Killer who murdered Pakenham mum takes own life in prison cell
A murderer who killed a mum and bashed a defenceless grandmother took a lethal dose of medication in his Melbourne prison cell.
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A teen who outlined his alleged desire to slaughter innocent victims in a chilling note had amassed a stockpile of gun parts, tactical gear and chemicals to make deadly explosives, a court has heard.
Jailed barrister says prison is ‘hell on earth’
Former barrister Anthony Grant spent years sending criminals to jail but now, facing commercial drug trafficking charges, he says prison is “hell on earth” as he begs for bail for the third time.
James went from mild allergy to cardiac arrest in 20 minutes
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Melbourne mosque stabber’s criminal past
A man who stabbed another man to death in a psychotic rampage at a Dallas mosque had earlier served time in prison for stabbing two people, a court has heard.
Ten years. One conviction. Is it time to overhaul Victoria’s coward punch laws?
It’s been a decade since Victoria’s tough coward punch laws came into force, but there’s only been one successful conviction in that time. Now, advocates are calling for urgent change.
AIMS High Academy director charged with rape, sexually touching kids
The director of AIMS High Academy in Melbourne’s southeast has been charged with 17 sexual offences, including rape and sexually touching children under his supervision over several years.
Woman who pretended to be Aboriginal now on the run from police
Haley Terei claimed to be Aboriginal in court because she believed it would get her bail. Now, she is on the run from police.
Girlfriend of accused fake penis lawyer bailed to rehab
The girlfriend of Anthony Grant, a lawyer accused of dealing drugs, has been bailed to a rehabilitation centre charging $350 per day.
Teen boxer’s death may have been prevented, coroner finds
George Diamond passed out at boxing training. Months later, he died of a haemorrhage – but a coroner has found his death may have been prevented.
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