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The riot squad was called to a beach in Melbourne’s southeast after hundreds of teenagers stormed a Woolworths before a large brawl broke out near a pier. 

Mob of teens caught on camera storming Woolies before brawl

Chaotic footage has emerged as a large group of teenagers ran through a supermarket before a fight broke out at a nearby beach.

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Premier Daniel Andrews has been taken to hospital. NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty

Ex-premier Dan Andrews hospitalised

The former state Labor leader has been hospitalised, months after he made headlines for a controversial trip to China.

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Tom Silvagni faces at least three years and three months in jail for raping a woman twice. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Tom Silvagni rape case and court fight timeline revealed

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has been jailed for six years and two months for raping a young woman in his own home. Here’s how his court case unfolded.

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Tom Silvagni did not react when hearing his jail sentence by video link from prison. (Anita Lester/AAP PHOTOS)

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni learns fate as sentence handed down

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.

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A spectator has been injured by a flying wheel that came off a sprint car at Avalon Raceway in Victoria.
A woman has been charged with murder over the death of Orbost father-of-four Leon Strickland.

Murder charge after father’s body found in Snowy River home

A woman known to the father-of-four will face court over the death.

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Silvagni’s disgusting act immediately after rape revealed

What Tom Silvagni did in the dark saw him convicted as a rapist. What he did immediately after has been described as ‘quite extraordinary’.

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Tom Silvagni with barrister David Hallowes SC and his parents Jo and Stephen Silvagni. NewsWire / David Geraghty

Tearful AFL great Silvagni vows to ‘stand firmly behind’ rapist son

The famous father of convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has broken down in tears after his son was confronted in court by his victim.

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The words ‘good cop, dead cop’ and ‘shame’ were painted on the police memorial's pillars. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

‘Disgraceful’: Police memorial vandalised with vile slurs

A memorial honouring police officers killed in the line of duty has been defaced with offensive slogans by unknown offenders.

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Criminal lawyer Ruth Parker unpacks Greg Lynn’s appeal win on Sunrise.

Greg Lynn has won his appeal - here’s what comes next

The former Jetstar pilot’s conviction for murdering a missing camper has been overturned.

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One person has died after a three-car crash in Truganina.

One dead, three fighting for life after multi-vehicle crash

A horror multi-vehicle crash in Melbourne’s west has left one person dead and three others fighting for life.

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Tom Silvagni will face court a day after suppression on his identity was lifted. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Silvagni to face court after being convicted of rape

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, will face a pre-sentence hearing after being found guilty of two counts of rape.

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Mali Freeman, the wife of accused cop killer Dezi Freeman, is living in fear in Porepunkah.

Police confirm ongoing probe into Dezi Freeman’s wife

Fugitive Dezi Freeman’s wife could still face charges over her actions in the wake of her husband’s alleged shooting of two police officers on August 26. 

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