Revealed: Most bizarre items stolen in 2024
Victoria’s thieves have stolen some truly bizarre items this year. From gorilla statues to live reptiles to McDonalds merchandise, here is a list of all the strangest stolen items this year.
Victoria’s thieves have stolen some truly bizarre items this year. From gorilla statues to live reptiles to McDonalds merchandise, here is a list of all the strangest stolen items this year.
“They were good pizzas over there”: A pizza shop in Traralgon has gone up in flames early on Christmas Eve as authorities investigate the cause.
Flag march, Rishabh Pant face masks and thousands of Indian flags — the Bharat Army is coming to the MCG for one of the most hotly anticipated Boxing Day Tests in memory.
Ballarat’s Carols by Candlelight were held at Mars Stadium on Sunday despite dark skies and showers. See our photos from the event.
A Mildura thug terrorised an elderly woman, pushing her to the ground and threatening to stab her in a horrifying series of attacks.
Gyms across the state have become targets for brazen thieves, with the number of cars stolen from fitness centres more than doubling in the past 12 months.
A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after a tree branch fell on a car he was travelling in near the holiday hotspot of Yarrawonga.
Firefighters have battled a blaze that tore through a home in Oak Park as thick black smoke poured from the roof.
A trio of accused thieves allegedly dressed up as cops and stormed an eastern suburbs home in a violent $400,000 jewellery heist.
A group of vandals have smashed up a car that had veered off the road and crashed in Melbourne’s west.
Families flocked to the 2024 Shepparton Christmas Carols and enjoyed a beautiful evening in Queens Gardens. See all the pictures.
A drunken hoon who filmed himself speeding because ‘‘I could not get any attention in the real world” ploughed into a beloved grandmother after running a red light.
The fight for better pay and working conditions for police officers has been taken to the Federal Court where the chief commissioner will face off with the police union.
Football Australia has announced its 14-player squad for a historic tournament in Asia next month. See who has been selected and what’s at stake.
Some of regional Victoria’s best junior cricketers went head-to-head in the Country Cup with one region dominating. We profile the top performers.
We’re at the halfway point of the Diamond Valley Cricket Association season and we’ve broken down the numbers to see where every player compares against one another. See where you come in.
Hundreds of talented cricketers from across the state will take part in the VSDCA’s JG Craig Shield in January. Here are the selected teams.
Grassroots footy clubs in search of much-needed funds have a perfect opportunity coming next week. Find out how you can apply.
Werribee are kings of the VFL jungle for the first time since 1993 after one of the all-time great grand finals with the Norm Goss Medal winner doing his AFL chances no harm.
Louis Pinnuck is one of the unheralded stars of Werribee’s bid for a first VFL premiership since 1993. He opens up on his journey from country Victoria to the expectation on the Bees.
The Bees and Sharks both have history on the line in the VFL grand final. PAUL AMY looks at the state of play for both clubs, names the key players and reveals who the experts are tipping.
An industrial site in Melbourne’s inner north, where heritage-listed silos feature a massive mural of the former New Zealand PM, is up for grabs. See what its selling for.
“Toxic” comedian Ellen DeGeneres is climbing back up after a string of controversy but a hidden empire may have saved her.
Home hunters can expect to fork out up to $800,000 more for a home with a view in Australia — but it depends on the type.
Members of the royal family have a plethora of lavish properties to choose from at Christmas and they aren’t afraid to move.
Melbourne’s own Scrooge and Grinch have made Santa’s naughty list after two allegedly brazen parcel thefts, where one man was seen wearing a security vest.
Dozens of warrants have been issued for a group of alleged crooks from Melbourne’s east — and police need your help to track them down.
Looking for somewhere to cool off this summer or somewhere to get the kids out of the house? See the list of all the cheapest swimming pools in Victoria.
Hundreds of Swinburne University students have closed their textbooks and donned a cap and gown for their graduation ceremony. Check out all the photos.
The alleged leader of an anti-Semitic protest outside state parliament on Friday has been arrested and released pending charges.
A duo suspected of being gunrunners in Melbourne’s southeast will stand trial in the County Court after a lengthy investigation by undercover police.
A businessman ran a heroin trafficking empire out of his St Kilda cafe in cahoots with his girlfriend and a drug ring player.
An alleged Melbourne con artist has been accused of rorting more than $600k from a range of financial services by allegedly posing as other people.
Some of the biggest celebrity splits can end up costing the people involved millions and millions of dollars — but what does it mean for their homes?
A convicted human trafficker from the Gold Coast who ran a prostitution racket has sobbed in a Melbourne court, begging to appeal a playing ban ahead of a major golf competition.
A vile sex offender tried to claim he wanted to buy a child to save them for the “sex scene” after he was busted exchanging gift cards for sickening child abuse material.
The identity of a popular Melbourne figure who belts out gospel songs from his mobility scooter in the city has long remained a mystery — until now.
An unidentified body has been found at a Scoresby reserve on Tuesday morning.
More than 9000 RMIT University students donned their academic gowns and mortarboard hats for their graduation ceremonies this week. SEE THE PICTURES.
University of Melbourne students who studied PhD degrees in Philosophy, Science, Neuroscience, Medicine and more celebrated their graduations this week. See the pictures.
University of Melbourne students from the faculty of arts and PhD degrees celebrated their graduations this week. See the pictures in the gallery below.
A 60-year-old man who was executed by gunmen on a nature strip had been involved in a years-long rivalry with major gangland figures.
A Kensington woman accused of stabbing a retired university professor with a meat cleaver before allegedly unleashing it on an Uber delivery driver has been denied bail.
A Melbourne greyhound trainer has come up with an unusual excuse after his dog tested positive to traces of cocaine in a pre-race test at Bendigo.
A drugged-up driver who killed an “intelligent and capable” teenager has been handed an “imposing” sentence for his shocking crime.
A confrontation over stolen drugs in Melbourne turned deadly, with two remorseless attackers now at risk of deportation for their role in the fatal incident.
The EDFL off-season is in motion and clubs have made big moves for 2025. Keep up to date with every signing in our signing tracker.
Economists have predicted that Melbourne’s market will be worst performing capital city around the country next year. However some experts think conditions could improve. SEE THE STATS
First-home buyers and investors are in a frenzy as the Melbourne property market sizzles before Christmas. But what’s behind the rush — and why are some experts calling selling a ‘risky move’?
Firefighters are battling a grass fire near the Princess Freeway with smoke covering the road, reducing visibility.
Melbourne University’s biomedicine students have closed their textbooks and donned a cap and gown for their graduation ceremony. Check out all the photos.
University of Melbourne students studying Education, Fine Arts, Music and PhD degrees celebrated their graduations on the weekend. See the pictures in the gallery below.
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across Victoria have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
Grieving mother Wendy Bradbury says cost should be no barrier when it comes to an important road safety issue. See the video.
Hundreds of merry punters have dressed to impress and descended onto the Pakenham racecourse for the Sportsbet Pakenham Cup.
Local knowledge and customer service skills are the key to success in the Mornington Peninsula’s property market.
A proposed levy on new builds that would make the Mornington Peninsula the “least business friendly region in the nation” has been ruled on by the local council.
A Tarneit man allegedly set multiple grass fires throughout Melbourne’s west over a 24 hour period.
A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries while another man has been arrested after a stabbing attack in Melbourne’s west.
Bushfire conditions are expected to worsen in coming days as temperatures soar across Victoria, with firefighters still battling an out-of-control blaze in the Grampians.
Smoke haze has filled the sky in Melbourne as multiple bushfires burn out of control across the state.
Victoria’s biggest regional zoo is preparing for mass evacuations with severe bushfire warnings in place that could have a catastrophic impact on the business. Here’s how you can help.
A bushfire that broke at Creswick on Monday and drew more than 300 firefighters to the blaze continues to burn within containment lines.
A third major Victorian football league has made the move to hold their showpiece event the day before the AFL grand final. Now SHANE JONES argues others should follow suit to create a statewide footy festa.
The AFLW could soon have its own AFLW Gather Round and Geelong has launched its bid to host the event alongside another major regional Victorian city.
A Mildura man has been accused of breaking into a shed at the Sacred Heart presbytery, adding to a string of alleged crimes across Victoria, a court has heard.
A Mildura man allegedly tore through a hospital and a backpackers’ in a purported brazen burglary spree before being arrested by police.
A week after Victorian students received their ATAR scores, friends from just across the border in towns like Albury, Wentworth, Moama and Corowa are receiving their HSC results.
A Mildura mum went on a shocking meth-fueled rampage, driving dangerously on footpaths and the wrong side of the road, before crashing into police cars.
A Churchill couple has been left heartbroken after a battery caught fire, destroyed their home and all the Christmas presents they had for their children.
Two people have been flown to hospital after a tree fell on their car at Genoa in the state’s east.
The silly season is well underway across Gippsland footy with clubs signing new players in droves. See every move throughout the off-season here.
Eight people have been hospitalised after a two-car collision on a highway southeast of Melbourne
Local knowledge and customer service skills are the key to success in the Wodonga region’s property market.
Two men have been hospitalised near a Wangaratta primary school after allegedly being savagely gang bashed twice.
The 2025 country footy season is shaping as a thriller. We profile the clubs with something to prove across Victoria.
There were 20 properties sold in Albury Wodonga last week, with 50 new listings in the region. See the latest auction and sales results.
Authorities busted two illegal tobacco growers in regional Victoria with 15 tonnes of crop who evaded paying at least $4m in excise duty.
A Shepparton fruit grower has been charged over the death of a truck driver who was found unresponsive after entering a cool room.
A defender with more than 120 games to his name has stepped away from his 2025 contract and will instead line up for a footy club in a town with a population of less than 500.
An Echuca dad accused of dealing drugs out of his family home has been refused bail, again, after police allegedly revealed “possible” OMCG bikie links.
Despite joining his teammates on the track for a session under lights on Friday, Hawthorn has made a call on star midfielder Will Day ahead of the elimination final.
Prison officials have been blamed for a nearly fatal stabbing attack on drug kingpin Tony Mokbel, that left him with an acquired brain injury.
After night seven’s Aussie ‘gold rush’ in Paris, Matty Johns, James Magnussen, journalists Robert Craddock and Brent Read break down the incredible hour of Aussie history-making moments.
A woman has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked to the ground and mauled by three dogs, as she walked her baby in a pram in Sunbury on Friday afternoon.
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