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Michael Martin will stand trial on three charges relating to a grandmother's rape in 1983. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

Man to face trial over granny's 'reprehensible' rape

A man has been committed to stand trial over a 1983 rape of a grandmother, but has been cleared of her 1981 sexual assault.

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Measle vaccination coverage is declining as cases spike, warn Australian health authorities.

Two-state measles clusters emerge amid vaccine fear

Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in Australia.

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Police believe missing man Brendan Breen has been met with foul play.

Foul play suspected in Aussie man's disappearance

Police believe missing man Brendan Breen has met with foul play after a recent review into his disappearance almost 14 years ago.

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Bushfires devastated parts of Victoria, including the Grampians, last summer. Supplied

'Tinderbox': Conditions combine to ignite fire risk

Dry heat, storms and gusty winds are ramping up the fire danger across large swathes of the country as authorities warn there is plenty of fuel left to burn.

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The mother of missing Melbourne schoolgirl Bung Siriboon (right) has died following a battle with cancer.

Heartbreaking update as mum of missing schoolgirl dies

Bung Siriboon vanished 15 years ago while walking to school and has not been seen since.

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Swords drawn in terrifying road rage confrontation in Epping

Swords drawn in terrifying road rage confrontation

Two drivers brandished blades at each other in a shocking incident that left witnesses stunned.

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Melbourne chair thrower and furniture executive Tony Rogers.

Latest blow for furniture executive behind viral chair-throwing incident

CCTV of the incident outside a Melbourne strip club has exploded across the globe.

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Bayside real estate agent sacked after abusing young mum over leaf blower

Real estate agent’s foul-mouthed tirade caught on camera

The agent was captured abusing and threatening a young mother over a leaf blower.

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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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