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Carly Douglas is a reporter at the Herald Sun, covering courts, state politics, breaking and general news. She was previously a News Corp cadet journalist. Prior to starting at News Corp she worked at The Australian Jewish News.

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Victoria

Deeming threatens legal action against three former Lib Premiers

Moira Deeming is threatening legal action against Liberal heavyweights Jeff Kennett, Ted Baillieu and Denis Napthine amid her battle over a $2.3m legal bill.

Victoria

How shopping centres became a new front in youth crime crisis

A disturbing gang fight at Northland Shopping Centre was just the latest in a decade-long explosion of violent attacks at malls across Melbourne.

Police & Courts

Teens allegedly involved in the Northland machete brawl.

Seven people arrested over Northland machete brawl

Police have made more arrests over the terrifying gang fight at Northland shopping centre, while retailers report a spike in machete sales on the eve of the sales ban.

Victoria

Multiple politicians were at the event, including Ms Allan and Opposition Leader Brad Battin.

Jacinta Allan raises a toast to the Jewish homeland

The Premier has delivered a speech to a crowd of Melbourne’s most prominent Jewish community members celebrating Israel’s 77th Independence Day.

VideoVictoria

Footage shows transgender netballer knocking opponent to the ground

Vision from a game in country Victoria shows an opponent of a transgender player hitting the deck. It comes amid an investigation into whether transgender players pose a safety risk to their opponents.

Victoria

The Treasurer’s question that floored a roomful of property executives

Victorian Treasurer Jaclyn Symes has been blasted as “tone deaf” after a bizarre question addressed to a Melbourne property conference left industry heavyweights lost for words.

Victoria

‘Homeowners will end up worse off’: Warning over new building watchdog

Victorians building their dream homes asked for affordable solutions to fix building defects. Veteran builders say the reforms will only lead to increased costs and delays.

VideoPolice & Courts

Northland machete attack. Source unknown from X

Premier to fast-track machete sales ban after gang chaos at Northland

Victoria will this week ban the sale of machetes but Premier Jacinta Allan has refused to fast-track the total ban on the deadly weapons, following the wild gang brawl at Northland Shopping Centre on Sunday.

Victoria

Children are among those who've been caught with weapons, including a tomahawk, axe, a machete and hammers, on the first weekend of new knife laws.

Everything you need to know about Victoria’s machete ban

What you need to know about the ban on machetes after a wild gang brawl at Northland Shopping Centre on Sunday.

Victoria

Senior farmer looking over the drought stricken land, during summer and fire season.

‘It’s really bad out there’: The silent toll drought is taking on farmers

Advocates are urging farming communities to speak up, as troubling reports of suicide and mounting debt highlight the urgent need for support.

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