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.
Crime
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.
Car smashes into Nando’s over cash refusal
An allegedly stolen car was rammed into the side of an inner-city fast food venue on Friday morning – and the message sprayed on the vehicle has people talking.
Tradie stabbed in horror gang attack
The tradie, who nearly lost his life, was attacked by at least 10 teenagers, it is believed.
Alleged neo-Nazi’s court ‘panic attack’
An alleged neo-Nazi accused of assaulting and threatening to kill a young police officer was removed from court after suffering a ‘severe panic attack’.
State reaches devastating milestone
One state has reached a disturbing and devastating milestone for the first time ever.
Wild moment servo allegedly robbed by teens
A boy has been charged over an alleged spate of servo robberies across one Aussie city – one of which resulted in terrified workers locking themselves in the bathroom.
Teen threatened in machete robbery
The group allegedly threatened him with a machete before stealing his phone and forcing him to make an electronic transfer of cash.
‘Rotten culture’: Big move against crooks
An Australian state will overhaul its labour hire practices in an effort to stamp out crime and the “rotten culture” in the construction industry.
State’s astonishing move after protest chaos
Masks, balaclavas, ropes, chains, locks and even glue would all be banned from public demonstrations in one state as part of an astonishing crackdown.
Shocking moment car nearly hits family
Shocking footage has emerged of a family narrowly avoiding being hit by an out-of-control car, which veered off the road and smashed into their parked car.
Dump-and-dash killer ‘psychotic’ at time
A lifelong cannabis user who had started using meth stabbed his roommate and dumped his body at a hospital after ceasing treatment for schizophrenia.
Most violent day of the year revealed
Grim new figures show this day to be one of the most violent and busiest for police who describe the behaviour as “unacceptable”.
Man’s fresh charge after gruesome discovery
A man accused of assaulting his next-door neighbour who was found dead with significant injuries is now facing an additional charge.
Man allegedly robs home while kid sleeps
A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a home in an aggravated burglary while a young child was asleep inside.
Wild CCTV of synagogue fire revealed
CCTV footage has exposed what happened when arsonists set fire to Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue.
Horror as teen chased, cornered and stabbed
The teenager had been walking down a suburban street when he was allegedly chased, cornered and stabbed.
‘Surprise’ derails billionaire’s hooning case
Both prosecution and police copped a fierce spray from Portelli’s lawyer, while fans of the billionaire searched for an ‘exclusive surprise’ hidden outside the courthouse.
Man with hammer smashes up shops
A man allegedly armed with a hammer has been arrested after entering a popular shopping centre and smashing windows.
‘Petrified’: Scary incident at Christmas event
Police have arrested three teenage boys armed with machetes after clashing with authorities at a family Christmas event.
Grim warning as exploited kids ‘still at risk’
Children as young as two years old have had their lives “irrevocably damaged” as authorities warn that more children are at risk.
Jewish group’s travel warning for Australia
A US-based Jewish human rights group has issued a travel warning after a Melbourne synagogue was firebombed in what’s being treated as a terrorist attack.
Driver’s act leads to road rage: police
A car windscreen and mirror were allegedly smashed in what police believe could be a road rage incident following a simple act.
‘Heartbreaking’ scene after synagogue attack
The full scale of destruction wrought inside Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue has been revealed, after the site was firebombed in an anti-Semitic attack.
Major update on synagogue firebomb
The burning of a Melbourne synagogue – described as a callous and horrific attack – has officially been deemed a terrorist act.
Vigil held at firebombed synagogue
Supporters have gathered with conservative Jewish Australians after their synagogue was violently attacked and burned.
PM visits synagogue in closed-off meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met privately with Jewish members at a Perth synagogue one day after the firebombing of Adass Israel.
‘PM, how did you let it get to this?’
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Indigenous trailblazer Nova Peris have posed a brutal question to the prime minister after Friday’s synagogue attack.
‘Outrage’: Albo ripped over Synagogue comments
A prominent Jewish commentator has been left outraged over the Prime Minister’s comments after the synagogue fire in Melbourne, calling out his “lack of leadership”.
Moment ‘firebomb’ rips through synagogue
Footage has captured the horrifying moment a Melbourne synagogue went up in flames after a “suspicious” fire was lit.
Bizarre robbery involving super-soaker
CCTV shows the moment a man armed with a super-soaker sprays a milk bar worker with white paint as he demands one specific item.
City rocked by 4th attempted child abduction
A 10-year-old boy is the latest child to be approached by a man in a white fan, with his dad revealing the chilling words said to him by the would-be abductor.
Update after woman found dead in brothel
Police will allege the 62-year-old woman was killed nearly two days before she was found in a brothel.
Fourth attempted abduction in Melbourne
There has now been a fourth suspicious incident involving a man approaching children across a major city in as many weeks.
Final post before aerialist’s brutal death
A young woman who was gunned down during a fight had posted to social media just hours before the attack.
Man named after carer dies in alleged assault
A man accused of fatally assaulting his carer has mouthed “I love you” to family members as he appeared in court.
Cold case murder suspect to be charged
A suspect in Victoria’s “most serious cold case” is set to be charged with murder and rape after being extradited from Europe.
Tradie shot dead in home invasion named
The family of a 29-year-old tradie shot dead in Victoria are still looking for answers to the motive behind the horrific home invasion.
Two shot dead, man on the run
After finding two bodies with gunshot wounds, police are searching for a man who may be connected to the incident.
Woman found dead in home identified
A woman found dead in her home alongside a 38-year-old man on Thursday has been identified, with friends remembering her “kind, beautiful soul”.
Wild ram raid on Melbourne shopping centre
Victoria Police have released wild vision of a ram raid on a Melbourne shopping centre during which two thieves made off with a safe.
Woman found dead at adult club
A major police investigation has been launched after police made a grim discovery at an adult club in Melbourne’s inner-west.
Major call made on murderer’s IVF request
Convicted killer Alicia Schiller’s bid to receive fertility treatment while behind bars at a maximum-security prison has hit a roadblock.
Terrifying armed robbery caught on CCTV
Chilling footage shows the moment a service station worker is held at knifepoint by a man who stole cash and cigarettes.
Man and woman found dead in home
Police have set up a crime scene after the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered inside a suburban beachside home.
Chilling moment man tries to abduct boy
A mother has recounted terrifying details about the attempted abduction of her 11-year-old son as he was making his way home from school.
Ex-AFL star faces manslaughter charges
Former Collingwood star Shannon John Cox faces manslaughter charges over a car crash that killed two elderly women in June.
Chilling footage linked to kidnapping attempt
The boy, 11, was walking home from school when an unknown man driving a white van pulled up beside him.
Aussie police raid overseas scam centre
Police are racing to identify Aussie romance scam victims following a raid at an overseas scam centre that resulted in the arrest of 250 alleged cyber criminals.
‘No excuse’: Crackdown to take ‘knives off streets’
Police in one state will be given expanded powers to search and seize weapons in a move designed to hold “opportunistic offenders” to account.
Nine arrested after brutal alleged stabbing
Nine people have been arrested after a man was stabbed and rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries.
Murder charge after fatal stabbing
Detectives have charged a man with murder four months after a fatal stabbing during what police will allege was a burglary.
‘Heart screams for you’: Teen remembered
A friend of a missing teenager who was allegedly murdered has remembered her as a “beautiful soul sister” with an “unforgettable spirit”.
Heartbreaking new Isla Bell details emerge
An MP has revealed a heartbreaking and truly ironic detail in the case of Isla Bell, who was allegedly murdered by an older man.
Response to letter will terrify Aussies
A premier who insists her state leads Australia in preventing domestic violence has “ignored” the desperate plea of one victim who’s at breaking point.
Dead teen met ‘Russian sugar daddy’: cops
The alleged shocking final days of a teenager police say was killed by a “sugar daddy” before her remains were found at a tip have been revealed in court documents.
Firebomb razes popular nightclub
A popular nightclub in Melbourne has gone up in flames in a suspected arson attack, with a major street closed off as structural issues are assessed.
Ezi Mart worker’s sword attack terror
Teens allegedly armed with swords have attacked a convenience store worker in Melbourne’s CBD, leaving him with serious injuries.
Swimmers’ near miss with jet ski hoons: cops
Jet ski hoons allegedly endangered the lives of swimmers before one of the men allegedly assaulted a police officer at a nearby boat ramp.
Horror details on mother’s alleged murder
Details have emerged about the moments before the mother was fatally stabbed outside her home.
Tradie charged after woman killed
A neighbour has been charged with murder after a mother was stabbed to death in front of three children.
Shocking footage emerges of former TV star
Former Neighbours actor Damien Richardson is being investigated by police after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute at a Melbourne event.
Big update after suburban siege horror
The police have slapped a young man with a raft of serious charges after he allegedly took another man and a toddler hostage in a dramatic suburban standoff.
94yo man scammed out of $10k
The 94-year-old man has lost nearly $10,000 in a cruel scam, with police releasing photos of a man they believe can assist with inquiries.
State on edge as cops walk off the job
Hundreds of furious police officers have walked off the job in an escalating pay dispute, warning the strike could roll on into the future.
Update after suburban siege horror
Police say a man and his one-year-old son were held hostage in their home for about two hours, with the alleged offender set to face a series of charges.
Man’s wild act that cost him $790
Police were shocked to realise their car was involved in an unusual incident after receiving a call from a local security guard.
Dramatic end to suburban siege
An armed man who allegedly fired at police before taking a resident and toddler hostage in their home has been arrested.
Major change for tatted-up cops
One of the country’s biggest employers has made a major change to its tattoo policy as staff continue to protest workforce shortages.
‘Mindless’: Disgusting act at shrine
An apparent act of vandalism has hit a Remembrance Day site in a major city, with flowers and wreaths ripped up.
Mum’s tragic call after unborn baby killed
The parents of an unborn boy have pleaded with one state government to recognise him as a human following a horrific car crash that ended his life.
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