Whopping number of rulebreakers dodging COVID fines
Victorians flouting coronavirus restrictions have been slapped with more than 19,000 fines valued at $27.88m but only a fraction have been paid. See some of the crazy excuses dished up to police.
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Fears over boyfriend before murder of Kiwi woman Kate Bell
Kate Bell had been dating her boyfriend for just a few months before he brutally killed her in his Richmond apartment. Fears were raised about his mental health in the days prior to the fatal attack, after which he took his own life.
Police search for homeless man in relation to King St murder
Images of a homeless man have been released by police in connection to the killing of Ricky Rowlands, 46, near the Ibis Styles Kingsgate Hotel on Saturday night.
Vulnerable Victorians the ‘collateral damage’ of COVID-19
Family violence, heart problems, mental health and alcohol abuse are just some of the issues contributing to the hidden toll of Victoria’s coronavirus battle.
Chaos after stabbing at Pakenham abattoir
A Pakenham abattoir has become the scene of a violent crime, with a suspected stabbing allegedly taking place on site and the victim being rushed to hospital.
Woman forced into marriage with alleged killer, police claim
The family of a young Shepparton woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband have been charged over their involvement in the marriage.
Dangerous bikie clubhouses in your suburb
They’re the place for high-profile murders and are on any given week raided by police. Victorian bikie clubhouses are a hive of danger — and you probably didn’t realise they were in your suburb. SEE THE LIST.
5km rule could be extended, hope for Grand Final
A warning has been issued to Melburnians that the contentious 5km rule could be in place for longer. It comes as footy fans have been given a glimmer of hope, after Premier Daniel Andrews hinted metro areas could be allowed to celebrate AFL Grand Final day like the rest of the state.
Hotel quarantine employees worked while infectious
Two hotel quarantine workers who contracted coronavirus worked while infectious, DHHS has confirmed. Seven other workers have tested positive for the virus since July 27.
Terrifying moment mum busted would-be child snatcher
A traumatised mum has opened up on the moment a family bike ride turned into a terrifying ordeal, when a man attempted to abduct her young daughter. The little girl was moments from being dragged off the footpath while riding her bike.
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