Friends pay tribute to ‘big-hearted’ woman killed by car in Yarrawonga
A woman who died after being hit by a car while allegedly trying to break up an altercation has been remembered as a big-hearted friend who wasn’t afraid to help others.
Victoria
How a tiny lizard is causing big headaches for first-home buyers
The endangered Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon is causing chaos in Melbourne’s western growth corridor and Geelong and a fight to protect its habitat is halting the construction of tens of thousands of homes.
Where to vote: Full list of polling booths in Victoria
Australia will head to the polls on Saturday for the federal election. See the full list of Victorian polling booth locations here — including the ones that will have a democracy sausage sizzle.
The Trial: Simon Says
Erin Patterson’s ex-husband Simon was the first witness to take to the stand, and he spent the day telling the court about his time with the woman who is now accused of murder.
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New top cop to be named within days
Victoria Police is set to announce a new chief commissioner but as acting chief Rick Nugent gets ready to step down the top brass’s pick for the top job remains a closely guarded secret.
Tough-talking magistrate defies police to lock up 16-year-old home invader
A Melbourne magistrate was “staggered” police were not pushing for a tougher penalty for a teen involved in a wild crime spree and says the boy was old enough to know better.
Council rate hikes put Aussie election tax cuts at risk
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton’s promises to provide cost of living relief threaten to be wiped out as councils plan to raise rates by up to 87 per cent due to a lack of government funding.
Simon back in the witness box
Day four of the trial of Erin Patterson is set to get underway with her ex husband Simon to take to the witness stand again
Kooyong sign fight ends in ‘humiliating defeat’
A Victorian Supreme Court judge has made a ruling on Boroondara City Council’s attempt to restrict the number of campaign signs in the marginal seat.
Simon in the witness box
Day three of the trial of Erin Patterson saw her ex-husband take to the stand.
O’Brien: When did violence in the community become normal?
Incidents like the recent attack on a 92-year-old woman have become all too common and more must be done to prevent such senseless crimes.
‘Members have spoken’: Prison staff say they’ve no confidence in boss
Prison officers have returned a damning vote of no confidence against Corrections Victoria Commissioner Larissa Strong after a string of horror attacks in Victorian jails.
‘Forked tongue’: Why Jewish leader wants Greens walloped at ballot box
A prominent Jewish leader has taken a swipe at the Greens’ candidate for Macnamara, accusing her of trying to hide anti- Semitic party policies.
Two more men charged over Chapel St death of Ruka Carlson
Two more men have been charged over an alleged stabbing that claimed the life of a father of six on Chapel Street on Easter Sunday.
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