Victoria

Those caught carrying a machete will face up to two years in prison or fines of more than $47,000.

Machete ban as government ramps up knife crime fight

Prison terms and steep fines for people carrying machetes are looming as one state government moves to ban the weapons after unveiling tougher bail laws.

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Energy bills across Australia are set to soar.

Aussies set for bill shock as energy price rise recommended

Energy bills are set to soar, bringing to bear more financial pressure on already cash-strapped Aussies. 

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Police have released images of a man they believ can help with their investigation into a $130,000 scam of an elderly Victorian woman.

A Victorian woman picked up a call from her ‘bank’. It cost her $130k

The woman thought she was keeping her money safe, but the truth was far more sinister.

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Spiritual healer Deanne Mathews (inset), 53, was fined $3000 after she pleaded guilty to trafficking psilocybin. Rachel Dixon died after attending a retreat at Soul Barn Creative wellness centre in April.

Healer fined for serving magic mushrooms after woman dies

A spiritual healer who served magic mushrooms at a retreat where a woman died has escaped conviction and been fined $3000 for drug trafficking.

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Victoria is introducing tough new bail laws to tackle rising crime rates.

'Toughest bail laws in Australia' to crackdown on crime

Tough new bail laws will be rushed through parliament as a state government grapples with community anger over rising crime rates.

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A surfer has been attacked at Wharton Beach near Esperance in WA.

Victorian surfer taken by shark in front of horrified partner identified

The couple and their dog were just weeks into dream holiday when tragedy struck near Esperance in WA.

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Keen basketballer Lino Atem was fatally stabbed during a park brawl.

Thirteen arrested over fatal stabbing during park brawl

Thirteen people have been arrested over the brutal stabbing death of a 24-year-old man during a brawl at a suburban park earlier this year. 

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A woman was arrested and had a snake down her pants police will allege.

Woman arrested as police find python in woman’s pants

Transit police officers have been left in shock after arresting a woman on a train who then claimed to have a snake in her pants, and she was not joking. 

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A man has been charged after the alleged hit and run.

Horror as hit-run driver sped up with woman on bonnet

A woman walking her dog has serious injuries after being hit by a car which allegedly sped up to remove her from the bonnet, before driving away.

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A teenager has been charged after he allegedly tried to board a plane with a shotgun. (7news/AAP PHOTOS)

Teen in court over terrifying shotgun incident on Jetstar plane

A 17-year-old boy has faced court for the first time after allegedly forcing his way onto a Jetstar plane with a firearm.

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A teenager has been charged after he allegedly tried to board a plane with a shotgun.

Airport reopens after boy produces gun on plane

New security measures are in place at Avalon Airport, which has reopened after passengers tackled a teen who allegedly tried to force his way into the cockpit of a Jetstar flight with a gun.

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A QantasLink plane has been damaged during take-off in regional Victoria. File image

Qantas plane crashes through runway lights during dodgy take-off

Authorities have launched an investigation into the serious runway excursion.

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A woman was found dead with multiple stab wounds.

Murder charges after frenzied stabbing attack

Police have uncovered a horrific scene after a welfare check turned into a murder investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body with multiple stab wounds. 

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