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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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A magistrate has committed a man to stand trial for the murder of his ex-partner's baby.

Accused baby murderer to stand trial over boy's death

An accused baby murderer allegedly told the boy’s mother she should take hold of the crying infant before he killed him.

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Recruits keen to join one state's police force will be fast-tracked to boost falling numbers.

Police force axe entrance exam, psych test to bolster ranks

A bid to boost police numbers will see one force drop requirements including an entrance exam and psychological testing to help fill 1000 vacancies.

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A woman and her dog were killed in the collision.

Pedestrian and dog killed by car on wrong side of road

A woman and her neighbour’s dog have been killed during an afternoon walk, after being hit by a car driven on the wrong side of the road.

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A Melbourne car bombing that killed a businessman has remained as one of Australia’s most baffling unsolved cold cases.

Major update in one of Australia’s most baffling unsolved cold cases

7NEWS can exclusively reveal that there is now a $1 million reward being offered to help solve the fatal car bombing.

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A 14-year-old girl was allegedly stabbed multiple times at an Epping shopping centre on Friday.
Daniel O'Shea's body was found by joggers in South Yarra's Fawkner Park, on April 26, 2019.

Mum tells of ‘relentless grief’ over son's shooting murder

Daniel O'Shea's mother has faced off with his killer during a pre-sentence hearing where she expressed her heartbreak at losing her son in a violent shooting.

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Victoria has issued urgent measles alerts.

Urgent health alert as measles outbreak spreads locally

A list of 19 exposure sites has been released as health authorities warn two measles cases were likely acquired within the local community.

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Thursday's Powerball winner has revealed for he selected the numbers that secured him $30 million.

Wild way $30m Powerball winner picked numbers

One Australian couple are now $30 million richer after holding the only division one Powerball ticket, with the winner revealing the unbelievable way he selected the numbers.

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A Tasmanian police officer has been charged with using a carriage service for child abuse material. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Arrest after teen killed in alleged deliberate hit and run

A man has been arrested after a teenage boy was struck down and killed by a car that police allege was deliberately aimed at a group walking along the road.

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Police are investigating after a photo of a group of soccer fans performing the Nazi salute before a game in Geelong was posted to social media.

Seven soccer fans charged after shocking Nazi salute photo surfaces

Eleven men were pictured, wearing all black and with their faces concealed, prior to a soccer game.

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