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Suspected cyanide death put under coroner's spotlight

Suspected cyanide death put under coroner's spotlight

A 27-year-old man died after taking what is suspected to be cyanide tablets during an arrest in central Victoria.

Three passengers dead following car roll-over

Three passengers dead following car roll-over

Three passengers dead following car roll-over

Three passengers dead following car roll-over

A driver was able to free himself from a crash that left three passengers dead when a car rolled over at a country intersection.

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

Neighbours actress Janet Andrewartha dies at 72

The Australian entertainment industry is paying tribute to 'Neighbours' and 'Prisoner' actress Janet Andrewartha, who's died, aged 72.

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Officer 'centimetres' from injury in fatal shooting

Officer 'centimetres' from injury in fatal shooting

An officer has fired two shots and killed a knife-wielding man after he allegedly attacked and rushed at two police.

Russian shelling kills five civilians across Ukraine

Russian shelling kills five civilians across Ukraine

Five people have died and more, including children, have been injured in the latest spate of Russian shelling across Ukraine.

Son gave lethal drug dose to elderly mum, coroner rules

Son gave lethal drug dose to elderly mum, coroner rules

An 88-year-old woman was given a lethal dose of drugs by her doctor son who had the "express intention" of ending his mother's life.

Soaring death tax 'extra burden' for grieving families

Soaring death tax 'extra burden' for grieving families

Grieving families could be forced to pay thousands in probate fees if the Victorian government pushes on with hikes that would cause "stress and hardship".

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Samantha Fraser's children sue father over her murder

Samantha Fraser's children sue father over her murder

Samantha Fraser's children sue father over her murder

Samantha Fraser's children sue father over her murder

The children of a woman killed by her estranged husband have launched legal action against their dad due to suffering financial loss and psychological injuries.

Heartbroken family wants answers over arrest death

Heartbroken family wants answers over arrest death

Heartbroken family wants answers over arrest death

Heartbroken family wants answers over arrest death

Family of a man who died a week after becoming unresponsive during an arrest are calling for answers after two officers were suspended amid a homicide probe.

Accused killer allegedly stole from 85-year-old victim

Accused killer allegedly stole from 85-year-old victim

Accused killer allegedly stole from 85-year-old victim

Accused killer allegedly stole from 85-year-old victim

Accused killer Milena Bogojevska allegedly stole items valued at $2000 from an 85-year-old woman whose body was found in a Melbourne river.

Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise

Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise

Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise

Learner drivers should learn first aid, after toll rise

Emergency groups are calling for mandated first aid training for learner drivers after new figures showing at least three Australians die on the road each day.

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

A mother who forced her daughter to marry a man who would go on to kill her should be jailed to send a message to the community, a court has been told.

Accused killer of 85yo woman found in river identified

Accused killer of 85yo woman found in river identified

Accused killer of 85yo woman found in river identified

Accused killer of 85yo woman found in river identified

A woman accused of murdering an elderly woman in Melbourne's west has been revealed as Milena Bogojevska after a suppression order was lifted.

Safety probe into train death of hero dad, daughter

Safety probe into train death of hero dad, daughter

Safety probe into train death of hero dad, daughter

Safety probe into train death of hero dad, daughter

Investigators will probe CCTV footage and the speed of an oncoming train to determine how a father and his daughter died when a pram rolled onto the tracks.

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'Devoid of moral qualms': fatal hit-run driver jailed

A judge has slammed a driver who killed a cyclist as "devoid of any moral qualms" after his "lawless lifestyle" saw him put others at risk after a fatal crash.

'Brave' dad and toddler die in twin pram train tragedy

A toddler and her father have died after a pram carrying twin girls rolled onto train tracks, leaving a mother traumatised and another girl lucky to survive.

Gasps in court as teens freed on bail over fatal fire

Two 19-year-olds charged over a fire that left two men dead have been granted bail but a magistrate warned it could be revoked if they are caught out at night.

Comedian and actor Bob Newhart dead at 94

Comedian and actor Bob Newhart, whose career spanned eight decades, has died at the age of 94, his publicist says.

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Deadly factory fire 'a mistake' accused teen claimed

Two teens applying for bail after being charged over a fire that killed two people were allegedly paid $4000 by a prisoner for the job, a court has been told.

Impromptu trick gone wrong caused deadly jet crash

A spontaneous manoeuvre to create a "good filming opportunity" led to a mid-air collision between two former military jets, killing a pilot and cameraman.

Police hunt man over stabbing fatality

This is the man police want to question over the stabbing death of another man in Melbourne's north.

Man accused of assisting others in double fatal arson

A man has faced court accused helping two alleged offenders avoid police apprehension over the deaths of two men in a fatal factory fire.

Woman faces court over body found in river

A 49-year-old woman has faced court charged with murder over the discovery of another woman's body in a Melbourne river.

Vow for justice remains, decade on from MH17 disaster

The fight for justice continues as victims' family and friends join ceremonies marking a decade since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.

Homicide probe after woman's body found in river

The discovery of a woman's body in a major Melbourne river not long after a man's remains were found is being treated as suspicious.

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