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.
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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.
Abattoir worker crushed by cattle
A young abattoir worker has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after being crushed by cattle.
Major update in ‘gruesome’ double murder case
Police describe the brutal killing of two women in their home as ‘absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied double murder that left a child motherless’.
Aussies ‘betrayed’ on flight paths
A Senate inquiry has been told flight paths in Australia have been set without consultation to affected communities below, with some still living under unacceptable noise levels.
Twist after fatal crash driver’s charges dropped
Victorian prosecutors have revealed they will review the decision to dismiss charges against a diabetic driver over a pub crash that killed five people.
State’s shock social housing figure
A year ago, one Australian Premier said the ‘status quo is not an option’ as he unveiled a major housing plan. Since then rents are up 13 per cent.
Family’s tears over alleged killer’s act
The family of a slain teacher’s aide broke into tears as a court was told her ex-boyfriend was planning to fight a murder charge.
Builder goes bust owing $880k
An Aussie builder managed to get all his clients into their homes before going bust owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to creditors.
Fatal pub crash driver’s big move
The man police allege ignored blood sugar warnings before a fatal crash has asked a magistrate to throw out all criminal charges.
‘F**k Albo’: CFMEU rally turns feral
Thousands of workers have walked off the job as part of a massive union rally, but some ugly language has scarred the gathering.
Teen slashed with machete in horror attack
A teenager has been attacked with a machete by a group of unknown people, who are alleged to have fled the scene.
Horrific moment 9yo is hit by car
Horrific CCTV footage has surfaced showing the terrifying moment a 9-year-old girl was hit by a car while riding her bicycle. Warning: Graphic
Driver ‘close to death’ before pub crash: court
A diabetic driver accused of killing five people in a horror beer garden attack was experiencing a hypoglycemic attack and “very close to death”, his doctor has said.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’: court
A wine store employee who rushed out after a driver allegedly slammed into a beer garden has told a court the man looked “bloody awful”.
30 Aussies hit in $14m investment scam
Police have charged seven people for their role in a shocking alleged international investment scam that swindled $14m from at least 30 innocent Aussies.
Surprising number of protesters outside expo
Tensions outside a weapons expo have not ignited like they did on Wednesday when horse manure and acid were thrown at police.
Town blindsided by ‘horrific’ $200m plan
A major solar farm project has sparked a war of words in a tiny farming community, with neighbours blindsided by ‘monstrous’ proposal.
Man dead after four-hour wait for ambulance
An elderly man has died after he was forced to wait four hours for an ambulance, the paramedics union said.
Tobacco chaos erupts with car smash fire
Police are investigating a ‘suspicious’ fire at a tobacco shop overnight, with photos from the scene showing a car smashed into a burnt-out storefront.
Popular toy recalled over choking fears
A common baby toy gift set sold across Target stores all over Australia has been recalled due to a potentially fatal issue in one of the plastic items.
Insane scenes rock massive CBD protest
Insane scenes have dominated the final day of anti-war protests in the heart of Melbourne, including one alleged act where a woman cemented herself in a car.
‘Evil’: Family shattered by killer pilot
The family of a murdered camper have described her killer’s conduct before and after her death as “wicked, evil and unconscionable”.
Mega $3bn change at major airport
One of Australia’s global cities has been cleared for takeoff with a mega $3bn project that will be a big win for passengers.
Tragedy as siblings die after house fire
Two siblings who were trapped in a horror house fire have sadly died in hospital.
‘Vile and violent’: Sunrise reporter unleashes
A reporter who became caught up in the ‘vile and violent’ anti-war protest has spoken about her experience in detail.
Olympic champ rocked by shocking crime
A manhunt has been launched after an Australian Olympic champion was rocked by a bold robbery.
Bottle shops giving away rogue item
Footy finals fever has hit Thirsty Camel bottleshops with one store giving away free ink at its makeshift drive-thru tattoo parlour for one day only.
‘Evil man’: Deputy mayor’s daughter speaks
The daughter of a former deputy mayor who shot dead his own mother amid a family feud has told a court she will always be fearful of the “evil man”.
Reason for strange smell in bottled water
Smelly bottles of water with an odd taste were sold at a Woolworths store were likely caused by a damaged pipe where the product was manufactured.
‘Lambo Guy’ reveals shock new investment
Self-made billionaire and Aussie car nut Adrian “Lambo Guy” Portelli has revealed his next big investment.
Dad‘s tragic call after kids trapped in fire
A five-year-old and her siblings remain in hospital with life-threatening injuries after becoming trapped in a house fire as family fear the worst.
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