Herald Sun

Melbourne entertainment venues have suffered three suspected arson attacks in three days, with The Emerson nightclub the latest target after blazes hit two other establishments > bit.ly/4tKxJyB

Two former students have launched legal action against a prestigious Melbourne school, alleging systematic abuse by teachers > bit.ly/4sHQ3Yp

ANDREW BOLT: Ninety-one per cent of the energy driving Australia’s economy is from fossil fuels, but even the Iran war can’t shock the Albanese government’s energy minister out of his disastrous global warming jihad > bit.ly/4832NRW

Australia has reached unemployment levels not seen since the 1990s recession, with economists warning an economic downturn can no longer be avoided > bit.ly/4vwFMkv

Emergency services are battling a major fire at Viva Energy’s Corio refinery involving liquid fuels and gases, forcing residents across multiple Geelong suburbs to shelter indoors > bit.ly/3OsHPW3

Have you ever wondered what prisoners do to pass the time? Many like to read the prison’s approved books. We went in and found out how a prison library works. > bit.ly/4cP49S3

A $3.9m crane deal has derailed into a toxic court fight, with a judge throwing out a “speculative” last-minute ambush to squeeze $568,000 out of a buyer stuck with an allegedly unroadworthy fleet. > bit.ly/4cb994a

A thought-provoking penguin parade will lead the charge of more than 80 works by 100 artists at the 2026 NGV Triennial exhibition. > bit.ly/3ODSw8g

Jacinta Allan is already under fire over her new-look cabinet, as prominent property industry figures accuse her of neglecting key sectors by overloading senior ministers with critical portfolios. > bit.ly/4dPuGR9

Parking inspectors fighting for higher wages will deliver an unexpected win to both Carlton and Collingwood fans on Thursday night by refusing to monitor meters or hand out fines near the MCG. > bit.ly/48Aoau1

A twelve-year-old boy who was rushed to hospital after a five-car pile-up on the Monash Freeway has died from his injuries, while his mother remains fighting for life. > bit.ly/4mDAkZ6

GWS captain Toby Greene has fired up over the AFL’s fixturing and potential changing up of opening round, warning the league risks keeping the game “stagnant” unless it prioritises growth in his part of the state. > bit.ly/4cadWTw

A Keysborough College teacher accused of stabbing his principal in a frenzied knife attack after learning his contract would not be renewed has been declared mentally fit to enter a plea despite having “very serious” psychological issues. > bit.ly/4tcSRhn

Fan favourites from reality show The Block Dani and Dan Reilly have welcomed a baby son 16 months on from the grief of losing their first child Billie who was 10 days old when she died. > bit.ly/4cdYt4M

The Albion Hotel in South Melbourne, previously burnt down when it was owned by former Collingwood star Dane Swan, has again been targeted by arsonists. > bit.ly/4t5FP54

The airline is cutting capacity on lower-demand flights and increasing fares as fuel costs soar by $40m due to the conflict in the Middle East. > bit.ly/4ccRdX0

Three-quarters of Australia’s trucking operators face closure within six months as the industry slams government plans to electrify freight networks amid a devastating fuel crisis > bit.ly/4muCUAt

Hardware giant Bunnings Warehouse has launched an unexpected fashion line for our furry friends – with a heartbreaking story underpinning the charity drive. > bit.ly/4muISBt

Victoria’s controversial political donation laws have been ruled unconstitutional by the High Court, sending the government scrambling to rush legislation through parliament ahead of the election. > bit.ly/4mvXtws

Local Melbourne designers were no doubt frothing that the Duchess of Sussex opted for a Sydney brand for her first outing after landing in Australia — because you can’t get better advertising than that. > bit.ly/4cbDPSX