Victoria

Victorian Liberal State director Stuart Smith has resigned.

Libs boss quits over messages disparaging party women

A Liberal heavyweight has resigned after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked in the days leading up to a key party meeting.

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A customer has accused Lune of illegal activity over card surcharges

No cash at iconic chain leads to customers calling for a ‘boycott’

Lune Croissanterie has been slammed over its payments and surcharge policy.

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Police warn people to consider their plans to join weekend rallies due to the risk of violence.

Abuse, punch-ups planned for 'gutless' weekend protests

Police have labelled ‘gutless’ those among rival protest groups they say plan to fight each other, assault officers and racially abuse people at city CBD rallies.

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Federal police were called to the tarmac to remove a man, causing major delays.

Passenger sparks tarmac chaos at Melbourne Airport

A Jetstar passenger was escorted off the tarmac at Melbourne Airport after attempting to smoke, delaying a Gold Coast flight by an hour.

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The exact conversation that led to Dezi Freeman allegedly ambushing and fatally shooting two police officers has been revealed.

Chilling pic emerges of alleged cop killer’s fatal standoff

The exact conversation that led to Dezi Freeman allegedly ambushing and fatally shooting two police officers has been revealed.

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Sydney residents are facing days of heavy rain.

NSW weather alert: Torrential rain, hail and damaging winds

Sydney is set for a soaking, with forecasters warning of torrential rain, storms and potential flooding across NSW.

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A vigil was held on Tuesday night in Cobblebank for the two children allegedly murdered by a gang on their way home from basketball.

Cobblebank gathered to honour kids killed in violent attack

The community has come together to mourn Chol Achiek and Dau Akueng, who were tragically stabbed to death while walking home from basketball.

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Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger is behind bars after threatening to kill a woman he had previously attacked

Former Home and Away star jailed for threats

The former actor is behind bars after a shocking breach of court orders, that included threatening to kill his victim.

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One of three men who raped a woman on Melbourne's Elwood Beach in 1988 has been jailed.

'Woman's nightmare': man jailed for decades-old rape

A court has heard how a victim's life was ruined by a violent rape nearly 40 years ago as her attacker was sentenced to more than nine years behind bars.

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Victoria Police has swarmed a new area as the hunt for Dezi Freeman intensifies.

Major Freeman operation underway: Police swarm new area

As the hunt for Dezi Freeman enters its third week, heavily armed police, a critical response vehicle, an ambulance and a helicopter, have swarmed a new area.

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Jacinta Allan Victoria has agreed to sign a treaty with Aboriginal leaders.

Jacinta Price: Victorian treaty a rerun of the Voice

AARON PATRICK: The NT senator said Victoria’s Indigenous treaty would advance divisive policies and create a bureaucracy to push a radical activist agenda.

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A couple from Brighton is now $20 million richer after holding a division one winning entry in Thursday’s Powerball draw.

Mystery Powerball winner comes forward after ticket ‘shock’

The winning ticket had been right in front of the newly minted millionaires the whole time.

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Dezi Freeman's secret facebook page rant before the alleged cop killings.

Cop killers' online fury before police ambush revealed

Just weeks before two officers were gunned down, fugitive Dezi Freeman erupted online over a disturbing police assault case. Warning: Disturbing content

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Erin Patterson was returned to a secure unit at a women's prison to start her life sentence.

Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

As mushroom killer Erin Patterson adjusts to life behind bars in near-solitary confinement, speculation over a possible appeal bid is now building.

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The Leongatha home sits on a sprawling hectare block.

Mushroom murderer’s wealth the next court battle

Condemned to spend at least the next three decades behind bars, Erin Patterson will ‘likely’ next face a court battle over the home she once hoped to grow old in.

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