Bombshell theory about fatal house fire
Police have announced a major development in the fatal arson attack that killed a “completely innocent” woman and pet dog.
Crime
Uproar over ‘disgraceful’ act outside clinic
The hunt is on for two people suspected of committing a foul act in alley way by a Melbourne medical clinic.
Drug kingpin’s $500,000 freedom bid
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures is hoping a new girlfriend and half a million dollars will convince the courts to set him free.
Two teens killed in Melbourne joyride
A joyride in a Melbourne suburb has ended in tragedy, with two teenage boys found dead in a stolen car after it veered off the road.
Man shot by police in Melbourne
An officer feared for the lives of police when an allegedly “aggressive” man armed with a metal pole was shot by police in Melbourne’s southeast.
Mum, child kidnapped at knifepoint: Cops
A woman and child were allegedly kidnapped at knifepoint by a man and forced to drive around to electronic stores purchasing Apple MacBooks.
‘No justice’: Wife’s cry after dad killed
A Victorian killer’s jail sentence has brought “no justice at all” to the family of a 38-year-old father and soon-to-be grandfather, who was fatally stabbed near a pub in Sale.
Alleged backyard killer named in court
A 41-year-old father has appeared in court accused of murder after a woman was found dead in the backyard of her home.
‘Went limp’: Man dies after ‘playfight’
A 21-year-old carpenter has been sentenced after his friend died following a “dangerous” chokehold on a boys’ weekend.
Rapper killer ‘wanted to become a gangster’
The man who killed a rapper during a home invasion planned a second armed attack months later, with a court hearing he “wanted to become a gangster”.
Sickening moment boy is struck in hit-and-run
Police have released horrifying footage of a 9-year-old boy injured in a brutal hit-and-run as they search for the driver.
Gunman lures tradie, opens fire in street
Chilling footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a ‘targeted’ attack after police believe he was lured to an address.
Moment ‘smiling, possessed’ jihadist struck
A mum who made a stupid choice before boarding a plane to Australia was almost killed when she met a “possessed” terrorist in a Melbourne prison.
Chilling moment woman grabbed on street
Chilling footage has captured the alleged moment a man allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman, dragging her towards the road as she struggles.
Bomb scare at major store
A Bunnings store was evacuated after a suspicious device was found in one city, while there was another scare in another state after protesters left behind a box.
Mum forced daughter to marry killer
A mother jailed after forcing her daughter into a marriage with a man who went on to kill her has been denied the right to appeal in court.
Body found floating at Melbourne beach
The body of a woman has been discovered floating at a popular city beach, leading to a police investigation.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
MPs’ all-nighter for ‘toughest laws in world’
A major state has approved a landmark overhaul as part of a crackdown on crime, with MPs debating well past midnight.
Aussies targeted in crypto text scam
Aussies have been targeted in a scam where fake texts impersonating a cryptocurrency exchange appear where they shouldn’t.
Tradie drags armed thief out ‘like wheelie bin’
Stunning CCTV footage has revealed the moment a tradie dragged an armed thief down the footpath after trying to steal tools from the back of his car.
‘Degrading’ homophobic assault on train: cops
Police have released an image of a man they believe can help with their inquiries after an alleged homophobic assault on a train.
Killer mum found dead weeks after release
A woman who murdered her two sons in 2005 has been found dead in her home weeks after being released from prison.
‘Vile’: Federal MP sent death threats
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and anti-Semitic abuse on social media.
‘However long it takes’: Vow to MPs
One state’s top lawyer says MPs will debate “for however long it takes” to get new, tougher bail laws through.
‘Smash it’: Threat to end CFMEU ‘mafia’
The Coalition has called for a federal police taskforce to investigate allegations of corruption and crime made against the scandal-ridden union.
Dad feared son would ‘do me in’
A man who was fatally beaten by his son confided in his employer that he feared his son would kill him days before his death.
Gang problem Melbourne can’t escape
Every single year, there’s one event in Melbourne that brings out the worst in the city. This year was no exception.
DiDi driver loses fingers in horror attack
A DiDi driver will spend months recovering in hospital after he was allegedly ambushed by a group of armed men who “cut off” two of his fingers.
‘Embarrassing’: New bail laws slammed
Victorians are celebrating a long-overdue overhaul of bail laws amid a crime crisis but there’s a side of the story that has been missed.
State’s ban on item ‘destroying lives’
An item ‘destroying lives’ is set to be banned in one state in an Australian first, with those caught to face years behind bars or huge fines.
‘Too late’: Bec Judd’s call on bail reform
Outspoken influencer Rebecca Judd has lashed the Victorian government for failing to act earlier as the state vows to bring in the “toughest bail laws” in the country.
Wild find down woman’s pants during arrest
Police made the surprising discovery while arresting a woman at a Melbourne train station.
Breakthrough in horror fatal ‘ambush’
Police have made a breakthrough in their probe of a fatal “ambush” attack that left a 24-year-old man dead.
Alleged flight hijacker’s six chilling words
A 17-year-old boy accused of attempting to hijack a Jetstar flight allegedly declared “I’ve got bombs in my bag”.
Alleged hijacker exposes security holes
A teenager allegedly slipping through a security fence and threatening to blow up a plane has exposed gaps in security at Melbourne’s second airport.
Company boss accused of upskirting 150
A regional accounting firm director allegedly filmed underneath the skirts of about 150 women and girls, a court has been told.
Kids arrested at shopping centre at 3am
Six young teens have been arrested at 3am following an alleged burglary at a shopping centre, after they caused chaos during the showing of the latest Bridget Jones movie.
Accused killer ‘vulnerable’: court
A woman charged with the murder of a 78-year-old woman found dead inside a home is “not well enough” to appear in court.
Horror in Melbourne’s drug-riddled suburb
Addicts shooting up in the street, daily assaults and home invasions. This is the reality of life in Melbourne’s “drug Disneyland”. Warning: GRAPHIC
Major update in 1988 cold case mystery
A giant reward has been announced for information in relation to a violent murder that has been mired in mystery for almost 40 years.
Jet skiers accused of dangerous act
Jet skiers who allegedly endangered the lives of swimmers at a popular snorkelling spot face a string of charges over a series of dramatic events.
‘Not safe’: Fifi rages, Melbourne on the brink
The radio host says it was time to “take back control” of the streets as Victorians face the biggest youth crime spike in years.
Terrifying moment woman flees carjacking
Shocking footage has emerged of the moment a woman was allegedly punched and chased during an attempted carjacking at a car wash.
‘Disneyland for drug users’: Suburb in crisis
A Melbourne suburb has turned into a “Disneyland for drug users”, as a major government agency pulls out due to escalating violence.
Football fans’ pre-game Nazi salute: cops
Charges have been laid against seven men who were allegedly photographed performing a Nazi salute on their way to a soccer game.
Update after teen killed in hit and run
A 16-year-old boy was mowed down in November 2023 in an incident described by witnesses as “heart-wrenching.”
Pair stabbed at Bunnings over dispute
The pair claim they went to the carpark to confront the group of teens after the AirPods were allegedly stolen.
Vandals try to behead Captain Cook statue
The Captain Cook sculpture had been reinstalled only weeks prior after another vandalism incident.
Footage shows brutal soccer fan brawl
A video posted to TikTok has shown two groups of men, believed to be rival soccer fans, hurtling metal chairs and umbrellas at each other on a popular Melbourne strip.
‘Feel sick’: Council votes on homeless fines
Disturbing new details have emerged about the scale of crime in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs as a divisive solution emerges.
Woman slashed with machete at car wash
The chilling incident unfolded at a car wash, where the woman had been vacuuming her car.
‘Sickening’ act devastates coastal town
Police in a small Aussie town have launched an investigation after ten wombats were killed in a horrific, senseless act.
Shock ‘strap’ claim rocks elite school
An elite Aussie private school has launched a probe into shocking allegations junior boarding students were “strapped” by their senior peers.
Melbourne school in AI scandal: ‘Explicit’
Police are investigating allegations “sexually explicit” AI generated pictures of high school girls were circulated online.
Model killed during alleged bus stop stabbing
A young man who was allegedly fatally stabbed during a violent rampage at a bus stop in Melbourne’s southwest is being remembered as the “sweetest and most humble kid”.
Update after fatal hotel stabbing
An elderly man has been killed in a stabbing at a hotel overnight, with police arresting a man in relation to the attack.
Update after alleged Islamophobic assault
A woman has been arrested over the alleged assault of two Muslim women, including one who was pregnant, at a shopping centre.
Chilling clip from junkie-infested suburb
The eerie, almost deserted strip of shops in one of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs has claimed another victim.
Australia’s worst pedophile priest dies
He was convicted of abusing more than 70 children over three decades as a parish priest in Victoria’s west.
Shocking CCTV from fatal arson attack
Police have released new footage of the arson attack they say killed an innocent woman while she was house-sitting for her brother.
Affluent suburb now crime ‘epicentre’
It was once the jewel in the crown for Melbourne. But today, one of the city’s priciest suburbs is being compared to Compton, LA and described as “like third world”.
Men accused of bizarre $50k haul
An organised crime syndicate who allegedly stole about $50,000 worth of a collector’s item has been put on notice.
State’s top cop hit by no confidence vote
Victorian police commissioner Shane Patton’s future is in question after an overwhelming vote of no confidence was passed by union members.
Man dead after shopping centre incident
A police investigation is underway into the death of a man after being chased by officers inside a shopping centre in southeastern Melbourne.
‘Pure evil’: Anger at fans Nazi salute
A soccer club has condemned and distanced itself from a group of soccer fans after a photo allegedly showing them performing a Nazi salute surfaced online.
‘Confronting’: Moment cop tasers woman
Dramatic footage has revealed the moment a police officer kicks, punches and tasers a woman who allegedly started a fire inside a petrol station.
Teens accused of carjacking, burglaries
Five teenagers, including a 13-year-old, have been arrested and charged after an alleged late-night violent crime spree.
Fed-up parents stand guard outside home
Furious Melbourne locals have staged a protest and stood guard outside a suburban home with cries of “dog” and “get out of this street”.
Mum speaks after fake gun pointed at baby
A young mother has described the harrowing moment her 18-month-old was allegedly threatened by three teenagers with a fake gun at a shopping centre.
Man made death threats to MPs, cops allege
A 33-year-old man allegedly made death threats and attempted to contact two members of parliament, in what police believe was an anti-Semitic abuse.
Man arrested for alleged murder of woman
A man has been arrested following investigations into the suspicious death of a woman who was found dead in her home.
Man hospitalised after road rage incident
A violent road rage incident involving a group of motorcyclists has left a man in hospital and his car a mess.
Controversial hate crime laws passed
Offences including displaying hate symbols and terror crimes will now carry mandatory minimum jail sentences under new laws passed in federal parliament.
Protester allegedly waves terrorist flag
The Australian Federal Police has made a fresh move against a man who allegedly waved a terrorist flag at a protest last year.
Tributes for ‘generous’ mum killed at home
The family of a woman who was allegedly killed at an Ascot Vale home on Friday have paid tribute to the generous and vibrant mum.
Grim milestone in search for Sam Murphy
Members of the Ballarat community have shared their pain as the search for missing mum Samantha Murphy reaches a grim milestone.
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.
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.
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