‘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.
Crime
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.
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.
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