CCTV vision released after carjacking in Melbourne
Police believe an unknown man ran towards the victim before taking his car.
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Family of hit-and-run victim urges driver to turn themselves in
Aaron Brown's body was found in the middle of the road in Melbourne's west.
national
Man killed in water-skiing race identified
Luke Wentworth, 40, has been remembered as a kind man after he crashed into a tree about an hour into the popular race.
police
Victorian town rocked by second earthquake in just days
Residents in the state's south were hit by a 4.4 quake, with tremors felt in Melbourne and as far north as Bendigo.
Melbourne
One week since Victorian mother Samantha Murphy vanished
The Victorian mother disappeared after leaving her home in Ballarat last Sunday to go for a run.
missing persons
Man dies paragliding in Victoria's west
A man has died in a paragliding accident in Victoria's west.
national
Ballarat locals continue Murphy search after scaling back of resources
Ballarat local Kevan Richards has extensively mapped the gold mines and disused shafts around the former gold rush city.
missing persons
Officer allegedly shot man in defence of colleague in Melbourne
The night of chaos in Melbourne's CBD ended in a man being shot and four people being injured in two separate incidents.
Melbourne
Red Rooster franchise fined for child labour laws breach
An investigation by Victoria's child employment watchdog uncovered multiple incidents.
courts
Search for answers ongoing 40 years after Melbourne mother murdered
Nanette Ellis was found dead in her home on February 10, 1984.
Melbourne
Former detective says police are lagging in search for missing mother
Former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina told Today Extra that he was "surprised" the specialised crew wasn't called in sooner to help.
national
Man shot, four injured in separate incidents on same Melbourne bridge at same time
A man has shot in Melbourne's CBD in a major incident near Flinders Street Station.
Melbourne
'Significant' delays after truck fire on Melbourne's West Gate Freeway
A truck fire on a busy freeway in Melbourne has caused traffic disruption this afternoon, with drivers warned to expect major delays.
Melbourne
Slain boy Declan Cutler's father hugs prosecutor after guilty verdict
Declan Cutler was walking alone down a dark street when he was kicked, stomped on and stabbed by a group of eight boys.
Melbourne
Missing Persons detectives taking over search for Samantha Murphy
The shake-up comes as 'significant' concerns mount over the Ballarat East mother's lengthy disappearance.
missing persons
Apartment block evacuated after another tobacco store set alight
Another tobacco shop in Melbourne has gone up in flames overnight.
Melbourne
Billionaire offers $200k reward after break-in
The thieves left empty handed, but that didn't stop Adrian Portelli splashing out to get them convicted.
Melbourne
Melbourne set for longest heatwave in a year
If the forecast is correct, it will the city's longest run of 30-plus degree days since February last year.
Heatwave
Earthquake shakes thousands across Melbourne and southern Victoria
An earthquake has struck Victoria, shaking thousands of people in the middle of the night from Melbourne down to Gippsland.
earthquakes
Labor defends $400k spend on 'jelly beans and yo-yo's'
Victoria's State Electricity Commission has been slammed as an exercise in "spin not substance".
national
Drug kingpin denies exaggerating his connection to an informer
Tony Mokbel said barrister-turned-informant Nicola Gobbo was a "friend", "counsel" and "everything" to him.
Melbourne
Couple left traumatised after intruders break down door claiming to be police
CCTV has been released of one of the men as investigators pursue the burglars.
crime
CCTV no longer believed to show missing mother Samantha Murphy
Police say a local came forward this afternoon to identify themselves in the blurry footage.
national
Melbourne man faces court over child homicide after baby's death
The baby boy was found unresponsive at a property in Melbourne's west.
national
Worker gets creative to rescue large goanna stranded in weir
The almost two-metre long was freed out of the weir with an industrial make-shift fishing rod.
wildlife
Victorian premier apologises to victims of institutionalised abuse
The Premier apologised to the victims who sustained the abuse as children.
national
High Court rejects Catholic Church's bid to avoid paying damages
Australia's highest court has rejected the Catholic Church's bid to avoid paying damages to the father of a choirboy allegedly sexually abused by Cardinal George Pell.
national
Victorian taxpayers fork out hundreds of thousands for MPs' overseas travel
In the past financial year, parliament paid out $204,660 in international travel allowances.
national
Vandalised Captain Cook sculpture to be re-erected in Melbourne
The statue was recently sawn off at the ankles and left on the ground with a noose around his neck the night before Australia Day.
Melbourne
Five arrested after illegal mass motorbike ride in Melbourne
More than 50 riders took part in the event just before Christmas last year.
crime
CCTV sought as search resumes for missing Victorian woman
Samantha Murphy has been missing in the Ballarat East area since Sunday.
Melbourne
Teen dirt bike hoons arrested after mass ride on Melbourne freeways
The more than 50 dirt bike riders were witnessed riding dangerously across major freeways.
national
Fresh details emerge on alleged murder of Colombian man in Melbourne
The fresh details emerged as two of Sergio Andres Cuesta's accused murderers faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
Melbourne
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel claims police were trying to pin murders on him
Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel was told police would continue to lay murder charges against him until one stuck and he was sentenced to life in jail.
national
St Basil's aged care home COVID court case delayed
A document oversight has pushed back the criminal case against St Basil's over the deaths of 45 residents from COVID-19.
COVID 19
'French Spiderman' who climbed Melbourne high-rise to remain in custody
The incident quickly gained attention from onlookers, with dozens stopping to watch the stunt.
Melbourne
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Victoria
Victoria to ban machete sales to minors
The state government will introduce the legislation to parliament today, which will also make it easier for police to search for and seize guns.
national
Empty keg theft costing Melbourne beer industry $30,000
Victoria Police said empty kegs, worth about $150 each, are often left outside pubs for collection by breweries which clean and refill them.
crime
Dozens of teens questioned, three arrested after alleged crime spree
Several people were allegedly robbed near Federation Square.
Melbourne
Cop shortage prompts residents to take matters into their own hands
A police staff shortage is leading some Melbourne neighbourhoods to take security matters into their own hands.
national
Melbourne researchers closer to developing artificial ovaries
Melbourne researchers are getting closer to developing artificial ovaries to help people diagnosed with cancer overcome infertility.
national
'Absolutely terrible': Victorian mother still missing after days of searching
Samantha Murphy left her home to go for a run but failed to return.
national
Former RSL president charged with wearing fake war medals
It's alleged the man fabricated his returned service history and falsely presented himself as a returned soldier.
national
Police seize 132 litres of meth in washing detergent
Abnormalities were detected in pallets containing bottles of "ultra concentrate detergent" by officers.
Melbourne
Eastern Freeway driver 'cursed by witch' before killing cops
A truck driver who killed four police officers on a Melbourne freeway has been accused of lying.
national
French 'Spiderman' arrested after scaling Melbourne high-rise tower
Two men have been arrested including a French travel blogger after he scaled a 60-storey building in Melbourne's CBD this morning.
Melbourne
E-bike rider dies after colliding with another rider in Melbourne
A e-bike rider has died in hospital after colliding with another rider in Melbourne.
national
Two teens accused of driving at 200km/h before Melbourne crash
The teens were allegedly involved in more than one crash overnight.
Melbourne
Missing swimmer identified as search continues off Victoria
Police believe a 20-year-old man was swimming with friends at Rye beach when they got into trouble last night.
Melbourne
