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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 17TH 2024 : Diabetic driver William Swale, accused of ignoring nine medical alerts before the Daylesford horror crash in November 23, attends Ballarat Magistrates Court for day two of a committal hearing. PICTURE : NewsWire / Nicki Connolly

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Driver who killed five at Daylesford pub refuses to give evidence — again

A diabetic driver whose BMW ploughed through the Royal Daylesford Hotel’s beer garden — killing five people — has doubled-down on his refusal to give evidence at a coronial inquest into the tragedy.

A Vigil is held for the people who died at the Bondi shooting. Synagogue, Caulfield North. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Allan responds after being booed at Jewish vigil for Bondi dead

Premier Jacinta Allan has responded after she was jeered and booed at a Caulfield vigil for the 15 victims murdered in Bondi’s shooting terror, admitting her government needs to do more.

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Premier Jacinta Allan at a press conference announcing $1.8m funding for jewish security and anti-radicalisation programs on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Allan unveils $1.8m for security at Jewish summer camps, holiday programs

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has pledged $1.8m to boost security at Jewish events and to tackle extremism in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. Jewish leaders say it’s not enough.

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Hit-run in Prahran. Picture: Supplied

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Police hunt for driver after footage emerges of hit-run in Prahran

Police are hunting the driver of an SUV that hit a pedestrian before speeding away from the scene in Melbourne’s inner southeast.

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Premier Jacinta Allan at a press conference announcing $1.8m funding for jewish security and anti-radicalisation programs on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Allan unveils $1.8m for security at Jewish summer camps, holiday programs

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has pledged $1.8m to boost security at Jewish events and to tackle extremism in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. Jewish leaders say it’s not enough.

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Four dead after horror crash in Victoria’s north

Four dead after horror crash in Victoria’s north

Four adults have died and three children are among those with life-threatening injuries after a minivan crashed near Katamatite in Victoria’s…

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Hit-run in Prahran. Picture: Supplied

Police hunt for driver after footage emerges of hit-run in Prahran

Police are hunting the driver of an SUV that hit a pedestrian before speeding away from the scene in Melbourne’s inner southeast.

Police are hunting for SUV driver after Prahran hit and run

Police are hunting for SUV driver after Prahran hit and run

Police are hunting for the driver of an SUV after video footage captured the moment a woman was struck on a pedestrian crossing in Prahran

Aussie readers have had their say on Anthony Albanese following the Bondi terror attack.

‘Spineless’: Albo slammed as Aussies express fears for nation

Aussies have declared the Albanese government has “blood on its hands” over the Bondi attack, amid fears Australia is no longer the country they once knew. HAVE YOUR SAY

Melbourne, Australia - JULY, 2025. A few down Sydney road towards cbd buildings high-rises traffic peak hour tram lines. Picture: Jason Edwards

7.30am traffic update: Melbourne commute

Make this your 7.30am destination before you hit the road — see if you’ll face a clean run or traffic chaos on your way into the city.

15/12/2025. Network News. News. Bondi, Sydney, NSW. Colour pictures from Bondi in the aftermath of yesterdayÃ¢â¬â¢s terrorist attack which has left 16 people dead. Pics by Julian Andrews.

‘Target on their backs’: Why Jewish kids need to know about Sydney attack

Australian Jewish parents are faced with having heartbreaking conversations with their kids about Sunday’s mass shooting, with one U.S Orthodox influencer telling her 1.4m followers kids need it explained because they “have a target on their backs”.

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Four dead, three children injured in horror mini-van crash

Four dead, three children injured in horror mini-van crash

Four dead, three children injured in horror mini-van crash

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Jess Hosking (L) and Sarah Hosking of the Tigers arrive ahead of the 2025 W AFLW Awards at Centrepiece on November 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

‘World implodes’: Jess Hosking opens up about leaving AFLW

AFLW star Jess Hosking sacrificed weddings, birthdays and funerals for sport now faces her biggest challenge yet — discovering who she is without football.

Jewish children have a target on their back says huge influencer

Jewish children have a target on their back says huge influencer

New York Orthodox Jewish influencer and mum Miriam Ezagui, who has 1.4m followers, speaks out on the Sydney terrorist attack

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