Finding the kingpin behind the EastLink execution
After weeks of slow progress, Wednesday provided a dramatic leap forward in finding answers about the execution-style murder of Paul Virgona. Now police are turning their focus to “Mr Big”.
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Bikies accused of firing 11 shots into EastLink victim’s car
Two Mongol bikies charged over the murder of Paul Virgona allegedly fired 11 shots into his car as the fruiterer drove along EastLink. The men were arrested during dawn raids on 12 Melbourne properties linked to the bikie gang.
Chinese tourist mysteriously vanishes in Melbourne
Serious concerns have been raised about Chinese tourist Ling Yaping’s welfare after the 45-year-old failed to return to her Parkville hotel in December.
Government vows to do more to save kids from hot cars
As a 14-month-old boy clings to life after being found unresponsive in a hot car outside a Point Cook hotel, the state government is vowing to do more to prevent these tragedies.
Melbourne bikie raids linked to Finks gang, firearms ban
Homes across Melbourne’s southern suburbs have been raided and a man was arrested after he was allegedly caught firing an assault rifle on camera, despite being slapped with a firearms ban. His arrest has been linked to the Finks outlaw motorcycle gang.
Finks bikie shot outside pub before rival gunned down
A senior Finks bikie accused of trying to kill a Mongols rival had been shot himself in mysterious circumstances outside the Fountain Gate Hotel just weeks earlier.
Immediate tax relief available for bushfire victims
Victorian families whose homes were destroyed or substantially damaged during the bushfires will be given a tax break, with properties used as free accommodation also offered reprievals.
Push for national bushfire response to ‘new normal’
Premier Daniel Andrews is campaigning for a national approach to bushfires, warning that the army may have to be called in every summer in coming years.
Pell moved from prison as drone sparks spying fears
George Pell has been moved from the maximum security Melbourne Assessment Prison after a drone was spotted near the grounds. Now police have launched an investigation amid suspicions of spying.
Special delivery for family fleeing bushfire mayhem
The Stephens family was preparing to flee their home as the bushfire threat loomed when Kaysie, pregnant with twins, started having contractions. But luckily the babies were in no hurry.
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