Wild Melbourne arrest caught on camera
A man who allegedly punched a police officer in the face has been violently arrested in Melbourne, and it’s all been caught on camera.
Courts & Law
Jury sees video of scene after fatal attack
The jury in the trial of a woman accused of murdering her father-in-law has been shown a “confronting” video of the crime scene, after visiting the home themselves.
First man guilty of banned Nazi salute
The first man charged after Victoria banned public Nazi salutes has been found guilty, declaring on the court steps: “I am a Nazi.”
Teen arrested after school set on fire
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested after a school in Geelong was set on fire overnight.
‘Her, her, her’: Dad’s alleged dying words
An elderly grandfather found with fatal injuries in his home allegedly tried to tell his son his wife was responsible, a court has been told.
Teen allegedly plotted terror acts: court
A Melbourne teenager has been accused of plotting ‘horrendous’ attacks after a tip-off from the FBI, a court has been told.
Lawyer X reveals years spent in hiding
A gangland scare, aggressive goat and a mice-infested house — Nicola Gobbo details her years spent in hiding after Lawyer X reveal.
Beloved tradie killed celebrating birthday
A young tradie killed in a hit and run while celebrating his birthday has been remembered for his infectious zest for life.
Beloved tradie killed celebrating birthday
A young tradie killed in a hit and run while celebrating his birthday has been remembered for his infectious zest for life.
Lawyer X under 24/7 surveillance: court
A gangland barrister exposed as a police informer had every facet of her life controlled by police after returning from overseas, a court has been told.
Lawyer X reveals pressure from ‘Mokbel crew’
The former criminal barrister turned police informer has revealed her tense run-ins with infamous figures in Victoria’s criminal underworld.
Ex-police chief accused of failing Lawyer X
Lawyers acting for a gangland barrister turned police informant have accused a former police chief of “gross and reckless” failures.
Thief ‘sorry’ for gambling $64k GoFundMe
The cricketer who gambled away $64,000 raised to support the family of an allegedly murdered woman has said he “never meant for this to happen”.
‘Naive’: Lawyer X seeks damages after exposure
A former barrister for some of the country’s most dangerous underworld figures claims police took advantage of her vulnerability to turn her into an informant.
Ex-soldier groomed child online: court
A former soldier arrested on base after grooming a child online is fighting to stay out of jail, a court has been told.
’Hooning’ dispute sparks violent brawl
An argument over hooning has turned violent, with one man stabbed and two other men also taken to hospital.
Woman’s alleged horror RBT result
A woman’s alleged horror RBT reading ahead of the AFL Grand Final has been revealed after police stopped her driving on the wrong side of the road.
Four teens arrested after stolen car crash
A girl has been left with life-threatening injuries following a group of teenagers allegedly crashing a stolen car, before fleeing the scene.
Builder’s alleged boast to ex-wife’s husband
A builder allegedly forced his ex-wife’s new beau out of the country with claims that “I can do anything”, a court has been told.
Council candidate targeted in ‘racist’ attack
A council candidate says she has been left scared for the safety of her family after a campaign sign was smeared with racist rhetoric.
Seven accused of international scam plot
Seven people have been charged after allegedly assisting foreign scammers to swindle $14m from wannabe Australian investors.
$40k fine after boy’s scary fall
An indoor play centre has been fined a second time in court after a boy fell 4m suffering nightmare injuries, but says safety is its number one priority.
Teen allegedly ambushes, stabs cop
A teenager who allegedly lured police to his home and attacked them with a knife has been freed to attend hospital despite opposition.
Police announce huge Sam Murphy news
There has been a major update in the search for Samantha Murphy, with Victoria Police scouring bushland near Ballarat.
‘Senseless’: Teen fatally stabbed at mall
Police have made a breakthrough after a teenage boy was allegedly fatally stabbed in the food court of a busy suburban shopping centre.
Thief stole from slain woman’s fundraiser
A gambling addict who pinched $64,000 raised for the parents of an allegedly murdered woman has been blasted for the most “self-indulgent act of greed”.
Man accused of fake mayday calls at airport
A man has been charged with interfering with the radio transmissions on commercial planes by broadcasting fake mayday calls.
Truckie’s request after journalist killed
A truck driver charged with failing to provide a blood sample after a fatal crash has revealed plans to appeal a licence disqualification.
Man walks free after 5 die in pub crash
A man charged following a horror car crash that killed five people sitting in the beer garden of a pub walked free from court for one reason.
Major update in ‘gruesome’ double murder case
Police describe the brutal killing of two women in their home as ‘absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied double murder that left a child motherless’.
Twist after fatal crash driver’s charges dropped
Victorian prosecutors have revealed they will review the decision to dismiss charges against a diabetic driver over a pub crash that killed five people.
‘Really upset’: Fury over pub crash verdict
Family members of one of the five people killed in a horrific pub crash have voiced their outrage after the diabetic driver behind the wheel at the time had his charges dropped at court.
Major Aus retailer sued over ‘junk’ warranties
Major Aussie retailer Harvey Norman is facing a class-action lawsuit over allegations it sold extended warranties to customers on products that turned out to be “junk”.
Family’s tears over alleged killer’s act
The family of a slain teacher’s aide broke into tears as a court was told her ex-boyfriend was planning to fight a murder charge.
Fatal pub crash driver’s big move
The man police allege ignored blood sugar warnings before a fatal crash has asked a magistrate to throw out all criminal charges.
Driver ‘close to death’ before pub crash: court
A diabetic driver accused of killing five people in a horror beer garden attack was experiencing a hypoglycemic attack and “very close to death”, his doctor has said.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’: court
A wine store employee who rushed out after a driver allegedly slammed into a beer garden has told a court the man looked “bloody awful”.
30 Aussies hit in $14m investment scam
Police have charged seven people for their role in a shocking alleged international investment scam that swindled $14m from at least 30 innocent Aussies.
Tobacco chaos erupts with car smash fire
Police are investigating a ‘suspicious’ fire at a tobacco shop overnight, with photos from the scene showing a car smashed into a burnt-out storefront.
Protester wins court battle, cops $200k bill
A court found that a prominent activist was unlawfully arrested during anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne in 2020 but was ordered to pay substantial costs.
‘Evil’: Family shattered by killer pilot
The family of a murdered camper have described her killer’s conduct before and after her death as “wicked, evil and unconscionable”.
‘Evil man’: Deputy mayor’s daughter speaks
The daughter of a former deputy mayor who shot dead his own mother amid a family feud has told a court she will always be fearful of the “evil man”.
Mum’s ‘hell’ after buggy crash kills 6yo
The mother of an “incredible” six-year-old girl has described the moment she heard her daughter was crushed in a buggy crash.
Ultimatum issued for pop star’s mum
Australian pop star Vanessa Amorosi’s mother has been given two months to leave her home of two decades after a bitter dispute with her daughter.
Builder accused of India kidnapping plot
The state president of a foreign political party has been accused of forcing his ex-wife’s new husband out of the country.
Family of slain sportsman call for justice
The family of a promising young basketballer killed in a random attack have called for his two killers to receive “nothing but justice”.
Wild reason brothers set fire to home
Two brothers set fire to a home as the occupants lay in bed sleeping for one wild reason.
Alleged death threats rock embattled union
The CFMEU has been rocked following the arrest of a senior organiser who allegedly made death threats.
Killer filmed himself digging grave: court
A security guard who killed a man after being enlisted to help evict him has been jailed for the “appalling callousness”.
‘Degrading’: Cook forces wife into slavery
A man has admitted to using “cruel” and inhumane methods to keep his wife as a slave for two years.
‘Senseless’: Man involved in mate’s shooting
Fleeing her home after being confronted by a masked intruder, the last thing a young woman heard was her boyfriend calling out “help”.
Urgent ATM warning for Aussie cash users
Two people will likely be deported after being caught running a scam putting card-reading devices into the card slots of ATMs.
Machete terror in suburban street
Two people have been rushed to hospital after allegedly being attacked with a machete, just a month after the suburb was rocked by another violent incident.
Wife in pool of blood after hatchet murder
An estranged husband broke into the family home in the dead of night and killed the mother of his children with a hatchet.
Killer driver ignored passenger’s plea
Two “innocent” aged care workers on their way home from work were killed instantly as a young driver sped through a red light at almost three times the speed limit.
‘Unfortunate’ detail in killer boyfriend case
A judge has called for “closure” to be given to the family of a murdered mum as her killer boyfriend’s sentencing continues to be delayed.
Tradie’s death unsolved as man walks free
The shooting death of an innocent 20-year-old has remained unsolved as the last of four men was sentenced for a revenge plot.
Update after pop star sues own mum
Orders to force Australian singer Vanessa Amorosi’s mum to give up control of a property trust to her daughter have been delayed.
‘Guinea pigs’: $56m embryo settlement
An Australian IVF company has settled a $56m class action after destroying embryos in an alleged faulty genetic screening program.
Star journo’s heartbreaking final moments
The family of a beloved sports journalist hit and killed by a truck have revealed what he was doing in his final moments.
Key update in alleged mushroom killer case
There’s been a new development in the case of alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson, who faces allegations she poisoned her in-laws with a deadly lunch.
Brother, cousin killed showing off new car
Two families have been left devastated after a popular young man killed his brother and cousin in a horror high-speed crash on Easter Sunday.
Ex-TV star leaves jail after four hours
Aussie actor Orpheus Pledger has again walked free as he seeks to appeal a jail sentence for attacking a woman during a drug-induced crisis.
Detail in alleged abuser’s case slammed
Lawyers acting for a man accused of sexually abusing a prominent activist when he was a child have criticised police for this aspect of the case.
Activist faces alleged abuser in court
Prominent child abuse victims’ advocate Manny Waks has faced his alleged abuser in court after the ultra-orthodox figure was extradited from the US.
Senator’s parents ‘shattered’ by brutal attacks
Senator Linda Reynolds’ parents have broken their silence about the brutal attacks their daughter endured after she was accused of covering up a young woman’s rape.
Pub takes beer garden fight to court
A 150-year-old watering hole on the banks of a river has taken its beer garden plans to court after they were knocked back over flooding fears.
Spending ‘flurry’ after $10m crypto mistake
After Crypto.com made a huge mistake that went undiscovered for months, a man splurged millions of dollars while his partner ignored their calls.
AFL great’s son admits $140k golf theft
The son of AFL legend Robert “Dipper” DiPierdomenico has admitted to stealing more than $140,000 from his golf-store employer.
Ex-AFL star accused of non-profit fraud
A former AFL footballer has faced a key court hearing over allegations he stole from an Aboriginal community health organisation.
Aussie state makes huge workplace call
One state’s premier will push for radical changes that could change Aussie workplaces forever.
Cop’s sex sacking was unreasonable: court
A ‘lonely’ rural police officer should not have been fired after he slept with a woman who he was investigating for assault, a judge has found.
Hitman-hiring husband: ‘I’m not evil’
An Australian man convicted of hiring an undercover cop to kill his wife continues his legal appeal odyssey decades after being found guilty.
Star wins bitter court battle against mum
Aussie pop star Vanessa Amorosi has won a bitter court battle against her own mother after the pair fell out over the singer’s fortune.
‘Unprecedented’ claim in Sam Murphy case
Lawyers for the man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy claim one thing about the case is “unprecedented”.
Syndicate’s wild ‘$2m per week’ claim
The leader of a money laundering syndicate that moved millions of dollars overseas said “we don’t worry” when his dad speculated it was Russian black money.
‘Tragic’ consequences of sisters’ fight
A fight between two sisters took a tragic turn when one died in “unusual and unforeseen circumstances”, a court has been told.
Toddler’s tragic death ruled preventable
An understaffed regional hospital has been criticised for failing its duty of care after a toddler fell ill and died while on a holiday with his parents.
Real estate agent took home client’s cash
Faced with a struggling business, a Melbourne real estate agent dipped into the deposits of four homebuyers.
Man accused of X-rated act with pig
A Victorian man is accused of performing an X-rated act with a pig that was inadvertently caught on camera by animal rights activists.
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