Victoria

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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

‘To say we are disappointed is an understatement — we are gutted.’

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.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the serious runway excursion.

The man had left his motel to go for a walk but never returned.

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.