Campfire to blame for Cape Otway blaze
There has been a big development relating to a fire that continues to burn in the Otway Ranges.
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Criminal probe launched after cause of Otways blaze revealed
Investigators have found a major fire in the Otways Ranges that threatened campers and holiday-makers was sparked by an abandoned campfire — and now they’re seeking who is responsible.
Mystery around fate of Melbourne gunman detained in Vietnam
Melbourne gangland-linked gunman Mikhael Myko has started the new year detained in Vietnam with no indication of when he could be back home after the death of two Melbourne boxing mates.
Cabana, towel… hookah pipe! Five star photobomb at beach TV live cross
9News Melbourne viewers were treated to some gold star photobombing with an incredible mix of a live cross from a beach and a shisha pipe being smoked in ankle deep water.
Police officer escapes charges after allegedly performing Nazi salute
Victoria Police has confirmed it has finished an investigation into a sergeant who allegedly performed a Nazi salute at the Victoria Police Academy, deciding he will not face criminal charges.
The ‘Mad Leb’s’ killing stunned the underworld. It’s unsolved 5 years later
Notorious Melbourne gangster Nabil Maghnie — a self-described ‘Mad Leb’ — was shot dead in daylight on a residential Melbourne street in front of two witnesses. Thursday marks the fifth anniversary of the brazen killing and the underworld’s code of silence remains unbroken.
Purchasing tickets online? Watch for these new scam tactics
Fraud investigators are warning that major Melbourne shows are being eyed by online scammers, warning fans to watch for new AI strategies used to fool those desperate for sold-out tickets.
Boy charged with torching car in St Kilda East
A 16-year-old is facing charges after an arson attack where a car was set on fire and exploded into a ball of flames.
Inside tense meeting where Commancheros met with ‘80 f***ing blokes’
Seventeen days before underworld figure Mitat Rasimi was murdered, there was a tense meeting where four Comancheros were severely outnumbered and told they’d be allowed to “walk out alive”.
How Victoria’s top crime fighters tackled the toughest cases of 2024
Last year was a massive one for Victorian police fighting serious crime — but while some breakthroughs were very public, many big wins never made the headlines.
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