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Anthony Dowsley is a senior journalist based in Melbourne for the National News Network who has a special interest in investigating crime and the justice system. In 2018 he was named the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year and won the Gold Walkley the following year for his investigation into the Lawyer X scandal involving lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo. Contact Anthony at anthony.dowsley@news.com.au

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Mohammad Akbar Keshtiar accused of attempting to kill his girlfriend and his best mate.

Released prisoner may launch bikie takeover

A BIKIE leadership battle could erupt in Melbourne when one of the state’s most notorious prisoners is released.

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DECEMBER 5, 1991 : Former solicitor Mario Condello (39), who is charged with three counts of obtaining property by deception arising from his dealings with the Coburg branch of the State Bank, pictured at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court, 05/12/91. Pic Ellen Smith. Victoria / Crime / Fraud

The last of the gangland murders

THE investigation into a professional hit on Mario Condello is at a standstill almost a decade after he was gunned down outside his home.

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Exile takes Comancheros to Russia

EXILED bikie boss Amad “Jay’’ Malkoun has taken the Comanchero bikies into Russia, where heavily armed mercenaries are joining the club.

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A camera shy Toby Mitchell arrives in a police detectives car at the Melbourne Magistrates court. Picture: Nicole Garmston **exclusive**

Toby Mitchell charged in $8m drug bust

UPDATE: UNDERWORLD figure Toby Mitchell has been charged following a drug trafficking operation that seized $8 million of ecstasy.

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Victoria Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton during a press conference related to this morning terror raids in Melbourne, April 18th, 2015. Picture: Mark Stewart

Top cop names new deputies

A TERRORISM expert and a crime fighter with information technology prowess are Victoria Police’s two new deputy commissioners.

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Help catch our most wanted crims

THESE 10 fugitives are among the most elusive in Australia, suspected of crimes ranging from underworld murder plots to drug trafficking and sex assaults.

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Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Headquarters in Fairfield, Melbourne.

Hell of a party for Angels’ 40th birthday

HELLS Angels from across the nation are coming to Melbourne for a big birthday bash.

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05/08/2005 PIRATE: Melbourne fundamentalist Islamic Moslem leader Abu Bakr also known at Abdul Nacer Benbrika on TV program The 7.30 Report 05 Aug 2005. (Pic: please credit ABC)

Terror cleric’s son stopped at airport

THE son of terror preacher Abdul Nacer Benbrika was stopped at Melbourne Airport trying to travel to Syria.

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Drug couple/police informers who were murdered. Terence Hodson and his wife Christine Hodson. Terrence Hodson. Terry Hodson. Copy picture.

Family fury over execution findings

THE shocking executions of police informer Terry Hodson and his wife Christine remain a mystery with a coroner unable to say who was responsible.

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COMMITTAL mention for crime boss Rocco Arico aty the County Court. Picture: Adam Elwood

New figure in tangled underworld web

PROPERTY developer Rocco Arico has come a long way since police used capsicum spray on him in a Footscray motel in 1999.

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