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University of Melbourne vice chancellor Emma Johnston has died after a battle with cancer. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Shock as pioneering Aussie university leader dies aged 52

The first woman to lead one of Australia's top universities is being remembered as a reformer who was dedicated to her students.

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A prominent Victorian rabbi’s car was firebombed in Melbourne. Police have revealed they are looking for John Argento.

Manhunt underway after rabbi’s car firebombed

A rabbi’s car has been firebombed less than 2km from where a Jewish synagogue was set on fire a year ago.

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Hundreds of teens stormed a Woolworths in Mordialloc before rushing out to a nearby beach and brawling.

More arrests made over teen riot at Melbourne beach

Two teenage girls have been spoken to over the alleged bashing of a 13-year-old.

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Victoria Police investigating a firebombing attack on a car in Sta Kilda have called on John Argento, 47, to make contact.

Man wanted over Chanukah car firebombing named

Police have named a suspect wanted over a firebomb attack on a car displaying a sign promoting the Jewish celebration of Chanukah.

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There are growing calls to treat anti-Semitism as a wider public safety issue after a vehicle displaying Chanukah decorations was firebombed in the driveway of a home in St Kilda East.

Car fire sparks calls to treat anti-Semitism as safety risk

Jewish leaders are calling on politicians to treat anti-Semitic attacks as a public safety issue and call a royal commission after a rabbi's car was torched.

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A vehicle displaying Chanukah decorations was set alight in the driveway of a home in St Kilda East.

Christmas horror as car decorated for Chanukah firebombed

The Jewish community has been left shaken after a vehicle displaying Chanukah decorations was set alight in the driveway of a Melbourne home.

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‘Screams’: Horror as worker loses fingers during first shift

A labour hire company and a farm operator have been fined after a worker lost fingers in a horrific onion grader accident during her first shift.

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Beloved teacher and athlete Sarah Halpenny, who passed away in Melbourne on December 14.

‘Beloved’ Irish teacher dies unexpectedly in Australia

The ‘wonderful’ teacher was living and teaching in Australia before her shock death.

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Heavily armed tactical police will be present at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test.

‘Threat environment’: Major change to Boxing Day Test

Aussies are set to be confronted by sights never before seen at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, as Victoria Police make major changes after the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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Police carrying longarm semi-automatic rifles will be deployed to the MCG for the Boxing Day Test.
The increase will come into effect on January 1 2026, adding 40 cents to the full daily fare Myki cap. NCA NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui.

City smashed by public transport price hike

Commuters in one major Australian city will pay 40 cents more for daily public transport under brutal new rules in effect from January 1.

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Emergency crews removed the windscreen to pull two people to safety after a car hit a parked vehicle and flipped onto its side on Mount Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale, in Melbourne’s inner north. 7News

Two trapped after car flips in horror crash

Two people were left trapped in a flipped car after a horror crash in Melbourne’s inner city.

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Lauren Darul’s bail has been revoked.

Accused stabber’s bail revoked two days after being granted

A sushi chef was on her way to work when she was allegedly randomly stabbed.

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Jacob Hersant has lost his appeal against conviction for performing a Nazi salute outside court. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Neo-Nazi found guilty on appeal of performing salute

A County Court judge has handed down his decision for neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant, who denied he performed a sieg heil outside court.

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has apologised after her husband was caught drink driving.

Premier’s grovelling apology as husband caught drink-driving

Embattled Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been forced to front media after her husband had his licence suspended over a drink-driving incident.

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