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Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Crime is increasing in Victoria as child offences escalate but the state's police minister says offending is under control.

Charges possible after mum's death from head injuries

Charges possible after mum's death from head injuries

Charges possible after mum's death from head injuries

Charges possible after mum's death from head injuries

A coroner is yet to rule how 44-year-old mother Elizabeth Britton suffered the head injuries that eventually led to hear death.

Homicide probe into stabbing death of jailed killer

Homicide probe into stabbing death of jailed killer

Homicide probe into stabbing death of jailed killer

Homicide probe into stabbing death of jailed killer

Notorious murderer and rapist Aymen Terkmani has been stabbed to death in a Sydney prison with decades still to serve on his lengthy sentence.

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Aged-care heatstroke death preventable, coroner finds

Aged-care heatstroke death preventable, coroner finds

An aged-care resident who died while alone in an unshaded area during a Queensland summer was not given his hourly safety check by staff, a coroner has found.

Accused killer in court over restaurant-strip stabbing

Accused killer in court over restaurant-strip stabbing

A man has faced court over an alleged murder that happened outside a restaurant on a busy suburban strip in Sydney.

Accused international scamming ring fronts court

Accused international scamming ring fronts court

A group of Victorians allegedly involved in a multimillion-dollar international investment scam have fronted court.

Energy giant fined $14 million for misleading prices

Energy giant fined $14 million for misleading prices

EnergyAustralia has been heavily fined for making false, misleading or deceptive statements that may have prevented consumers from getting the best deal.

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Priest 'unrepentant' after molesting trusting family

Priest 'unrepentant' after molesting trusting family

Priest 'unrepentant' after molesting trusting family

Priest 'unrepentant' after molesting trusting family

A Greek Orthodox priest who sexually abused a mother and her two children at confession will not be jailed despite claiming his victims lied for financial gain.

Man advised drive-by shooters to falsely blame Sudanese

Man advised drive-by shooters to falsely blame Sudanese

Man advised drive-by shooters to falsely blame Sudanese

Man advised drive-by shooters to falsely blame Sudanese

A young man has admitted telling the shooters who opened fire on a family home to falsely claim their vehicle was stolen by a Sudanese person weeks beforehand.

Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife

Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife

Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife

Olympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife

Three-time Olympic rower and silver medallist Simon Burgess entered his ex-wife's home wearing black rubber gloves, and slapped and threatened to choke her.

'Have faith': boxer put trust in doctors before death

'Have faith': boxer put trust in doctors before death

'Have faith': boxer put trust in doctors before death

'Have faith': boxer put trust in doctors before death

Doctors missed multiple opportunities to catch a brain bleed caused by hits to the head in a 18-year-old boxer for months before his death, an inquest found.

Swim coach Dick Caine dies before sex abuse sentencing

Swim coach Dick Caine dies before sex abuse sentencing

Swim coach Dick Caine dies before sex abuse sentencing

Swim coach Dick Caine dies before sex abuse sentencing

A former swim coach to the stars has died weeks after a court found he sexually assaulted numerous young athletes in decades past.

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

A man who pretended to rob a Sydney jewellers in an alleged plot to defraud $2.8 million from the shop's insurer will spend at least a year more behind bars.

Detectives make two arrests over motorbike crash death

Detectives make two arrests over motorbike crash death

Detectives make two arrests over motorbike crash death

Detectives make two arrests over motorbike crash death

Police are set to interview two men following their arrests over the death of a man in a supposed motorbike crash in regional Victoria.

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Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Young brothers Russell and Ben Smith have been remembered as loving friends and children at a private funeral at a church in the Blue Mountains.

Vanguard hit with record fine over $1b 'ethical' fund

Vanguard has been hit with the largest fine imposed in Australia for greenwashing, as a court ordered it to pay $12.9 million for financial misconduct.

Liberal leader shared lawsuit info with former premier

The Victorian Liberal leader says he shared information about his failed attempt to settle a defamation case with an exiled MP with ex-premier Jeff Kennett.

More time for AVO breaches, control of serious abusers

New orders will aim to control serious domestic violence abusers as penalties increase for people who persistently and intentionally breach court orders.

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Man accused of stabbing cop bailed for psych review

An 18-year-old man has been bailed to undergo an inpatient psychiatric assessment after he allegedly stabbed a police officer outside of his home.

New search for Samantha Murphy's body continues

Police have renewed the search for the remains of Samantha Murphy, who disappeared without a trace while on a run last summer.

Outback Wrangler star to face trial 3 years after crash

Three years after his friend died in a fatal helicopter crash, Outback Wrangler TV star Matt Wright will face trial in Darwin Supreme Court.

Teen charged over shopping centre murder faces court

A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court after being charged with murdering another teen at a Melbourne shopping centre.

Woman accused of stabbing grandmother granted bail

A young woman accused of attempting to murder her grandmother during a stabbing attack at a home in regional Queensland has been granted bail.

Psychological tricks behind supermarket discounts

Marketing experts say supermarkets are hitting on a human bias to buy with little thought when presented with apparent discounts.

Aust woman in Turkey on terror charges awaiting trial

Turkish authorities have charged a Melbourne woman with terrorism related offence, citing her links to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK in Australia.

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