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Highway chaos after three-truck smash
A section of a major highway could be shut for hours and a man has life-threatening injuries after three trucks smashed into each other.
Millions of Aussies on COVID alert
Traces of COVID-19 have been detected in a huge wastewater catchment that services almost all of Melbourne, with potentially millions of residents affected.
How pandemic changed the house hunt
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed what Australian house hunters are looking for in a new property.
Bold new claim in missing campers’ case
A leading criminal psychologist who has gained the trust of some of Australia’s scariest minds has weighed in on the baffling missing campers case.
Barefoot camper missing for five days
The search has intensified for a camper last seen barefoot and wearing shorts who has been missing in Victoria’s bush since Saturday.
‘We’re lost’: Mum’s grief over stabbed teen
A teen’s big life plans were snatched away when a group of men allegedly stormed a house party and stabbed him with a screwdriver.
Childcare ‘doesn’t know’ how kids poisoned
A childcare centre in Melbourne’s south east where a dozen children were involved in a poison scare says it doesn’t know what the kids ingested.
Abrupt pause in missing campers probe
Police have abruptly paused their search efforts despite major breakthroughs in the baffling year-long case of two missing campers.
‘Third party’ in missing campers case: cops
Police have uncovered a new clue in the search for missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay as detectives say ‘somebody else’ is likely involved.
When Daniel Andrews is likely to return
Victorian authorities have provided an update on Premier Daniel Andrews’ condition and when he is likely to resume duties.
Tourist town fire ‘like an explosion’
A woman has described the dramatic moment she woke to an ‘explosive’ fire tearing through her hometown.
Motel evacuated as fire razes restaurants
A motel and nearby residents have been evacuated after a massive blaze ripped through multiple restaurants in Apollo Bay.
Teen dies after alleged party assault
A night out to a party has turned to tragedy following the death of a teenager who was allegedly assaulted by a group of men.
Major twist in hotel quarantine scheme
International arrivals in the revamped hotel quarantine system can now do something they couldn’t in the previous scheme.
State shivers in coldest morning of year
One state has shivered through the coldest morning of the year, while other states are preparing for an unseasonal blast of hot weather.
China fury before big change at Woolies
Woolworths has made a big change to its bags, something it was working toward before some customers voiced anger about the old ones.
‘Terrified’ woman’s plea to carjackers
A woman was just waiting for her son to come back with a pizza when she was allegedly stabbed and dragged 100m along a road in a horror carjacking.
Big problem with vaccine rollout
Aged care workers in one state have begged the Premier to take over the vaccine rollout, with huge numbers still waiting for their jab.
Three things stopping vaccine jab
The pause on administering the AstraZeneca vaccine to one age group in Victoria will continue until these issues are resolved.
Urgent warning on Aussie housing market
Australian housing prices are surging thanks to buyer demand and dirt cheap home loan rates. But will the boom continue?
Penguins wash up dead on Victorian coast
Penguins have washed up dead and rough seas have tossed large boulders across roads in a night of wild winter weather across Victoria.
Icy weather brings early winter to Vic
Autumn snow has fallen in parts of Victoria and rainfall has dampened the school holidays, as a cold front moves across southeastern Australia.
States set for ‘coldest day’ so far this year
Two states warned to brace for the “coldest day of the year” as snow and frost is expected, while another city is set to reach subzero levels.
‘Sick of it’: Ex Neighbours star on racism
A former Neighbours star has passionately addressed large crowds, saying he is sick of having to talk about racism.
Victoria records first quarantine case
Victoria has recorded its first overseas coronavirus case since its halted hotel quarantine program was allowed to start again.
Cafe’s outrageous act to pregnant mum
A pregnant woman has spoken about her shock and anger after she was told one thing at a Melbourne cafe after she made her order and paid.
Party drug deaths ‘harrowing’: coroner
There are urgent calls for the Victorian Government to implement pill testing following the horrendous deaths of five Melbourne men.
Huge call to ban sale of petrol cars
A radical proposal has been made to scrap the sale of new petrol vehicles in one Australian state to cut emissions.
Shock pic exposes dangerous habit
Shocking pictures have laid bare the extent of a dangerous driving habit that one in 42 drivers engage in – and Victorian cops have a new way to crack down on it.
Kylie’s cheeky ‘wine time’ divorce tweet
After spending more than two years locked up in a notorious Iranian prison, Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert is finally home – and she isn’t just celebrating her freedom.
Twist in Murray River death probe
The baffling case of a man who was found dead and fully-clothed in the Murray River nearly six years ago has taken another strange turn.
Vaccine batch ‘not delivered’ to Vic
One state claims a delivery of about 40,000 coronavirus vaccines did not arrive, as the federal government faces mounting criticism over the rollout.
Urgent alert for 10 Melbourne suburbs
Health authorities have issued an alert for ten Melbourne suburbs after coronavirus fragments were found in wastewater.
Cafe sued after woman ‘slips on hot chip’
A Melbourne cafe is being sued for a massive amount after a woman claims she slipped on a hot chip while buying her lunch.
Man arrested over brutal double murder
Police have arrested a man over the brutal double killings of two siblings in Melbourne more than 30 years ago.
‘Thought we’d die’: Eight trapped in lift
Melbourne commuters trapped inside a lift banged on the doors and yelled for help, but things took an ugly turn when one collapsed from the stifling heat.
Cops find $50k baby formula secret stash
Police have uncovered $50,000 worth of allegedly stolen baby formula at two Melbourne homes, and that’s not all they found.
Industry with 25,000 jobs at stake
One major industry has demanded to be allowed to operate again now the trans-Tasman bubble is under way, warning 25,000 jobs are at risk.
Pics show Victoria’s new quarantine hotels
Victorians are dreading another outbreak as the state prepares to welcome overseas arrivals again, but photos from inside the new scheme reveal just how rigorous it will be.
Ex-AFL star’s alleged swimming pool scam
A hearing has been set for a former AFL star facing a string of dishonesty offences over an alleged swimming pool scam.
Search for vital clue in river death
The death of a man in the Murray still has police baffled years on, but details of a final act on the river bank moments before the grisly find could be vital.
Major upgrades create luxury Coles
Shoppers are flocking to a revamped Coles supermarket which now offers a self-serve macaron bar and stations to refill shampoo and body wash.
Tradie almost wrecks $384k supercar
Dashcam footage shows a man’s new Lamborghini having a very close call as it is almost slammed by a tradie’s ute in Melbourne.
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Australia’s shameful vaccine statistic
The speed of Australia’s vaccine rollout has been compared with other countries and the ranking has Aussie experts worried.
Mystery kayak washes up on shore
Police are appealing for information after a kayak mysteriously washed up on Victoria’s south west coast.
Man dies in horror ultralight plane crash
A pilot reached the height of surrounding trees before he experienced technical difficulties and crashed into the ground in a horror crash near Melbourne.
‘Hopeless’: Man’s fury over Macca’s mishap
A McDonald’s customer in Victoria has slammed the fast food outlet, saying he was injured when making an order in the drive-through for one reason.
Man dies in freak golf ball accident
A Victorian man who died in hospital following a freak accident at a golf club last week has been named.
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Blood clot case ‘likely’ linked to vaccine
A Melbourne man’s rare blood clotting condition was ‘likely’ linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, but the rollout will continue unchanged.
21 treated over chlorine leak at pool
Four people have been rushed to hospital and more treated for breathing difficulties after a reported chlorine leak at a public pool.
Minister to undergo bowel surgery
The minister responsible for hotel quarantine in Victoria may not return to work until June after her medical condition worsened.
‘He dragged me into his bathroom’
Women are being treated as sex objects by a man they believe is a direct link to God at a yoga retreat in one of Victoria’s richest suburbs.
Street closed after man found dead
A quiet suburban street has been closed off after a man’s body was found inside a Melbourne home.
Council backflips on ‘controversial’ move
After generating fury among parents of young children, “dangerous” giant polka dots recently painted on a Melbourne road will be replaced by speed humps.
Virus alert issued for 9 Melbourne suburbs
Residents across nine suburbs in Melbourne’s southwest are on alert after fragments of COVID-19 were detected in the city’s wastewater.
Train cleaner’s sick bin juice scheme
Bombshell phone recordings have revealed a company contracted to clean Melbourne trains plotted to do something disgusting.
Elderly couple found 400km from home
A missing elderly Melbourne couple has been found almost 400km from home, but where they were going remains a mystery.
‘Stay safe, stay open’: Warning to businesses
Victoria’s high-risk industries will be the target of a COVID blitz over the Easter holiday period to ensure rules are being followed.
Man wanted after one-punch assault
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after an allegedly unprovoked attack in Ballarat that left a victim needing surgery.
Urgent virus alert for 18 Victorian suburbs
Health authorities in Victoria have issued an alert for multiple suburbs after fragments of COVID-19 were found in wastewater.
Teen slashed in face thought he would die
A teenager who had his face slashed open with a knife while out with friends has spoken about how two men emerged before horrific violence unfolded.
Dan refuses to release secret document
The Daniel Andrews government is refusing to release a single document that the state opposition claims people have a right to see.
Myer axes iconic Melbourne store
Myer will close one of its major stores that has been operating for nearly 50 years, as more customers turn to online shopping.
New development at quarantine hotel
The hotel linked to a cluster that sent Victoria into a snap lockdown has reopened for quarantine after ‘minor’ works.
Building fire sparks traffic chaos
A large building fire in Melbourne’s east has blanketed the area in smoke and shut down part of a highway, sparking traffic chaos.
Man with tomahawk tries to rob servo
A man wearing a red face bandana and armed with a tomahawk tried to rob a service station but ended up running from the scene.
Man used dog ruse to assault girls: cops
A man who allegedly assaulted two girls after claiming he was looking for his dog has been charged.
Urgent alert for toxic ‘death’ mushrooms
Toxic mushrooms have started to grow and health officials are worried 2021 could be the most dangerous season yet.
$660 fine for common bin mistake
A Victorian council has adopted new rules for regulating household recycling, with a hefty fine for those who fail to follow.
‘Use your conscience’: Daughter’s plea to killer
The daughter of a widow murdered alongside her brother in 1989 has made an emotional plea as a $1m reward is offered to find the killer.
‘Sold out’: Free vouchers gone within minutes
Victorians hoping to score a free travel voucher have expressed their frustration after the latest allocation was exhausted in just three minutes.
‘Sickening’: Protest over dead horse photo
Protesters will storm a council meeting over disturbing photos of a dead horse still hitched up to its carriage, laying on the side of a busy street.
Chanel slams school making boys apologise
Activist Chanel Contos has weighed in after a Victorian college caused outrage by making male students apologise to their female peers.
V/Line boss took cash for new home
The sacked boss of Victoria’s largest regional rail network accepted cash from a cleaning contractor before splashing it on a new home, an inquiry has heard.
Alert for sexually transmitted disease
A state has recorded a worrying rise in a sexually transmitted infection, prompting authorities to issue a warning about getting tested.
What set abusive passenger off
A Jetstar flight was delayed when a passenger turned violent and refused multiple requests from the crew to do one thing.
Services disrupted after train clips car
Train services have been disrupted and a dozen people have escaped serious harm after a train hit a car in Melbourne.
Grandfather’s ‘horrific’ hit-run crash
The 72-year-old victim who was left with serious lower-body injuries after being hit by a car in Melbourne’s southeast has been identified.
Woman, 81, missing for more than a week
A specific group of people are now crucial in the hunt for an 81-year-old woman who has been missing since last Wednesday.
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