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A giant pothole on a major Australian road has damaged dozens of cars, leaving drivers stranded in wild winter weather.

‘Crater’: Giant pothole on major road damages dozens of cars

Wild footage has emerged after a giant pothole damaged dozens of cars, leaving drivers stranded in wild winter weather. 

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The death of a good Samaritan in Melbourne has prompted calls for tougher youth crime laws. (Callum Godde/AAP PHOTOS)

'Fed up' locals demand change after shop owner's death

Locals are hoping a local grocery store owner's death following an alleged attack by youths can be a catalyst for change.

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Fog at Mount Buller just two hours after a man died after being a car was crushed by a tree

Man killed as tree crushes car at ski resort

A tree has suddenly crashed onto a car at a popular ski resort, leaving one man dead and a woman with life-threatening injuries.

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Up to 80 teenagers allegedly trashed a recently renovated home before police dispersed the crowd.

Cops swarm party after up to 80 teens allegedly trash home

‘Just a non-stop wave of people coming along and swarming into the house.’

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People have criticised the statue costing taxpayers $134,000 during a cost-of-living crisis.

Fears Dan Andrews $134k statue could become ‘public urinal’

It’s feared a $134k statue dedicated to former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews would become an icon for all the wrong reasons.

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A 60-year-old employee of a Sunshine Asian grocer has died after he was knocked to the group while confronting young alleged thieves.
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Aidan Becker was stabbed to death while trying to protect a schoolboy at a train station.

‘Beautiful boy’: Trio of teens accused of murder face court

A group of teens have faced court over the alleged stabbing murder of an off-duty security guard killed as he tried to help another boy.

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An unlicensed driver who caused a fatal crash was affected by a brain injury, a judge has heard.

Teen’s new plea to judge over crash which killed 16yo

A teen driver who caused a car accident that killed his friend and violently assaulted another man has asked a judge to consider his brain injury in sentencing.

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Police are investigating an arson attack with a far-left extremist group claiming responsibility. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE)

Terror probe as extremist group claim credit for attack

Counter-terrorism investigators are hunting a far-left extremist group they believe to be behind an arson attack at a suburban defence manufacturer.

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The suspects broke into arms manufacturer Lovitt Technologies at 3.55am AEST on Saturday to vandalise the business and set several cars alight.

Police vow to arrest far-left, pro-Palestine extremists

Police have vowed to bring far-left, pro-Palestine extremists before the courts after an attack on a defence facility in Melbourne.

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Pauline Hanson holds a press conference to announce the party's new Victorian state leader Warren Pickering.

One Nation kicks off Vic election campaign with a media ban

Party officials report enthusiasm for One Nation after almost 12 years of Labor rule that racked up the biggest state debt in the nation while many Victorians feel their streets have become unsafe.

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New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll should make the Big Build royal commission as tough as possible on his own side.

Why Vic Premier Ben Carroll should lean into the crisis

If he channels his inner Peter Beattie, Ben Carroll could come out of this stronger than ever.

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The trial was heard over two weeks in the County Court. NewsWire / Diego Fedele

High-profile man found guilty of rape tries to hide identity

A well-known business figure will seek to have his name hidden from the public after he was found guilty of raping a young woman.

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Man fighting for life after confronting alleged car thieves.

Man’s desperate bid to stop car thieves ends in horror

A 68-year-old man is fighting for life after he was allegedly run down while trying to stop his car from being stolen.

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A huge number of mourners have gathered to farewell Layla Jeffery.

Town gathers to mourn girl who would have ‘conquered the world’

Businesses were closed and buildings illuminated to honour a ‘truly spectacular’ person.

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Adult criminals like Aaron Torpy have recruited children to carry out organised crime.

‘Easy pickings’: The crims using kids to do their dirty work

They are Victoria’s new criminal workforce: vulnerable kids recruited as ‘easy pickings’ to steal ‘kill cars’, torch businesses, invade homes and kidnap victims while adult crime bosses hide in the shadows.

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Victim-survivors of historical abuse at state schools have received an apology in parliament.

Government admits it ‘failed to protect’ kids from abuse

A state government has apologised to children who suffered sexual abuse at public schools, following years of tireless advocacy from victim-survivors.

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