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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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Man knocked out by chair thrown by his own mate outside Melbourne strip club

Wild footage captures moment man is knocked out by mate’s flying chair

A night out took a shocking turn when a man was knocked unconscious by a chair thrown by his friend.

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A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was found at a beach south-west of Melbourne.

Murder charge after woman’s body found at Aussie beach

A man has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found at a beach in Melbourne’s south-west.

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Two in custody after dramatic police shooting incident in Geelong

Fears after shooting near school bus in Victoria

Two people have been arrested after a police shooting in Geelong which involved a school bus collision.

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Roland Griffiths will spend at least 32 years in jail after setting fire to his wife and stepchild. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

Killer handed fate after setting wife, stepdaughter on fire

An abusive man who set fire to his wife and stepchild has been jailed for life with 32 years to serve before he will become eligible for parole.

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A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was found at a beach south-west of Melbourne.

Man arrested after body found on Aussie beach

A man has been arrested after a woman’s body was found at a beach south-west of Melbourne.

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