‘Cherished’: Woman killed in crash named
The family of a high profile businesswoman have been left heartbroken after she died in a horror crash while riding an all-terrain vehicle.
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Sinkhole creates traffic nightmare
A sinkhole caused by a collapsed mineshaft has created massive headaches in the Victorian alpine region.
Nine arrested after brutal alleged stabbing
Nine people have been arrested after a man was stabbed and rushed to hospital with life threatening injuries.
Cleaner helped hide teen’s body: court told
The cleaner accused of helping to hide Isla Bell’s body was allegedly found with “unexplained wealth” and other people’s identity documents, a court has been told.
‘Heart screams for you’: Teen remembered
A friend of a missing teenager who was allegedly murdered has remembered her as a “beautiful soul sister” with an “unforgettable spirit”.
Teen dead after horror highway crash
A teenager has died and another is fighting for life after a car crashed into a car before rolling and hitting a power pole on a highway.
AFL star’s ‘breathing’ calls to ex: court
A former AFL gun sacked after off-field antics made 32 calls to his ex, with the woman hearing only “heavy breathing” down the line, a court has been told.
State’s crackdown on ‘dodgy’ builders
One Aussie state has made a huge move to crack down on unregistered tradies ripping off homeowners – urging people to “dob” them into an anonymous tip off line.
Response to letter will terrify Aussies
A premier who insists her state leads Australia in preventing domestic violence has “ignored” the desperate plea of one victim who’s at breaking point.
Biscuit killer’s big court win
A wife who killed her husband with drugged biscuits after a decade of “insidious” abuse has secured a huge court win.
Ex-cop faked drug case evidence
A “wrongly prosecuted” woman’s life was thrown into disarray after the actions of a dodgy detective implicated her in a drug trafficking case. Now he’s behind bars.
Major ruling on Bunnings cameras
Cameras capturing the faces of shoppers at one of Australia’s biggest retailers breached privacy laws, the Privacy Commissioner has ruled.
Camper killer drops court bombshell
Convicted missing camper killer Greg Lynn has launched a new court case seeking to overturn the jury’s murder verdict and his sentence.
Major twist after lake rename sparks anger
A controversial decision by the Victorian government to rename a lake after an Indian religious figure has sparked a war of words.
‘Suspicious’: Huge twist in bushfire chaos
A chaotic bushfire which destroyed at least one home and burned through 1000ha of land may have been deliberately lit, authorities have revealed.
Young pilot, teen boys die in plane crash
Towns across Victoria are mourning the death of two brothers and their cousin who died in a light plane crash.
‘Not safe to return’ as Vic fires rage
At least one home has been destroyed as fires tore through more than 2000 hectares of bushland, with authorities warning of “challenging” conditions yet to come.
Dozens rescued after sailing mishap
Dozens of children have been pulled from the water after a sailing incident saw boats capsize due to strong winds.
Protesters target Myer Christmas tradition
A Christmas tradition typically attended by families and scaled back following backlash has been targeted by protesters who said they “look stupid”.
Tragic details as teen boys die in plane crash
Tragic new details have emerged following a deadly plane crash, with two brothers and a 15-year-old boy killed in the horrific incident.
‘Strange’: Three killed in horror plane crash
Witnesses have reported seeing a small plane “circling” the sky moments before it crashed into a paddock and caught fire, killing three people, in Victoria.
Outrage after roos slain in ‘thrill kill’
Activists have taken the rare step of offering a reward for information into an horrific alleged ‘thrill kill’ that left seven kangaroos dead.
Earthquake rattles Aussies
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Saturday morning, with over 100 Aussies reporting the rumble.
‘Catastrophic’ warning for one state
Extreme and catastrophic fire dangers have been forecast for parts of Australia on Saturday with extreme heat to wash over the southern parts of the country.
Big update after suburban siege horror
The police have slapped a young man with a raft of serious charges after he allegedly took another man and a toddler hostage in a dramatic suburban standoff.
Killer hid girlfriend’s body after slaying
The mother of a woman murdered by her boyfriend in a drug-fuelled attack had told a court of the pain of not knowing where she was buried.
Aussie crushed to death by wind turbine
A man who died after being crushed by a fan blade at Australia’s largest wind farm has been remembered as a ‘top fella’ in the wake of the tragedy.
Diners evacuated after restaurant fire
Diners and staff were evacuated after the restaurant went up in flames, with one person treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation.
94yo man scammed out of $10k
The 94-year-old man has lost nearly $10,000 in a cruel scam, with police releasing photos of a man they believe can assist with inquiries.
Slain wife ‘repositioned’ after shooting: court
The trial of a man accused of the “horrific” murder of his estranged wife has been told her body was repositioned and covered with a pink blanket.
State on edge as cops walk off the job
Hundreds of furious police officers have walked off the job in an escalating pay dispute, warning the strike could roll on into the future.
Alleged Sam Murphy killer’s new court move
The man accused of killing missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has made a big decision as he returned to court.
Theory behind house fire that killed woman
Firefighters have revealed the likely cause of a house fire that claimed the life of an elderly woman overnight.
Moment commuter snaps at protesters
Thousands of commuters are furious after a group of climate protesters blocked off a busy freeway in Melbourne’s eastern suburb, causing massive delays.
Mum slain in alleged property row: court
A husband accused of murdering his estranged wife allegedly stood to lose a “substantial” amount of money, a court has been told.
‘Absolute joke’: Aussie lake officially renamed
The Victorian government is under fire for renaming a lake after an Indian religious figure without consulting local residents.
Radio star’s major announcement
The radio host has been with the network since before the pandemic in what he’s described as an opportunity marked by ‘unexpected joy’.
Man’s wild act that cost him $790
Police were shocked to realise their car was involved in an unusual incident after receiving a call from a local security guard.
Dramatic end to suburban siege
An armed man who allegedly fired at police before taking a resident and toddler hostage in their home has been arrested.
Major change for tatted-up cops
One of the country’s biggest employers has made a major change to its tattoo policy as staff continue to protest workforce shortages.
Thousands flock for bizarre sight
A rare flower that stinks like rotting flesh has bloomed, with hundreds turning out to get a whiff of its foul stench.
‘Mindless’: Disgusting act at shrine
An apparent act of vandalism has hit a Remembrance Day site in a major city, with flowers and wreaths ripped up.
Family breaks silence after kindy tragedy
Eleanor Bryant ‘sacrificed her life’ by pushing children out of the way after a truck crashed through a kindergarten in Melbourne.
Man jailed for stranding wife overseas
A university lecturer tricked his wife into travelling overseas before abandoning her “like chattel”, a court has been told.
‘Unbelievable’: One dead in kindy truck crash
A kindergarten worker has been killed and a child injured after a water tanker crashed into a preschool in a small town outside Melbourne.
Pregnant teen missing nearly a week
A 15-year-old girl who is seven months pregnant has been found after being missing for six days.
Concerns before man crushed to death
A union says safety concerns at the site of a fatal turbine incident were raised with builders before a man was crushed by a fan blade.
Dad of slain woman reacts to killer’s move
The father of a slain Melbourne woman has welcomed a decision by her killer’s lawyers to ditch their request for a gag order.
Aussies’ $1bn stash of loose holiday change
Aussies have more than $1b of unspent foreign currency stashed away at home, and a new initiative aims to put it to good use.
Mum’s tragic call after unborn baby killed
The parents of an unborn boy have pleaded with one state government to recognise him as a human following a horrific car crash that ended his life.
Funeral for ‘beautiful boy’ killed in school crash
Jack Davey, 11, was sitting at a table in the schoolyard when a car crashed through the fence. He was rushed to hospital but later died.
Woman killed in freak accident identified
The woman who was killed in a freak accident on a major freeway has been identified as a mother of four, with the family ‘in shock’ after the tragedy.
Boy injured in balcony collapse at elite school
The Year 7 student suffered leg, wrist and collarbone fractures after a balcony incident at an elite private school.
Neo-Nazis unhappy about police ‘harassment’
A leading figure in Australia’s neo-Nazi movement has complained that police continue to “harass and intimidate us” after co-ordinated raids this week.
Alleged Nazi salute at popular race day event
Officers came across the man allegedly performing a Nazi salute during The Oaks Day races at Flemington Racecourse.
Boris Johnson announces Aussie tour
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson has announced exclusive Australian book tour events, if you can afford them.
Neo-Nazi reacts to jail term for salute
The first person convicted and jailed under laws banning the public display of Nazi gestures has labelled the ordeal “insane”.
Driver killed after item falls from truck
A driver has died after in a freak incident on a major freeway, with police hoping to speak with the driver of another vehicle.
AFL great fails in tilt for Lord Mayor
An AFL legend who played nearly 300 games with Carlton has just failed in his bid to be Lord Mayor of one of Australia’s biggest cities.
Dark sign in one state’s housing stress
A key housing indicator suggests more and more Australians in one big state are falling into dire financial stress.
Crying killer jailed for sex worker deaths
A Chinese student was seen sobbing in court as he was slammed for the merciless killing of two sex workers within 24 hours.
Update after terrifying home invasion
Police allege a 36-year-old man was shot during an altercation with a group of at least six people outside a home in Melbourne’s southeast.
Couple’s escape after car rams milk bar
A car has been allegedly set alight after it was rammed into a milk bar, with a couple in a connected home having to escape the scene.
Aussie slams TEDx over ‘censored’ speech
An Indigenous writer has claimed she was ‘censored’ by TED after she mentioned ‘the thousands of murdered Palestinians’ during a talk.
Major update in alleged father-in-law murder
The fate of a Melbourne mother has been left in the hands of 12 jurors tasked with deciding if she killed her father-in-law or was wrongly blamed after a lie.
‘Stay inside’: State warned as storm looms
Residents across Melbourne and parts of regional Victoria have been warned to stay inside as a moderate risk of thunderstorm asthma ripples through the state.
Three allegedly slashed at bus stop
A woman and two men were taken to hospital after a man allegedly assaulted them outside a busy shopping centre in Melbourne’s southeast.
Wildest pics of Cup punters letting loose
Racegoers have been snapped looking their best at Flemington Racecourse for the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
Man fighting for life after shooting
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a gunshot wound.
‘Racially motivated’: Students abused on tram
Police are investigating a report of ‘racially motivated offensive behaviour’ after a group of students was targeted on a tram.
Singer breaks silence on Aussie move
The international superstar has opened up about why he and his family made the decision.
Major twist behind Victoria’s earthquake
There’s a surprising reason why a 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Tuesday morning.
Huge surprise for Melbourne Cup weather
There won’t be an umbrella or raincoat in sight on Tuesday as punters flock to Flemington for the race that stops a nation.
Shock moment bikies attack rider
Victoria Police have released shocking dashcam footage that shows a motorcycle gang member appear to punch and kick at an innocent L-plate rider on a busy freeway.
Boyfriend’s ‘merciless’ slaying of dancer
A killer boyfriend has been slammed for the “cruel, vicious and entirely merciless” slaying of his girlfriend of six months, whose body was not found for five days.
Tragic detail emerges after fatal house fire
A body has been found inside a Melbourne home after fire ravaged the building in the early hours of Sunday morning, with neighbours revealing a tragic detail.
Desperate move as 19yo missing for a month
Nearly a month after 19-year-old Isla Bell disappeared in Melbourne, her family is making a desperate bid to get her home safely.
Driver allegedly caught performing a sex act
An Aussie woman has revealed her disgust at an alleged vile act her rideshare driver performed in front of her, as she and her friends rode in the car.
All the glitz and glamour at Derby Day
Thousands of punters dressed in black and white have made their way to Flemington Racecourse for the start of Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival.
Popular pram recalled over collapse risk
An urgent recall has been issued for three models of a popular pram sold nationwide over concerns a fault could seriously injure babies.
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