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Police have renewed the search for the remains of Samantha Murphy, who disappeared without a trace while on a run. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

Major update in search for missing mother’s body

Police have renewed the search for the remains of Samantha Murphy, who disappeared without a trace while on a run.

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A new search is underway for Samantha Murphy’s body. Left: A previous search for the missing mum.

Dramatic update in search for missing mum Samantha Murphy

Police in Victoria have launched a new search for allegedly murdered mum Samantha Murphy in a dramatic development ahead of the trial of her alleged killer.

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Optus is experiencing a major outage in Melbourne.

Optus issues triple-0 statement as major outage hits city

Around 14,000 Australians are unable to use their phones for calls, texts or internet access, as a major outage forces to telco to issue a statement on emergency service calls.

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Optus says it is investigating its latest outage, which is affecting triple zero calls. (Erik Anderson/AAP PHOTOS)

Fresh Optus meltdown sparks triple-zero chaos for thousands

A fresh Optus outage has severed triple-zero access for thousands, sparking urgent safety warnings.

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Firefighters tackle a suspected firebombing of a Melbourne home.

Family flees in terror as fire consumes cars, home

Police are probing a suspected firebombing after a family fled their burning home in the early hours of the morning.

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An engine failure has forced a flight bound for Bali to return to Melbourne.

Plane scare for schoolies on Bali flight as engine fails

The aircraft only made it a short distance before circling back to the airport.

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Wan Lai was allegedly stabbed in a random attack. 7News

Alleged Melbourne sushi chef stabber seeks bail

The woman accused of a random knife attack in Melbourne’s CBD has told a court she hopes to ‘clean up my life and stay off drugs’.

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A high-profile rape trial has commenced in Melbourne.

High-profile man denies ‘deception’ rape claim

A high-profile Melbourne man is fighting allegations he pretended to be another man while raping a woman at a house party.

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James Packer.

‘Human filth’: Packer unleashes on ‘Dictator Dan’

Billionaire former casino tycoon James Packer has delivered an extraordinary lashing of controversial ex-Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, saying the Labor leader almost ‘ruined’ his life. 

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The man tragically died after going overboard on the Disney Wonder

Disney cruise tragedy as Aussie man disappears after going overboard

The popular cruise ship was filled with families when the captain announced the tragic news.

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Just weeks before killing estranged girlfriend Hannah McGuire, Lachlan Young’s father sent him multiple messages, exposing tragic details.

Chilling text messages days before ex-girlfriend’s murder

Just weeks before killing estranged girlfriend Hannah McGuire, Lachlan Young’s father sent him multiple messages, exposing tragic details. WARNING: GRAPHIC DETAILS.

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A car thief has been captured on CCTV dumping a baby in a shopping centre carpark in Shepparton.

Major update after accused car thief allegedly steals car with baby inside

CCTV caught the man allegedly removing the baby from the parked car and dumping him in a box.

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Police released CCTV of a man shortly after the fire.

Synagogue firebomber arrested after manhunt

A mentally unwell man responsible for firebombing a synagogue has been returned to custody, just days after he was released on bail.

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Jacob Hersant was spoken to by police after the alleged Dawn Service disruption.

Neo-nazis to fight Anzac Day charges

Three neo-nazis have been urged to seek legal help as they plan to defend against allegations they behaved offensively at an Anzac Day Dawn Service.

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Friends and family gathered to say goodbye to teenager Ben Austin.

‘Beautiful boy’: Heartbreak as 17yo cricketer laid to rest

The loved ones of a 17-year-old who died after being hit by a cricket ball have paid respects to the teen in a heartbreaking farewell.

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