Machete stabbings, drugs seized: Airport West shopping Centre police blitz
Police have conducted a safety blitz at Westfield Shopping Centre in Airport West, resulting in dozens of arrests and the seizure of numerous weapons, drugs, and cash.
Police & Courts Victoria
Teen accused of trying to hijack Jetstar flight tested for psychiatric conditions
Medical testing for psychiatric conditions has commenced for the 17yo boy accused of trying to hijack a Jetstar flight with a gun and a bomb.
Allan govt faces legal action for ‘failing Victorian Jews’
A prominent Jewish community leader has launched legal proceedings and demanded an apology from the Victorian government, accusing it of enabling breaches of racial vilification laws.
Accused childcare rapist was investigated at work. His next employer wasn’t told
The early learning provider that hired alleged pedophile Joshua Brown after he was investigated for allegedly “aggressively” manhandling children while working for G8 Education wasn’t told about the probes.
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Melbourne doctor’s family shed tears as teen convicted of murder
The family of slain doctor Ash Gordon have fought back tears after a jury rejected a teenager’s self-defence claim and convicted him of murder.
Judge’s final instructions to jury before they determine mushroom cook’s fate
Justice Christopher Beale is delivering a final set of instructions to the jury, reminding them not to let feelings of sympathy “cloud” their judgement.
Comanchero bikie clubhouse targeted by arsonists
Police are investigating an early morning arson attack on a Comanchero bikie clubhouse in Clyde North.
Push for police to be able to access your home CCTV remotely
A former Victorian detective is working to launch a trial in which police would be able to remotely access CCTV from homes and businesses, a move which could save more than a million hours in doorknocking.
Postcard Bandit’s final freedom bid to kick off — this time it’s legal
A high-stakes legal bid to walk out of jail by Brenden Abbott, the nation’s most notorious armed robber and prison escapee best known as the Postcard Bandit, is about to hit the court.
SurfStitch saga takes dramatic turn as Nike launches legal action
Global sportswear giant Nike is seeking to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt from embattled Aussie retailer SurfStitch, which has since collapsed into administration.
Dramatic moment pair arrested after alleged Seaford road rage attack
Two men who led police on a wild chase after allegedly running a Porsche driver off the road in Seaford have been arrested.
5000 alleged files: Regional doctor on child abuse material charges
A doctor in southern NSW has been hit with child abuse material charges after authorities seized his phone and allegedly found thousands of photos and videos. Watch footage of the arrest.
Jury told not to be influenced by ‘mere fact’ Erin cooked fatal meal
In his instructions to the jury that will decide the fate of accused beef wellington murderer Erin Patterson, the judge has said they should not be influenced by sympathy, her lies, “good character” evidence or the fact she cooked the meal that caused three deaths.
Judge’s guidelines for jurors ahead of deliberations in mushroom murder trial
Justice Christopher Beale is delivering a final set of instructions to the jury in Erin Patterson’s murder trial before they retire to consider their verdict.
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