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A fatal drive-by shooting follows a separate alleged stabbing murder in the same inner city suburb. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Targeted’: Drive-by second fatal attack in weeks for inner suburb

An overnight drive-by shooting is the second fatal attack within weeks for one inner-city suburb, with a murder charge laid over a stabbing.

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The 41-year-old man was discovered inside a house on New Year’s Day. 

Man who discharged himself from hospital found dead

Homicide detectives are investigating after a man who discharged himself from hospital was later found dead.

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Good Samaritan knocked out in horror assault in front of 13yo son

A father who tried to break up a fight was knocked unconscious and seriously injured in front of his young son.

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Machete-wielding gang attacks two men on Melbourne's Lygon Street

CCTV footage of machete gang attack surfaces

An evening of celebration turned into a nightmare when two men were left fighting for life.

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Police at the scene after a group wielding machetes and knives left two men with serious injuries. David Crosling

Machetes used in horror NYE attack that left two injured

One of Melbourne’s most iconic streets became the scene of a horror New Year’s Eve attack that left two people seriously injured.

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A Melbourne mother told 7NEWS that Airbnb had a lack of empathy.

Cancer stricken mum locked out of holiday refund

Delliah Ledda hoped to party in Adelaide for NYE, instead she will be starting chemotherapy.

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Brynne Edelsten has been charged in Melbourne.
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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