Inside the massive operation to shift state’s worst crims
Gangland figures, murderers and bikies are set to be moved to a new jail under heavily armed escort in one of the biggest mass prisoner transfers in Victorian history.
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Maori elders fly in for new top cop’s extravagant welcome party
Police officers have questioned the expense of the “powhiri” ceremony for New Zealander Mike Bush who is taking over as Victoria Police’s new chief commissioner.
Police probe Melbourne ‘predator hunters’ exposing alleged pedos
Police are investigating a Melbourne based vigilante gang who have shot to fame luring alleged pedophiles into public settings and shaming them online, but the group says they have no intention of slowing down.
Melbourne Uni professor launches legal action after being fired
A long-serving and highly regarded academic is suing for unfair dismissal after being sacked for alleged serious misconduct.
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Ex-Goldman Sachs boss snaps up $14.5m mansion
A heritage eight-bedroom Mornington Peninsula pad has a new owner after quietly changing hands.
How to score tickets to see AC/DC at the ‘G
The rock legends have announced a new show for their Australian tour. Here’s all you need to know about scoring a ticket to one oftheir blockbuster gigs.
People power forces speed cut on Coburg road but fight continues
A years-long campaign to reduce the speed limit of a dangerous road outside a Coburg school has chalked up a victory, with the limit set to be reduced during school times.
Police dismantle St Albans retail theft syndicate
Seven people have been arrested and more than $125,000 worth of stolen goods seized as police have disrupted an alleged retail theft syndicate…
Police probe suspicious factory fire at Hallam
A fire that erupted at a factory at Hallam is being investigated by police, with detectives treating the blaze as suspicious.
New weight-loss jab which only has to be taken once a month
An experimental obesity drug which only has to be injected once a month helped people lose up to 20 per cent of their body weight.
What we know about girls footy coach charged with work trip rape
A father, husband and former coach of a junior girls football team – here is all we know about the businessman who police allege raped an unconscious woman on Hindley St.
Health Services Union placed in administration amid Asmar ‘ghost payments’ claims
The embattled Health Services Union has been placed into administration in a move that will see the removal of controversial boss Diana Asmar, who is facing a Fair Work Commission case over allegations of financial impropriety.
Glam lawyer accused of asking colleague to lie
A glamorous Melbourne lawyer charged over a fake document scandal allegedly told her junior solicitor to “make up a story” to tell a magistrate.
Family of slain Melbourne doctor Ash Gordon express relief after guilty verdict
Family of slain Melbourne doctor Ash Gordon have expressed their relief after a teenager was found guilty of his murder.
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