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Ethan and Vicky with their two-year-old son who survived the crash.

‘He meant the world to them’: Grandparents’ final act to save toddler in fatal crash

Vicky’s parents had moved to Melbourne only five months ago, wishing to spend their retirement close to their only grandchild. Both died after a car hit them while walking with the boy from a playground.

  • Hannah Hammoud

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Tracey Jean cared for an injured two-year-old boy after he and his grandparents were hit by a car at Wantirna South on Thursday.

‘Car, car, car’: A toddler’s cry for help after car crashes into his family

Passer-by Tracey Jean went to the aid of an injured two-year-old boy who clung to her for safety after being struck by an out-of-control car in a crash that left a woman dead and a man fighting for life in Melbourne’s outer east.

  • Hannah Hammoud and Cassandra Morgan
Police said it was too early to determine whether speed played a part in the tragedy.

Elderly driver yet to be interviewed over crash that killed woman, injured two-year-old

A woman is dead and a man and a little boy have life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a car near a playground in Wantirna South.

  • Grant McArthur, Alexander Darling and Hannah Hammoud
Avalon Airshow crash pilot Glenn Collins has revealed details of his injuries and recovery.

‘I’m giving it my all’: Avalon Airshow crash pilot details long road to recovery

Pilot Glenn Collins says he remains hopeful despite suffering life-changing injuries, as he thanked the courageous rescuers who came to his aid after the shocking crash.

  • Hannah Hammoud
Three people were rescued after their helicopter plunged into the ocean.

Three rescued after helicopter plunges into ocean off Bellarine Peninsula

The passengers were treated on the beach between Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove for serious injuries before being taken to hospital.

  • Brittany Busch and Cassandra Morgan
Glenn Collins was injured when his plane crashed during an aerobatics display at Avalon Airshow on Friday.

‘Praying and wishing he pulls through’: Pilot injured in Avalon Airshow crash named

Glenn Collins, an experienced pilot and keen skydiver, was critically injured when his plane plummeted to the ground at Avalon on Friday.

  • Ashleigh McMillan and Chris Zappone
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Shocked spectators watched the aerobatics plane crash to the ground at the Avalon Airshow.

Pilot seriously hurt after plane crashes during aerial display at Avalon Airshow

A pilot is in a critical condition after his plane crashed into the ground while performing an aerial demonstration at the Avalon Australian International Airshow.

  • Brittany Busch and Chris Zappone
The January 14 landslide in McCrae resulted in the evacuation of 19 surrounding properties.

Premier slams Mornington Peninsula council’s ‘inaction’ over McCrae landslide

Announcing an inquiry into last month’s landslide, Jacinta Allan says too many questions remain unanswered. She has demanded the council take back responsibility of the site.

  • Sophie Aubrey, Adam Carey and Lachlan Abbott
Emergency services attend a house fire in Dover Street, Truganina, on Thursday morning.

Wrong address, innocent victim: Police hunt ‘two murderers’ over deadly firebombing

Police said the 27-year-old woman and her family were completely innocent and had no criminal history. Police are now hunting for “two murderers”.

  • Melissa Cunningham, Lachlan Abbott and Angus Delaney
landslip in McCrae

Surgery for injured worker as unsafe landslide homes remain off limits

The Age has obtained a recording of a meeting the Mornington Peninsula Shire council held with affected residents, at which authorities said work to identify the source of the landslide was ongoing.

  • Lachlan Abbott, Sarah Danckert and Angus Delaney

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