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.
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‘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.
Update on alleged Easey St killer case
The man police allege was responsible for the brutal Easey St killings of two young housemates almost 50 years ago has returned to court as lawyers sought one thing.
Woman allegedly set on fire in dispute
The horror incident allegedly began with a neighbourhood noise dispute before spiralling.
‘Groundbreaking’ Aussie dinosaur discovery
The “groundbreaking” evidence points to the existence of a unique apex predator that wandered the continent over 100 million years ago.
’Wreak havoc’: New claims about graffiti artist
The alleged graffiti artist behind the notorious Pam the Bird murals has returned to court for a second crack at being released from custody.
Vandals try to behead Captain Cook statue
The Captain Cook sculpture had been reinstalled only weeks prior after another vandalism incident.
Footage shows brutal soccer fan brawl
A video posted to TikTok has shown two groups of men, believed to be rival soccer fans, hurtling metal chairs and umbrellas at each other on a popular Melbourne strip.
Woman slashed with machete at car wash
The chilling incident unfolded at a car wash, where the woman had been vacuuming her car.
Shock ‘strap’ claim rocks elite school
An elite Aussie private school has launched a probe into shocking allegations junior boarding students were “strapped” by their senior peers.
Aussie town where land is now ‘worthless’
Aussies in a small town are staring down losing their entire nest eggs as their land becomes worthless for a bizarre reason.
New data reveals which airlines are on time
New data has been released, revealing which Aussie airlines depart on time the most and which ones are more likely to arrive late.
Australia’s biggest super fund fined $27m
Australia’s biggest superannuation fund has been fined $27m for charging duplicate fees to tens of thousands of customers.
Another shock departure as Seven star quits
The weekend newsreader says it is “time for a new chapter” after joining the Seven network in April 2022, but she has already started in another job.
Another farm infected with bird flu
Avian flu, the virus that left supermarket shelves empty in 2024, has spread at a third poultry farm in Victoria this month alone.
Teens accused of fatal warehouse fire
Police have been slammed for unacceptable delays in the case of three teenagers charged after a factory fire killed two men.
Harrowing detail in baby’s daycare death
New details have been revealed about the moment screams and sirens filled a usually quiet street after a baby’s death at daycare.
Update after fatal hotel stabbing
An elderly man has been killed in a stabbing at a hotel overnight, with police arresting a man in relation to the attack.
Tragedy as baby dies at daycare
A major crime scene has been established in a Melbourne suburb after a baby died at a family daycare centre.
Student collapses, dies at rowing training
The 17-year-old Melbourne student collapsed after finishing a training session on a rowing machine.
Update after alleged Islamophobic assault
A woman has been arrested over the alleged assault of two Muslim women, including one who was pregnant, at a shopping centre.
Comment that sparked brutal DJ bashing
A popular DJ was left in an induced coma days after he was set upon in a vicious attack sparked by one comment.
‘Bulls–t’: Residents erupt at councillors
Police were called to a local council meeting after hundreds of angry ratepayers heckled councillors following a tense debate.
Killer’s big call just days from trial
Just days before he was set to face trial, a man has made an admission in relation to a 21-year-old who vanished more than two years ago.
Aussie uni ranks on list with Oxford, Harvard
Ten Australian universities have been ranked among the most 300 prestigious institutions in the world, but there’s one clear winner.
Father-in-law killer maintains innocence
A woman found to have brutally murdered her partner’s elderly father continues to claim she is innocent and that she knows who is responsible, a court has been told.
Australia’s worst pedophile priest dies
He was convicted of abusing more than 70 children over three decades as a parish priest in Victoria’s west.
Teen accused of Jewish MP office attack
A 19-year-old accused of vandalising the electoral office of a Jewish MP has revealed plans to fight the allegations after a deal with prosecutors was thrown out.
Shocking CCTV from fatal arson attack
Police have released new footage of the arson attack they say killed an innocent woman while she was house-sitting for her brother.
Aussies freeze as temperature plummets
Australians have been warned not to pack away their puffer jackets just yet after one state recorded temperatures up to 10C below average.
Update after lifeguard bashed at pool
The lifeguard, 19, was patrolling a public pool when he was approached by a group of teenagers and allegedly assaulted.
Cult beauty brand reveals huge plans
Cult online beauty retailer Adore Beauty is riding a lift in revenues as it begins rolling out a bold plan to open more than 25 brick-and-mortar stores across Australia.
Reason alleged killers’ identities hidden
The identities of two men accused of murdering an underworld figure who shot back have been suppressed for this reason.
State’s top cop resigns ‘effective immediately’
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said a crushing vote of no confidence in the state’s top cop “could not be ignored”, following Shane Patton’s resignation on Sunday night.
Neo-Nazis pump iron at popular beach
Neo-Nazis and their supporters have worked out together with a white supremacist flag in an electorate with one of Australia’s biggest Jewish populations.
Men accused of bizarre $50k haul
An organised crime syndicate who allegedly stole about $50,000 worth of a collector’s item has been put on notice.
Aussie state tourists can’t get enough of
One Aussie state’s major airport welcomed more than three million passengers in January, shattering the previous record by more than 70,000.
Retailer leaving Aussie companies on edge
The retail behemoth is changing Australia’s e-commerce landscape, with shoppers demanding fast delivery, quality products, and a seamless shopping experience.
Tradie pays $20k for website, gets zero sales
A tradie who paid nearly $20,000 for a new website has slammed the “ridiculous” situation after getting just four views per month.
State’s top cop hit by no confidence vote
Victorian police commissioner Shane Patton’s future is in question after an overwhelming vote of no confidence was passed by union members.
Major update on school phone ban
It’s been one year since phones were banned in schools and teachers have now revealed whether the tactic has been beneficial in improving children’s behaviour.
Man dead after shopping centre incident
A police investigation is underway into the death of a man after being chased by officers inside a shopping centre in southeastern Melbourne.
AFL star’s heartbreaking apology at funeral
Friends and family of AFL star Troy Selwood have gathered to pay tribute to the beloved player and dad at an emotional service.
Rear passenger dies in horror 3-car crash
A back-seat passenger has died and their driver is seriously injured following a horror three-car crash.
Huge update on cancer scammer Belle Gibson
A high-profile scammer’s $410,000 fine is still being chased almost a decade later by Victoria’s consumer watchdog.
Child, 1, flown to hospital after house fire
Emergency services were called to a house fire, with reports the occupants, including a young child, needed rescuing.
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