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Andrew Rule has reported on life and crimes and catastrophes (and sometimes sport) for more than 45 years. He has worked for each of Melbourne’s daily newspapers and also spent time in radio and television production and making documentaries on subjects ranging from crime to horse racing. His podcast Life & Crimes is one of News Corp’s most listened-to products.

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Airbnb ad that shows out-of-control abalone poaching

Brazen abalone poachers are growing even bolder thanks to the shrinking number of Victoria’s fisheries officers, and one Cape Conran entrepreneur is capitalising on the booming market.

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ESCAPE DEALS MARCH 9 2025 Relax on Kuta Beach when you visit throughEscape Deals Aerial view on sandy beach with sun umbrellas, and oceanic waves. Shot taken on Kuta beach, Bali, Indonesia. May 2018.

The draft-dodging Russians, bikies and neck tattoos ruining paradise

A popular nightclub in the section of Bali now known as “Little Moscow” won’t serve anyone with neck tattoos — it’s the easiest way to keep out undesirables and potentially violent criminals.

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It’s not only teens with machetes causing strife in shopping centres

The violence and chaos in our shopping centres comes in all shapes and sizes. In true Victorian style, it’s an equal opportunity pursuit.

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A mad gunman, two brave cops and a trusty pump-action shotgun

Forty years ago, a lone gunman shot two policemen during a routine car check and two more during the manhunt that followed. All four were seriously injured and left to cope with the psychological and physical effects of their wounds.

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Before Olarenshaw did Bali, ‘Greedy’ flew the flag in Manilla

Ricky Olarenshaw is by no means the first colourful “entrepreneur” with footy connections to ply his trade in south east Asia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Umpire Troy Pannell calls for the video review during the round seven AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Carlton Blues at Etihad Stadium on May 14, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)

Missing AFL umpire Troy Pannell’s case fast tracked

Former AFL umpire Troy Pannell’s case has been moved forward just days after he was involved in a car accident.

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Tom Reilly has been removed as CEO of Melbourne Racing Club

‘Jobs to the boys’: Melbourne Racing Club board member quits in protest

MRC director Barb Saunders has resigned over concerns about the club’s governance following the chief executive’s sudden removal.

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Peter Boland with his son PJ at home in Hampton Park. Peter may lose his licence which he needs so as to drive his disabled son PJ around. Picture: Ian Currie

Changing a gearbox left this dad in the legal fight of his family’s life

Peter Boland is the sole carer for his quadriplegic, brain-injured son “PJ”. An obscure glitch in a gearbox upgrade has left the veteran truck driver, who has never lost his license, navigating a legal nightmare.

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Missing ex-AFL umpire a no show in court

Troy Pannell, a former AFL umpire on the run over an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud, has failed to front court.

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‘Arrest that barber’: Magistrate calls out crime of fashion

The average magistrate comes face to face with some of Victoria’s ugliest crimes, but nothing could prepare this one for the work of a jailhouse barber.

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