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Lesbian group’s new fight over trans call
A lesbian group wanting to hold “born female only” events has launched a new legal challenge after they were barred from discriminating against transgender lesbians.
‘Tragic loss’: 6yo killed on way to school
The principal of a Geelong school has released a touching tribute to six-year-old Caleb Wesley, who died after being struck by a car on his way to school.
‘Juicy customer data’ leaked from Nine
Thousands of Aussies have been affected by a data breach that exposed personal identifiable information online.
‘Went limp’: Man dies after ‘playfight’
A 21-year-old carpenter has been sentenced after his friend died following a “dangerous” chokehold on a boys’ weekend.
Rapper killer ‘wanted to become a gangster’
The man who killed a rapper during a home invasion planned a second armed attack months later, with a court hearing he “wanted to become a gangster”.
Major change coming to the local bottle-o
There are big changes coming to Coles’ bottle shops, with its retail liquor outlets across Australia to be rebranded with two big names to disappear.
Musk’s X in new fight with e-safety
Elon Musk’s X has challenged an Australian court’s judgment that found it was required to comply with reporting obligations over child exploitation material.
Disturbing footage outside high-rise hell
A disturbing video shows Melbourne’s drug crisis at its absolute worst. But the shocking clip is just the tip of the iceberg. WARNING: Disturbing.
Lawyer, jockey in court over alleged burglary
A former champion jockey and a troubled ex-lawyer have appeared in court accused of attempting to steal $177,000 in luxury goods from a Melbourne home.
Ex-employee suspect after rogue ‘attack’
A major law firm has accused a former employee of a sending a company-wide email that lambasted executives and leaked the pay of more than 900 workers.
Cold-case killer has appeal thrown out
A karaoke businessman who tried to pin his girlfriend’s murder on an unknown intruder has had his hopes for freedom dashed in court.
3yo girl killed crossing road with family
An alleged killer driver has revealed plans to fight charges stemming from the death of a three-year-old girl fatally injured crossing a road with her family.
Cops shoot kangaroo in front of young family
An Aussie mother has shared the horrifying moment a police officer fatally shot a kangaroo in front of her young children.
‘4 minutes’: Tragedy after toddler left alone
The mother of a two-year-old who tragically died in Victoria has revealed the unthinkable moment she realised something was wrong.
‘Our world’: Mum speaks after 2yo drowns
A mother has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her two-year-old daughter who drowned in a regional Victorian dam on Sunday.
Teal sign furore erupts on social media
The husband of a federal Teal politician has been filmed pulling down a rival candidate’s poster and the furore is trending on social media.
Gunman lures tradie, opens fire in street
Chilling footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a ‘targeted’ attack after police believe he was lured to an address.
Inside worst address in Melbourne
This is Melbourne’s drug addiction ground zero. Residents in these towers live a daily hell where opening their front door comes with great risk.
Toddler dies in drowning tragedy
A young child has tragically died in a drowning incident on a farm.
Bomb scare at major store
A Bunnings store was evacuated after a suspicious device was found in one city, while there was another scare in another state after protesters left behind a box.
Mum forced daughter to marry killer
A mother jailed after forcing her daughter into a marriage with a man who went on to kill her has been denied the right to appeal in court.
Body found floating at Melbourne beach
The body of a woman has been discovered floating at a popular city beach, leading to a police investigation.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
‘Not safe’: Disgusting find in water supply
Residents have been issued with an urgent health warning after a gross find in a reservoir.
Teen kills mum in deluded ‘prophecy’
A teenager murdered his mother because he feared she could foil his God-given mandate to form an army for “politically-inspired violence”, a court has been told.
Sad reason homes ‘worthless’ on 100km coast
A doomsday ‘1 per cent’ flooding prediction has rendered homes along a huge stretch of Victoria’s coastline effectively ‘worthless’ – and residents are furious.
Tradie drags armed thief out ‘like wheelie bin’
Stunning CCTV footage has revealed the moment a tradie dragged an armed thief down the footpath after trying to steal tools from the back of his car.
Millions of Aussies in for darker nights
Summer is well and truly over, with millions of Aussies soon to turn back their clocks as daylight saving ends.
Wild scenes as crash caught on CCTV
Shocking CCTV footage has emerged of the moment a vehicle tears down a Melbourne street causing a multi-vehicle crash.
Mum dead in teen’s anti-communist plan
Obsessed with restoring “Christian values” to the country, a Melbourne teenager killed his mother as the first step in a plan to build an anti-communist army, a court has been told.
Update after house destroyed in landslide
Footage captured the destruction left behind after a landslide sent a luxury home plunging down a cliff and forced residents to evacuate.
Killer mum found dead weeks after release
A woman who murdered her two sons in 2005 has been found dead in her home weeks after being released from prison.
Surprising new regions for wine tourists
New research finds more and more Aussies are hitting the road in autumn to visit undiscovered wine regions across the nation.
‘Vile’: Federal MP sent death threats
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and anti-Semitic abuse on social media.
Gangland lawyer flags legal flight after arrest
A gangland lawyer arrested last week after she was allegedly caught up in a global sting maintains she is innocent, a court has been told.
‘However long it takes’: Vow to MPs
One state’s top lawyer says MPs will debate “for however long it takes” to get new, tougher bail laws through.
Driver admits killing model at rave
A young man who hit and killed a Melbourne model with his car after attending a rave has admitted responsibility for her death.
Melbourne in frenzy, cut off head turns up
Melbourne has never seen anything like it. A pro-Palestine trio from Belfast who hate the establishment just sent the city into a frenzy.
Young tradie killed in drunk MMA ‘playfight’
After a huge night out in Melbourne, tragedy struck as a life was cut short when two young mates began playfighting in their CBD accommodation.
Chatfield joins Greens leader’s DJ debut
The Greens Leader has wooed young voters with a sold out debut DJ performance, after the Melbourne MP joked “there’ll be train wrecks”.
Inferno on city’s fringe under investigation
Authorities are investigating a massive bushfire that prompted midnight evacuations as it ravaged bushland on the outskirts of Melbourne.
Hope builds as Piastri wins F1 practice run
Local hero Oscar Piastri clocks the fastest time in the practice runs at the 2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne.
DiDi driver loses fingers in horror attack
A DiDi driver will spend months recovering in hospital after he was allegedly ambushed by a group of armed men who “cut off” two of his fingers.
Update after journalist killed in truck crash
The truck driver behind the wheel when a respected sports journalist was struck gave police one reason why he refused to allow them to take a mandatory blood sample.
‘Lambo guy’ beats hooning charge
The flashy billionaire, known for his buying sprees on The Block, has been cleared of a hooning charge after a four-year court battle.
Corrupt cops flag new fight to hide identities
Two police officers who formed a “joint criminal enterprise” with gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo have revealed they may take their fight to remain anonymous to Australia’s highest court.
Warning about ‘deadly’ homewares product
Consumers have been warned to stop using products sold at a popular discount store after authorities found they could kill people.
State’s ban on item ‘destroying lives’
An item ‘destroying lives’ is set to be banned in one state in an Australian first, with those caught to face years behind bars or huge fines.
Healer who fed mum mushrooms sentenced
A “respected” wellness guru has avoided a criminal conviction after admitting she supplied magic mushrooms to an event where a woman died.
‘Too late’: Bec Judd’s call on bail reform
Outspoken influencer Rebecca Judd has lashed the Victorian government for failing to act earlier as the state vows to bring in the “toughest bail laws” in the country.
Killer could be released in months
A man involved in the cold-case killing of a Victorian dad could be released from prison in months, a court has been told.
‘Extinct’ fish back after nearly 40 years
A fish declared extinct in one state in the 1980s has been resurrected, with hundreds reintroduced to the wild in a major waterway.
Wild find down woman’s pants during arrest
Police made the surprising discovery while arresting a woman at a Melbourne train station.
‘Absurd’ theory about ex-lover’s murder
A wife jailed after both her husband and ex died in a botched assassination has had her hopes of overturning a murder sentence dashed.
Breakthrough in horror fatal ‘ambush’
Police have made a breakthrough in their probe of a fatal “ambush” attack that left a 24-year-old man dead.
Major update after beloved festival axed
A popular music festival that was canned at the 11th hour has made a major announcement, telling ticketholders it’s the “closest we can get” to the festival.
Aussie wrestler dies suddenly overseas
An Aussie wrestler has died unexpectedly overseas, with his partner – a fellow wrestler – trying to raise money to repatriate his body.
‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body
An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.
Talented basketballer killed in horror attack
Two brothers have been slammed as cowards after a rising sportsman was killed in an unprovoked attack while out celebrating his birthday.
Alleged flight hijacker’s six chilling words
A 17-year-old boy accused of attempting to hijack a Jetstar flight allegedly declared “I’ve got bombs in my bag”.
Alleged hijacker exposes security holes
A teenager allegedly slipping through a security fence and threatening to blow up a plane has exposed gaps in security at Melbourne’s second airport.
Dodgy builder’s $46,000 bill after $400 job
A “volatile” builder who left clients needing tens of thousands of dollars in repairs hugged his lawyer as he walked free from court with a fine.
Company boss accused of upskirting 150
A regional accounting firm director allegedly filmed underneath the skirts of about 150 women and girls, a court has been told.
Kids arrested at shopping centre at 3am
Six young teens have been arrested at 3am following an alleged burglary at a shopping centre, after they caused chaos during the showing of the latest Bridget Jones movie.
Cops seek ‘expert’ help in protest flag case
Police have called in “expert analysis” in their case against a man accused of waving a terror group’s flag during a pro-Palestine rally.
Cult beauty store’s ‘next-level’ vow
Cult online retailer Adore Beauty is opening its second-ever brick and mortar shop tomorrow, promising customers a ‘next-level’ experience.
Products seized from Panda Mart shelves
A public warning has been issued after thousands of products were seized from the popular Melbourne retailer that sells cheap toys, homewares and beauty products.
‘Lambo Guy’ denies lying in court
The flashy Melbourne billionaire has disputed he invented an innocent explanation to help defend himself against hooning charges.
Rich-lister hits back on hooning claim
An Aussie rich-lister has hit back at hooning allegations, saying he had an “embarrassing” explanation.
Update after iconic beach ripped up
The local council has stepped in after “unauthorised” construction began on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, tearing up native vegetation in the process.
Chaotic scenes at Temu-style discount shop
It was pandemonium at a highly anticipated Temu-style discount store, with thousands of eager shoppers flocking to check out the retailer’s grand opening.
Mum killed by son after simple request
A man who killed his elderly mother after he was invited over to help flip a mattress could walk free in as little as three years, a court has been told.
Bikie’s appeal over innocent man’s killing
A bikie jailed over the freeway execution of an innocent father on his way to work has learnt the outcome of his effort to overturn the conviction.
Chaos as car bursts into flames on freeway
A car has burst into flames on a major freeway, causing massive delays for morning commuters in one city.
‘Disaster’: Hemmes’ $55m purchase ‘a joke’
The so-called “King” of Sydney’s hospitality scene has a huge, “bold” plan for Melbourne. But there’s a huge problem coming.
Major win for medicinal cannabis users
A state has passed new cannabis rules meaning drivers will no longer automatically lose their license if they fail a mobile drug test.
Urgent health alert in major Aussie state
Health authorities have issued a warning for a highly infectious viral illness after two new measles cases were detected in two major Aussie cities.
Driver killed in horror truck rollover
A driver has died after a horror crash which caused a cement truck to roll on a major Aussie freeway, leaving debris strewn for metres.
Man‘s role in slingshot damage spree
A man has faced court on his 51st birthday as he learnt his fate over a slingshot spree that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
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