Cops’ plea after man left for dead on road
Detectives are appealing for more information after a passer-by located the dead body of a man who is believed to be in his 60s.
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Notorious neo-Nazi arrested over ‘gross’ act
The prominent white supremacist was questioned by police after about 30 masked men all dressed in black stormed a Melbourne train station.
Furious demand on Aussie evil
A No More rally against gendered violence has demanded radical action to stamp out Australia’s DV scourge, and called out one grim hypocrisy.
Murder charge after major police search
A 58-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man’s suspicious disappearance more than five months ago.
Bomb explodes in kidnapper’s hands: cops
A man made a miraculous escape after a homemade explosive device blew up in the hands of his alleged kidnapper, police say.
Priest robbed in late-night parish burglary
Police are searching for a man who broke into a sleeping priest’s bedroom before stealing money from the parish safe.
Woman allegedly punched by cop in hospital
A police officer has been charged and stood down from the force after allegedly punching an elderly woman while she received treatment at a hospital.
Major update in search for missing man
A man has been charged with a number of offences after police conducted a major search of a property in an effort to find the body of a missing man feared dead.
‘Can’t do this in Australia’: Mum’s betrayal
A woman faces deportation to Afghanistan as a court weighs up whether she goes to jail for forcing her daughter into a murderous marriage.
Cops launch search for man feared dead
Homicide detectives are searching a rural property for the body of a missing man who hasn’t been seen in more than five months.
Chilling moment armed teens storm store
A group of teenagers have been charged after a string of armed and aggravated robberies in Melbourne’s north east.
Huge update in horrific ‘Mr Cruel’ abductions
A new investigative crime series is sharing bombshell information on Melbourne’s horrific “Mr Cruel” child abductions.
‘Just disappeared’: Grave fears for man
Adrian Romeo’s disappearance is ‘totally out of character’ his family says, as a five-month police search has turned up nothing concrete.
Man charged after deadly altercation
A man has died, another has been charged with murder and a woman has suffered life-threatening injuries after an incident at a Melbourne house.
Bombshell after camper murder verdict
The guilty verdict against a former Jetstar pilot in the murder of a missing camper is “in great doubt”, the killer’s lawyer says.
One reason camper killer is hated in prison
Insight has been given into former pilot and convicted murderer Greg Lynn’s life behind bars after he was attacked by an inmate.
Man’s claim on $58,000 scam: court
A 25-year old Melbourne man has told a court he was conned into collecting money from an elderly woman in Perth during an alleged elaborate scam.
Terrorist’s son caught with knuckle dusters
The son of perhaps Australia’s most infamous terrorist has appeared in court for having knuckle dusters in his bag at an airport.
Major update after body found in river
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 49-year-old woman with murder after a woman’s body was discovered in the Maribyrnong River.
Centre shut down by machete-wielding teens
Police descended on a shopping centre after a group of teens, one reportedly with a machete, attacked three people.
‘Big step’ for family of girl killed in car crash
Delays in the case of a man facing a culpable driving causing death charge are weighing heavily on the family of the 12-year-old killed in the crash.
‘Big step’ for family of girl killed in car crash
Delays in the case of a man facing a culpable driving causing death charge are weighing heavily on the family of the 12-year-old killed in the crash.
Man who killed partner’s 2yo son learns fate
A man who brutally killed the toddler of a woman he had been dating, and on Monday he learnt how many years he’ll spend behind bars.
‘Killed part of me’: Dad’s teary knife plea
Four young males are expected to learn their lengthy prison sentences soon after the brutal killing of a teenager.
Porn driving spike in nude AI attacks
Sparked by a string of deepfake porn and sexually explicit images created at Australian high schools, experts say unfiltered AI tools have collided with misogyny.
Man charged after body found in stairwell
A 42-year-old man has been charged with murder after police discovered the body of a man in an apartment block stairwell.
Update after man’s body found in stairwell
A man is under police guard as Homicide Squad detectives investigate the death of a man whose body was discovered in an apartment block stairwell.
Footage shows alleged horror carjacking
An Uber Eats driver has been run over in a terrifying carjacking allegedly carried out by three teens.
Man’s shock call on train track push: court
A man accused of pushing a woman on to train tracks during peak hour has blurted out his response to the charges in court.
Fatal stabbing ’targeted’ attack: cops
Police suspect a fatal stabbing in a major Australian city to be a targeted attack as officers hunt for a second man after arresting one male.
Woman’s dramatic acts to avoid reporters
A woman facing court on hundreds of charges has hidden in a shop before bolting across the road into traffic to escape reporters.
‘Disgraceful’: Vandals attack Premier’s office
Animal rights activists have reportedly damaged a state premier’s office after smashing windows and spray-painting insults.
Teen accused of fatal crash on the run
A 17-year-old boy who was allegedly behind the wheel in a fatal collision is missing after he was granted bail.
Major update after woman’s body stuffed in bin
Police have arrested a man after a woman’s body was discovered at a waste dump earlier in the week.
Man to fight alleged boarding house murder
A man has revealed he will contest allegations he murdered another man at a boarding house in Melbourne’s inner east.
New drug leaving cops ‘very concerned’
Australian police are cracking down on a deadly synthetic opioid, after four people died from possible overdoses.
Mystery as man found dead at home
An investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a property in Melbourne’s southeast on Friday night.
Doctor killed, private schoolboy arrested
The victim of the horrific alleged hit-and-run crash has been identified, as his devastated family pay tribute to their beloved son and brother.
Charges after alleged theft of bizarre item
Villagers have hailed the return of ‘Garry the Gorilla’ after the 1.5m statue was allegedly stolen from a retirement home.
Police shut down inner-city street
A tense situation in inner-Melbourne has ended, after a possibly armed man was involved in a standoff with police.
Families search for answers after fatal fire
Police are pleading for any information about a fatal fire that was deliberately lit and killed two men sleeping inside a factory.
Driver’s outrageous act at funeral: cops
A day of mourning has been interrupted by a Commodore driver ripping burnouts, damaging a parked car and fleeing the scene, police allege.
Insane footage of Melbourne hit and run
The moment a man was struck down by his own vehicle in a horror CBD hit and run has been captured on video.
Wild scenes in 15-person centre brawl
Wild scenes broke out at a shopping centre as more than a dozen people allegedly brawled.
Update after young driver killed in crash
A 17-year-old boy has been charged as police continue to search for others allegedly involved in a fatal crash.
Group on run after man killed in crash
The driver died after his car was allegedly T-boned by a Jeep Cherokee stolen by a group of teens who are on the run.
Bizarre item stolen from retirement home
The 1.5m gorilla statue was allegedly stolen from a retirement home in Melbourne.
Killer pilot attacked by inmate in prison
Freshly convicted of one count of murder, Greg Lynn has reportedly been attacked with human faeces in prison.
Manhunt after home goes up in flames
Police are searching for a driver after they crashed into a home and sparked a serious blaze that threatened nearby residences.
Update after fisherman killed at pier
A homeless man has been charged with murder after an alleged early morning assault left a man dead at a popular fishing spot.
Breakthrough in drive-by shooting
Police have charged a man with murder after a 30-year-old dad-to-be was killed in a drive-by shooting in Melbourne’s southeast earlier this year.
Ex-pilot’s police tapes revealed
After Greg Lynn was found guilty of the murder of Carol Clay and not guilty of murdering Russell Hill, his police interview is now public.
Update after two killed in bus crash
There has been an update after a minibus rolled, killing two farm workers and injuring nine others in a rural area.
Granny punches would-be carjacker
A grandmother has been hailed a hero for fighting off a would-be car thief.
Camper’s wife’s brutal spray for killer
The widow of missing camper Russell Hill said she hopes killer Greg Lynn ‘suffers for the rest of his life’ after he was found not guilty of murdering her husband.
Sinister theory after four found dead
Police are not ruling out the possibility a hellish drug that has ravaged communities in the US could be involved in four deaths at a Melbourne home.
‘Mad driving’: Wild moment couple flee cops
Wild dashcam footage has captured the alleged moment a couple lead police on a wild chase through a busy suburb.
Shot fired near popular shopping centre
UPDATED: A gun was fired and machetes were used in a violent brawl at a suburban shopping centre.
Man’s elaborate $60k Covid fraud: cops
Police say they have uncovered an elaborate Covid-19 fraud after a man allegedly obtained more than 500 grants worth almost $60,000 using false names.
Fugitive arrested after 10-day search
A Victorian man has been taken into custody 10 days after fugitive squad detectives appealed for public help.
Warning over new nbn scam
Unsuspecting Aussies are being duped by opportunistic scammers pretending to be nbn workers.
‘Going to end in disaster’: Jewish MP’s fear
A Jewish MP has pleaded for an end to anti-Semitic attacks after his electorate office was vandalised as the fallout from the Israel-Gaza war continues.
Judge’s warning in missing campers trial
The judge presiding over the double-murder trial of a former Jetstar captain has issued a message to the jury.
Drunk-driver’s wild KFC mishap
A man’s hankering for finger-licking good food has landed him in a world of trouble after he caused chaos at a fast-food drive-through.
Woman shot by police in public park
A woman has been shot by police at a public park after she allegedly ran at officers with a kitchen knife.
Police hunt for knife-wielding teens
Police are searching for a group of knife-wielding teenage boys who allegedly robbed four supermarkets for cash and cigarettes in a terrifying spree.
‘Might still be alive’: Anguish at brutal death
A woman who suffered through years of physical and emotional abuse before being found dead was failed, her mother says.
The 17 issues in Greg Lynn’s trial: court
In his final remarks to the jury, former pilot Greg Lynn’s barrister claimed there are 17 issues with the double-murder case. Here’s what he said.
$1m reward after mum stabbed 60 times
A mother and business owner was brutally killed 44 years ago, and nobody has ever been arrested. Now police have announced a $1m reward.
Fresh update in search for missing mum
Police revealed they spent two days searching for the missing mum, as they continue to investigate her disappearance.
‘Disgraceful’: AI nude scandal slammed
Up to 50 young girls have been targeted, with pictures of their faces used to create explicit images.
Pair accused of Facebook scam
The pair have been accused of staging a robbery during the sale of a designer handbag, set up via Facebook Marketplace.
Homicide cops probe man’s mystery death
The homicide squad is investigating how a man died, following a late night call to police.
$60k taken from Hannah McGuire funds: cops
A man has been charged with stealing over $60k from a fundraiser for alleged murder victim Hannah McGuire.
Store burned in ‘targeted’ attack
A convenience store has been engulfed in flames in what police say was a “targeted attack”.
Woman injured in random scooter attack
Police believe a woman knocked off an e-scooter in the CBD was randomly attacked, as police hunt the assailant.
Major update on Sam Murphy’s phone
A crucial detail has been revealed about the iPhone of missing mum Samantha Murphy after police found the item in a dam.
Fake cop arrested after brazen act: police
A man allegedly stole police clothing, including shirts and boots, before making his way to a pub.
Wild find after cops storm suburban home
Police have seized cocaine, steroids and phones from an alleged drug trafficker’s home, whom authorities say was trafficking across Melbourne.
Former detective shares new Murphy theory
A former detective has shared the reason why Samantha Murphy cops shouldn’t get their hopes up after they discovered the dead mum’s missing phone.
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