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.
Crime
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.
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.
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