Irish national wanted by police for questioning after teen girl allegedly confronted during home invasion
Meanwhile, another Irish man has been arrested.
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One child in hospital after school bus crashes into tree north of Melbourne
The bus was carrying about 30 students, who have all been assessed by paramedics.
Melbourne
Pilot repainted 4WD after alleged murder of campers
Greg Lynn's 4WD was painted a different colour when police attended his home months after he allegedly murdered Russell Hill and Carol Clay, a jury has been told.
courts
First human case of 'bird flu' reported in Australia as bird flu found on farm
A child in Victoria has been confirmed as the first case of avian influenza in Australia.
Disease
Relief after judge 'threw the book' at bodybuilder over 'frenzied' murder
Sven Lindemann was emotionless as he heard his sentence for using six knives to kill his ex-girlfriend in her Melbourne home.
Melbourne
Machete-wielding teens caught after being chased by police air wing
Vision shows the moment the pair abandoned the car at a nearby service station, before running into a nearby cemetery.
Melbourne
'It's painful': The suburb where Australia Post refuses to deliver large parcels
Just minutes from the suburb, there's a McDonald's, Coles, and 7-Eleven. But residents can't get a parcel delivered.
national
Driver escapes serious injury after Ferrari crash in Melbourne
Photos from the scene showed the car seemingly wrecked beyond repair, with the front end crumpled.
Melbourne
Melbourne gran takes legal action after devastating tram injuries
Kirby said she suffered six broken ribs, a broken finger, a shattered kneecap and torn meniscus, and a twisted ankle in the accident.
Melbourne
Allegedly murdered camper told wife his secret lover was a cousin, court told
Russell Hill's wife believed Carol Clay was her husband's cousin for years before it was revealed the pair were having an affair, a jury has been told.
crime
States facing risk of blackouts, but one thing could save the day
More than half of Australia's population could be at risk of low energy supply in the coming years unless new renewable energy projects are completed and connected on schedule.
national
Sacked footballer Tarryn Thomas hit with fresh charges after raid
Police have said the charges relate to 'reports of alleged harassing phone calls'.
Melbourne
Citizen's arrest after woman allegedly stabbed by stranger in Melbourne
Bystanders intervened to arrest the knife-wielding man.
Melbourne
Link between anxiety and increased risk of Alzheimer's, study finds
Anxiety and other neurological disorders are linked to an increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease, especially in males.
national
Sydney the top location for people from overseas looking to rent in Australia
Sydney has jumped to the top of the list of Australian cities where people from overseas are looking to rent.
PROPERTY
CCTV footage captures arson attack on restaurant in Melbourne
It's understood the venue was just days away from opening.
Melbourne
Popular beauty product recalled from Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse
The lip gloss has a built-in light in the lid to help with application.
national
Victoria to launch 'world-first' medicinal cannabis driving trial
The trial will begin on a closed-circuit track, that will mimic real-world driving conditions.
national
Motorcycle rider killed in crash in Melbourne's south-east
Bystanders rushed to help the man, but he could not be revived.
Melbourne
Motorcycle worth $25,000 stolen on test drive
A man left a fake licence in a Melbourne showroom as he took the Ducati Streetfighter V2 for a ride.
crime
Expulsion threats and arrests as pro-Palestine protests simmer
Pro-Palestine students occupying a Melbourne University building have been ordered to pack up and leave or face possible expulsion, while Queenslanders have been arrested.
Melbourne
Victorian nurses and midwives vote 'no' to pay offer
The deal, which could have seen an 18 to 23 per cent pay rise over four years, fell at a mass meeting in Melbourne this afternoon.
national
Melbourne motorist threatened with pickaxe during alleged road rage attack
A man wielding a pickaxe has been filmed threatening a driver on a busy road in Melbourne's inner suburbs over the weekend.
MelbourneCampers stumbled across burnt-out campsite, jury told
A pink handbag and wallets with missing cards were found at a fire-blackened campsite a day after Russell Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly murdered, a jury has been told.
courts
Two charged after alleged arson attack on Melbourne business
Police believe a car was driven into the store on Major Road in Fawkner just before 6am on Thursday.
Melbourne
Police discover $1 million cash, 30kg meth in van in Melbourne
Police executed a search warrant on a Toyota HiAce van parked on El Reno Crescent in Airport West after receiving reports of a suspicious vehicle.
Melbourne
Man charged after woman allegedly stabbed outside Melbourne shopping centre
A man has been charged over the incident.
Melbourne
Six arrested as protesters clash outside of Victorian parliament
Protesters have clashed outside Victorian parliament as Pro-Palestinian supporters confronted a group of people saying they were against anti-Semitism.
national
Children 'failed' by lack of domestic violence support
Beverley Attard was just 11 when she watched her father destroy their family.
crime
Tornadoes in Australia are more common than you think
While the country is not as notorious for tornado activity as regions like the central United States, they do still occur.
Australia
Mum asks footy club to make post-game BBQ vegan only
An animal rights activist wants a local football club to ditch meat sausages in favour of vegan options at the traditional post-game BBQ.
national
Kebab shop owner speaks after helping abducted mum and baby
The owner of a kebab shop has spoken after he gave refuge to a mother and her baby who were abducted at knifepoint last week in Melbourne's south-east.
kidnapped
Several products recalled from same baby brand over safety concerns
A selection of toys and accessories from Romper & Co have been recalled, all of which were sold nationally through various sellers, and online through their website directly.
national
Measles case reported at Melbourne Airport
The returned overseas traveller tested positive for measles after transiting through Melbourne Airport's T2 international terminal on May 15.
national
Polar blast hits east coast, bringing strong and gale force winds
Parts of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia will feel a cold nip in the air this weekend as a polar air mass sweeps across the east coast.
Weather
Kidnapped by Ned Kelly, this officer later saved the outlaw's life
Constable Hugh Bracken played a pivotal part in the demise of the Kelly Gang, but not even his gravesite is now known.
history
Drivers who slept for less than five hours are four times more likely to crash
Drivers who get less than five hours of sleep at night are four times more likely to crash, new data has showed.
national
'We just want answers': Family's appeal over deadly e-scooter hit-run
A 31-year-old man was riding along a suburban road when he was hit by a car last year.
Melbourne
'I remember begging': Mum describes knifepoint abduction with baby in the car
Detectives believe the woman was approached by the man who threatened her with a knife.
MelbourneAllegedly murdered campers made divorce pact before deaths, friend says
Clay, 73, and Hill, 74, were camping together when they disappeared from Victoria's Wonnangatta Valley in March 2020.
crime
Melbourne café selling coffee for $2.50 attracts viral following
A small and unassuming café in a suburban Melbourne street is attracting a growing fan base thanks to its inflation-defying prices.
Melbourne
Tensions simmer as pro-Palestine protests spread to Queensland
Pro-Palestinian protestors at UQ have occupied a campus building as the wave of university protests continues around the country.
national
Great-grandmother embraced by beloved Magpies after ugly e-scooter incident
The 80-year-old was leaving a game two weeks ago when she was hit by a man on an e-scooter.
Melbourne
Weed sprayer gave murder accused directions to campsite
The weed sprayer said he gave directions to who is believed to be the former pilot accused of killing two campers in remote Victoria.
Melbourne
Monash Health fined $160,000 over patient's death
Monash Health has escaped conviction after admitting it failed to ensure one of its most vulnerable patients was not exposed to risk of harm.
courts
Car smashes into Melbourne milk bar before fire allegedly lit
The shopfront was allegedly then set alight before the alleged offenders fled the scene.
Melbourne
Former AFL star Sam Fisher jailed for drug trafficking
The charges include trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine, cocaine and 1,4-Butanediol, and three counts of drug possession.
Melbourne
Murder charge against 12-year-old girl accused of Melbourne stabbing struck out
Prosecutors today applied to withdraw the charge against the girl but did not give a reason why.
Melbourne
Outlaw bikie clubhouse shooting caught on CCTV in Melbourne
Detectives believe a 30-year-old Roxburgh Park man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his lower body.
Melbourne
