Victoria

Katie Tangey died in the house fire after arsonists attacked the wrong address.

'Horrific': $500k reward to find arson killers

A $500,000 reward is on offer for information about an arson attack on a house that killed an innocent woman in "horrific" circumstances six months ago.

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Security guards are now stationed at Whittington Child and Family Centre in Geelong.

‘Chaos’: Guards protecting toddlers from primary school kids

Security guards are now stationed at a Victorian childcare centre after repeated incidents involving primary school students prompted lockdowns and parent outrage.

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Hannah McGuire's remains were found in a burnt-out ute in remote bushland. (HANDOUT/SUPPLIED)

Lachlan Young changes plea, admits to killing Hannah McGuire

A man on trial for murdering his ex-girlfriend in a regional Australian town has changed his plea on day eight of his trial.

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A driver has been jailed for causing a fatal crash while messaging on his phone.

Deadly driver sent 44 Snapchats before killing father

A young man sent and received 85 Snapchats while driving on a busy country road before he hit and killed a father, and seriously injured his six-year-old son.

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Counterterrorism police have charged a man over his alleged involvement in the theft of a car connected to a synagogue firebombing.

Man charged over car theft tied to synagogue attack

Counterterrorism police have charged a man over his alleged involvement in the theft of a car connected to a synagogue firebombing.

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Lachlan Young is standing trial accused of murdering former girlfriend Hannah McGuire.

Workmate shares alleged plan to 'roofie' murder victim

Accused murderer Lachlan Young allegedly confided in a colleague about his plan to drug his ex-girlfriend after their breakup, asking for help with a key part of the scheme.

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New employment locations and dates have been identified as investigations into Joshua Brown’s alleged child sex offences continue.

‘Additional locations’: Alleged child sex offender update

Police have identified additional childcare facilities that may be affected as part of their investigations into Joshua Brown, the childcare worker charged with over 70 child sexual assault offences. 

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A 17-year-old boy is being assessed for a neurological condition after allegedly attempting to hijack a plane at one of Australia’s major regional airports.

New details as boy is accused of hijacking Jetstar flight

There’s an update after a 17-year-old boy allegedly attempted to hijack a plane at one of Australia's major regional airports.

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A former inmate has shared shocking new details about the food tampering allegations against triple murderer Erin Patterson.

Patterson inmate’s bombshell new claim from inside jail cell

A new interview with a former cellmate of Erin Patterson at Melbourne’s maximum security women’s prison has shared shocking new details about the food tampering allegations against the triple murderer.

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A parent has expressed outrage after discovering an alleged sexual abuser continued working in child care despite previous misconduct claims.

Parent ‘furious’ after accused child abuser kept working

A parent has expressed outrage after discovering an alleged sexual abuser continued working in child care despite previous misconduct claims.

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A man has been charged over a stabbing outside a Melbourne shopping precinct.

Charges laid after ‘Allahu Akbar’ Melbourne stabbing

A man who was seen repeatedly shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ outside an inner city shopping centre after a stabbing incident has been referred to the counter terrorism squad. 

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A threatening video has emerged online claiming to be from a 'cell' responsible for anti-Semitic attacks.

‘Death to Australia’: Chilling anti-Israel video emerges

A disturbing video has emerged featuring a masked individual in front of a Palestinian flag, claiming responsibility for an anti-Semitic attack in Australia, issuing a ‘threat’ if it’s demands aren’t met.

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A man has been found with a suspected gunshot wound following a car crash in Melbourne’s north.

Driver found with gunshot wound in Melbourne’s north

Police have revealed details as a man fights for his life after being found with a suspected gunshot wound in Melbourne’s north on Sunday night.

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A man has died from injuries sustained in a collision that also killed a 59-year-old woman. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Second person dies after car crashes into playground

A man has died in hospital after a car driven by a 91-year-old ploughed into two adults and a child, killing a woman at the scene.

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