How mozzie virus is spreading in piggeries across Victoria
Positive detections of the Japanese encephalitis virus have been confirmed at more piggeries in Victoria after a man died from the disease.
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Drugs, guns, cash allegedly uncovered at Point Cook
Two men have been arrested with a hoard of illegal goods after their “suspicious” activity drew the attention of police.
Firefighters recognised for ‘heroic service’ during deadly crash
Firefighters who attended the scene of Victoria’s deadliest crash last year have been honoured for their service, as homicide squad detectives continue to investigate.
$10m funding to fix ‘swimming pool’ streets
A council in Melbourne’s west has pledged to fix long-standing drainage issues, which residents say turns their streets into “swimming pools” every time it rains, after fed-up locals demanded action.
Teen charged after allegedly bashing pregnant woman
A teenager in Melbourne’s west allegedly filmed himself kicking and threatening to kill a pregnant woman.
Rape-accused doctor appeals medical suspension
The Medical Board of Australia has argued trust in the profession is being damaged every day a rape-accused anaesthesiologist is allowed to continue working, as he appeals his suspension.
Grandfather’s excuse for ‘disgusting’ child abuse collection
A Melbourne grandfather has been sentenced after his “disgusting” hoard of child abuse material was exposed by his own family.
Footy coach jailed over ‘vigilante’ attack on neighbour
A former Bendigo Auskick coach “lost it” after his son told him he’d been punched by a neighbour, bashing the man to a pulp.
Truck driver sentenced over ‘horrific’ road rage attack
A Caroline Springs truck driver who tried to mow down his estranged wife and attacked her new partner with a knife has learnt his fate.
Mum, daughter sentenced after cancer ‘eats away’ cat’s face
A cat found wandering the streets in Melbourne’s west had to be put down because of the “hopelessness of his condition” with parts of his upper left eyelids and most of his nose “completely eroded”. WARNING: Disturbing pictures.
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