Crime
Sport club fires probe uncovers alleged meth trafficking operation
Police investigating an alleged arson attack on two sporting sites say they have now found a substantial amount of methamphetamine.
- Isabel McMillan
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- Analysis
- Naked City
Guns, pots and parmas: How a gang got away with the heist of the century
The inside story of the Great Bookie Robbery has finally been told – and it lifts the lid on a very clever diversion.
- John Silvester
Almost a year after synagogue firebombing, Jews gather in sorrow – and fear
International Jewish leaders have been told Australia has suffered the world’s most dramatic rise in the percentage of hate incidents against Jews during the past two years.
- Tony Wright
- Updated
- Melbourne childcare crisis
Accused childcare paedophile charged with abusing more kids at more centres
Joshua Brown is now accused of abusing children from his very first job in childcare, as the police case against the 27-year-old widens to four centres.
- Sherryn Groch, Carla Jaeger and Cassandra Morgan
Ex-Neighbours star ordered to write apology letter for Nazi salute
“There needs to be a bit of restorative justice in this case towards the Jewish community,” the magistrate said at a pre-sentence hearing for Damien Richardson.
- Emily Woods
- Analysis
- Naked City
War of the Ramchens: A mystery suspended in time
Some relationships slowly disintegrate, others explode, but few turn into the running, public battle of Vic and Jacqui Ramchen.
- John Silvester
- Updated
- Education
‘Mentally snapped’: The decision said to have led to teacher’s alleged violent rage
It is claimed that after Melbourne teacher Kim Ramchen learnt his employment contract would not be renewed, he flew into a rage, attacking his school’s principal with a knife.
- Cassandra Morgan and Isabel McMillan
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- Courts
A murder suspect dad, a missing TV hostess mum and a perfect VCE score: Alleged principal stabber’s tragic past
He was a child of tragedy, then an academic star. Now, Kim Ramchen – the son of a millionaire once suspected in his model wife’s disappearance – stands accused of stabbing his school principal, bringing his family name back before the courts.
- Melissa Cunningham, Chris Vedelago and Cassandra Morgan
Another 775 charges for doctor who allegedly spied on women in hospital toilets
The trainee doctor, who allegedly hid spy cameras inside toilets and showers across major Melbourne hospitals, is now facing more than 900 charges.
- Erin Pearson
Secret diary detailed abuse, fear of camper killer’s wife before her death
Lisa Lynn documented the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband, missing camper killer Gregory Lynn, before she was found dead on the front lawn of the pair’s home.
- Erin Pearson
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