Why are so many cyclists being hurt?
Darren Gray The number of cyclists ending up in hospital after a crash on Victorian roads involving a motor vehicle has surged over the 10 years to the end of 2014, TAC figures show.
Latest Victoria news
Jealous husband brutally murders rival over paternity of unborn child
![Pamela Fogwell and Adam Moody. Mr Moody thought he was the father of Pamela's child](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/z/r/y/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnzp5n.png/1459920829345.png)
Liam Mannix 3:33 PM Two men were told they were the father of Pamela Fogwell's unborn child. One of the men, Adam Moody, died under Gavin Fogwell's car, dragged through two properties and run over repeatedly in a brutal slaying.
'Awful crime': Man who spat in McDonald's worker's face jailed
![The CCTV footage of Hassan Abdul-Rahim at the Essendon McDonald's.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/z/o/u/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnzo8f.png/1459920888670.jpg)
Adam Cooper 3:32 PM A man who spat in the face of a McDonald's worker because he was frustrated at waiting to be served has a month in jail to ponder his "gutless" act.
Street harassment of LGBTI people rife, study finds
![Bianca Fileborn](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/z/s/t/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnzq0z.png/1459921236747.jpg)
Alana Schetzer 3:12 PM Many LGBTI people experience harassment, from people staring or giving disapproving looks, to more aggressive acts.
Hunt begins for Thomas' killers
![Murdered: Thomas O'Connell](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/z/n/j/h/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnznyr.png/1459918878436.jpg)
Tom Cowie and Marissa Calligeros 3:01 PM Thomas O'Connell was found dead in his burnt out car in bushland, not far from the Hume Freeway, north of Melbourne in February.
Murder accused hid in bungalow after Brunswick East shooting, court told
![Alex Semaan is accused of shooting a man dead in Brunswick East.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/y/j/9/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnzolv.png/1459915659831.jpg)
Mark Russell 2:07 PM Having shot and killed a family friend, Alex Semaan hid in his bungalow at the back of the family home and waited for his fiancee to join him, a court has heard.
Melbourne west dogs targeted in vicious dog baiting
![Slices of bread found with snail bait in a Blackburn laneway.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/1/2/i/i/w/t/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnzm6x.png/1459913514878.jpg)
Alana Schetzer 1:31 PM Dog owners in Melbourne's west have been warned to be on the lookout for potentially fatal bait traps.
Fashion blogger Rozalia Russian targeted in Instagram hacking and extortion
![Blogger Rozalia Russian had her instagram account hacked for a ransom.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/x/r/n/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnxm8g.png/1459908892386.jpg)
Suzanne Carbone 12:14 PM Fashion blogger Rozalia Russian has been forced to rethink the security of her social-media platforms after a hacker staged a "takeover" of her Instagram account and extorted about $5000 for its return.
Homes lost in Wye River, Separation Creek bushfires may never be rebuilt
![A resident walks among the ruins of his destroyed Wye River property.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/t/o/m/v/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyx4y.png/1459902865320.jpg)
Liam Mannix 10:29 AM Wye River and Separation Creek, devastated by the Christmas Day bushfires, may never be rebuilt after the introduction of regulations that could increase the cost of rebuilding each house by $300,000.
Terrifying near-miss caught on dashcam
![The semi-trailer hurtles towards the other truck and the woman on the side of the road.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/z/e/z/4/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnzexu.png/1459902563802.jpg)
Marissa Calligeros 10:29 AM Horrifying near-miss at Carlisle River caught on camera.
New website helps Victorian commuters challenge unjust myki fines
![Public Transport Victoria earned $44 million from myki fines last financial year.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/6/x/d/b/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnzdur.png/1459906572796.jpg)
Marissa Calligeros 10:01 AM It has just become easier for you to challenge that unjust myki fine.
Melbourne Express: Wednesday, April 6, 2016
![Melbourne Express icons](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/f/8/g/2/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnxnlb.png/1459898857078.jpg)
Deborah Gough 9:25 AM Kick-start your day with live news, travel updates, weather and more.
Business course an unusual kids' holiday activity
![Twins Lachlan (left) and Oliver Skerritt, 11, at the two day business school for kids, Lemonade Stand, run by Collective ...](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/y/y/4/i/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnza8m.png/1459894378358.jpg)
Carolyn Webb 8:12 AM A city innovation consultancy is running a basic but serious business class for children, in an unusual school holiday activity.
Teen airlifted to hospital after stolen car crashes in Narre Warren
![<p>](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/n/o/s/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnz7as.png/1459852631717.jpg)
Chloe Booker 8:37 PM A teenager has been airlifted to hospital with serious head injuries after a stolen car, carrying four teens, smashed into a tree and fence in Melbourne's southeast.
Sister of man allegedly murdered by his son did not know of abuse claims, court told
![Pauline and Bill Thomas, who were allegedly killed by their son at the family farm in Wangarratta.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/z/3/7/y/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyynt.png/1459852372327.jpg)
Mark Russell 8:32 PM The sister of William Thomas – allegedly murdered by his son Ian on the family farm near Wangaratta after the younger man had strangled his mother – knew nothing of claims he frequently beat two of his children when they were young, a court has heard.
Get your sunshine while it lasts as city tops 29 degrees
![The last of the warm weather.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/y/r/w/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyxkt.png/1459850154543.jpg)
Chloe Booker, Liam Mannix 7:55 PM Melburnians are out basking in the last few hours of sunny weather before Autumn sets in.
Kane Constructions sites 'targeted' after CFMEU arrest
![CFMEU](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/y/6/f/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyiyw.png/1459849417387.jpg)
Nick Toscano 7:43 PM Another major builder claims it was targeted by the militant construction union's top officials who instigated unlawful strikes and temporarily shut down key projects across Melbourne and Geelong.
Three outbound lanes closed on Monash Freeway after crash
![<p>](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/p/a/v/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnz4e0.png/1459845757922.jpg)
Chloe Booker 6:42 PM Three right outbound lanes are closed on the Monash Freeway at East Malvern Station after a car and motorcycle collided.
Smoking to remain in outdoor drinking areas but not where food is served
![The dangers of second-hand smoke are well documented, yet few strata bodies have smoke-free by-laws in place.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/5/d/9/o/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnytfi.png/1459844467617.jpg)
Benjamin Preiss 6:21 PM Smokers you can breathe easy. The state government has rejected a push by health and community groups to stub out smoking in outdoor drinking areas.
Anzac Day march order disagreement
![Convener of the WWI 7th Battalion Association David Laird.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/3/c/f/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyhc6.png/1459843245876.jpg)
Bridie Smith 6:00 PM All seven World War I battalion banners held in private hands will be withdrawn from this year's Anzac Day march and an alternative gathering organised, following a decision to ban descendants from marching down St Kilda Road with their family's battalion banners.
No parking, no air con, no real estate agents, no worries
![James Legge, from 6 Degrees architects, at the site for the proposed new "deep green" apartment building next to ...](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/y/w/v/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnz02z.png/1459890756804.jpg)
Clay Lucas 5:46 PM No parking, no air con, no worries
Memes mock Montague Street Bridge
![Success Kid meme celebrating a successful drive under the Montague Street Bridge](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/y/k/t/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnykq8.png/1459845071598.jpg)
Lucy Battersby 5:46 PM The accident-prone Montague Street Bridge has lit up the imagination of Melburnians online, with parody accounts and memes confirming one way of dealing with a major traffic hazard is to anthropomorphise it.
Shorter 'pantscraper' for Collins Street
![An artist's impression of the Cbus Property proposal that has been given in principle approval.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/q/j/9/r/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyi6y.png/1459914534211.jpg)
Aisha Dow 4:47 PM Last-minute negotiations secure twin towers for prime 447 Collins Street site.
Alleged killer's sister and girlfriend tried to cover up murder, court told
![Alex Semaan is accused of shooting a man dead in Brunswick East.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/y/j/9/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyrbx.png/1459906057896.jpg)
Mark Russell 4:36 PM When Alex Semaan allegedly shot a family friend in the head at point blank range, he and his sister and girlfriend hatched a plan to try to cover up the murder, a court has heard.
Injured paramedic remains in hospital as alleged attackers face court
![<p>](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/p/a/v/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnywjz.png/1459843637275.jpg)
Adam Cooper 3:56 PM A veteran ambulance paramedic allegedly bashed while on the job by two women and a boy has undergone two bouts of surgery and remains in hospital, a court has heard.
Bomb scare outside office Cranbourne
![<p>](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/n/o/s/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyr25.png/1459834612900.jpg)
Chloe Booker Businesses have been evacuated due to a bomb scare at a car park in Cranbourne.
Woman loses bid for ex-husband's TattsLotto win
![The husband can keep his TattsLotto fortune.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/0/3/o/i/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnysgn.png/1459832968996.jpg)
Marissa Calligeros Should a woman be entitled to a share of her ex-husband's TattsLotto win, especially if he won while they were still together?
Man charged with murder of three-year-old girl
![<p>](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/6/9/e/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnytx8.png/1459832189023.jpg)
Chloe Booker A man has been charged with the murder of a 3-year-old girl in Victoria's north-west.
Doctors call for brown coal power shutdown plan in the Latrobe Valley
![A giant dredging machine at work in the brown coal mine at Loy Yang in the Latrobe Valley.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/i/k/x/3/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnxsxm.png/1459830725231.jpg)
Tom Arup More than 300 doctors and other medical professionals have signed an open letter demanding the state government develop a plan to retire the Latrobe Valley's brown coal power plants because of the health damage they cause.
Jail for fraudster who ruined couple's retirement plans
![<p>](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/z/v/l/k/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyqoy.png/1459830509288.jpg)
Adam Cooper A former financial adviser who defrauded a couple of almost $800,000 and ruined their retirement plans has been jailed for five years.
Man pleads guilty to triple murder in Wedderburn
![Ian Francis Jamieson has pleaded guilty to the murders in Wedderburn in 2014.](/web/20160406054244im_/http://www.theage.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/y/r/9/n/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gnyqoe.png/1459842182706.jpg)
Adam Holmes A man has pleaded guilty to all three murder charges for a triple killing in Wedderburn, north-west of Bendigo, in 2014.