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A combination of childhood trauma and mental ill heath has been linked to a teacher’s stabbing of a school principal, as staff told of their ongoing trauma.

'Snapped': Inside teacher's knife attack on principal

A combination of childhood trauma and mental ill heath has been linked to a teacher's stabbing of a school principal, as staff told of their ongoing trauma.

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The southern state reinforces its position as the most-indebted state in the country with a pre-election Budget designed to win votes.

VIC Labor govt bets against future with holy grail budget

The southern state reinforces its position as the most-indebted state in the country with a pre-election Budget designed to win votes.

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Accelerant was allegedly poured inside the venue before it was set alight. NewsWire / David Crosling

Another Melbourne restaurant firebombed

A 16-year-old boy and a man have been charged after an arson attack on a Melbourne restaurant that could be linked to a recent series of targeted attacks.

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A teacher has faced court accused of secretly filming children in a primary school's toilets. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

Primary teacher accused of filming inside school toilets

A teacher has been refused bail over claims he tried to hide a camera allegedly used to film primary school students, which was found inside a school bathroom.

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The Rosebud property at 67 Spray Street is on the market for $600-650,000.

Why a beach house an hour from big city is still $600K

Houses near the beach an hour’s drive from a major capital city are still on the market for just $600,000. Here’s why prices here have hardly moved during the past five years.

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Hundreds of child abuse files were reportedly discovered on devices linked to Dezi Freeman, the man who shot dead two police officers during a failed raid.

Disturbing files found on devices of cop killer Dezi Freeman

Hundreds of child abuse files were reportedly discovered on devices linked to Dezi Freeman, the man who shot dead two police officers during a failed raid.

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A Melbourne waitress has been left shaken and injured after a random daytime attack.

Woman’s disgusting act at Aussie cafe caught on CCTV

A waitress has been left shaken and injured after a random daytime attack, with shocking footage capturing the moment a passerby lashed out without warning.

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Orijol Rukaj: Search for escaped prisoner who evaded supervision while at funeral in Keilor East Cemetary, Melbourne

Hunt for escaped prisoner who absconded at funeral

The 47-year-old was last seen wearing a white shirt, black suit and Asics runners.

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Hero dad fights off machete-wielding teens with ironing board in Ivanhoe East, Melbourne

Hero dad fights off machete-wielding teens with ironing board

The father says the terrifying incident has ‘changed our lives forever’.

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A man has faced court charged with murder over the 2012 disappearance ofBrendan Breen. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

Murder charge over missing brother of AFL champion

Police have made a major breakthrough in a 14-year missing persons case involving the fraudster brother of a former elite footballer.

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Daniel Clavell stabbed four people on a Moonee Ponds shopping strip after he was caught shoplifting. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

Unprovoked stabbing spree leaves victims traumatised

A man who targeted strangers in a series of random attacks across city suburbs over a six-week period has been jailed.

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Actor Alicia Gardiner is accused of twisting a Parliament House worker's breast during a protest. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Actor accused of breaking 'girl code' in breast assault

A television actor has fronted court after being accused of twisting a parliament worker's breast while she was being evicted during a protest.

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Four teens are in custody after a horrific attack.

Major update in alleged armed teen brawl

The major update comes after horrifying footage captured the moment a group of allegedly machete-wielding teens leapt from a moving vehicle, attacking two men in broad daylight.

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