I was spat on: George Pell reveals his life behind bars
Cardinal George Pell has detailed the moment he angrily confronted a fellow inmate for spitting on him during his stint behind bars and reveals he nearly gave up the fight to clear his name.
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Family violence workers fear the abuse suffered by women and children in locked down suburbs across metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will worsen in the weeks ahead.
Three more police test positive to virus at Frankston station
Three more police officers from Frankston Police Station have tested positive for coronavirus as more than 60 officers remain in isolation awaiting test results.
Victorians warned to not rely on masks as remote learning returns
Victorians have been warned not to forget to socially distance while wearing masks to avoid becoming “mask messiahs”, according to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. It comes as prep to Year 10 students in locked down areas will return to remote learning from July 20.
Calls for virus spreaders to face jail time
Despite a number of cases of people trying to spit on police and emergency workers, Victoria — unlike some other states — is yet to introduce laws that jail or fine those who expose others to coronavirus
Cops’ new mandatory mental health training
A new mental health training program to help Victoria Police, PSOs and custody officers respond to people in crisis, will be rolled out across the state this month.
$4m fraud alleged, charges rock Melbourne’s welfare sector
A prominent African community leader in Melbourne is accused of dozens of serious financial crimes, including dishonestly obtaining $4.2 million and stealing $25,300 from a company that helps troubled youths.
Missing mum a powerful ‘Worshipful Master’
The Freemason society has moved to distance itself from the beliefs of a once highly powerful member, Felicity Loveday. Ms Loveday and her son Adrian Meneveau haven’t been seen since they embarked on a journey to cleanse themselves of “evil spirits”.
Mongol shot, days after flashy prison exit
Just weeks after departing prison in a flashy exit, Mongols bikie Shane Bowden has been attacked in a drive-by shooting at Epping. Shots were fired from a nearby car before it sped off.
Police sergeant, woman charged over Laverton house fire
A Victoria Police sergeant has been charged with arson and a woman has been charged with criminal damage over a house fire at Laverton in Melbourne’s western suburbs in March.
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