embryos Grown From Skin Cells 18/03/2021

Living Models Of Human Embryos Grown From Skin Cells 18/03/2021

Living models of human embryos have been grown from skin cells by Melbourne scientists in a breakthrough set to revolutionise medical science.  More than 17,000 parking fines could be refunded after more Victorian councils were identified as acting illegally when they outsourced internal reviews of infringements.  The AFL is hoping for a ­capacity MCG crowd for Anzac Day as it plans to meet with the Victorian government on Monday to review strict spectator caps.  Clubs could lose premiership

Mar 17, 2021 • 3:27

Victoria's Public Hospitals Facing Class Actions From Their Own Doctors 16/03/2021

Victoria's Public Hospitals Facing Class Actions From Their Own Doctors 16/03/2021

Victoria’s public hospitals are facing class actions from their own doctors desperate to cut their exhaustive hours and claw back up to hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged unpaid wages.  The Victorian Liberals are in crisis, with a leadership challenge expected to plunge the party further into chaos. Workers in Melbourne will be the most exposed to the end of JobKeeper in a fortnight, according to a new analysis of Victoria’s reliance on the $100bn wage subsidy scheme.  Dozens of speed

Mar 15, 2021 • 3:15

Pressure To Increase MCG Capacity Ahead of AFL Season Opener 14/03/2021

Pressure To Increase MCG Capacity Ahead of AFL Season Opener 14/03/2021

Pressure is mounting on the state government to allow an extra 25,000 fans at the MCG for Thursday night’s blockbuster season opening match between Richmond and Carlton. THE Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has called for JobKeeper payments to be extended beyond the end of the month and 100 percent workers be ordered back to their offices in a bid to rejuvenate the struggling CBD. Sunrise Newsreader Natalie Barr has taken a bat to her Sunrise predecessor’s provocative parting words – speaking u

Mar 13, 2021 • 3:09

Crackdown On Vaping At Melbourne Schools 12/03/2021

Crackdown On Vaping At Melbourne Schools 12/03/2021

Top private and public schools across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are conducting bathroom patrols and bag checks to catch students as young as 12 smoking e-cigarettes between classes. A truck driver who killed four police officers on the Eastern Fwy did drug deals between his deliveries and was drug-affected and sleep-deprived leading up the tragedy. Mass vaccination centres for emergency service workers will be set up in Melbourne with thousands of workers a week to receive their jab when the

Mar 11, 2021 • 2:48

Half Price Domestic Flights For Victorians 11/03/2021

Half Price Domestic Flights For Victorians 11/03/2021

Victorians considering booking a holiday will be given more of an incentive to do so with half-price flights to ten domestic holiday destinations set to be released in the coming weeks.  A Worksafe investigation into last year’s disastrous hotel quarantine scheme could see Daniel Andrews and senior ministers grilled. Victoria’s largest power station Yallourn will be shut down four years earlier than scheduled throwing doubt over hundreds of jobs and sparking fears over a spike in electricity p

Mar 10, 2021 • 2:51

ANZAC Day Marches On In Melbourne 10/03/2021

ANZAC Day Marches On In Melbourne 10/03/2021

At least 5000 marchers are set to take part in this year’s Anzac Day parade in Melbourne. The figure, If approved by health authorities, could make the city’s event the biggest in the country. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is in intensive care after slipping and falling down wet steps while on a weekend getaway on the Mornington Peninsula. Meghan Markle’s father last night hit back at her claims the royal family is racist as the Queen was locked in crisis talks about how to respond to the a

Mar 9, 2021 • 3:00

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Bombshell Interview 09/03/2021

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Bombshell Interview 09/03/2021

Meghan Markle has revealed how Prince Harry “cradled her” when she told him she was on the verge of suicide when she was five months’ pregnant with their baby son Archie. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped a number of bombshells that have plunged the Royal Family into crisis. A mum accused of flinging her husband from a moving car told a friend she never meant to hurt him after he was left fighting for life following an alcohol-fuelled argument in Point Cook on Sunday Morning. Spectators a

Mar 8, 2021 • 3:11

Big Businesses Named And Shamed Over Gender Pay Gaps Under 08/03/2021

Big Businesses Named And Shamed Over Gender Pay Gaps Under 08/03/2021

The Opposition Leader says big businesses would be named and shamed over pay gaps between men and women under a federal labor government....and it would be easier for the Fair Work Commission to order wage increases in female-dominated sectors..   Some relief for pensioners and those on social security benefits... payments are set tp increase from next week...  An Australian academic who spent more than 800 days in an Iranian jail on unfounded spying charges....has revealed her captors tried t

Mar 7, 2021 • 2:58

Night Clubbers Ignore COVID-Safe Directions 07/03/2021

Night Clubbers Ignore COVID-Safe Directions 07/03/2021

Late night revelers are ignoring COVID-safe directions.... as they freely mingle and bump up against each other on crowded dancefloors statewide.  The Health Minister says LOCAL GPs will be recruited to ramp up the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination program...with more than 1200 clinics to give the jab to elderly and at-risk Australians from March 22.  A Melbourne Academic who was held for more than 800 days as a Prisoner on Spying charges in Iran...has revealed the psychological torture she endure

Mar 6, 2021 • 2:48

Thousands Of Rideshare Drivers Have A Criminal Record 06/03/2021

Thousands Of Rideshare Drivers Have A Criminal Record 06/03/2021

Nearly 3000 rideshare drivers and driving instructors may have been illegally driving with a criminal record for years after a massive bungle by the agency in charge of commercial ­passenger vehicles.  Aussie rock sensation The Rubens performed pop-up shows in Melbourne overnight....as a tribute to music legend Michael Gudinski....  Detectives investigating the disappearance of High Country Campers Russell Hill and Carol clay believe a mysterious Ute...could shed light on what happened to the

Mar 5, 2021 • 2:51

Alleged Rape Victim's Family Support An Investigation 05/03/2021

Alleged Rape Victim's Family Support An Investigation 05/03/2021

The parents of a women who alleged she was raped by the Attorney General Christian Porter back in 1988.... say they would support an inquiry that would shed light on the circumstances surrounding her death...  There’s fears the Reserve bank of Australia might have to raise the interest rates earlier than forecast.. There are calls for a new model of health...with Dieticians saying the emphasis should be on overall health rather than weight.  Melbourne festival Moomba will serve as a tribute t

Mar 4, 2021 • 3:06

Attorney-General Christian Porter Denies Rape Claims 04/03/2021

Attorney-General Christian Porter Denies Rape Claims 04/03/2021

Attorney-General Christian Porter has categorically denied allegations that he raped a teenage woman back in 1988.   A potential break through in the fight against COVID-19....Australian researchers have identified a class of drugs that could potentially prevent or reverse heart damage in coronavirus patients.   Australian of the Year Grace Tame has slammed the PM’s handling of the alleged rape of a former liberal staff member in a ministerial office.. Dr Suess books are being phased out of A

Mar 3, 2021 • 2:53

Victorian Mental Health System Reforms Could Take Years 03/03/2021

Victorian Mental Health System Reforms Could Take Years 03/03/2021

An overhaul of Victoria’s broken mental health system, with see thousands of workers recruited...amid fears it will take years to roll out the vital reforms..  Tributes are flowing for Michael Gudinski...remembered as the Godfather of Australian music and a force of nature..  A Federal Minister accused of rape is likely to identify himself tomorrow after calling in a top defamation lawyer over the historical allegation. THE heartbroken family of a teen killed during a shooting trip …..fear th

Mar 2, 2021 • 3:25

Harrowing Findings Flag New Levy To Boost Age Care Funding 02/03/2021

Harrowing Findings Flag New Levy To Boost Age Care Funding 02/03/2021

There’s been some Harrowing findings from a a Royal Commission report into the age care....with revelations Elderly Australians are starving, dying in pain and suffering assaults in neglectful nursing homes. New laws being introduced in Victoria will mean Karen Ristevski will be saved from the indignity of having her killer husband buried by her side...  Worrying new data has revealed teenagers aren’t getting the sun smart message...with young people accounting for more than a third of patient

Mar 1, 2021 • 3:10

Melbourne Scientists Close To Developing Tests To Prevent Long-Term Brain Damage In AFL 01/03/2021

Melbourne Scientists Close To Developing Tests To Prevent Long-Term Brain Damage In AFL 01/03/2021

Melbourne scientists believe they are on the verge of developing blood and saliva tests able to help prevent significant long-term brain damage in Australian rules footballers.  As Victorians spend more time at home disturbing neighbours are becoming more apparent sparking suburban spats. No adverse reactions have been reported of the nearly 1000 COVID vaccinations given at Melbourne Airport’s makeshift hospital. Player agent Khoder Nasser - who manages Sonny Bill Williams and Quade Cooper -

Feb 28, 2021 • 3:32

Road Projects Costing More Than $50 Million Than First Planned 28/02/2021

Road Projects Costing More Than $50 Million Than First Planned 28/02/2021

Victorian road projects are recording major cost blowouts as the Andrews Government battles to reign in growing expenses of labour and materials.  Major events organisers are rallying together to bring Melbourne and regional Victoria back to ‘business as usual’ by September.  Australia’s travel bubble with New Zealand is again under threat with a snap lockdown called for Auckland after a person with coronavirus roamed free for a week.  Actor Hugh Sheridan has been talking candidly about his b

Feb 27, 2021 • 3:45

Fresh Footy Racism Storm Following Photos Of Black Face 27/02/2021

Fresh Footy Racism Storm Following Photos Of Black Face 27/02/2021

Photos of then-teammates Leigh Osborne and Alex Sexton painted with black faces at a Wacky Wednesday end-of-season event in 2013 start fresh footy racism storm.  Criminals are posing as police officers to scam victims out of tens of thousands of dollars in a sophisticated new fraud.  Melbourne’s booming property market is set to host its busiest auction weekend since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Tens of thousands more footy fans could get tickets for MCG blockbusters later this season. For u

Feb 26, 2021 • 3:36

Breast Cancer Breakthrough Using Cardiac Drug 26/02/2021

Breast Cancer Breakthrough Using Cardiac Drug 26/02/2021

In a breast cancer breakthrough, patients given a cheap and common beta-blocker at the time of diagnosis have been shown to be almost twice as likely to be alive five years later.  Australian news will be back on Facebook on Friday. The restoration of news to users’ feeds was confirmed by Josh Frydenberg on Thursday.  Relaxed mask rules and bigger gatherings at home and outdoors are set to return with the Andrews government looking to reset the restrictions Victoria followed at Christmas.  Co

Feb 25, 2021 • 3:36

Life Expectancy Influenced By What Suburb You Live In 25/02/2021

Life Expectancy Influenced By What Suburb You Live In 25/02/2021

Where you live has a huge influence on your life expectancy - with a staggering 28 year difference across Melbourne suburbs. Thousands of commuter car parks promised by the Morrison government at the last election will not even be under construction before voters go to the polls again.  Melbourne's population will come close to going backwards this year due to lack of overseas migration, says a new study. Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury will take the reins as captain for an eighth-straight sea

Feb 24, 2021 • 3:30

Dozens Of AFL Players Suffering Head Knock Illnesses Won’t Get Insurance Payouts 24/02/21

Dozens Of AFL Players Suffering Head Knock Illnesses Won’t Get Insurance Payouts 24/02/21

A landmark concussion court action is being prepared, claiming dozens of AFL players suffering severe illnesses linked to head knocks have been dudded out of compensation.  More than 1.2 million unemployed Australians will lose $100 a fortnight from their welfare payments from the end of March. Facebook has agreed to lift its ban on Australian news, after striking an 11th-hour deal with the federal government. Tennis star Nick Kyrgios and his girlfriend have split with a fiery war of words re

Feb 23, 2021 • 3:36

Crown Facing Royal Commission 23/02/21

Crown Facing Royal Commission 23/02/21

Crown is facing a royal commission probe and could be stripped of its Victorian casino licence as advertising magnate Harold Mitchell became the latest casualty in the scandal.  More women have come forward to make complaints about the former federal government staffer who allegedly raped a colleague in Parliament House.  A second shipment of at least 80,000 Pfizer doses is expected to arrive in Australia this week as the vaccine rollout begins in Victoria. A crafty criminal has dislocated hi

Feb 22, 2021 • 3:32

Construction Of Mega Suburban Rail Loop Affects Thousands Of Melbourne Residents And Businesses 22/02/2021

Construction Of Mega Suburban Rail Loop Affects Thousands Of Melbourne Residents And Businesses 22/02/2021

It’s been revealed tens of thousands of residents and businesses across middle Melbourne suburbs will be impacted by construction of a mega Suburban Rail Loop...linking Cheltenham in Melbourne’s southeast... to Box Hill in the east  The use of masks on public transport has begun to drop.... despite public health safety rules...with more than one in 10 tram and train passengers wearing their masks improperly or not at all.  Australians are one step closer to normalcy...with as least 60,000 peop

Feb 21, 2021 • 3:32

Richmond Tiger Fans Forced To Enter Ballot To Score Seats At AFL Matches in Victoria 20/02/21

Richmond Tiger Fans Forced To Enter Ballot To Score Seats At AFL Matches in Victoria 20/02/21

Members at one of AFL’s biggest club, will be forced to enter a ballot to score a seat at matches in Victoria this season due to reduced crowd capacity in the wake of the corona virus pandemic.   A women who says she was sexually assaulted by a colleague in Parliament House is seeking criminal charges against her alleged rapist.  The former head of Australia’s competition watchdog says Facebook could be prosecuted for unconscionable conduct after removing the pages of hundreds of charities, gr

Feb 19, 2021 • 2:45

Outrage As  "Bully" Facebook Wipes Essential Health And Emergency Information 19/02/2021

Outrage As "Bully" Facebook Wipes Essential Health And Emergency Information 19/02/2021

Australians have expressed their outrage against Facebook, after the social media giant wiped essential health and emergency information in what the prime minster is calling an act of bullying against the federal government...  The Lawyer of sacked channel 7 star Andrew O’Keefe has indicated the ex- game show host will plead guilty to assaulting his partner, if the charge is not dismissed under mental health grounds.  Specialized intelligence is being launched today by police to monitor hundre

Feb 18, 2021 • 3:11

New Outdoor Quarantine Facility To Be Built In Victoria 17/02/2021

New Outdoor Quarantine Facility To Be Built In Victoria 17/02/2021

A new outdoor quarantine facility is set to be built in Victoria, to deal with the “wildly infectious” UK strain of COVID-19. Police believe Olympic Medalist Scott Miller was the ringleader in a $2.2m ice syndicate, which supplied drugs inside candles. A woman who alleges she was raped by a colleague at Parliament house, has thanked the Prime Minister for his apology over his government’s handling of her complaint, but says an independent complaint system for staff is needed.   Authorities ar

Feb 16, 2021 • 3:01

Half Of Victorians Not Ready For The COVID-19 Vaccine 16/02/2021

Half Of Victorians Not Ready For The COVID-19 Vaccine 16/02/2021

It's been revealed more than half of Victorians are not ready for the COVID-19 vaccine according to a survey.  Students at a top Victorian University have been encouraged to embrace group nudity on a camp to be held in March, amid reports of a campus culture encourage nudity, drinking and sex.  Three men have been arrested, after a group of anti-lockdown protesters rallied in Melbourne today.  And Couples and Women considering IVF, will be able to calculate their chances of success through tr

Feb 15, 2021 • 3:11

Australia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout To Begin Next Week 15/02/2021

Australia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout To Begin Next Week 15/02/2021

Australia’s vaccine rollout is due to begin in a week, with the first jabs against COVID-19 expected next Monday.  80,000 doses of the highly effective Pfizer vaccine is expected to arrive from Europe within days and then will need to pass all necessary tests. Primary school kids should ditch digital and return to using chalk and slates to help develop the brain, fine and gross motor skills according to a leading educational expert. There’s  push for Valentines Day to be celebrated again in a

Feb 14, 2021 • 2:44

Victoria’s Contact Tracing System Exposed By Bungles 14/02/2021

Victoria’s Contact Tracing System Exposed By Bungles 14/02/2021

Victoria’s contact tracing system has been exposed by a series of new bungles after COVID19 crept out of hotel quarantine again. The Western Highway is Victoria’s most dangerous major road, with 27 people losing their lives in tragic crashes over the last five years. An app to allow ­alleged criminals to remotely report in while on bail is being developed as well as a website for more crimes to be reported online. Jockey Jamie Kah is on her way to making racing history after another major win

Feb 13, 2021 • 3:29

Victoria Plunged Into It’s Third COVID19 Lockdown 13/02/2021

Victoria Plunged Into It’s Third COVID19 Lockdown 13/02/2021

Victoria has been plunged into its third lockdown lasting at least five days as greater Melbourne is declared a coronavirus hot spot.   The Australian Open tennis, racing and AFLW matches will go on without fans as Melbourne is plunged into a third coronavirus lockdown. The snap lockdown has caused spooked shoppers into loading up on grocery essentials as supermarket chains reassured customers there was no need to panic buy. Google and Facebook will almost certainly be forced to pay Australia

Feb 12, 2021 • 3:04

Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Produced In Melbourne 12/02/2021

Revolutionary Cancer Treatment Produced In Melbourne 12/02/2021

One of the world’s most ground-breaking cancer treatments will be produced in Melbourne following the remarkable success of genetic-engineering technology in saving Australian cancer patients. Victorian health authorities are having issues tracking down potential COVID-19 contacts during this week’s hotel quarantine outbreak, putting other states on high alert. For the first time, would-be parents will have access to the performance rates of Australia’s individual IVF clinics – allowing greate

Feb 11, 2021 • 2:51

Holiday Inn Coronavirus Outbreak Jumps to Eight Cases 11/02/2021

Holiday Inn Coronavirus Outbreak Jumps to Eight Cases 11/02/2021

Victorian authorities fear coronavirus may be circulating in the community after the Holiday Inn outbreak jumped to 8 cases. The secrets of why COVID-19 is life-threatening for some people and mild for others has been revealed by Melbourne scientists. Australia risks crippling fuel shortages should international supply chains be interrupted as the closure of the Altona refinery shrinks the nation’s fuel security to “almost zero”. Staggered start and finish times for schools should be consider

Feb 10, 2021 • 2:40

Quarantine Workers Paid To Get COVID Tests 09/02/2021

Quarantine Workers Paid To Get COVID Tests 09/02/2021

Hotel quarantine workers will be paid to have a coronavirus tests on their days off in an attempt to help protect Victorians from more transmissions in the program. State school parents are paying twice as much for school photos than those in some private schools. The children’s charity Barnardos has abolished its Mother of The Year award after 25 years. The decision was made because it does not celebrate other caregivers. Australian Open organisers were plugging all-day tickets and two-for-o

Feb 8, 2021 • 2:45

Concerns Over Spike In Youth Anti-Depressant Prescriptions 08/02/21

Concerns Over Spike In Youth Anti-Depressant Prescriptions 08/02/21

Authorities have called for a review into prescribing anti-depressants, following concerns the drug could be driving up youth suicide rates. It's understood one in 33 children including preschoolers are taking the medication. Police investigating the disappearance of a young Melbourne mum say her Boyfriend returned to the site where she was last seen in search of security footage.   Melbourne researchers have developed a laser that can detect who is at immediate risk of a heart attack....in wh

Feb 7, 2021 • 2:56

Colleagues of Covid-19 Positive Quarantine Worker Attend Party Days Before Diagnosis 05/02/21

Colleagues of Covid-19 Positive Quarantine Worker Attend Party Days Before Diagnosis 05/02/21

The colleagues of a hotel quarantine worker who tested positive to Covid-19, attended a staff party, to celebrate the success of isolating tennis stars....just days before the 26 year old received his diagnosis.  Hotel quarantine workers will have to undergo testing on their days off, after a recent infection highlighted that coronavirus could be spread through the air. The Australian Open could be played with no crowds....if a new coronavirus cluster grows in Victoria. The captain of Colling

Feb 4, 2021 • 2:54

A Breakthrough In The Fight Against Coronavirus 04/02/21

A Breakthrough In The Fight Against Coronavirus 04/02/21

Australian researches turning a cheap blood thinning medication into a nasal spray that could block COVID-19, stop it spreading, and treat the virus.   Parents are being encourage to add faces to boiled eggs...and make “stripy zebra” sandwiches...to attract kids to healthy food..  We can expect a few spare seats at the Australian Open...as the Tennis Chiefs serve up the biggest sporting event before spectators during the COVID era...  Chris Fagan has re-signed as coach of the Brisbane Lions u

Feb 3, 2021 • 3:06

Cost of "Fat cat" Public Servants Triples in Six Years  03/02/21

Cost of "Fat cat" Public Servants Triples in Six Years 03/02/21

It’s been revealed  the cost of wealthy public servants has tripled in just six years with more than twice as many executives working in the Victorian Public Service than when Daniel Andrews came into office.   The second phase of coronavirus vaccinations are expected to begin in late March...covering Australians over the age of 70...and around 2 million other vulnerable people.  The President of Collingwood Football club has back-flipped on a controversial statement made during a Press Confer

Feb 2, 2021 • 3:06

AFL Great Slams Collingwood's Response To Racism Report 02/02/21

AFL Great Slams Collingwood's Response To Racism Report 02/02/21

Indigenous AFL Great Nicky Winmar has slammed Collinwood's response to a damning report that uncovered "systematic racism" at the Club. It’s the great Australian pastime and now resident's of some of Melbourne's exclusive suburbs won’t have to retire the humble backyard barbie. The AFL is confident the regular season will kick off as planned on March 18...despite the positive COVID-19 case in WA.   And bikie boss Toby Mitchell has been ordered to undergo Anger Management counselling for six m

Feb 1, 2021 • 3:08

World First Dangerous Cladding Ban In Victoria 01/02/2021

World First Dangerous Cladding Ban In Victoria 01/02/2021

In a world-first move, dangerous cladding will be banned from use on multi-storey buildings in Victoria. A major law introduced to break up bikie gangs has been officially branded a failure, as gang memberships soar. The Andrews Government spent more money representing itself at the Hotel Quarantine Inquiry than the inquiry itself. Girls should not be complimented on their looks, beauty, clothes or bodies, according to authors of a new book who suggest we should take deliberate steps to make

Jan 31, 2021 • 3:04

Criminals Released Early from Jail Because of COVID19 31/01/2021

Criminals Released Early from Jail Because of COVID19 31/01/2021

Almost 5,000 convicted criminals including serious violent offenders will be released from prison early because of coronavirus, shaving on average just under a month off their sentence.    A search continued on Saturday night for a 20 year old woman who went missing while snorkelling off Altona beach. The number of people relying on JobKeeper payments has declined by more than 35,000 employees in November from the previous month. Pop princess Kylie Minogue has made a surprise appearance in co

Jan 30, 2021 • 2:46

Victorian Taxpayers forked out $78m For Hotel Quarantine Workers To Do Nothing 30/01/2021

Victorian Taxpayers forked out $78m For Hotel Quarantine Workers To Do Nothing 30/01/2021

Victorians forked out $78 million for hotel quarantine workers to do nothing. The Saturday Herald Sun can reveal payments were made to over one thousand workers for five months when there were no flights into Victoria and the program was on standby. Bourke Street Mall security will be reviewed and bollard upgrades considered after a manic driver sped down the shopping strip on Thursday evening forcing pedestrians to run for their lives. While cashless payments are on the rise, experts have wa

Jan 29, 2021 • 3:29

Speeding Car Ploughs Into Bourke Street Mall 29/01/2021

Speeding Car Ploughs Into Bourke Street Mall 29/01/2021

Terrified pedestrians were forced to flee for their lives as a speeding car drove erratically through Bourke Street Mall on Thursday night. Aged care homes have been busted breaking COVID-19 rules months after the pandemic killed hundreds of elderly residents. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission has been notified of potential betting irregularities involving the naming of Australian of the Year winner Grace Tame. The first of almost 1000 Australian Open players and staff have left

Jan 28, 2021 • 2:53

Violent Youth Crime In Victoria On The Rise 28/01/2021

Violent Youth Crime In Victoria On The Rise 28/01/2021

Youth crime is on the rise in Victoria with violent robberies by the state’s youngest criminal offenders surging by 85 per cent in five years. Delays getting Chinese-made steel to Australia is putting more strain on the problem-plagued West Gate Tunnel project. One in three Victorians who arrived at a public hospital emergency department were not treated on time. Two cattle-herding Melbourne brothers are set to make more than $80m after selling their Nar Nar Goon farm. For updates and breaki

Jan 27, 2021 • 3:36

Hundreds of Victorian Childcare Providers Shut Down 27/01/2021

Hundreds of Victorian Childcare Providers Shut Down 27/01/2021

More than 230 Victorian childcare providers were closed or issued with serious safety notices by the state government in the past two years, that’s more than one childcare provider a week. Thousands of ‘Invasion Day’ protesters marched through Melbourne’s CBD on Tuesday. A big police presence jumped into action when counter protesters arrived. Police are bracing for a surge in home burglaries as thousands of Victorians return to the office leaving homes empty for the first time in almost a yea

Jan 26, 2021 • 3:11

Australia’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Approved 26/01/2021

Australia’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Approved 26/01/2021

Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccine has been approved, the TGA has declared the Pfizer vaccine is safe for use and effective at preventing serious illness. Thousands of people are expected to attend Australia Day protests across the city despite a 100 person limit on public gatherings. The historic Melbourne House on Little Bourke Street is set to be saved from being demolished and instead turned into a 14-storey tower under a new $34m development plan. It was a memorable day in more ways than

Jan 25, 2021 • 3:07

Victorians Are In For A Scorcher Today 25/01/21

Victorians Are In For A Scorcher Today 25/01/21

Temperatures are expected to peak 45 degrees across parts of Victoria today. CREDIT card records have revealed the full extent of the former Australia Post boss’ spending. THE ABC has been accused of dividing the nation by referring to Australia Day as “Invasion Day.” AUSTRALIA will spend $1bn on the first phase of a weapons modernisation plan.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 2021 • 2:56

Human Remains Found At Geelong Linked To 2019 Disappearance  24/01/21

Human Remains Found At Geelong Linked To 2019 Disappearance 24/01/21

Human remains found ata Norlane property believed to belong to 26-year-old man. An accused drug lord compared to El Chapo and Pablo Escobar – faces extradition to Australia after a shock arrest orchestrated by the Australian Federal Police. TWO men died in separate tragedies on Victoria’s surf coast on Saturday. A new-look Melbourne Park — tweaked to be COVID-safe — will be unveiled for restricted numbers of fans at next month’s Australian Open.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day

Jan 23, 2021 • 2:48

Victorian Man Feared Killed By Shark in South Australia 23/01/21

Victorian Man Feared Killed By Shark in South Australia 23/01/21

A Victorian man is feared killed by a shark, after going missing whilst snorkeling in South Australia. Google is threatening to block Australians from using it’s search engine. Mixed messages on whether the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in 2021. Controversy over Margaret Court’s Australia Day honors. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 2021 • 3:31

First Australian Open Player Tests Positive To Covid-19 22/01/21

First Australian Open Player Tests Positive To Covid-19 22/01/21

First Australian open player testes positive to Covid-19 without the case involving viral shedding. INDIGENOUS Australians Minister criticised Cricket Australia’s decision to drop “Australia Day” from Big Bash League material. THE number of Victorians on the dole has fallen to the lowest level since April last year. Facebook and Google are preparing for a bitter showdown with media companies. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnyst

Jan 21, 2021 • 3:13

Victorian Government Signs Off On Major Project Pay Deals 21/01/21

Victorian Government Signs Off On Major Project Pay Deals 21/01/21

The Victorian government has given eye-watering pay deals for senior bureaucrats on major projects. January 26 Big Bash will no longer be referred to as “Australia Day”. Local streets could drop down to 40km/h. Ash Barty is gearing up for the Australian Open with a message to players in quarantine. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20, 2021 • 3:17

Australian Open Boss Tells Players To Stop Complaining On Social Media  20/01/21

Australian Open Boss Tells Players To Stop Complaining On Social Media 20/01/21

Australian Open men’s players are proposing a best-of-threes format, as 72 players miss quality training whilst in lockdown. Victoria Police memo sparks concerns about people yet to pay Covid-19 fines. A new study has found toddler snacks and milk are just as unhealthy as normal food. Footy fans could return to the MCG by Round 1. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 19, 2021 • 3:12

Australian Open Players Suggest Best-Of-Threes Format  19/01/21

Australian Open Players Suggest Best-Of-Threes Format 19/01/21

Australian Open men’s players are proposing a best-of-threes format, as 72 players miss quality training whilst in lockdown. Victoria Police memo sparks concerns about people yet to pay Covid-19 fines. A new study has found toddler snacks and milk are just as unhealthy as normal food. Footy fans could return to the MCG by Round 1. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 2021 • 3:16

Australian Open Rocked By Positive COVID-19 Cases 17/01/21

Australian Open Rocked By Positive COVID-19 Cases 17/01/21

Australian Open preparations have been thrown into chaos after two planeloads of tennis stars and their entourages were sent into hard hotel lockdown, due to three positive COVID-19 cases. Tourism chiefs are pleading with the Victorian Government to make New South Wales border towns free-travel zones, amid fears its new permit system is “decimating” Murray River trade. It’s been revealed more than $10 million was poured into advertising Victoria’s “Big Build” infrastructure blitz over two-and-

Jan 16, 2021 • 3:56

Police Say Mother Is Responsible For Tullamarine Tragedy  16/01/21

Police Say Mother Is Responsible For Tullamarine Tragedy 16/01/21

Homicide detectives believe a mother was responsible for the deaths of herself and her three children in northwest Melbourne. Chinese students in Australia are being targeted by classmates linked to the Communist Party. COUPLES who split up would be forced to wait two years to be divorced. The debate rages over allowing Tennis stars to enter Victoria whilst thousands of residents remain stranded interstate.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.c

Jan 15, 2021 • 3:23

Investigations Continue Into Tullamarine Family Tragedy 15/01/21

Investigations Continue Into Tullamarine Family Tragedy 15/01/21

Homicide detectives are still investigating what led to the death of a mother and her three children in Tullamarine. A woman who was swept off the rocks and died at Mornington Peninsula is being remembered as an “angel”. The Police Minister shuts down concerns over a U-S Tennis player travelling to Melbourne after testing positive to Covid-19. Back to work in the CBD from Monday.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/li

Jan 14, 2021 • 3:20

Medical Professionals Butt Heads Over Covid Vaccine Plan 14/01/21

Medical Professionals Butt Heads Over Covid Vaccine Plan 14/01/21

Australia’s top doctor has slapped down medicos criticising our coronavirus vaccination plan. Daniel Grollo’s multimillion-dollar penthouse apartment in the Eureka tower in Melbourne may be on the auction block. Genetics could be the answer to a difference in traits among identical twins. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 2021 • 3:23

New Date Set For The Melbourne Grand Prix 13/01/21

New Date Set For The Melbourne Grand Prix 13/01/21

The delayed Melbourne Grand Prix has now got a start date. The government is due to make a decision on allowing more workers to return to offices in the CBD. The Covid-safe rules are locked-in for next month’s Australian Open. A $1 million reward to solve a 34-year-old murder. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2021 • 3:06

Patton Stood Down By Hawks Over Alleged Lewd Pics 12/01/2021

Patton Stood Down By Hawks Over Alleged Lewd Pics 12/01/2021

Hawthorn’s Jonathon Patton is under investigation over alleged lewd images he sent to various women. Victoria’s new travel permits website crashes upon opening. Over four hours of gaming and the internet every night is worsening children’s skills. New fines for cover-ups of aged care abuse. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2021 • 3:04

At Least Four Women Are Accusing Hawks Star Jonathon Patton Of Sending Unwanted Messages 11/1/21

At Least Four Women Are Accusing Hawks Star Jonathon Patton Of Sending Unwanted Messages 11/1/21

Hawthorn footballer Jonathon Patton is under mounting pressure after at least four women accused him of sending them unwanted lewd messages, images and videos. A group of leading medics are urging type 2 diabetics to end their illness and reliance on medication by overhauling their diets. Victoria will introduce a traffic light system to streamline warnings and restrictions for people travelling across all states from today. India are adamant that their young bowling star Mohammed Siraj was a

Jan 10, 2021 • 3:39

Hawthorn Star Jonathon Patton Under Investigation 10/1/21

Hawthorn Star Jonathon Patton Under Investigation 10/1/21

Hawthorn star Jonathon Patton is under investigation by the club following allegations of lewd behaviour on social media. Carlton's popular Cinema Nova has sparked controversy by removing an Australia Day advert from its pre-movie advertising amid a complaint it was “propaganda” and insensitive to Indigenous viewers.  A woman in Victoria’s hotel quarantine system infected with the UK coronavirus super strain, returned to Queensland after just 10 days in isolation, sparking a new contact tracin

Jan 9, 2021 • 3:54

Australian Grand Prix Shifted To The End Of The Year 9/1/21

Australian Grand Prix Shifted To The End Of The Year 9/1/21

The Australian Grand Prix looks set to be shifted to the end of the year, with officials expecting an announcement as early as this week.  Thousands of people who travelled to Victoria from southeast Queensland over the past week have been ordered to immediately get tested and isolate this weekend. Police helicopters are using heat-seeking technology to pinpoint cannabis grow-houses in suburban Melbourne. Tim Paine was made Test captain to stop Australia becoming too nasty only having to guar

Jan 8, 2021 • 3:38

Donald Trump Vows To Peacefully Leave The Oval Office 8/1/21

Donald Trump Vows To Peacefully Leave The Oval Office 8/1/21

Donald Trump has vowed to peacefully leave the Oval Office after a day of shocking violence in which his supporters stormed the ­Capitol that left four dead. Nursing home residents and hotel quarantine workers could be rolling up their sleeves to receive one of the first COVID-19 vaccinations in just six weeks. Victorians trapped in NSW have been given a glimmer of hope, with Daniel Andrews flagging border rules could change by next week. World No.1 Ash Barty will kickstart her bid for Australia

Jan 7, 2021 • 3:34

New Recommendations For International Travellers 7/1/21

New Recommendations For International Travellers 7/1/21

All international travellers coming into Australia would be forced to have pre-flight tests and could face longer quarantine periods. Health authorities race to uncover how a man was infected with coronavirus possibly at the MCG or Chadstone Shopping Centre.  Robert Irwin may have breached guidelines for helicopter operations in wilderness areas by flying at low levels through declared sensitive areas. Will Pucovski made the world’s No.1 attack “feel like very slow bowlers” in the SCG nets to he

Jan 6, 2021 • 3:37

COVID-19 Vaccinations To Start By Early March 6/1/21

COVID-19 Vaccinations To Start By Early March 6/1/21

COVID-19 vaccinations expected to start by early March with priority given to people in residential aged care along with health, hotel quarantine and border workers. Formula One great Alan Jones says only a “bloody miracle” will allow the Australian Grand Prix to go ahead in March. Radical new skin gel showing potential to prevent skin ageing and help avoid skin cancer. Danielle Hardwick breaks silence on Damien’s new relationship with younger colleague. For updates and breaking news throughout

Jan 5, 2021 • 3:29

Authorities Aiming For Zero Cases By The Weekend 04/01/21

Authorities Aiming For Zero Cases By The Weekend 04/01/21

Health authorities are aiming for a zero-case day by the weekend and hope to ease restrictions as early as mid-January, if the state can sustain a COVID-free streak. New data has revealed about half of all businesses which sought JobKeeper support are still reliant on the wage subsidy program which is being cut today. Managing the back-to-school budget can be tough at the best of times, but a new government report has found Aussie parents will be slugged with a 10 per cent price increase on ke

Jan 3, 2021 • 3:38

Genetic Sequencing Confirms COVID Leak Out Of NSW 03/01/21

Genetic Sequencing Confirms COVID Leak Out Of NSW 03/01/21

Victoria’s latest coronavirus cluster has continued to grow over huge areas of the state, but Health authorities say they are on top of the outbreak. COVID testing sites across the state are being so overrun, people are being turned away as authorities scramble to meet demand. Child’s play based on butterflies and building blocks will be a key part of formal early learning under the first curriculum changes to daycare in a decade. And in sport, as David Warner fights to overcome a groin strai

Jan 2, 2021 • 3:22

Authorities Bracing For More COVID Cases In Victoria 02/01/21

Authorities Bracing For More COVID Cases In Victoria 02/01/21

More cases are expected to emerge in Victoria’s latest coronavirus cluster as investigators fear it may have already branched off into other undetected chains of transmission. If you’re not back in Victoria now, don’t bother trying to cross the border. That’s the message from health authorities for anyone holidaying in NSW who didn’t make it across state lines last night. A new national warning system to alert people to bushfires, floods, storms, extreme heat and severe weather systems is bein

Jan 1, 2021 • 3:33

Contract Tracing Ramped Up Amid Fears Of Another Victorian COVID-19 Outbreak 01/01/21

Contract Tracing Ramped Up Amid Fears Of Another Victorian COVID-19 Outbreak 01/01/21

Health authorities working around the clock to track down thousands of people who may have been exposed to coronavirus. Tens of thousands of Victorian holidaymakers in NSW are rushing to get home before midnight tonight, get tested and isolate at home, as the Andrews government shuts the border to the northern state. Despite fears of another coronavirus outbreak, Victorians have made the most of a scaled-back New Year’s Eve last night after tough bans put a dampener on the night. And Australi

Dec 31, 2020 • 3:35

Victoria On High Alert After Three New COVID-19 Cases 31/12/20

Victoria On High Alert After Three New COVID-19 Cases 31/12/20

Victorian health authorities are on high alert after three new positive coronavirus cases were detected across suburban Melbourne. Victorian dairy farmers will get a boost to help their products into the Indian market as part of a move to diversify away from China, where trade tensions continue to ­escalate. New Year’s Eve revellers have been put on notice, that police will move swiftly to break up crowds and clamp down on unruly behaviour at end-of-year celebrations tonight. And delisted for

Dec 30, 2020 • 3:17

Court Documents Reveal Shock Details Of Eastern Freeway Porsche Driver's Latest Arrest 30/12/20

Court Documents Reveal Shock Details Of Eastern Freeway Porsche Driver's Latest Arrest 30/12/20

Court documents have revealed the Eastern Freeway Porsche driver who is accused of taunting and filming a dying policewoman, allegedly placed a noose around a female relative’s neck just hours before a dramatic rooftop standoff with heavily armed police. No midnight kisses or hugs with old friends, no fireworks, and toned-down celebrations will make New Year’s Eve in Melbourne a whole new ­experience. An ex-AFL player’s fight for a $21 refund has cost him $10,000 after a tribunal found he defa

Dec 29, 2020 • 3:24

Eastern Freeway Porsche Driver Back Behind Bars 29/12/20

Eastern Freeway Porsche Driver Back Behind Bars 29/12/20

The man accused of taunting and filming a dying police officer following the Eastern Freeway tragedy was behind bars again last night, after an alleged violent assault in his home that sparked a late night stand-off with police. Figures show more than 350 Victorian businesses went bust between the start of April and the end of September, and experts are warning of more economic carnage to come in 2021. Thousands more Australian doctors are prescribing medical cannabis to patients now compared

Dec 28, 2020 • 3:24

The Sky’s The Limit For New Melbourne Airport Rail Link 28/12/20

The Sky’s The Limit For New Melbourne Airport Rail Link 28/12/20

The new Melbourne Airport Rail Link will soar 55m above the Maribyrnong River and travel over the Western Ring Road via a series of elevated bridges. Drivers are facing a New Year filled with long tailbacks and traffic jams with the annual West Gate roadworks already causing traffic chaos. Thunderstorms are set to hit parts of Victoria over New Year’s, but the forecast won’t dampen Melbourne’s First New Year Street Feast. And one of the world’s largest ever baby studies could place Victorian

Dec 27, 2020 • 3:30

Young Killers And Sex Offenders To Have Records Wiped 27/12/20

Young Killers And Sex Offenders To Have Records Wiped 27/12/20

Victoria’s youngest killers and sex offenders would have their criminal records kept secret under a proposed state government law change. There are calls to ban access to high-tech spying devices, following revelations women are being increasingly watched and hunted down by men using them. Shoppers have turned out in force to snap up Boxing Day bargains, with Victoria’s multibillion-dollar buying bonanza not expected to end anytime soon. And in sport - Australia has been stunned by a patched-

Dec 26, 2020 • 3:08

Toddler Dead In Christmas Day Tragedy 26/12/20

Toddler Dead In Christmas Day Tragedy 26/12/20

Christmas Day tragedy in the state’s north, with a young boy killed in a quad bike accident. Retailers are tipping bumper Boxing Day sales where there will be massive discounts of up to 75 per cent. Aussie families are wasting a shocking amount of food each year, worth an average of $3800 a household. And in sport - cricket legend Dean Jones will be honoured at the Boxing Day test today. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudi

Dec 25, 2020 • 2:40

IVF Giant Sued For Allegedly Destroying Healthy Embryos 23/12/20

IVF Giant Sued For Allegedly Destroying Healthy Embryos 23/12/20

A multi-million dollar class action has been launched against fertility giant Monash IVF following revelations healthy embryos may have been destroyed in a bungled genetic screening test. The latest federal government modelling shows the cost of some childcare is tipped to jump more than 16 per cent over the next four years. Human remains believed to belong to missing Ballarat mum Kobie Parfitt have been found dumped in a mineshaft. And in sport, the AFL has extended its broadcast rights deal

Dec 23, 2020 • 3:14

Online Trolls Threatened With Six-Figure Fines 23/12/20

Online Trolls Threatened With Six-Figure Fines 23/12/20

Australia is set to introduce the world’s toughest take-down laws for online abuse, with trolls facing six-figure fines for posting revenge porn, bullying children or abusing adults online. Close to 700 police will miss out on Christmas with their families this year, so they can man border checkpoints between Victoria and New South Wales. Artificial Intelligence could be the key to radically improve the detection of women at risk of breast cancer. And for the first time in the history of the

Dec 22, 2020 • 3:11

Former Health Minister Scathing Of Hotel Quarantine Report 22/12/20

Former Health Minister Scathing Of Hotel Quarantine Report 22/12/20

Former Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has let rip following the release of the final report into the hotel quarantine inquiry, claiming it failed to answer key questions. An investigation into Victorian aged care facilities has found workers hurriedly hired to fill staff shortages at two centres were “young”, “inexperienced” and only had basic English skills. Almost 300 suspected criminal transactions linked with junket tours were made at Victoria’s Crown casino last year, according to Australi

Dec 21, 2020 • 3:36

Victorians Race Home From NSW To Avoid Hotel Quarantine 21/12/2020

Victorians Race Home From NSW To Avoid Hotel Quarantine 21/12/2020

Victorian residents returning from NSW red zones must seek an exemption to return, get a coronavirus test within 24 hours and isolate in their homes for 14 days from the date they were in the area.  Anyone who arrives after midnight must serve 14 days in hotel quarantine. Power prices are set to plummet for the next two years, saving Victorian households hundreds of dollars on their electricity bills. A new report has painted a bleak picture of Victoria’s economic record. The Australian Popula

Dec 20, 2020 • 3:15

NSW Residents Flee To Victoria For Christmas 20/12/2020

NSW Residents Flee To Victoria For Christmas 20/12/2020

Almost 90,000 people from NSW are preparing to flee to Victoria for Christmas to escape coronavirus and tough new restrictions in Sydney. Police are investigating whether the deaths of two elderly people in a fire in Melbourne’s north were the result of a suicide pact. A $52 million prison built to house some of Victoria’s most dangerous criminals has sat almost empty since being built. The Boxing Day Test could be moved to Melbourne as Cricket Australia sought to find emergency alternatives

Dec 19, 2020 • 3:42

Victoria Considering Total Border Closure With NSW 19/12/20

Victoria Considering Total Border Closure With NSW 19/12/20

The total closure of the border with NSW is being considered by the Victorian government in a desperate bid to avoid a third wave. Hundreds of Victorian households have had their power cut off by an energy provider for not paying their bills. Victoria’s fire management authorities say only half of the state’s planned burn targets were reached in the past 12 months because it was “one of the most difficult and challenging on record”. More than a third of Victorians have admitted using their ph

Dec 18, 2020 • 3:24

Sydney COVID19 Cluster Could Cause Christmas Chaos 18/12/2020

Sydney COVID19 Cluster Could Cause Christmas Chaos 18/12/2020

The Victorian government isn’t ruling out shutting the border with New South Wales before Christmas after a coronavirus cluster in Sydney’s Northern Beaches surged to 17 on Thursday night. Thousands of Melburnians locked in public housing towers during the pandemic could take legal action against the State Government for false imprisonment and breaches of their human rights. Police are bracing for the busiest summer break ever on our roads as Victorians unable to fly overseas take road trips l

Dec 17, 2020 • 3:01

COVID19 Vaccine To Be Rolled-Out in Age Groups 16/12/2020

COVID19 Vaccine To Be Rolled-Out in Age Groups 16/12/2020

Australian’s over 70 will be the first age-group to given access to the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available in March.  It’s been revealed Australia’s population will be divided into five-year increment age groups for the roll out of the vaccine program. A Heartbroken mother says she feels “utterly betrayed” after her partner Joseph McDonald was sentenced to just nine years’ prison for killing their seven-week-old son before returning to his PlayStation. Brighton Secondary College has ap

Dec 15, 2020 • 3:08

Major Changes Following Medicare Review 15/12/2020

Major Changes Following Medicare Review 15/12/2020

A safety net designed to cut costs for sick Australians is being rorted by some doctors who are instead jacking up fees, according to the most comprehensive review of Medicare since its inception. Victorian public servants have been told to stop using gendered titles including ‘Mrs or Mr’ and ‘madam’ or ‘sir’ to avoid exclusion and offending non-heterosexual people. More court hearings will be run virtually in a bid to speed up matters and clear a growing backlog of cases after the coronavirus

Dec 14, 2020 • 2:54

Mother Remembered After Halls Gap Tragedy 14/12/20

Mother Remembered After Halls Gap Tragedy 14/12/20

A loving mother and wife is being remembered after plunging to her death in front of her family after a photo opportunity at the Grampians ended in tragedy. A Non-invasive procedure that removes benign breast lumps without the need for open surgery has been introduced at a Melbourne hospital. The Australian Education Union is pushing for teachers to be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccinations, right behind aged care and health workers, so that another school year is not compromised by outbreaks a

Dec 13, 2020 • 2:59

A Woman Has Died In A Tragic Accident In The Grampians 13/12/2020

A Woman Has Died In A Tragic Accident In The Grampians 13/12/2020

A Melbourne woman has died in a tragic accident at a popular lookout spot in the Grampians. The 38-year-old from Craigieburn fell 80m from ­Boroka lookout near Halls Gap, after allegedly climbing over a barrier to pose for a photo. Victorians are being warned that more coronavirus is on its way to Australia, after five positive COVID-19 passengers arrived from Europe and Asia with the virus last night. The positive cases are being quarantined. The number of murderers and thugs feared to be at

Dec 12, 2020 • 3:01

Melbourne’s Australia Day Parade Cancelled 12/12/2020

Melbourne’s Australia Day Parade Cancelled 12/12/2020

The state government has cancelled Melbourne’s flagship Australia Day parade next year citing COVID-19 as the main reason.  Some Victorian schools are choosing to keep students in the same classes with the same teachers for another year, in a bid to help deal with the aftermath of home learning. Fatal shark attacks have increased in Australia over the past 20 years. There have been eight fatalities so far this year, the most number of deaths since 1929. Victoria is set for a post-COVID baby b

Dec 11, 2020 • 3:07

Tunneling On The Crisis-Plagued West Gate Tunnel Halted Again 10/12/20

Tunneling On The Crisis-Plagued West Gate Tunnel Halted Again 10/12/20

The crisis-plagued West Gate Tunnel has hit another snag with tunneling not expected to  get underway until mid-2021 amid concerns the $6.7 billion  toll road has slipped two years behind schedule. Two Victorian abattoirs are the latest to be caught in China’s trade crackdown, with their lamb exports in limbo after they were voluntarily suspended during COVID-19 outbreaks. Thousands of clients of a major Melbourne real estate firm have had their private information hacked. Sensitive financial

Dec 9, 2020 • 2:44

Plea For Harsher Punishments of High-Risk Stalkers 09/12/20

Plea For Harsher Punishments of High-Risk Stalkers 09/12/20

The mother of murdered Melbourne woman Celeste Manno has launched a powerful plea for a major overhaul of the justice system, which failed to protect her daughter. Victoria’s peak infrastructure body has urged the state to get to work on a new cross-city rail line and the long-awaited outer metropolitan ring road with freight links within the next two years.  We’re being urged to celebrate with homegrown wine this festive season. Wine industry heavyweights are calling on Aussie’s to support lo

Dec 8, 2020 • 2:26

Power Bills Slashed To The Lowest Level In Five Years 08/12/20

Power Bills Slashed To The Lowest Level In Five Years 08/12/20

Power bills will be slashed from next month to the lowest level in five years. Energy retailers are feeling festive handing out Christmas discounts to half a million Victorian households. Explosive testimony involving sexual misconduct has been heard about a sacked St Kevin’s College teacher who is seeking reinstatement. During a four day Fair Work Commission hearing Mr Simon Parris admitted to initiating hugs of students, sending a tweet about wet dreams and storing “hard core gay pornography”

Dec 7, 2020 • 2:57

COVID-19 Restrictions Eased Ahead Of Christmas 7/12/20

COVID-19 Restrictions Eased Ahead Of Christmas 7/12/20

Victorians will be able to stand while having a drink and more, under relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. New laws proposed to help casual workers move into permanent positions. German travellers wrongly allowed to board flight to Melbourne without quarantining. Steve Smith snubbed from Australian captaincy.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2020 • 3:24

Victoria Police Compiles Hit List Of State’s Worst Youth Gangs 6/12/20

Victoria Police Compiles Hit List Of State’s Worst Youth Gangs 6/12/20

Victoria Police focused on compiling hit list of the state’s 40 worst youth gangs to crackdown on crime. Airport sniffer dogs could be on the hunt for COVID-19 in returning travellers. Shane Warne knocks off a million dollars from his asking price for Brighton mansion. Austin Waugh walks away from cricket with the hope he’ll fall back in love with the game.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

Dec 5, 2020 • 3:20

Sex Worker Charged With Murder After Fire Claims Three Lives Did Not Know The Family 5/12/20

Sex Worker Charged With Murder After Fire Claims Three Lives Did Not Know The Family 5/12/20

Sex worker charged with murder after starting fatal fire did not know the family killed. Restrictions set to ease on Sunday where patrons will be able to stand and drink outdoors at venues. New process being developed could help increase likelihood of infertile couples falling pregnant via IVF. Banks may have to start telling homeowners if their interest rate is their best offer. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/list

Dec 4, 2020 • 3:25

Woman Charged With Murder After House Fire Claims Three Lives Including Three-Week-Old Baby 4/12/20

Woman Charged With Murder After House Fire Claims Three Lives Including Three-Week-Old Baby 4/12/20

A woman has been charged with murder and arson after house fire claims lives of young couple and their three-week-old baby. Christmas carollers told to mask up for COVID-19. Marvel Stadium set to get a glow-up with new entrances and more greenery. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2020 • 3:03

UK Approves Australian COVID Vaccine, Set To Roll Out Next Week 3/12/20

UK Approves Australian COVID Vaccine, Set To Roll Out Next Week 3/12/20

Australian coronavirus vaccine to roll out from next week in the UK, meaning stranded Aussies may be able to avoid hotel quarantine if they get the jab. Industry groups want Victoria to follow the lead of NSW’s easing of restrictions. Australian Open to start in February after tennis superstars finish strict two-week quarantine. Australian new all-round gun dubbed Australia’s best since Ricky Ponting. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.com.au.S

Dec 2, 2020 • 3:50

Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s Iranian Video Smear Campaign 2/12/20

Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s Iranian Video Smear Campaign 2/12/20

Iranian propaganda videos claim Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert is a spy. Police investigating drop of drugs by drone into Melbourne maximum security jail. Kmart launches dolls with Down Syndrome as part of inclusivity range. Sporting brain bank effectively operating pro-bono despite uncovering degenerative brain disease in AFL greats. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2020 • 2:55

Lawyer-Turned-Informer Nicola Gobbo’s Impact On Tony Mokbel’s Appeal 01/12/20

Lawyer-Turned-Informer Nicola Gobbo’s Impact On Tony Mokbel’s Appeal 01/12/20

Tony Mokbel in bid for freedom following royal commission demand. International flights returning to Melbourne with new strict hotel quarantine program. Self harming study results shock seasoned experts - If you or someone you know is in need help, call Lifeline on 131 114, visit www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp, or call beyondblue on 1300 224 636. Swans in talks to revive former No.1 pick Paddy McCartin’s career. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription at heraldsun.

Nov 30, 2020 • 3:43

Calls For Masks-Off at the Office 30/11/2020

Calls For Masks-Off at the Office 30/11/2020

Victoria’s peak business body is calling for office staff to be allowed to sit at their desks without a mask. An early childhood worker who lied about being a qualified teacher bought a printer to make fake documents. New research shows playgroups don’t just benefit kids, but yield massive advantages for their parents. Melbourne researchers are trialling a new test which analyses people’s genes to see if they’re at risk of coronary heart disease. For updates and breaking news throughout the da

Nov 29, 2020 • 2:12

Melbourne Businesswoman Charged with Child Care Fraud 28/11/20

Melbourne Businesswoman Charged with Child Care Fraud 28/11/20

A Melbourne businesswoman has been charged over child care fraud worth up to $15 million. A Melbourne academic has celebrated her freedom with a Tim Tam and a cup of coffee. Experts say Victoria’s COVID-free status could continue into the new year. A smart watch has saved the life of a 17-year-old girl. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 2020 • 2:14

A Smoke-free Melbourne by 2025 27/11/2020

A Smoke-free Melbourne by 2025 27/11/2020

Smoking and vaping in public spaces is set to be banned across central Melbourne. Regional rail maintenance workers to go on strike. Plans for a revamped Sovereign Hill over the next 20 years has been revealed. The ATP Cup is likely to be the biggest casualty of the Australian Open calendar shuffle. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 2020 • 2:11

Homeless Man Knocks Out Big Bikie Boss  26/11/20

Homeless Man Knocks Out Big Bikie Boss 26/11/20

Bikie boss Toby Mitchell has allegedly been knocked out by a homeless man during a brawl at Southbank. A brutal video has captured the moment a patron was left unconscious by a security guard at a Melbourne pub. A leading gender advocate is accusing companies of being on “autopilot” with women still earningless than men. The Australian Open could still go ahead in January with the world’s top tennis players to undergo “rigorous” quarantine requirements. For updates and breaking news throughout

Nov 25, 2020 • 2:39

Victoria’s Post-Covid Spending Spree  25/11/20

Victoria’s Post-Covid Spending Spree 25/11/20

VIC government’s $346 billion spending plan over four years to rescue from it’s COVID-induced economic crisis. Ballarat conwoman jailed again after her cancer lies. The world’s leading medical minds have been offered a $5 million boost to come to Melbourne to develop new treatments for sick children. Aussie cricket stars are considering a Twenty20 tour of COVID-safe New Zealand instead of the Test tour of South Africa. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription a

Nov 24, 2020 • 2:46

Covid-Free Victoria 24/11/20

Covid-Free Victoria 24/11/20

Victoria has no active coronavirus cases and the state’s hospitals are completely COVID-free. A massive health building program will see the Royal Melbourne Hospital redeveloped. Two landfill sites in Melbourne’s west have been given state government approval to handle the toxic dirt. Christmas delivery deadlines are drawing closer.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 2020 • 2:13

Masks Off: Victoria’s Covid Restrictions To Ease 22/11/20

Masks Off: Victoria’s Covid Restrictions To Ease 22/11/20

Masks are expected to no longer be needed outdoors and we could be allowed more people over by Christmas. Victoria’s surgery backlog could see some patients wait 400 days before operation. The National Gallery of Victoria has discovered a 100 year old painting hidden behind another famous piece. Sheedy has a list of rules to make the AFL a safer game. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2020 • 2:26

Plans Set for Melbourne Airport Rail Link Due To Begin In 2022 21/11/20

Plans Set for Melbourne Airport Rail Link Due To Begin In 2022 21/11/20

An agreement has been made on plans set for a 30 minute airport rail link into Melbourne’s CBD. Police investigating the lie that caused SA six-day shutdown. Thousands of secret Schoolies events have been planned across VIC. get ready for a Covid-safe Boxing Day Test. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 2020 • 2:05

Bad Aussie Soldiers Responsible For up To 39 Unlawful Murders 20/11/20

Bad Aussie Soldiers Responsible For up To 39 Unlawful Murders 20/11/20

Details emerge of report into Australian Special Forces and the unlawful murders of up to 39 Afghani people. The coroner attributes major police failures to Bourke Street rampage. Fruit juice could be deemed more unhealthy than diet Coke with current star ratings. A former Magpies director says Eddie Mcguire should step down. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 2020 • 2:20

Frawley Centre to be Built in Honour of St Kilda Champion 19/11/20

Frawley Centre to be Built in Honour of St Kilda Champion 19/11/20

A mental health facility to be built in honour of a St kilda great. The Premier is due to reduce mask restrictions from this Sunday. Victoria paramedics feeling overworked and understaffed. Australian Open could be delayed if International competitors can’t arrive on time. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2020 • 2:18

Image of Woman’s Boyfriend May Have Triggered Her “Stalker”18/11/20

Image of Woman’s Boyfriend May Have Triggered Her “Stalker”18/11/20

A photo online may have triggered man into stabbing his former boss to death.  Chinese national living in Melbourne charged in relation to foreign-interference targeting Alan Tudge. Teachers given the go-ahead for leniency on 2020 school reports. Santa takes his sleigh elsewhere after getting no lunch break. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2020 • 2:43

Woman May Have Been Stalked Before Her Murder 17/11/20

Woman May Have Been Stalked Before Her Murder 17/11/20

A woman killed in Mernda may have been stalked by her murderer. Leading health expert says wearing masks outdoors is unnecessary. Celeb chef Pete Evans is dumped from a major international publisher. Nathan Buckley admits the forcing out of Collingwood players for salary issues was brutal.   For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheraldsun.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2020 • 2:49

Victoria To Throw Huge Tennis Party 16/11/20

Victoria To Throw Huge Tennis Party 16/11/20

Tennis Australia has moved at least five major tournaments to Melbourne to ensure local and international players are available for the Australian Open. A huge production plant will be constructed in Melbourne to ensure medicines for future flu pandemics can be quickly made locally. Melbourne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display the latest victim of the COVID pandemic. And Adam Treloar’s partner breaks her silence on the Collingwood trade debacle. For updates and breaking news throughout the day,

Nov 15, 2020 • 3:25

Private Records Of Australian Punters Stolen 15/11/20

Private Records Of Australian Punters Stolen 15/11/20

A conman has stolen the private records of wealthy Australian punters and planned to use the information to convince them to invest in get-rich-quick schemes. Volunteer firefighters say they won’t fight fires near new high-voltage powerlines, because it’s too dangerous. Two women who posted negative slurs about a business rival on social media forced to pay $150,000 in fines. And Essendon recruit Jye Caldwell opens up about why he’s leaving GWS. For updates and breaking news throughout the day,

Nov 14, 2020 • 3:03

Jail Time And Massive Fines For Australians Illegally Buying Or Selling COVID-19 Vaccines 14/11/20

Jail Time And Massive Fines For Australians Illegally Buying Or Selling COVID-19 Vaccines 14/11/20

The Federal government and pharmaceutical companies are ramping up security efforts and threatening harsh penalties for anyone trying to trade COVID-19 vaccines on the black market, in a bid to safeguard Australian supplies. A record spend on social infrastructure to be the centrepiece of next week’s state budget. Roberta Williams committed to stand trial over the assault of a TV producer. And more play time for kids at school next year, to compensate for months of missed face-to-face time this

Nov 13, 2020 • 3:18

Australian Soldiers Facing Criminal Charges Over Alleged War Crimes 13/11/20

Australian Soldiers Facing Criminal Charges Over Alleged War Crimes 13/11/20

The PM announces a special investigation amid claims Australian soldiers committed dozens of potential war crimes in Afghanistan. The truck driver charged over the Eastern Freeway crash that killed four police officers, has taken a plea deal. Australia being warned to brace for more extreme weather events in the coming years. And a dramatic finish to the AFL’s trade period with a few surprise moves by Collingwood. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atheral

Nov 12, 2020 • 2:58

Tensions Rise Between State Leaders Over Ongoing Border Battles 12/11/20

Tensions Rise Between State Leaders Over Ongoing Border Battles 12/11/20

Queensland Health officials say Victorians may be allowed to travel to the Sunshine State for Christmas, without having to quarantine. Type 1 Diabetics in Victoria will be the first to trial a new drug that could eliminate the need for insulin injections. Booze buses return to the state’s roads this weekend as holiday-makers head out of town. And Carlton co-caption Sam Docherty expected to make a full recovery after cancer surgery. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a su

Nov 11, 2020 • 2:52

Calls To Scrap Mandatory Masks Outdoors 10/11/20

Calls To Scrap Mandatory Masks Outdoors 10/11/20

Researchers believe the rule for mandatory wearing of masks outdoors could be scrapped if COVID-19 cases remain low. There’s talk of a massive expansion of point-to-point speed camera technology on our roads, to get us closer to zero fatalities. The state’s arts and events industry given a major boost with a $17.2 million cash injection from the government. And the trade war between Geelong and GWS heats up ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. For updates and breaking news throughout the day, ta

Nov 9, 2020 • 2:58

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