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Miles Proust is a court reporter for the Herald Sun.

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Massage Therapist Robert Loriente is standing trial for allegedly raping a client during a massage in Coburg. POSITIVE I.D. by Miles Proust. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Masseur accused of raping client in Coburg

A massage therapist allegedly moved a client’s towel and massaged her uncovered breasts before proceeding to rape her.

Police & Courts

Adam and Johannes Megens are suing the Weary Dunlop Retirement Village in Wheelers Hill after their mother and wife Lena Megens was criticall injured at the home and died after the nursing home

Melbourne nursing home responds after resident’s death

A Wheelers Hill retirement village being sued after a resident died from a fall says allegations the unit was understaffed are “demonstrably false”.

Victoria

The Premier, Daniel Andrews, and Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, will doorstop at Southern Cross station to make an announcement about train fares. Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Picture: David Crosling

Belt and Road initiative dead as Andrews visits China

Premier Daniel Andrews will meet with Chinese officials to discuss the return of university students to Victoria, but confirmed he wouldn’t revive plans for a controversial deal.

Police & Courts

Russell Usher-Clarke shot dead his former Yarra Ranges Council colleage Marty Sheahan years after he reported him for stealing a chainsaw from council

Hate fuelled council worker killed ex-colleague in cold blood

“I’m up to no good” sacked Yarra Ranges council worker Glenn Usher-Clarke told his daughter before he shot and killed his former work mate, an inquest has heard.

Police & Courts

Brent James Reker leaves the property that was shot at. Police are currently investigating after shots were fired into a house in Frankston. The incident on Warrain Street was reported shortly before 5am. A car at the premises was also set on fire. It is believed three adults and a one week old baby were in the house at the time of the shooting. There are no reports of injuries. About ten minutes after this incident there were reports of a car having been set on fire in Carramar Drive, Frankston. Police are investigating if the incidents are related. Picture: Nicole Garmston

Ex-bikie boss’ mum claims son’s death was not suicide

Lynette Kersten, former Finks president Brent Reker’s mother, is hoping a coronial inquest will reveal what really happened to her son.

Police & Courts

student woman or teacher in the class writes math formulas in chalk on a black chalkboard. young girl stands with her back to the camera. Back to school. Education concept. Banner. Place for your text

Teacher ‘willing to risk’ job for sex with student

A Melbourne teacher jailed for sleeping with a student multiple times once told the boy she’d “caught feelings” for him, before later filming one of their sexual encounters.

Police & Courts

22/8/17 SA WEEKEND - Crows legend Darren Jarman with the 1997 premiership cup. Picture by Matt Turner.

Ex-AFL stars Jarman and Schulz’s brain injuries revealed

Former footballers Darren Jarman and Jay Schulz have been diagnosed with or are showing symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, court documents state.

Victoria

Natasha and Ben Mc Millan lost their daughter during birth at BAcchus Marsh hospital five eyars ago today - invetigtions have since revealed thier daughter Eloise was one of 11 avoidable baby deaths.Picture:Rob Leeson.

Doctor’s 10-year ban over Bacchus Marsh baby deaths

An ex-director at Bacchus Marsh Hospital where 11 babies died will likely never practice medicine again, stripped of her registration over professional misconduct.

Police & Courts

Members of Finks motorcycle club prepare to ride north to Wodonga. Police turned up to keep a watch at their Cranbourne West clubhouse. Friday, January 28, 2021. Picture: David Crosling

Inside the Finks: violence and paranoia

An insider tells all about life inside one of Australia’s most despised bikie gangs.

Police & Courts

Deakin University lecturer Adam Brown allegedly killed his wife Chen Chen Cheng in their Croydon North home. Source: Twitter

Uni lecturer murdered wife in backyard knife fight, court hears

Deakin University lecturer Adam Brown killed his wife with a knife during a heated fight over kindergarten plans, his lawyers have claimed in court.

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