What real estate entrepreneur was like at school
Damien Carew showed some early sporting promise but discovered another passion while in VCE at St Kevin’s College in Toorak.
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How an act of kindness changed Damien Carew’s life forever
He had a flashy real estate career and lived a seemingly picture perfect life in the millionaire’s playground on the French Riviera – but his luxury lifestyle quickly unravelled one night in Paris.
Wannabe coke importer: Downfall of country mum, horse breeder
Born in a tiny town and spending her life tending to her children and horses, Felicity Fraser also had a huge secret – she was helping her boss try to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Family violence horror: ‘Women die because of relationships’
More and more women are desperately trying to leave abusive relationships, but harrowing figures reveal the violent lengths their ex-partners will go to in a bid to stop them.
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How one of Victoria’s worst disasters unfolded
Fifty years ago this Thursday, the unfinished West Gate Bridge collapsed, killing 35 and injuring many. Before the fatal mismanagement of the Covid pandemic this year, it was Victoria’s worst disaster, writes Andrew Rule.
Frantic final messages Glen Humphris never lived to read
Late on the afternoon of April 22, Todd Robinson sent a text message asking his partner, police constable Glen Humphris, if he was heading back to the station soon. It was the first in a flurry of text messages Glen would never live to read.
Josh’s mum: ‘I was lucky I got to spend his last week with him’
Joshua Prestney’s mum Belinda can remember exactly what her son was wearing when he walked out the door, having no idea that he would never return. And it left her with one final regret that has stayed with her.
History-making change for our most elite police squad
A new intake of SOG officers, the most elite squad in our Victorian police force, will be recruited early next year, only this time there will be an historic point of difference with the newest crop that is 43 years in the making.
How Nicola Gobbo became Lawyer X
Nicola Gobbo was a promising young lawyer from a privileged background with a drive to become the manipulating mastermind at the centre of Melbourne’s gangland world. Meet the real Lawyer X.
How off-duty cop stared down 14 bullets in shop shootout
By the time the shooting stopped the score was detective Brendan Bannan 2, bandits 0. The incredible story of how a Melbourne cop walked into a supermarket after work and became a hero.
What the end of World War II meant for Australia
The end of World War II brought relief and jubilation for a country paralysed by fear, but 75 years on Australia continues to count the cost of lives lost over the six years of conflict, writes Patrick Carlyon.
What it was like on Hiroshima’s frontline
Victorian Wilfred Burchett was the first reporter into Hiroshima after the atomic bomb was dropped 75 years ago this week. Here’s how he was changed forever by what was found in the city’s ruins.
Shocking images of George Floyd protests around the world
From Sydney to Paris, protests are appearing around the world in outrage over George Floyd’s death. See the amazing photos.
The stars of Australia’s first virtual music awards
Tones and I, Hilltop Hoods and indie folk pop rising star Kian have been listed alongside some of Australia’s best artists, including Guy Sebastian and Troy Cassar-Daley, in the nation’s first ever virtual APRA Music Awards.
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