Business owner 'scared' to work after knife-point robbery in Melbourne
Cindy Ding was confronted by the three young offenders while working at her milk bar in Macleod.
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'Devoid of moral qualms': fatal hit-run driver jailed
The 30-year-old's "pattern of lawless behaviour" was aired by Judge Frances Hogan in Melbourne's County Court on Monday, as he was jailed for at least five years over an earlier deadly hit and run.
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CFMEU cuts ties with Victorian Trades Hall Council amid allegations
It comes off the back of revelations that more than 20 members of the CFMEU have been stood down by the state branch following allegations the union has been infiltrated by criminal figures.
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Teen victims must hear sextortion won't ruin whole life
Education about online safety can help prevent deaths like that of a teen who fell victim to a sextortion scam, a coroner says.
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Struggling Australians turn to Buy Now Pay Later services to pay for essentials
New data by finance marketplace Compare Club has revealed 30 per cent of Australians use the services for groceries, fuel or medical needs.
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Apprentice hung from noose, had drill poked in groin
A court in Victoria fined the first-year apprentice's employer $10,000 over a series of physical assaults on him.
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Man shot during daylight attempted carjacking in Melbourne's south-east
The victim, inside a black Commodore, told police three men got out, demanded the keys to his car, then shot him. But they left without the car.
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Man charged with murder, attempted murder after Melbourne 'altercation'
Police are investigating an alleged altercation that has left a man dead and a woman critically injured overnight.
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Gold 'distinctive' sedan may solve suspicious disappearance of Melbourne man
Police have been unable to locate Adrian Romeo or his gold 2004 Toyota Camry sedan.
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Travel delays at Sydney Airport as strong winds shutdown runways
A set of low-pressure systems created blizzard conditions and winds of up to 100 km/h in the highest points in New South Wales and Victoria
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Victorian premier reveals details of review after CFMEU sackings
Jacinta Allan has vowed to "eradicate the rotten culture" in parts of the construction industry.
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Crowdstrike publishes workaround for 'blue screen of death'
A bug within a software update wiped out Microsoft's operating system, causing tech chaos globally as flights were grounded, banks were taken offline and healthcare systems were disrupted.
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Victoria lashed by wild winds overnight, with more to come
SES crews responded to more than 100 calls for help overnight, with 70 coming from Melbourne's metropolitan area.
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WorkSafe to investigate after death involving loader at industrial site in Melbourne
Police believe the man was hit by a loader.
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Business owner 'devastated' after suspicious fire destroys shop in Melbourne
Police are treating the fire as suspicious and believe unknown offenders drove the car into the building before setting it alight.
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Five arrested after allegedly ramming police car with stolen vehicle in Melbourne
No one was injured during the incident.
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Former pilot Greg Lynn will appeal Carol Clay murder conviction
Lynn's barrister flagged his client would appeal, indicating he had a number of concerns about the verdict and claimed the prosecution had conducted the trial unfairly.
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Damaging winds to impact multiple states as wintry blast continues
There are warnings of gusts of up to 100km/h across parts of southeastern Australia today.
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CFMEU South Australia facing allegations of 'bullying, threats, intimidation'
The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) claim complaints about CFMEU conduct at Adelaide construction sites have been rolling in for months.
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Drone delivery lands in Melbourne's eastern suburbs
The delivery fees change from order to order but are understood to be cheaper than standard driver drop-offs.
Melbourne
CCTV shows driver in Geelong hit-run crash appear to calmly walk from scene
A woman is fighting for life in hospital following the crash.
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Victorian CFMEU branch fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite
Victoria's construction union and an official have been slapped with $168,000 in fines after they were found to have bullied safety officials and police after shutting down a construction site.
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Deadly factory fire was 'a mistake', teen accused over Melbourne blaze claims
A teen accused of setting fire to a factory on orders of a prisoner says he did not realise two people were sleeping at the back when he lit the blaze.
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Beloved grandmother identified as alleged murder victim found in river
Lolene Whitehand's body was reportedly bruised and wrapped in plastic.
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Mum of kidnap victim who suffered brain damage pleads for justice
The teens had attacked and dragged Benjamin into their stolen car before he was thrown from the vehicle at 70km/h.
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Melbourne teen details moment he realised he was having a stroke
Martin Hercog, 16, underwent brain surgery seven months ago after discovering he was having a stroke while trying to put his shoes on.
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Man accused of assisting others in double fatal arson in Melbourne's north
Two Sunshine North men, a 42-year-old and 48-year-old, were sleeping inside the factory and died at the scene.
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Suspended doctor insists he told truth about COVID-19 vaccines
A doctor suspended over allegations he wrote fake COVID-19 exemptions and shared misleading information about the virus insists he told the truth about vaccines and their risks.
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Calls for 'harmful' food ads to be removed from public transport
Cancer Council Victoria wants the five new train stations slated to open across Melbourne's CBD next year, to be free from junk food advertising.
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Parents protest ban of 'liquid gold' colic remedy amid health warnings
The Australian pharmacy which compounds Willby's Wind and Colic Mix have been told by authorities they can no longer make it after warnings about the risks of one of the ingredients it contains over the past few weeks.
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Jacinta Allan defends response to Victorian CFMEU allegations
Jacinta Allan faced media again today over fresh reports she was sent documents in 2022, that contained evidence CFMEU officials had "threatened violence".
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Shopping centre Santa search puts Victorian seniors in training
Santa's little helpers are gearing up for the big day in December, with Victorian seniors now in training for the top job.
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Delivery drivers increasingly targeted in disturbing carjacking trend
Police Commissioner Shane Patton says he's concerned by reports of a spike in delivery drivers being carjacked in Melbourne, with a number of disturbing incidents being filmed by shameless thieves.
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Student may never have to work again after scooping $20k-a-month lottery prize
It'll land in his bank account on the 15th of every month for the next two decades.
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Judge's alleged violent outburst after finding 'funny' photo on partner's phone
The 62-year-old is accused of assaulting, emotionally abusing and intimidating the woman throughout their months-long relationship.
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Teenage boy treated for burns after house fire in Melbourne's south-west
The people inside the home have been treated for burns and smoke inhalation.
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Police investigate 'suspicious' death of woman found in Melbourne waterway
It comes as another body was found in the same river, just a few kilometres away.
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Murder charge after body found in stairwell of Melbourne apartment
Police were called to a residence at Box Hill following reports of an assault.
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Premier to refer CFMEU's Victorian branch to anti-corruption watchdog
It comes after a joint investigation by Nine's newspapers and 60 Minutes, uncovered alleged criminal links within the construction industry.
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Melbourne mum claims son bullied to death on CFMEU worksite
A Melbourne mum is demanding change after her son died following his first shift on a CFMEU government work-site.
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Father and son killed in Melbourne house fire
Firefighters were called to the home on Craig Road in Donvale just before 4am after the house caught alight.
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'Good': Albanese's icy response to CFMEU boss' resignation
John Setka stepped down following revelations organised crime figures infiltrated the group.
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Snow on the way for southern states amid winter gales
Towns across the southern states could wake on Monday to a dusting of snow.
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Charges laid after fatal Melbourne stabbing
A man has been charged after a fatal stabbing inside a Melbourne home.
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Almost 100,000 homes sit vacant in Melbourne, report finds
Of the vacant homes, about 27,408 were completely empty while another 70,453 were barely used.
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Child ATVs sold nationally recalled over safety concerns
The Youth All Terrain Vehicle's have been recalled due to an issue with the throttle.
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Elderly man charged with alleged heroin import into Melbourne Airport
The 83-year-old man allegedly concealed the heroin inside a black duffle carry-on bag
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Tasmania to be lashed by gale force winds, potentially heavy rainfall
Damaging winds and possibly heavy rainfall are expected to lash Tasmania this weekend as severe wind warnings are issued for the state.
WeatherPolice search for second person over fatal Melbourne stabbing
Police were called to the Thomastown residence about 8.40pm to find a man badly wounded.
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John Setka quits as boss of CFMEU Victoria
The controversial figure made the announcement ahead of a joint investigation by 9News, 60 Minutes and The Age.
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