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Regan Hodge is a crime reporter for the Herald Sun in Melbourne. He spent time as a breaking and general news reporter and is a fan of the Rolling Stones.

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Police & Courts

Underworld figure Gavin Preston shot dead at a Melbourne cafe. Supplied

Warning ‘Capable’s’ killers will ‘end up in the boneyard’

A former associate of crime heavyweight Gavin ‘Capable’ Preston has warned his slaying in a Keilor cafe has upset people, and his killers will “end up in the boneyard” for the “low, dog act”.

Confidential

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Gillon McLachlan, Chief Executive Officer of the AFL speaks during the official launch of the 2023 Toyota AFL Finals Series at the Toyota Corporate Headquarters on September 04, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Gill’s zingers soar as Qantas roasted in AFL finals speech

Outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan was in flying form when he took aim at Qantas as he launched the AFL finals series for his last time as CEO.

Entertainment

FOR WEEKEND USE ONLY --- DO NOT USE BEFORE OCTOBER 2019Jobe Watson and partner Virginia Slaghekke. Picture: Sarah Matray

Bombers legend Jobe Watson puts a ring on it

Former Essendon club captain Jobe Watson has popped the question to his longtime partner, Virginia Slaghekke.

Victoria

A Glen Eira College student was pulled into a grey Volkswagen on Monday as he walked home from school, he was robbed of his phone and other items and was seriously injured as he got out of the moving car. Police drive past the school along Booran Rd. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Stalking threats, knives, bomb scare rattle Melbourne schools

Reports of armed teenagers, stalking threats and a bomb scare have rattled schools, including Kilbreda and Wantirna colleges since the alleged abduction of a Glen Eira student.

Victoria

A truck carrying glass has smashed into the Montague St bridge

Traffic chaos as truck slams into Montague St bridge

Drivers are facing peak-hour chaos after a truck slammed into the Montague St bridge, shattering glass across the road and forcing lanes to close.

Police & Courts

A tobacco shop and accountants office have been damaged in a suspected fire bombing in Station Street Oakleigh. Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Picture: David Crosling

Police building Melbourne tobacco trade picture after 17 firebombings

A Victoria Police circular sent to all members has asked for any information on figures active in the tobacco industry as they battle a series of firebombings across the city.

Confidential

Broadcaster Brian Taylor with the 2022 Premiership Cup during a visit to Blood Toyota. Picture: Alison Wynd

‘You need to be in form’: BT no shoo-in for Grand Final call

Brian Taylor says he still doesn’t know if he’s calling this year’s AFL Grand Final, with “form” and “chemistry” rather than contract status the determining factor.

Police & Courts

Brother pays tribute to ‘beautiful’ sister killed in horror crash

The brother of a girl killed in a head-on dirt bike crash on Sunday – that also claimed the life of a cousin and injured two children – has shared how he wants her to be remembered.

Entertainment

MELBOURNE. 23/05/2023. AFL. CEO Brendon Gale arrives at the club this morning. . Pic: Michael Klein

Gale treated with ‘disrespect’ during AFL’s hunt for new CEO

Veteran AFL journalist Mike Sheahan has lifted the lid on how Richmond boss Brendon Gale was “snubbed” during the league’s search for their next top dog.

Confidential

Tony Jones in an awkward encounter with Bec Judd.

TJ’s angst as Bec Judd kiss footage resurfaces

Tony Jones has sent a pointed message to Mason Cox after the Collingwood star ignored an unofficial ban on posting footage of an awkward exchange with Bec Judd.

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