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An engine failure has forced a flight bound for Bali to return to Melbourne.
Victoria
Blake Johnson

Plane scare for schoolies bound for Bali as flight engine fails on take-off

The aircraft only made it as far as Melbourne’s outer northern suburbs before circling back to the airport.

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Wan Lai was allegedly stabbed in a random attack. 7News
Victoria
Liam Beatty

Alleged Melbourne sushi chef stabber seeks bail

The woman accused of a random knife attack in Melbourne’s CBD has told a court she hopes to ‘clean up my life and stay off drugs’.

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A high-profile rape trial has commenced in Melbourne.
Victoria
Liam Beatty

High-profile man denies ‘deception’ rape claim

A high-profile Melbourne man is fighting allegations he pretended to be another man while raping a woman at a house party.

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James Packer.
Business
Max Corstorphan

‘Human filth’: Packer unleashes on ‘Dictator Dan’

Billionaire former casino tycoon James Packer has delivered an extraordinary lashing of controversial ex-Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, saying the Labor leader almost ‘ruined’ his life. 

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The man tragically died after going overboard on the Disney Wonder
Victoria
Digital Staff

Disney cruise tragedy as Aussie man disappears after going overboard

The popular cruise ship was filled with families when the captain announced the tragic news.

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Just weeks before killing estranged girlfriend Hannah McGuire, Lachlan Young’s father sent him multiple messages, exposing tragic details.
Australia
Kimberley Braddish

Chilling text messages days before ex-girlfriend’s murder

Just weeks before killing estranged girlfriend Hannah McGuire, Lachlan Young’s father sent him multiple messages, exposing tragic details. WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS.

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A car thief has been captured on CCTV dumping a baby in a shopping centre carpark in Shepparton.
Victoria
Molly Magennis and Demi Huang

Major update after accused car thief allegedly steals car with baby inside

CCTV caught the man allegedly removing the baby from the parked car and dumping him in a box.

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Police released CCTV of a man shortly after the fire.
Victoria
Liam Beatty

Synagogue firebomber arrested after manhunt

A mentally unwell man responsible for firebombing a synagogue has been returned to custody, just days after he was released on bail.

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Jacob Hersant was spoken to by police after the alleged Dawn Service disruption.
Victoria
Liam Beatty

Neo-nazis to fight Anzac Day charges

Three neo-nazis have been urged to seek legal help as they plan to defend against allegations they behaved offensively at an Anzac Day Dawn Service.

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Friends and family gathered to say goodbye to teenager Ben Austin.
Victoria
Alexandra Feiam

‘Beautiful boy’: Heartbreak as 17yo cricketer laid to rest

The loved ones of a 17-year-old who died after being hit by a cricket ball have paid respects to the teen in a heartbreaking farewell.

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Police have revealed CCTV of a suspect after a baby was placed in a box and left in a carpark during a shopping centre car theft.
Victoria
Madeline Cove

Thief dumps baby in box during shocking car theft

A brazen car theft in Shepparton took a disturbing turn when the offender discovered a baby in the back seat and left the child in a box.

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Ben Austin's funeral will be held at St Kilda's Junction Oval, where he loved to watch cricket. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)
Cricket
Rachael Ward

Teen killed in freak cricket accident to be farewelled

Mourners in cricket jerseys will farewell teen athlete Ben Austin who died after being hit by a cricket ball in a freak accident.

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Dieter and Karl Gruber both died after being stabbed.
Victoria
Rachael Ward

Man accused of double murder at first birthday party fronts court

Murder charges have been laid over the deaths of two men at a first birthday party, as the accused man's lawyer told a court he was withdrawing from drugs.

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The Victorian Liberal Party’s new leader, 35-year-old Jess Wilson, will take on Premier Jacinta Allan.
Politics
Aaron Patrick

Vic Liberals gamble on millennial to break losing streak

Despite her age, 35-year-old Jess Wilson is a seasoned political operator comfortable attacking Victoria’s Labor government over its big debt and poor economic performance.

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Lachlan Young shoved Hannah McGuire's body into her ute and set it alight in remote bushland. (HANDOUT/AAP)
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Victoria
Tara Cosoleto

Man who murdered ex-girlfriend handed sentence

Hannah McGuire's family and friends have gasped out ‘yes’ as her killer Lachlan Young was jailed for her murder.

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