Accountant’s partner still in hospital after being charged with her murder
The partner of South Morang accountant Nikkita Azzopardi remains under police guard in hospital after being charged with the murder of the “gentle soul”.
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‘They’re just dills’: The bungling arsonists of Melbourne’s underworld
Arson has emerged as the favoured attack method of Victoria’s underworld, but it doesn’t always go to plan. These are the bungling crooks who put the fire into backfire.
Allan govt rejects proposed tobacco licensing scheme
The boss of a major grocery chain has slammed the Allan government for voting down a Coalition bill aimed at tackling the state’s out-of-control tobacco wars, saying retailers were “being harmed” by the inaction.
Geelong stabbing victim identified as well-known barber
A barber, who was stabbed to death at a popular Geelong party strip, has been remembered as a “ripper bloke” who had the world at his feet.
Shortage of ‘essential’ forensic police hampering cases
Severe staff shortages at police forensic services — a crucial arm of the state’s fight against crime — are affecting some investigations.
Gunman’s Rambo-esque first aid helped him hide for hours
The man who fired at police before being shot himself packed dirt into his wound before applying a tourniquet as he tried to flee officers.
Gippsland manhunt like a movie scene, as police swooped
A man who allegedly fired at police before fleeing on foot into Gippsland farmland on Thursday has been shot, arrested and flown to hospital, with one local describing the scene as like a movie.
High country killer’s charity blue aired in court
When high country killer Greg Lynn’s history of donations were laid bare in court last week, one of his acts of charity raised eyebrows.
‘They don’t like to miss their lick of icy pole’: New theory on mafia hit
A new theory of how mafia captain and greengrocer John Latorre angered his bosses in Italy has emerged as a potential motive for his execution.
Woman charged after dozens of vehicles allegedly stolen from Port Melb car yard
Police have released shocking footage of two men and two women allegedly stealing more than $2m worth of new vehicles from a Port Melbourne car yard.
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