Man charged over alleged ‘horrific’ rape
A man has been charged over an alleged “horrific” historic abduction and rape of a teenage woman after police reopened their investigation into the decades-old incident.
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‘Have a right’: Boss hits back
A boss has hit back after neighbours slammed a $200 million proposal they fear will ruin their views, saying “people have a right to develop”.
State’s huge call on four-day work week
Leaders in one Australian state have made a big call after a new report recommended a four-day work week.
Pilot spotted after camper murder sentence
Former pilot Greg Lynn has been spotted leaving court hours after he was handed a huge sentence for the “violent, brutal and horrific” murder of a 73-year-old camper.
Major breakthrough for extinct Aussie icon
Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their quest to recreate the Tasmanian tiger, nearly a century after it became extinct.
Shock as elderly man slashed while shopping
A 74-year-old man has been hospitalised after he was attacked with a knife while shopping at a suburban discount store.
Toddler fighting for life after horror crash
A three-year-old child is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car.
Surprising holiday trend for next year
Tourists are going out of their way to make a trip to a surprising spot while overseas, and it’s thanks to TikTok.
Lovers blamed for major train station flood
Police have found some naughty suspects who they believe caused train stations to be evacuated in Melbourne last week.
Problem gamblers cost casino $2m fine
Tens of thousands of Australians have banned themselves from gambling, and Crown Melbourne has been fined after hundreds of self-excluded patrons got into their casino.
Schools plan to counter ‘toxic’ Andrew Tate
A renewed scheme to teach students about consent, sexual abuse and porn in schools is being introduced to counter the likes of toxic influencers like Andrew Tate.
How to solve Australia’s housing crisis
A leading business group says one thing needs to happen to solve Australia’s housing hell and you only have to look at one of our nearest neighbours for inspiration.
Urgent warning for popular baby cot
A popular cot has been recalled on urgent safety fears, with babies at risk of injury or death.
Photo highlights grim reality for Aussies
The picture has sparked a warning from experts as the problem only deepens in Australia.
Last chance for Aussies to get Oasis tickets
A fifth and final date has been added to Oasis’ Australian tour as one city has completely sold out amid “phenomenal demand”.
Dramatic twist after bike shop ram raid
A fire was caused as a result of the ramming, with one of the offenders’ arms catching fire.
Man allegedly steals $2.3m, buys 4 Mercedes
A man accused of identity theft had a penchant for luxury cars, allegedly buying four Mercedes and a Jaguar during his crime spree.
Moment singer falls through stage at Aussie show
Olivia Rodrigo was performing her fourth and final show in Melbourne when the incident took place.
Man shot, found in middle of CBD
A man has been found with a suspected gunshot wound and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
‘Not welcome’: Minns unleashes on neo Nazis
NSW Premier Chris Minns has blasted the neo-Nazis who stormed a regional town on Saturday in a furious take-down.
Aussie city smashed by $18k rent hike
A new report has revealed the insane amount of money rent has increased across Australia’s capital cities since the pandemic.
Sergeant ‘released’ after alleged acts
A veteran police officer has been released without charge after allegedly performing banned Nazi salutes in front of colleagues.
Hitchhiker found with serious injuries
Police are searching for answers after a female hitchhiker was found with serious injuries next to a river.
Three teens stabbed at Westfield
Three teenagers have been taken to hospital after suffering knife wounds in a fight at a major shopping centre in suburban Melbourne.
Mega Aussie wind farm switched on
What’s set to be the biggest wind farm in the southern hemisphere has been switched on in country Victoria.
8yo girl’s horror fall from climbing wall
An indoor play centre has admitted it breached safety laws after an eight-year-old girl suffered a horror injury in a 7m fall.
Woman fights for life after triple dog attack
A woman is fighting for life after being attacked by three dogs, two American bull dogs and a pit bull, in a Melbourne backyard.
Staff’s unusual tactics to get pay rise
Support staff at one of the country’s major emergency services have used some creative tactics in a push for a pay rise.
Man who performed Nazi salute’s next move
A neo-Nazi expected to be jailed after he was the first person convicted under laws banning Nazi gestures has revealed his next move.
Double killer’s eyebrow raise at sentence
The ex-deputy mayor jailed after slaying his mother and brother in a two-state shotgun rampage raised his eyebrows as he was led past family.
Wild Melbourne arrest caught on camera
A man who allegedly punched a police officer in the face has been violently arrested in Melbourne, and it’s all been caught on camera.
Touching tributes for 13yo after buggy death
The faithful pet of a 13-year-old girl “keeps looking for her” after she was killed in a buggy rollover, which also left a 47-year-old man dead.
Jury sees video of scene after fatal attack
The jury in the trial of a woman accused of murdering her father-in-law has been shown a “confronting” video of the crime scene, after visiting the home themselves.
‘Wasted our time’: Grand Prix ticket fury
Tickets for next year’s Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne were meant to go on sale at 12pm, but frustrated punters were left hanging.
Alleged shoplifters attack staff
Two shoplifters allegedly verbally abused staff before knocking off thousands of dollars worth of goods at a Melbourne DFO.
First man guilty of banned Nazi salute
The first man charged after Victoria banned public Nazi salutes has been found guilty, declaring on the court steps: “I am a Nazi.”
Cops suspect foul play in 2009 disappearance
A man’s family reported him missing 12 years after the last apparent sighting, and now police suspect foul play.
Teen arrested after school set on fire
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested after a school in Geelong was set on fire overnight.
‘Her, her, her’: Dad’s alleged dying words
An elderly grandfather found with fatal injuries in his home allegedly tried to tell his son his wife was responsible, a court has been told.
Child, adult killed in buggy rollover
Two people – a child and an adult – have been killed in a buggy rollover in an isolated corner of the country.
How daylight saving damages your health
Australia’s leading health experts reveal how 60 minutes of sleep deprivation affects your body as parts of the nation transition to daylight saving.
Lawyer X reveals years spent in hiding
A gangland scare, aggressive goat and a mice-infested house — Nicola Gobbo details her years spent in hiding after Lawyer X reveal.
Famous group share shock Aussie news
One of the biggest bands in the world has announced it will tour Australia after the Gallagher brothers put aside their feud for reunion shows in the UK.
Cops shoot man who allegedly killed stepdad
Police have shot a man after he allegedly stabbed and killed his stepfather in a brutal family violence incident.
Beloved tradie killed celebrating birthday
A young tradie killed in a hit and run while celebrating his birthday has been remembered for his infectious zest for life.
‘Stay indoors’: Thunderstorm asthma warning
Thunderstorm asthma season has started and Victoria’s health minister says there are two things Aussies with high-risk asthma need to do right now.
Ambo allegedly assaulted after man found dead
A paramedic was allegedly assaulted after a man was found dead inside a home. His death is being treated by police as suspicious.
Lawyer X under 24/7 surveillance: court
A gangland barrister exposed as a police informer had every facet of her life controlled by police after returning from overseas, a court has been told.
Body found in shopping centre car park
Police were called to a Westfield car park after a body was discovered by a member of the public.
Lawyer X reveals pressure from ‘Mokbel crew’
The former criminal barrister turned police informer has revealed her tense run-ins with infamous figures in Victoria’s criminal underworld.
Baby fur seal dies after sickening act
A baby seal fur found with critical injuries on a Victorian beach was allegedly attacked in a sickening act.
Thief ‘sorry’ for gambling $64k GoFundMe
The cricketer who gambled away $64,000 raised to support the family of an allegedly murdered woman has said he “never meant for this to happen”.
‘Naive’: Lawyer X seeks damages after exposure
A former barrister for some of the country’s most dangerous underworld figures claims police took advantage of her vulnerability to turn her into an informant.
Major breakthrough in the pill for men
Researchers in an Australian lab have taken a major step forward in the development of hormone-free male contraceptive pills.
Ex-soldier groomed child online: court
A former soldier arrested on base after grooming a child online is fighting to stay out of jail, a court has been told.
’Hooning’ dispute sparks violent brawl
An argument over hooning has turned violent, with one man stabbed and two other men also taken to hospital.
Popstar’s $5m price tag talk of nation
Popstar Katy Perry’s $5m price tag to perform at the AFL Grand Final has some people questioning how the money could have been better spent.
Four teens arrested after stolen car crash
A girl has been left with life-threatening injuries following a group of teenagers allegedly crashing a stolen car, before fleeing the scene.
Albo barely rates Dan’s big moment
A key politician of the pandemic era will be immortalised with a bronze statue.
Sad update in Samantha Murphy search
Police have provided an update on in the renewed search for Victorian woman Samantha Murphy, who has been missing since February.
‘Serious risk’: Outrage over new school
Plans for a new school on the outskirts of a major Australian city have been met with formal opposition from thousands of community members.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
Footy fans face Qantas strike threat
A massive union strike is hitting Qantas over the next week, as thousands prepare to fly to Melbourne for the big AFL grand final on Saturday.
Builder’s alleged boast to ex-wife’s husband
A builder allegedly forced his ex-wife’s new beau out of the country with claims that “I can do anything”, a court has been told.
‘Mad Max’: Truckie captured with illegal rims
Footage has emerged of a truckie travelling down a busy motorway with law-breaking modifications to their rig.
Council candidate targeted in ‘racist’ attack
A council candidate says she has been left scared for the safety of her family after a campaign sign was smeared with racist rhetoric.
Seven accused of international scam plot
Seven people have been charged after allegedly assisting foreign scammers to swindle $14m from wannabe Australian investors.
Search for Samantha Murphy continues
Police are again today wading through dense bush in the search for missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.
What’s on in Melbourne this Friday
If you manage to dodge the supermarket rush this Friday public holiday in Melbourne, there is plenty to see and do around the city.
Woman killed in Melbourne house fire
Two people have escaped a house fire which claimed the life of a woman in outer Melbourne.
‘Dangerous’: Update in fresh search for Sam
Police have given an update in the renewed search for missing mum Samantha Murphy, revealing they are searching a “number of different areas”.
Firefighters leaked info to union: IBAC
A new report by Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog has found public servants leaked information to a union boss amid a culture of mistrust of firefighting management.
$40k fine after boy’s scary fall
An indoor play centre has been fined a second time in court after a boy fell 4m suffering nightmare injuries, but says safety is its number one priority.
Simple change coming to Coles stores
The company will conduct the eight-week trial at five stores across the country.
Boy fatally stabbed at shopping centre named
A 16-year-old has been remembered as a “beautiful soul” after he was allegedly stabbed to death at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s west.
Police announce huge Sam Murphy news
There has been a major update in the search for Samantha Murphy, with Victoria Police scouring bushland near Ballarat.
11-year-old fighting for life after serious crash
Four people — including three people aged 16 and under — have been left injured after a truck and an allegedly stolen car collided.
Man accused of fake mayday calls at airport
A man has been charged with interfering with the radio transmissions on commercial planes by broadcasting fake mayday calls.
Truckie’s request after journalist killed
A truck driver charged with failing to provide a blood sample after a fatal crash has revealed plans to appeal a licence disqualification.
Grandad shot dead while hunting named
A grandfather has been identified as the man shot dead while hunting with a group of people in Victoria.
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