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Wes Hosking is a senior reporter having worked at the Herald Sun for more than a decade. During this time he has worked on the education and police rounds and more recently served as Sunday Herald Sun chief of staff.

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Coronavirus

‘No choice’: Victoria to enter 5-day lockdown

Victoria has been placed into a snap five-day lockdown as Covid cases continue to climb. The announcement sparked an angry response from protesters who swarmed state parliament.

Police & Courts

Supplied copy pictures of Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor who was among four police officers killed on the Eastern Freeway on April 22 2020. Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor was recipient of the National Medal first clasp (25 years), National Police Service medal and Victoria Police service medal fourth clasp (30 years).

Push for law to punish cowards takes big step forward

The husband of fallen policewoman Lynette Taylor has made a major step forward in his push to punish cowards like Richard Pussey who commit despicable acts.

Victoria

Parking meter, Melbourne CBD. Picture: Mark Stewart

How you can score $5 parking in the CBD

Motorists will be offered a supercheap $5 deal to park at more than 30 locations across the Melbourne’s CBD – here’s how to claim it.

News

Changing speed limit signs along the Monsah Freeway.Picture: Jay Town

How 120,000 Victorians dodged speeding tickets

Half of Melbourne drivers who tore through reduced speed zones last year were not fined — with Western Ring Road speedsters particularly startling.

Police & Courts

George Diamond, 18, died on February 21, 2019 after suffering at least one blow to the head while boxing at a gym.

Teen who died after boxing blow sought doctor’s help

A teen hit in the head while boxing at a gym repeatedly sought medical advice for dizziness and headaches before he collapsed and died.

Victoria

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Kevin Sheedy is interviewed prior to the round 12 AFL match between the Melbourne Demons and the Brisbane Lions at GIANTS Stadium on June 04, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

AFL legend Sheedy hits out at injecting room site

Footy legend Kevin Sheedy is begging authorities to find a new injecting room site, saying it’s “common sense” to keep it away from Flinders Street.

ExclusiveVictoria

Proposed safe injecting room in Flinders Street, Melbourne. Picture: Mark Stewart

Surprising discovery about new injecting room

New crime figures on Melbourne CBD’s drug epicentres have raised doubts over the Flinders St location of a proposed injecting room.

ExclusiveVictoria

Attorney-General to meet widower to discuss Lynette’s Law

The Victorian Attorney-General will speak with the husband of fallen policewoman Lynette Taylor about his push for new public decency laws.

ExclusiveVictoria

Husband tells of horror at ‘dog’s act’ on Eastern Freeway

The husband of policewoman Lynette Taylor was “shattered” by a Porsche driver’s “dog’s act” during her final moments — but it can’t taint the memory of his beloved wife.

VideoVictoria

Light plane crash, Heatherton. Emergency services attend the scene of a plane crash in Heatherton. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Frantic moments after plane crash revealed

Footage from the scene of a plane crash near Moorabbin Airport showed how rescuers raced in to help the trapped pilot.

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