Why infamous Hodson murders remain unsolved
As a veteran detective stared down at the bodies of Terence and Christine Hodson laying side-by-side, he knew immediately the murder was a “clusterf***”. Sixteen years on, the mystery remains just that.
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The day joy came to Mt Disappointment won’t be forgotten
The search for William Callaghan had continued non-stop, night and day, since he was reported missing. And finally, after emergency services and volunteers’ relentless efforts, their generosity finally resulted in a miracle at Mt Disappointment.
Secret police payout over Hodsons’ executions
Two children of underworld informers Terence and Christine Hodson have won a secret payout over the execution of their parents in one of Melbourne’s most infamous unsolved crimes.
Threats, tweets and tantrums replace diplomacy
Human rights abuses in America do not match human rights abuses in China. For China to gloat about the dreadful scenes across dozens of US cities overlooks critical differences, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Bizarre post-lockdown safety measures may be pointless
COVID-19 safety co-ordinators are popping up everywhere, but are the rules they’re enforcing even necessary? Has anyone stopped to wonder how you seek to suppress a second wave when, statistically, you have barely suffered a first, asks Patrick Carlyon.
Why Dan Andrews was the leader we needed during a pandemic
The premier knew being the person to limit the liberties and livelihoods of Victorians during the coronavirus pandemic would make him unpopular, but he also knew Victoria going it alone was the only way to save so many lives.
Is Tim Smith the Libs’ messiah or just a naughty boy?
When the Opposition attacked Premier Daniel Andrews for keeping social restrictions on Mother’s Day, it was Kew MP Tim Smith — not leader Michael O’Brien — who led their response. Now his stridency has forced him to deny leadership aspirations.
Why we’re still not yet in the deep end
What’s becoming plain now lockdown restrictions are easing is that conspiracies and sinister vaccination programs are not as scary as the real threats posed by COVID-19. What felt like the end seems to be just the end of the beginning, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Pusey’s ‘disturbing’ past detailed in court
Porsche driver Richard Pusey sent photos and text messages to friends, bragging about dangerous speeds he’d reached while driving on public roads and showing off illegal drugs, a court has heard.
Why Laidley’s release from jail is far from freedom
Allegations about Dean Laidley’s “out-of-character” behaviour were aired during his bail application yesterday, but the former AFL great was released from prison to take what his lawyer described as a much-needed “time out” in rehab.
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