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Police have set up a crime scene in North Melbourne after a man was shot in the early hours. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia
Rachael Ward

Shooter on the run after inner city killing

A police investigation is underway after a yet-to-be-identified man was shot dead just north of the CBD on Saturday morning.

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A local school community has been left broken by the death of Jack Davey.
Victoria
Bryce Luff

Family of driver involved in fatal Melbourne school crash ‘in shock’

The 40-year-old’s loved ones issued a statement on Friday, three days after the tragedy.

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Elise Hodder was killed by an allegedly drunk, drug-affected driver.
Victoria
Georgina Noack

Tears and tributes at model’s funeral after tragic crash

Hundreds of people gathered to farewell Elise Hodder, who was killed when she was struck by a car driven by an allegedly drunk and drug-affected driver.

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Ellie Price's mother Tracey Gangell said her killer should have been jailed for life. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)
Victoria
Tara Cosoleto

Mum’s anguish as ‘merciless’ killer not given life sentence

Ricardo Barbaro could be released from custody in 17 years for what a judge called the ‘vicious and entirely merciless’ murder of Melbourne mother Ellie Price.

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Coldplay performs with Hollywood icon Ralph Macchio in Melbourne.
Culture
Georgie Kearney

Coldplay shocks Melbourne crowd with Hollywood icon cameo

The beloved ’80s star was in Melbourne to watch Coldplay perform.

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The offender approached the employee outside the store and dragged him back in.
Police
Molly Magennis

Terrifying moment supermarket employee dragged by knife-wielding man

CCTV captured the entire ordeal including the moment the offender held a knife to the employee’s throat.

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A soldier's convictions for sexual assault and rape in army barracks have been quashed on appeal. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
Victoria
Tara Cosoleto

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

A soldier jailed for sexual assault and rape has successfully appealed his convictions, with the court finding there was a miscarriage of justice.

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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek faces an important call on whether to approve a new mining project in Orange, NSW.
Mining
Georgina Noack

Plibersek faces new test with huge gold mine extension

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek faces an important call on whether to approve a new mining project, after the owner of Australia’s largest underground mine and gold operation applied to extend its site.

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Lucy Pristel choked back tears as she joined Nat and Shirvo on Sunrise.
Victoria
Caleb Taylor

Family friend breaks down as she talks about tragic death of boy in primary school crash

‘We just want them to know that they are so, so loved.’

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The 11-year-old year 5 student was killed when a car slammed through a fence and struck a table where he and four other students were sitting.
Victoria
Molly Magennis

Father’s moving tribute to boy killed in primary school crash: ‘My inspiration’

‘I cannot comprehend the life ahead without you.’

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A local school community has been left broken by the devastating freak accident.
Victoria
Molly Magennis

Final hours before devastating Melbourne primary school crash revealed

Details about what the woman behind the wheel was doing in the lead-up to the crash have emerged.

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Jack Davey's family has visited his school where he died to read tribute notes left in his honour.
Victoria
Bryce Luff

Grieving family visits Melbourne school where young son was killed

A mountain of floral tributes and messages is building outside the talented junior athlete’s school.

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A 98-year-old woman died from eating death cap mushrooms she picked outside her home. (HANDOUT/VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES)
Victoria
Emily Woods

Wild mushroom danger call after elderly woman's horrific death

The woman picked the mushrooms from her front yard and ate them with rice and tuna.

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The 11-year-old boy killed in a tragic Melbourne school crash has been identified.
Australia
Rachael Ward and Callum Godde

Boy, 11, killed in tragic school crash identified

The family of an 11-year-old boy who died after a school crash tragedy has released photos of their son, as the principal vowed the community will get through the tragedy.

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Parents and children visited the school on Wednesday morning, laying bouquets of flowers near a fence.
Victoria
Molly Magennis

Heartbroken principal speaks following Melbourne primary school tragedy

An 11-year-old boy was killed and four others were injured when a car ploughed through a school fence and hit the children.

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