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Man shot by officer 'made threats with broken bottle'

Man shot by officer 'made threats with broken bottle'

A man shot by protective service officers in Melbourne's CBD had produced a broken bottle and made threats, with pepper spray failing to stop him, police say.

Tormented family's plea for clues over mother's murder

Tormented family's plea for clues over mother's murder

Tormented family's plea for clues over mother's murder

Tormented family's plea for clues over mother's murder

There's a fresh plea for answers over the unsolved murder of a single mother killed in her own home, with her family hoping someone may come forward.

Man shot after confronting police on Melbourne bridge

Man shot after confronting police on Melbourne bridge

Man shot after confronting police on Melbourne bridge

Man shot after confronting police on Melbourne bridge

Police have shot a man who they say confronted protective services officers on the Princes Bridge in Melbourne on Friday.

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Red Rooster outlet fined $5.5k in child labour case

Red Rooster outlet fined $5.5k in child labour case

A fast food franchise has pleaded guilty to employing kids for longer than three-hour shifts and allowing them to work without proper supervision or permits.

Ballarat still hopeful after days of searching for mum

Ballarat still hopeful after days of searching for mum

The Ballarat community is still hopeful of finding missing mother Samantha Murphy six days after she disappeared as the State Emergency Service stands down.

Hollywood royalty joins fight to save Aussie parrot

Hollywood royalty joins fight to save Aussie parrot

Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio has called for an end to native forest logging in Tasmania as he backed efforts to protect the Swift Parrot.

'Long way to go' to address abuse in care facilities

'Long way to go' to address abuse in care facilities

Vulnerable Victorians continue to face abuse, neglect and violence in their homes with community advocates reporting a rise in incidents.

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Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Cutting Rebels will affect Victorian juniors: Leota

Melbourne skipper Rob Leota says there's plenty of young Victorian talent but they need the Rebels to stay afloat in Super Rugby to have players to look up to.

Slain boy's father hugs prosecutor after guilty verdict

Slain boy's father hugs prosecutor after guilty verdict

Slain boy's father hugs prosecutor after guilty verdict

Slain boy's father hugs prosecutor after guilty verdict

Declan Cutler's father, who missed the judge handing down a guilty verdict for four of his son's killers, hugged the prosecutor who later gave him the news.

Work begins on Hawthorn's new $100 million home

Work begins on Hawthorn's new $100 million home

Work begins on Hawthorn's new $100 million home

Work begins on Hawthorn's new $100 million home

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the site of Hawthorn's new base, which the Hawks also hope to use for AFLW matches in 2025.

Property investors in focus as tax debate shifts gears

Property investors in focus as tax debate shifts gears

Property investors in focus as tax debate shifts gears

Property investors in focus as tax debate shifts gears

As home ownership becomes increasingly difficult for many, pressure is growing on the major political parties to revisit tax reform.

Seamer Neser recalled for Australia's Test tour of NZ

Seamer Neser recalled for Australia's Test tour of NZ

Seamer Neser recalled for Australia's Test tour of NZ

Seamer Neser recalled for Australia's Test tour of NZ

Queensland quick Michael Neser has been recalled to Australia's squad to tour New Zealand as he eyes his first Test appearance since December 2022.

Arson attack investigators probe tobacco shop blaze

Arson attack investigators probe tobacco shop blaze

Arson attack investigators probe tobacco shop blaze

Arson attack investigators probe tobacco shop blaze

Detectives probing arson attacks linked to a criminal conflict over tobacco are probing another suspicious blaze in Melbourne.

Vixens star Kumwenda to miss Super Netball season

Vixens star Kumwenda to miss Super Netball season

Vixens star Kumwenda to miss Super Netball season

Vixens star Kumwenda to miss Super Netball season

Star goaler Mwai Kumwenda will not feature in the Melbourne Vixens' 2024 Super Netball campaign, announcing she is expecting her first child.

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Magnitude 4.3 earthquake shakes large parts of Victoria

Victoria has recorded a 4.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the regional town of Meeniyan in the Gippsland region.

Controversial union heavyweight John Setka to retire

Influential Victoria and Tasmania Construction, Forestry, Maritime and Energy Union boss John Setka is set to retire after a long and controversial career.

Victoria take down Redbacks to shoot to top spot

Victoria are well placed to reach the domestic one-day cup final after a three-wicket win over South Australia catapulted them to top spot on the ladder.

Henry Hunt taken to hospital after fielding mishap

Redbacks opener Henry Hunt has been left with blood streaming from his nose after copping a ball to the face while fielding in the one-day clash with Victoria.

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MCG's plea for 'Taylor-gaters' to stay out of the woods

MCG operators will review arrangements inside and outside the stadium for Taylor Swift concerts after the first night but are hoping "Taylor-gaters" stay away.

Mokbel denies exaggerating his connection to Gobbo

Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has completed his third day of evidence in the Victorian Supreme Court as he tries to fight drug-trafficking convictions.

'We need you at home', daughter pleads to missing mum

Police are concerned about the out-of-character disappearance of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy, who vanished after going for an early morning run.

Man faces court over child homicide after baby's death

A 29-year-old Melbourne man has faced court after being charged with child homicide and murder over the death of a baby boy in January.

High Court rejects Catholic Church abuse challenge

The High Court has rejected the Catholic Church's bid to overturn a ruling that will allow an abused choirboy's father to sue for damages as a secondary victim.

Tears flow at apology to Victorian state care victims

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has delivered a formal apology on behalf of the state to victims of historical abuse and neglect in institutional care.

Man on murder charge after baby death

A man is due in a Melbourne court on child homicide and murder charges over the death of an infant in January.

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