Six bungling terror wannabes have admitted an audacious plan to sail a small boat to the Philippines to help overthrow that government. But the plot was so ridiculous it was later acknowledged the men could never have completed the voyage.
Two men have been charged with attempted murder over the savage stabbing attack on fallen drug lord Tony Mokbel and an associate. The gangland identity continues to battle for his life after the alleged assault, which was captured on camera.
Drug lord Tony Mokbel has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being attacked in the maximum security Barwon Prison. The mobster is serving a long sentence for high-level drug crimes.
CONVICTED police double murderer Jason Roberts is keen to give evidence in person to a judicial review of the credibility of new alibi evidence in his case, the Supreme Court has heard.
A TEEN who vandalised a youth justice centre because he lost his TV privileges was released before attacking his mum days later — but authorities say they are “more than happy” with his behaviour on parole.
Criminals challenging a Magistrates’ Court conviction or sentence are to lose their right to an automatic rehearing of their case by a judge.
A THIEVING mum has admitted teaming up with her 15-year-old son to stage a string of late night robberies across Melbourne. The duo, who was on bail, was later involved in a wild police chase on their way to court.
A MAN charged with tradie Sadiq Husseini’s murder in Doveton last week couldn’t appear in court because its holding cells were full, a magistrate has been told.
A MAGISTRATE has referred to the prosecution of Cardinal George Pell in refusing to suppress publication of the name of a former Puffing Billy volunteer facing child sex charges.
A FEMALE teacher who molested a student got away with her sordid crime for more than two decades — even after a complaint was made to her school.
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