Elite sporting past of son questioned over dad’s Phillip Island death
A man who was arrested and later released by detectives over the death of his businessman father was close to representing Australia in the Commonwealth Games.
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Alleged arsonists charged over firebombing Melbourne factories
Two men have been charged over $25m arson attacks on blind factories in Bayswater and Kilsyth after the pair was allegedly caught on CCTV dousing the sites in fuel.
Injured man taken into custody after mystery Cowes death released
A 55-year-old man, believed to be the son of an elderly businessman found dead in his sprawling home on Phillip Island, has been released by detectives as investigations into the death continue.
Named: Email fail exposes pedophile’s 300+ ‘real children’ pics
A convicted Victorian pedophile has re-emerged in Qld after a basic mistake uncovered horrific new offending by a predator who is now on anti-libido drugs to try and “control his compulsions”.
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Traumatised youth justice guard lifts lid on hell behind prison walls
A former youth corrections officer has won a payout from the Allan government over a litany of “horrendous” ordeals he endured while working at Parkville, demanding more protection for staff as prisons prepare for an influx of detainees.
Mokbel checks in at police station, goes shopping on first morning of freedom
Tony Mokbel has checked in at Heidelberg Police Station hours after being granted bail almost 18 years on from his notorious arrest as a fugitive in Greece.
Man charged with murder of powerful crime figure ‘Afghan Ali’
Police have charged a man over the alleged murder of powerful gangland figure Mohammed “Afghan Ali” Keshtiar, who was gunned down in South Yarra two years ago.
Inside story: How guns were allegedly smuggled into MCG
How did two men allegedly smuggle loaded weapons into an AFL game? Jon Ralph has the inside story on a disturbing incident which has the AFL on edge.
First pictures: Mokbel’s emotional farewell to mother
See the exclusive first images of Tony Mokbel’s life as a free man, as the drug kingpin follows through on his promise to visit his mother’s grave and say farewell.
Former Rebels bikie arrested in huge drugs, guns bust
Police have charged six people including a former Rebels bikie after rifles and drugs were seized in raids across Melbourne’s west and north.
‘Unacceptable risk’: Ex-immigration detainee to remain behind bars
A former immigration detainee who allegedly charged at police with a metal pole will remain behind bars after a Melbourne magistrate prioritised community safety under the state’s new bail laws.
Why Tony Mokbel isn’t the man he once was
On being sentenced to three decades in jail, Tony Mokbel worked the room like a salesman but today he retired the swagger of previous court appearances. Here’s a close look inside today’s courtroom.
AFL says hi-tech screening worked, guards failed in MCG gun breach
The AFL says a hi-tech entry-screen system worked but security guards failed to carry out a search in a troubling MCG security breach, as footage of two men accused of smuggling loaded guns into the Collingwood-Carlton clash emerges.
‘I swear, yes, your Honour’: The 30 bail rules Mokbel must now follow
Early to bed, no smart phone and stay away from the airport — these are the strict conditions Tony Mokbel must abide by if he wants to keep his freedom.
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