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Imran AliSenior Court Reporter

Imran Ali is a senior court reporter for the Herald Sun, based in Melbourne. He has more than 20 years experience in news reporting across Fiji, New Zealand and now in Melbourne. He takes a keen interest in rugby.

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A 21-year-old Doncaster woman who was the front passenger in the car died after a vehicle collided with a tree in Park Orchard on January 22. Picture: Nine News

Death driver admits speeding before killing passenger

A Doncaster hoon has admitted going almost 40km/h over the speed limit before he slammed into a tree, killing his female passenger.

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Escapee Daniel Briffa was caught on CCTV at an Alfredton convenience store following his escape from Langi Kal Kal Correctional Centre. Picture: Victoria Police

Accused sex offender back in the dock after prison escape

A man who escaped from a jail near Ballarat after being slapped with serious sexual assault charges has been hauled back into court after being caught.

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Builder handyman with construction tools. House renovation background.

Construction contract dispute leaves builders at loggerheads

Alleged contractual breaches have forced a building company to take a residential apartment owner to court.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. JANUARY 12, 2024. For the second time in two days a tobacco shop in Altona has been fire bombed. This time using a car to ram the front door. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ David Crosling

Sixth person in court over spate of alleged firebombings

A sixth person accused of being part of a group involved in firebombs across Melbourne has faced court for the first time.

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Police are investigating an alleged arson of a stolen car in Kuraby on October 15

Man’s ’mission’ to torch cars and a house

Acting on supposed instructions from the Comancheros, a 65-year-old vowed to be back “bigger and better” after setting fire to cars and a house.

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Alleged luggage stealing immigration detainee given bail

A fourth detainee released from indefinite immigration detention after the government’s indefinite detention policy was ruled illegal has secured bail when authorities did not oppose his bid for temporary freedom.

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A Mongols bikie allegedly armed with three firearms has been charged after he and a female accomplice bungled a boat burglary in Balaclava. , Sam Chamoun, 41, faced the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after he and his co-accused attempted to steal a boat in Westbury Close Picture: 9News

Alleged boat burgling bikie remanded back in custody

A Mongols bikie who allegedly stole a boat while armed with three firearms before a bungled escape attempt allegedly hit a police car in his attempt to get away.

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Ararat man facing 51 charges, including rape

A man is facing 51 charges, including 17 for rape, allegedly committed across Victoria dating as far back as 2002.

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Leading Senior Constable Hayden Bodycomb12 week old Gator a Belgian Malinois. Police respond to a siege at 11 Challenger Close, Whittington. NO BYLINE PLEASE. Picture: Peter Ristevski

Cop allegedly drags police officer beside car

A Mornington sergeant is fighting to clear his name after being accused of dragging another cop for 10m along the road and later resisting arrest.

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Specific equipment used at the Cohuna Solar Farm at Horfield are believed to be responsible for a large grass fire.

Further investigation into solar farm fire needed: regulator

A Cohuna solar farm that powers more than 16,000 homes has been directed to disconnect its equipment, months after a fire burnt acres of the property. Now it’s being debated in court.

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