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A young CEO was shocked to learn Victoria’s COVID-19 fines were still standing after being served a warrant for his arrest for unpaid infringement he received during Melbourne’s harsh lockdowns.

Shock as young CEO served arrest warrant for overdue COVID fine

Police rocked up to his office asking that he pay nearly $10,000 or else face arrest.

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A man has been fatally stabbed at a home in Melbourne’s west.
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Claire Gaiter claimed staff from Goodstart Early Learning in Echuca called to say her daughter Matilda had been hit with a shovel on Wednesday morning.

Toddler allegedly hit with shovel by another child at daycare

The three-year-old’s mother was left in tears when she saw her daughter’s ‘horrific’ injuries.

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Tony Mokbel has walked free from court after having his remaining drug charge dropped. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Life and times of underworld figure Tony Mokbel

There's been a final twist in the saga of notorious crime figure Tony Mokbel with his outstanding drug conviction charge withdrawn after a lengthy court battle.

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Tony Mokbel has walked free from court after having his remaining drug charge dropped. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

'Life goes on': Tony Mokbel reveals plans as free man

Prosecutors withdrew the remaining drug charge against underworld figure Tony Mokbel after "careful consideration" of public interest and retrial prospects.

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An alleged assault victim has been airlifted to hospital with burn injuries.

Man allegedly set on fire in suburban assault

A man was found with serious burn injuries outside a property following an alleged assault, with police now investigating the circumstances.

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Detectives arrested the driver and charged him with rape and sexual assault.

Rideshare driver now faces court for assaulting passenger

A rideshare driver will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting a passenger during an early morning trip.

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Max McKenzie died after being taken to hospital for an anaphylactic reaction to eating nuts. (HANDOUT/McKenzie Family)

Medical workers 'robbed' child of chance at survival

Parents of a 15-year-old who died in hospital after an allergic reaction have called for an apology after a coroner found missed opportunities for his survival.

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Tsai-Wei Hung set fire to the entrance to her former landlord's home after her eviction.

'Housemate from hell' jailed after terrorising landlord

A woman dubbed the ‘housemate from hell’ will spend up to six years and two months in prison after admitting a three-month vendetta after she was evicted.

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Jacob Hersant

Melbourne neo-nazi jailed for performing salute outside court

A County Court judge has re-sentenced neo-nazi Jacob Hersant after finding he intentionally performed a sieg heil outside court.

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Unions warn climate-change driven heatwaves are becoming a major workplace health and safety threat. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Unions demand new health and safety laws after heatwave

A record-breaking heatwave has prompted calls for stronger laws protecting workers to reflect the dangers of a warming climate.

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A teen boy was stabbed and struck by a car in a brutal St Kilda attack.

Teen stabbed in face and run down by car at McDonalds

A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed in the face and deliberately hit by a car during a violent late‑night attack outside a St Kilda McDonald’s.

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Daniel Andrews is reportedly undertaking intense rehabilitation after a medical incident.

Shock Daniel Andrews health claims emerge

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews is reportedly recovering from a significant health incident.

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A major search operation is underway for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman.

‘Dead’: Police share bombshell Dezi Freeman claim

Police strongly believe alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman is dead — and reveal their most likely three scenarios — as they launch a fresh search for the fugitive at the centre of Victoria’s largest manhunt. 

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Alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Major update in search for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman

Desmond ‘Dezi’ Freeman has not been seen since the fatal shooting of two police officers in August.

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