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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 13, 2022: Photo commuters at Southern Cross train station.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Creepy grandpa forcibly kissed, stalked teen girl

A sex pest who stalked a 15-year-old girl, removed her face mask and kissed her at a North Melbourne train station says he shouldn’t be convicted because “he’s old”.

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Daniel Connors leaves Echuca Magistrates Court today after being fined $4000 for attacking a man he had known since high school.

Ex-Tigers bad boy ‘turns life around’ after rehab stint

Former AFL player Daniel Connors has told a court becoming a dad has “turned his life around” as he pleaded guilty to multiple charges – including possessing a weapon.

Police & Courts

80-year-old extinction rebellion protester Dr Nick Abel who caused peak hour traffic chaos on the West Gate Freeway on Tuesday (May 23,23) morning has fined in the Melbourne Magistrates Court. The magistrate wished him well with his efforts. Picture: Youtube

Judge backs climate protester after peak hour chaos

A magistrate has wished an Extinction Rebellion protester “all the best” with his climate crusade after he chained himself to a van in peak hour traffic.

Victoria

Daniel Andrews and Tim Pallas state budget art

What Victoria’s budget means for you and your family

New taxes, soaring debt, public job cuts and more — find out what the Victorian budget means for you and your family.

Victoria

Young woman sitting at home and making home finances, with casual clothes. Mortgage home loan money stress generic

Did you win or lose in Victoria’s budget?

The Andrews government has handed down its “most difficult budget”. Find out if you ended up a winner or loser.

Police & Courts

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MAY 18 2023: Property Developer Nicholas Bochrinis leaves the Melbourne County Court. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw**ID CONFIRMED BY JOURNALIST CARLY DOUGLAS**

Developer declares: ‘I’m not a bikie’

Melbourne property developer Nick Bochrinis says he was jailed over “nothing” during a brutal debt collection assault because he was mistaken for being part of an outlaw motorcycle gang.

Police & Courts

Special Olympics 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run. The torch of hope is handed over from Vic police to SA police. (l-r) Mario Didulica, Mark McConnell, Special Olympic Athelete Amechai Bawden, 13, Kelly Lavington and Drew Bynoe.

Ex-cop begged 14yo girl to run away with him

A former Victorian police officer groomed a teenager and pleaded with her to runaway with him to France where she could be his “perfect wife”.

News

Stop Immigration Rally. National Socialist Network Neo-Nazis protest against a proposed increase to immigration. Campaign Against Racism and Racism stage a counter protest at State Parliament. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Prime Minister condemns chaotic neo-Nazi protest

Anthony Albanese has condemned “people paying tribute to Nazism” as he confirmed security and intelligence agencies were monitoring the ongoing threat of right-wing extremism.

Police & Courts

62-year-old father and grandfather Saumotu Gasio was shot dead on Thursday evening outside of his bayside home. Saumotu Gasio with son Rasta Gasio (L-R). Supplied Facebook

Man shoots neighbours dead over garden hose dispute

A Mordialloc man “snapped” when his neighbours turned off his garden hose, shooting them dead with a shotgun stashed under his bed.

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Liberal MP Moira Deeming at home with her family in Taylors Hill. Picture: Ian Currie

Libs torn on Pesutto-Deeming legal fees

The question of who foots the bill in the looming legal fight between Moira Deeming and John Pesutto has divided the Victorian Liberal Party.

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