Granddad dies in alleged burglary
A great-grandfather killed during an alleged burglary was “so excited” to set sail on his dream cruise just days later.
Courts & Law
Man charged over double fatal shooting
Three men now stand charged with murder after a man and woman were allegedly fatally shot in Melbourne’s south.
Alleged ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti artist named
A controversial piece of graffiti plastered in seemingly impossible places across Melbourne is solely the work of one man, police believe.
Woman to fight alleged drug death case
A woman accused of manslaughter months after a man died from a suspected “adverse” drug reaction has revealed plans to fight the allegations, a court has been told.
Huge update after student dies on school trip
A Melbourne private school has been fined $140,000 after 16-year-old student Lachlan Cook suffered fatal diabetes complications while on a school trip to Vietnam.
AFL legend’s son learns fate for $144k rort
The son of AFL great Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico has learned his fate after he was caught ripping off his employer to fuel a gambling addiction.
Strange car detail in gangland killing
A second vehicle with a strange distinctive detail has been linked to the killing of a former underworld figure.
New details after underworld figure shot
A prominent former gangland figure was walking to his car with his girlfriend when he was shot multiple times, police allege.
Albo’s $6.4m promise to battle anti-Semitism
The Albanese government has made a multimillion funding promise to battle anti-Semitism in Australia with investment in education initiatives.
‘Skull f***’: Tradie’s vile emails to cop
A former tradie who told a police sergeant to “suck my balls” and threatened to “skull f*** those you love” has been denied a gun license.
Tragic update on missing swimmer
Police have issued a tragic update on the search for a swimmer missing after having difficulties at a busy river.
Worker crushed to death by forklift
A warehouse worker suffered fatal injuries after being crushed to death by a forklift while on a job – with his colleague now being convicted for failing to take care of his colleague.
Cops’ shock arrest over historic rape case
Police have made a breakthrough in an alleged historic rape case – arresting a man who allegedly broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her.
Man charged after teen allegedly abducted
Police will rely on DNA in the case against a Queensland man accused of abducting a teenager in Melbourne, a court has been told.
Alleged Sam Murphy killer admits drunk crash
The man police allege murdered Samantha Murphy has been slapped with a fine after pleading guilty to an unrelated drunk motorcycle crash.
‘Go die’: Accused firebug’s alleged demand
A woman who allegedly set fire to the homes and cars of her former housemates issued one demand for the fires to stop, a court has been told.
Alleged model killer’s courtroom request
A young fish and chips shop worker charged after allegedly killing a model while leaving a rave has asked a court for one thing.
Alleged activist kidnappers set to face trial
A man allegedly kidnapped and bashed by pro-Palestinian activists later claimed to have been offered a payment by a burger chain boss to drop the case, a court has been told.
PM’s plan to confront anti-Semitic attacks
The Prime Minister has revealed how he plans to tackle a rise in alleged anti-Semitic incidents across Australia after coming under fire in recent weeks.
Teen almost shot during gangland execution
A mother has described the horror when her family home was caught in the crossfire of a gangland execution, saying her 15-year-old son is ‘very lucky to be alive’.
Tragic find in search for missing man
The disappearance of a Melbourne man who was last seen by his family almost a year ago sparked months of searching, with police now alleging he was murdered.
Man’s thumbs up after murder charge
A man has appeared bewildered as he faced court accused of murder just days after police discovered the body of a 49-year-old man in Melbourne’s southeast.
Serial killer loses frypan legal fight
An Australian serial killer with a very specific diet has had his hopes to have cooking equipment in his cell dashed in court.
Man accused of sex attack on plane
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman aboard a flight into Australia has been banned from leaving the country, a court has been told.
Teacher’s body allegedly dumped in bin
The man accused of killing a teacher before her body was allegedly dumped in a bin has revealed plans to fight the charge, a court has been told.
Alleged Caulfield Racecourse arsonist named
The man accused of lighting a fire that allegedly left a $1m damage bill for an iconic racecourse has been named during a brief court appearance.
Mystery over grim discovery at home
An urgent investigation is underway after a man’s body was found after police were called to a suburban address.
Update after woman pushed on tracks
A man who shoved a stranger off a busy train platform has been told to expect an almost year-long jail sentence.
Neighbour breaks silence on cold case arrest
A neighbour of a man alleged to have been using a false name before he was charged with a cold case murder has shared new details on the man she knew as ‘David’.
Thieves bash shop staff in brazen act
Dramatic footage has emerged of supermarket staff being attacked and their store trashed by a group of thieves, forcing them to fight back.
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