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.
Crime
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.
Pedestrian killed in horror crash
A man has died after he was struck by a car which mounted a footpath before it crashed into a pole and building.
Neo-Nazis unhappy about police ‘harassment’
A leading figure in Australia’s neo-Nazi movement has complained that police continue to “harass and intimidate us” after co-ordinated raids this week.
Alleged Nazi salute at popular race day event
Officers came across the man allegedly performing a Nazi salute during The Oaks Day races at Flemington Racecourse.
$40k bag of coke tossed from high rise, cops
A bag of cocaine worth an estimated $40,000 has allegedly been thrown from a Melbourne high rise during a drug raid.
Man accused of nightmare sex attack
A man has been charged almost 23 years after allegedly attempting to rape a woman after hours at a furniture store.
Mystery as driver killed in fiery crash
Police have launched a major appeal for assistance after a driver was killed in a fiery stolen car crash, who is still yet to be identified.
Update after terrifying home invasion
Police allege a 36-year-old man was shot during an altercation with a group of at least six people outside a home in Melbourne’s southeast.
Couple’s escape after car rams milk bar
A car has been allegedly set alight after it was rammed into a milk bar, with a couple in a connected home having to escape the scene.
Three allegedly slashed at bus stop
A woman and two men were taken to hospital after a man allegedly assaulted them outside a busy shopping centre in Melbourne’s southeast.
Man fighting for life after shooting
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a gunshot wound.
Shock moment bikies attack rider
Victoria Police have released shocking dashcam footage that shows a motorcycle gang member appear to punch and kick at an innocent L-plate rider on a busy freeway.
Rapper shot dead at Halloween party
There have been calls for calm after the up-and-coming rapper was fatally shot at a Halloween rave on Saturday morning in Melbourne’s inner north.
Mystery as man found dead in home
Police have arrested a man after the mysterious death of another man found inside a home in northern Victoria.
Driver allegedly caught performing a sex act
An Aussie woman has revealed her disgust at an alleged vile act her rideshare driver performed in front of her, as she and her friends rode in the car.
‘Horrific’: Hunt after rave shooting
A manhunt is underway after an unidentified man was shot dead outside a Halloween-themed rave — in what police have described as a “horrific incident”.
Key question over boy’s school crash death
New details have emerged about the circumstances which led to 11-year-old Jack losing his life when a car crashed into his school.
Terrifying moment worker held at knifepoint
The worker was threatened outside a supermarket before being dragged inside and having a knife brandished near his face.
Why fatal assault accused wasn’t in court
The man accused of killing a “vibrant” man in a CBD assault was not in court as his lawyer offered this explanation for his absence.
Machete held at girl’s neck in horror video
Horrifying footage has emerged of a teenage girl being threatened with a machete outside a home in Melbourne’s southeast.
Brother’s grief after woman found dead
The family of Nikkita Azzopardi are grappling with her shock death as police arrest a 33-year-old man who was known to her.
Bold move to stop ’emerging crime’
If you’re scared of being ripped off or even assaulted when buying something from an online marketplace, then this new initiative is for you.
Horror alleged abduction caught on CCTV
A terrifying alleged abduction attempt in Victoria has been caught on CCTV which appeared to show a 27-year-old woman breaking free.
Shock $8m find in Aussie warehouse
Police made a shocking find worth $8 million after being called to a burglary at an unassuming warehouse.
Woman charged in alleged Thorpe assault
A 27-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly assaulting Senator Lidia Thorpe at the Melbourne Cricket Ground earlier in the year.
‘Stay indoors’: Gunman sparks major incident
A gunman who allegedly fired shots when police attempted to execute a firearms warrant on a rural property has been caught after sparking a major incident.
‘Talented’ pharmacist found dead in home
A Melbourne pharmacist who was allegedly killed by a homeless man in his Bellfield home has been identified as a talented 29-year-old pharmacist.
Man ‘can’t remember’ alleged flight chaos
A young man charged after allegedly attacking a crew member while on a flight to New Zealand has claimed he ‘can’t remember’ what happened.
Chilling footage linked to CBD stabbing
Police are searching for witnesses after a North Melbourne man was stabbed twice by an unknown man and rushed to hospital.
Suspected neo-Nazis crash refugee rally
Police have used pepper spray on a group of suspected neo-Nazis who crashed a planned refugee rally in Melbourne’s Docklands.
The unluckiest woman in Australia
Four terrifying incidents in a year at the home of a domestic violence victim are mere coincidences, unrelated to her ongoing abuse, police say.
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