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Oscar Jaeger is a reporter covering the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. He previously worked as the Goulburn Valley reporter, based in Shepparton.

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North West

Former high-flying executive Jonathan Kiddle is accused of sickening crimes which directed men to the homes of women to rape them,

High-flying exec unmasked as sicko with twisted rape fantasies

A former high-flying executive of a logistics company and registered sex offender has been uncovered as a sicko who encouraged other men to carry out twisted rape fantasies.

Outer East

Kent Albert Stephenson a local tradesmans from Upper Ferntree Gully was arrested and charged a week and a half ago by Knox SOCIT with 13 counts of historical rape, attempted rape and sexual assault, between 2018 and 2023. Pictured leaving Melbourne Magistrate court. Friday, September 6. 2024. Picture: David Crosling

‘Forced upon her’: Tradie to stand trial on rape charges

A Melbourne tradesman who allegedly “forced” sex upon a woman will stand trial after pleading not guilty to a raft of rape and sexual assault charges.

East

Marcellin dux of 2015 Sam Sang Rowley has been charged by the JACET division of the AFP. Picture: Facebook

Private school dux accused of transmitting child abuse material

The dux of a prestigious Melbourne private school has been charged by the federal police over sending child abuse material while being approved to work with children.

Wyndham Leader

Michael Martin leaves court on Thursday after his committal mention. Picture: Oscar Jaeger

Man accused of historic Newport rape to cross-examine witnesses

A Hoppers Crossing man who allegedly raped an elderly woman more than 40 years ago will cross-examine up to three witnesses while police work through “complicated DNA evidence”.

EXCLUSIVEInner East

Controversial surgeon operated days after taking leave over Ryan video

A top surgeon who tore down and stomped on a Monique Ryan campaign poster performed surgery days after he said he would take leave pending the hospital’s investigation.

North

Four-way freeway pileup leaves woman fighting for life

A woman has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after up to four cars collided on the Metropolitan Ring Rd on Monday morning.

Goulburn Valley

A 22-year-old man has been flown to hospital after a shocking hit-run at the Noble Spur Track, Woods Point on Easter Sunday.

Man flown to hospital after shocking campsite hit-run

A man has been flown to hospital after he was struck by a car at a campground in the state’s east before the driver fled the scene in a shocking hit-run.

East

Blair Bellamy, 33, appeared in the Melbourne Magistratesâ Court on Thursday on drug trafficking charges.Mr Bellamy, who appeared via video link from prison, was accused of trafficking methylamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis and ketamine.

Ex-project manager with bikie links busted dealing drugs on parole

A former project manager for a well-known family owned Melbourne building company has been unmasked as a bikie associate with a sideline dealing drugs.

Inner South

Angela Stathopoulos fronted Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged with multiple fraud offences. Facebook/Instagram.VERIFIED SHAPIRO/FRANCISSeen in court and photos taken by Francis, linked to daughter, DOB, suburb, job, international travel linked to alleged offending.https://www.facebook.com/angela.stathopoulos.7/https://www.instagram.com/angee1975/

From Disneyland to the big house: Jetsetting fraudster jailed

A jetsetting fraudster who stole more than half a million dollars from a vulnerable youth charity she ran has been jailed, swapping Disneyland for the inside of a prison cell.

West

Western suburbs podiatrist facing drug charges

Police have raided the home of a well-known western suburbs podiatrist, charging him with a number of drug offences.

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