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8th September 2025

Mushroom cook could be free at 81; murderer given 33 years non-parole

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson will be eligible for parole when she’s 81 years old after she was handed a non-parole period of 33 years.

Best and worst Victorian aged care homes

These are the best and worst Victorian aged care homes as the number of complaints to the aged care watchdog has jumped, and advocates warn residents are too scared to say how the...

Concerns airport sale could leave Vic pilots with clipped wings

A $6.5m asking price for one of Greater Melbourne's most affordable airfields has left pilots concerned smaller-scale aviators could be grounded for good.

Fired-up MCG crook took gun to Collingwood, Carlton clash

A Roxburgh Park man snuck a loaded revolver into the Collingwood–Carlton blockbuster at the MCG, then grappled with security before police found the weapon, a court has heard.

Revealed: Major apartment, retail complex in pipeline for Ringwood

One of Melbourne’s major suburban activity centres is set for another mega apartment complex, complete with retail precinct, as the area continues to boom.

Dairy workers warn of Christmas chaos if pay deal strikes continue

Escalating strikes at a major Melbourne dairy producer could wreak havoc come Christmas time, workers have warned.

Bungling burglar busted over bloody trail left at crime scene

A dimwitted Bayswater burglar — who stole more than $150,000 worth of goods during a series of break-ins — gifted police an easy catch after leaving his blood at a crime scene.

Revealed: Fourth man named after Sunday’s alleged outrage

The identity of the fourth man charged over the alleged Camp Sovereignty attack can be revealed.

Accused synagogue arsonist in fear of ‘government zombies’

A “delusional” homeless man accused of torching a Melbourne synagogue believes he is being hunted by “zombies” who are government agents.

Age no bar for 100yo pianist in brass band’s centenary concert

A 100-year-old pianist will join his legendary brass band’s centenary concert at Melbourne's prestigious Hamer Hall during a record-breaking double-centenary event.

Alleged Burwood bus stop brick basher fronts court