Herald Sun

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

‘Bike boy’ Ryan Meuleman has accused former premier Daniel Andrews of lying in a “malicious” bid to shut down scrutiny of the 2013 Blairgowrie crash that left him seriously injured as a teenager. > bit.ly/4tNOn0q

The troubled tourist attraction in Docklands has been closed for five years but Lord Mayor Nick Reece says it will soon be spinning again in what he says is a “wheely big deal” for the city. > bit.ly/4vwRoDQ

US pop star Katy Perry is being investigated by Victoria Police after actor Ruby Rose alleged the California Gurls singer sexual assaulted her at Melbourne CBD nightclub Spice Market in 2010. > bit.ly/4tfv5Bl

Prince Harry’s has advocated for better mental health support for new fathers in his latest stop on his tour down under. The Duke of Sussex took part in a panel discussion with Movember’s Dr Zac Seidler at Western Bulldogs HQ on Wednesday morning. > bit.ly/42chQ8k

The Premier has promoted key allies in a major cabinet reshuffle ahead of November’s election, with the state’s busiest minister set to add another portfolio to her already packed agenda. > bit.ly/3Ohw58P