Mum’s heartache as tragic milestone looms
The mother of Samantha Murphy says she still holds hope her daughter will be found as the one-year anniversary of her disappearance nears.
Crime
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.
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.
Slain gangster’s gold coffin, new cop details
The body of gunned-down Melbourne gangland figure Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim has been carried from his funeral service in a gold coffin.
$500k luxury car stolen from home
A Ferrari worth half a million dollars was stolen from a home in Melbourne’s west in a string of break-ins.
Search for ‘traitor’ who sold out The Punisher
Members of Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim’s inner circle are reportedly searching for the ‘traitor’ who revealed his location before he was shot.
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.
‘Eight shots later’: Slain gangster’s taunt
Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim was heard taunting one of his rivals in an ominous phone call before he was gunned down in a Melbourne carpark.
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.
Shock as man killed in deadly brawl
A man has died after being stabbed during a brawl inside a home, with another man now arrested and under police guard.
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.
‘Targeted attack’: Brawl before teens shot
A teenage boy is “very lucky” to be alive, while another has been seriously injured following a shooting that could have been sparked by a brawl.
Statues of ex-PMs decapitated
Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and a Captain Cook statue splashed with red paint days out from Australia Day.
Murder charge after body found in playground
The body of a man being remembered as a source of “love, light and inspiration” has been found in a playground near a primary school.
Disturbing reason lifeguard attacked at pool
Police have released photos of a group who may have information on the alleged assault of a young lifeguard at an aquatic centre.
Shock as car ploughs into home
Two people who were asleep in their home when a car ploughed into it are among those taken to hospital after the crash.
Man found dead in playground named
Tributes have begun pouring in for a man found dead in a park near a primary school, with another man in police custody.
Huge breakthrough after woman shot in back
A “person of interest” has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a woman on the Gold Coast, but the move has raised new questions for police.
Father, son killed at toddler’s birthday
A man in his 20s who died when he and his father were stabbed at a party is being remembered as a ‘deadly fulla’, keen footballer and genuine friend.
Father, son killed at 1yo’s birthday party
An argument at the party, attended by about 20 people, escalated into a brawl, which spilled onto the street, police said.
Woman killed in firebombing identified
A woman who police suspect was mistakenly targeted in a brazen arson attack has been identified as a glamorous Melbourne artist.
Cops probe betting on Tomic matches
Two matches played by Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic were the target of an ultimately fruitless suspicious betting investigation.
Manhunt after two men stabbed to death
Police are still searching for a man believed to have fled from the scene after two men were fatally stabbed.
‘Innocent’ woman killed in house firebombing
Vision shows the moment an explosion engulfs a suburban home, a car arriving at the scene just moments before the horror house fire kills a “completely innocent” victim.
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.
‘No soul’: Family’s pain 40 years after crime
The family of an elderly woman who police believe was raped twice in her own home more than 40 years ago have issued an emotional statement.
15yo allegedly attacks man with machete
A man was left seriously injured after he was allegedly attacked by a machete-wielding 15-year-old in an armed robbery.
Yellow ‘shame’ stickers for dodgy businesses
Victoria’s illicit tobacco turf war is crushing local businesses, and retailers are pushing for this unconventianal measure to crack down on the illegal trade.
Double tragedy for stabbing victim’s family
The father of a young man killed in an alleged ambush attack has demanded justice, revealing he has now lost two sons to violence.
Father of two shot outside home
A dad has been flown to hospital after being shot in the back during an altercation outside a home while a young girl slept inside.
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’.
Fears over growth of ‘degrading’ act
Experts have raised concerns Australian legislators may not be able to keep up as cases of a “degrading” act pop up across the country.
Man killed in ‘ferocious’ attack near school
Police allege men were wielding machetes and other weapons in a violent late-night confrontation that left one man dead and two more injured.
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.
Alleged killer driver limps into court
A man struck and killed after another driver allegedly ran a red light in a stolen truck has been identified, with a 40-year-old man now charged with manslaughter.
New detail about gangland shooting
Police have offered more information about a man believed to be involved in the shooting of a gangland figure overnight.
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.
Police probe bushfire that cut off 100 campers
A bushfire that left about 100 campers stranded and forced dozens more to evacuate is now being treated as a criminal investigation.
‘Abhorrent’: School’s deepfake porn scandal
A student has allegedly created pornographic photos of female students using artificial intelligence, with the incident slammed as “abhorrent”.
Crim’s clothes catch fire in arson attack
A clumsy firebug has been forced to strip down – even ditching his undies – after setting himself alight in a botched arson attempt.
Update on cop accused of alleged Nazi salute
A Victoria Police sergeant will face an internal discipline investigation into allegations she made a Nazi salute, but won’t face criminal charges.
FoodWorks ransacked during break-in
A local supermarket has been ransacked during a break-in as police reveal a safe “may have been tampered with”.
Trio suspected in $100k jewellery heist
Diamond rings, antique pendants and gold wedding bands are among items allegedly stolen in a $100,000 jewellery heist.
Arson charges after blaze at iconic venue
A man has been charged after a series of suspicious fires across Melbourne’s southeast, including one that tore through parts of a famed racecourse.
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.
Women lose $150k to evil spirits scam
Elderly women in one city have allegedly fallen victim to a scam promising to exorcise dangerous spirits, police believe.
Man knocked out, robbed in horror assault
The man was walking through a city street when he was allegedly punched and then robbed while he was unconscious.
Moment woman confronts intruder in home
A woman said she was fuelled by adrenaline when she confronted an intruder inside her home, with footage capturing the terrifying incident.
Why Australia will face crippling crime boom
As temperatures continue to soar, a sobering study has found climate change will be responsible for 72,000 additional crimes a year in Australia.
Dozens evacuated over massive inferno
An entire street has been shut down and residents have been evacuated after a massive blaze that police have deemed suspicious.
Cops’ huge blitz on youth crime revealed
Police have issued a major warning as part of their huge crackdown on youth crime in one Aussie state – arresting 41 alleged offenders in a 7-day blitz.
Child found dead after caravan fire
Police have launched an investigation after a child was found dead inside a caravan that caught fire.
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.
Car explodes in suspected arson attack
Shocking footage has emerged of a stolen car going up in flames on an inner-city street.
Dramatic moment alleged car thieves tackled
Wild footage has captured the moment a group of teens were cornered after allegedly stealing a luxury car – one being tackled to the ground.
Protestors ‘spit on barista’ in NYE rally
Police are investigating allegations pro-Palestine protesters allegedly stole from a Melbourne Starbucks and spat on the barista in ugly scenes during a NYE rally.
Shock reason for Aussie city’s NYE fires
While most of Australia welcomed the New Year sensibly, one capital city had to deal with multiple fires sparked by a single stupid act.
Wild find exposed by horror fires
Two men have been charged after allegedly trying to move a commercial quantity of cannabis away from the destructive Grampians bushfires.
Major warning over ‘illegal’ NYE act
Revellers thinking they can enjoy their own fireworks display on New Year’s Eve are being urged to reconsider – or risk thousands of dollars in fines and possibly jail time.
Twist after ‘200kg of coke found in hotel’
Police are probing whether a rural airstrip is connected with the alleged seizure of 200 bricks of cocaine, night vision goggles and an airband radio inside a CBD hotel.
House shot at while children sleeping
A manhunt is underway after a suburban house was littered with bullets in the early hours of Sunday morning, sending shockwaves through the community.
Woman charged after alleged stabbing death
A woman has been charged with murder after a man was allegedly stabbed to death at a Ballarat home.
Pill testing rolled out in Victorian first
Victoria’s pill testing laws are receiving their first road test at the four-day Beyond the Valley Festival.
Man charged with killing wife on Boxing Day
A man called triple-0 after allegedly stabbing his wife to death in a suburban home on Boxing Day.
‘Terrifying’ reason kids are skipping school
An infant has been diagnosed with PTSD following a shocking incident, as experts warn the Christmas break can mark a dangerous period for children.
‘Not surprised’: Inside Sam Murphy search
Samantha Murphy’s disappearance quickly became one of Australia’s high-profile missing persons cases – but the progress of the case has the nation frustrated.
Crim forced to strip naked in wild incident
A man is suspected of setting himself alight outside a fast food venue on Christmas morning after singed underwear and clothing were found at the scene.
Arson charges laid on eve of fire ban
A man has been charged with intentionally setting fires in an area that has been gripped by bushfires and extreme fire danger.
Heartless parcel act day before Christmas
CCTV has captured the moment a brazen thief makes off with over 80 parcels from a post office, in a heartless act just days before Christmas.
Update after neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne
The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up anti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House.
Man’s finger bitten in road rage incident
Police are investigating allegations a man’s finger was bitten by another driver during a bizarre road rage incident.
Body found in lake near playground
A body has been found in a lake in a popular inner-city park, metres away from a children’s playground where dozens of families were playing.
Concerning trend in one state revealed
Authorities have been left gobsmacked after a well publicised roadside testing blitz failed to make a dent in the number of positive tests.
Hunt for ‘Grinch’ after brazen move
Police are on a mission to save Christmas after a grub was caught trying to steal a van full of goodies.
Teen charged with murder after horror brawl
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a deadly brawl allegedly involving up to 40 people.
Worrying trend emerges days before Xmas
As people complete their last-minute online shopping in the weeks leading up to the festive season, a worrying trend has emerged across the country.
Nazis ran off after ‘disgusting’ sign: cops
A group of 20 masked men “ran away” after they were confronted holding an anti-Semitic sign by the community and police.
Murder charge after botched break in
It’s believed a group broke into a home before the occupant shot one of the intruders, with another intruder then shooting the resident.
Update after Melbourne shooting manhunt
Police have arrested four people over shooting deaths in a Melbourne suburb earlier this month, after a major manhunt for a man who allegedly fled the scene.
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