Man charged 44 years after allegedly raping woman twice in her own home
A Hoppers Crossing man has faced court for the first time after he was charged with allegedly raping an elderly woman twice in her home more than four decades ago.
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A man who allegedly threatened a rival tobacconist that if they didn’t close their shop he would “burn this whole place” in a wild extortion attempt has faced court after being charged by police.
Playground murder accused needs antidepressants, court hears
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City’s controversial bike lanes bankrolled by Covid recovery cash
A $100m recovery scheme aimed at kick-starting the city economy post-pandemic by paying for events and helping businesses was also used to rollout bike lanes and complete street projects.
Accused Samantha Murphy killer pleads guilty to drink, drug driving
The man accused of murdering Samantha Murphy has admitted he drove while drunk and high on ecstasy in the months before the Ballarat mum went missing.
Man accused of break-in at Asher Keddie’s home claims injury during arrest
The man who was tackled by Asher Keddie’s husband after allegedly breaking into the couple’s St Kilda home has told a court he suffered a cracked eye socket during the ordeal.
Man charged over Caulfield blaze also accused of Jewish centre break-in
The 51-year-old man accused of setting a historic grandstand at Caulfield Racecourse on fire is also alleged to have broken into a nearby Jewish community centre with “intent to steal”.
Djokovic cruises into Melbourne with a smile after ‘trauma’ talk
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AFL club, ex-junior coach sued over shock sexual abuse claims
An AFL club has been sued by a former junior footballer over allegations he was groomed and sexually abused by a development coach while at a training academy.
The big Melbourne names who stumped up for Reece’s campaign
Nick Reece raised a war chest of almost $1m in his bid to become Lord Mayor in what’s believed to be the most ever raised by a candidate in a Victorian local council election. Here’s who chipped in.
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