Allan’s shock confession that bail laws are too soft
Premier Jacinta Allan has ordered a major review of bail laws as she concedes more must be done to tackle Victoria’s youth crime crisis.
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‘Enough is enough’: More police demanded for Melb Jewish district
Current and former mayors from a council in Melbourne’s Jewish heartland have demanded a permanent boost to police patrols amid a frightening rise in anti-Semitism and “deep concern” for public safety.
Construction disruption: Australia’s largest glass maker collapses
Australia’s only maker of architectural glass, Oceania Glass, has been placed in administration with 260 jobs on the line less than a year after warning China was dumping cheap products here.
Man charged with hurling bacon and spray painting antisemitic graffiti
A man has been charged after allegedly targeting a Middle Park mansion belonging to a member of one of Victoria’s most well-known Jewish families.
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Victoria’s volunteer firefighting force shrinks to new low
CFA volunteer numbers have plummeted to a new low while the bill for paid staff soars and property owners are hit with skyrocketing levies to pay for the state’s fire services.
Battin forecasts fire review
Brad Battin says he will launch a review into fire services next year. But what would form part of the probe?
Patton’s future as top cop to be decided within days
Chief Commissioner Shane Patton’s contract expires in June and it’s understood the state government is close to finalising its decision on whether to reappoint him.
‘Bring on autumn’: Farmers pin their hopes on a break
As temperatures soar in an old-fashioned summer, farmers across parts of southeast Australia are pinning their hopes on an early autumn break.
Labor won’t support move to protect abortion access
The Allan government has decided not to back the Greens’ push to safeguard access to abortion into the future, prompting concerns it could have “frightening” consequences.
‘Broken with grief’: Tears flow for young mum killed in Ascot Vale
The family of a young mother believed to have been killed by her former partner in Ascot Vale last week has opened up on its pain, saying the epidemic of violence against women must end.
Health boss who played key role in Victoria’s Covid response stands down
The Department of Health secretary who became a public figure making tough and controversial decisions during the pandemic will depart amid a leadership reshuffle.
‘Ridiculous’: Beachgoers in meltdown over ice-cream ban
Beachgoers have gone into meltdown after a bayside council banned an ice-cream truck from two popular surf beaches. | VIDEO
Only jail will stop alleged ‘Pam the Bird’ vandal, police say
The man accused of being behind the infamous ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti is becoming increasingly violent and will continue to cause “chaos” across Melbourne if he’s not held in custody, a court has heard.
Newman turns on ‘star f–ker’ neo-Nazi as podcast backlash mounts
AFL personality Sam Newman has launched a scathing attack on neo-Nazi Blair Cottrell, claiming he wasn’t even invited to appear on a recent episode of his controversial podcast.
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