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Immigration
New DNA evidence rejects incest claim but couple's visa nightmare goes on
An Ethiopian couple suspected of incest by the Australian government have been told their visa case cannot be reviewed despite fresh DNA evidence that scuttles the claim.
- by Benjamin Millar
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Victoria Police
Legal observers find police 'set tone of violence' at anti-mining protests
A 45-page report documents what observers believe was excessive use of capsicum spray, overzealous use of batons and dangerous use of police horses to break up protest lines.
- by Benjamin Millar
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Immigration
Australian model locked in US immigration detention for months
Adau Mornyang's sister says the model was suddenly arrested and jailed by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in “a surprise ambush” on September 17.
- by Benjamin Millar
Police investigate 'inappropriate memes' on officer's social media
For the second time in 24 hours Victoria Police have expressed their "extreme disappointment" at the behaviour of an officer.
- by Benjamin Millar and Tate Papworth
Controversial plans for soaring eight-storey family home in heart of Footscray
It could be described as extending the index finger to Footscray. A mega eight-storey family home could be built in the heart of Footscray's bustling shopping strip.
- by Benjamin Millar
Stephen Jolly splits from Victorian Socialists amid serious allegations
Prominent Melbourne left wing politician Stephen Jolly has split with his party, the Victorian Socialists, amid serious allegations involving the City of Yarra councillor.
- by Noel Towell and Benjamin Millar
Taylor Swift fans distraught at Melbourne Cup scratching
Distraught Taylor Swift fans have been left hundreds of dollars out of pocket following the pop icon's decision to cancel her performance at the 2019 Melbourne Cup.
- by Benjamin Millar and Rachel Wells
Brawl mars nail-biting preliminary final
An ugly brawl between fans, police and security guards erupted during Saturday night's preliminary final between Collingwood and Greater Western Sydney.
- by Rachel Wells and Benjamin Millar
Melbourne
Animal rights
Animal activists disrupt Melbourne's 'Ride Like A Girl' film premiere
Animal activists have stormed the world premiere of a film about jockey Michelle Payne, disrupting speeches before being dragged out by security.
- by Benjamin Millar
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Cladding crisis
Premier warns of 'deadly outcomes' in cladding crisis blame game
Lives could be lost without the state and federal governments working together to bring an end to the cladding crisis, Premier Daniel Andrews warns.
- by Benjamin Millar
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Crime
Three teenagers arrested following home invasions, police chase
Three teenagers have been arrested following two home invasions and a dramatic police chase in Melbourne's west on Sunday morning.
- by Rachel Wells and Benjamin Millar
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