Stepson charged with murder over fatal stabbing in Hillside
A man who was shot by police after his stepfather was allegedly stabbed to death in his Hillside home has been charged with murder.
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Man who allegedly killed dad found dead in prison
The son and alleged murderer of Brighton man Robert Hillemacher has been found dead in prison just weeks before he was to face court.
Killer who murdered Pakenham mum takes own life in prison cell
A murderer who killed a mum and bashed a defenceless grandmother took a lethal dose of medication in his Melbourne prison cell.
Hawks hit back with explosive claims in footy racism row
Hawthorn has sensationally claimed alleged racism victim Carl Peterson appeared drug or alcohol affected when picked up at Melbourne Airport in a scathing defence lodged with the Federal Court on Thursday.
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Cost of living crunch comes for peckish prisoners
Enraged Geelong prisoners went on strike after their favourite snacks — including chocolates, chips and soft drink — were hit with price hikes in the jail canteen.
Boy involved in alleged Beach Rd hit-runs granted bail
A 14-year-old boy who fled state care 46 times has been released from jail over his role in mowing down cyclists on Beach Rd, despite bragging he would “steal another car”.
Why Melbourne gangsters are avoiding Instagram
In a time when Melbourne gangsters are being shot dead at cafes and outside gyms, there’s no point making the task easier for a man with a gun by bragging about your life on TikTok or Insta.
Man allegedly deserted wife in Sudan without visa, kids
A Melbourne man allegedly tricked his wife into travelling to Sudan before returning to Australia with their two children and cancelling her visa, leaving her stranded.
Mum hides in pantry after bullet hits kitchen in Fraser Rise attack
A mother took shelter in her pantry after a bullet hit her kitchen as about 20 gunshots were unleashed against a man in a targeted attack in Melbourne’s northwest.
Call for overhaul after Ballarat mine tragedy
Victoria’s peak body representing miners wants an overhaul of operations at Ballarat Gold Mine where a father was killed and a 21-year-old man was critically injured last week.
Youth gangs plaguing police as frightening crime stats revealed
Victorian youth gangs are continuing to plague police, who say child criminals have become the most worrying offenders, carrying out more violent and serious crimes than ever before.
Inside the squad with a record of giving grieving families closure
It has been more than six weeks since Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy was last seen, but the unit tasked with finding her has an enviable success record when faced with some unenviable tasks.
Police move Samantha Murphy search, use ‘technical’ dogs
Police will resume the search for the missing Ballarat mother on Thursday, moving to a different location and using dogs that can sniff out mobile phone SIM cards.
Thug free to kill Seaford mum despite arrest warrant
A man had a warrant out for his arrest for 75 days before he stabbed his ex-partner to death in front of her children in Seaford.
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