Dashcam video shows moment Mercedes ploughs into parked cars and a shop
A driver is on the run after smashing into several cars and a building in Melbourne's south east this morning.
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PM calls for Melbourne rally to be cancelled as police hunt violent protestors
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for Victorians not to attend Sunday's pro-Palestine rally.
policeArsonists on the run after torching Melbourne car yard
Almost a dozen cars have been destroyed in a suspicious blaze at a car yard in Melbourne's south east overnight.
AustraliaLiberal deputy's secret tape was an 'insurance policy'
The Victorian opposition's deputy leader secretly recorded a meeting between an exiled MP and the Liberal leadership as an "insurance policy" to protect himself and the party.
courtsPolice hunt man behind alleged lewd act on rush hour bus
Police are hunting a man who they say engaged in a "lewd act" in front of a woman on a Melbourne bus.
crimeAdelaide tobacco attacks linked to black market war, source says
A confidential source has alleged that South Australian tobacco shops are at odds with a Melbourne gang boss trying to inflitrate the tobacco market in the state.
nationalNo jail for man who stole from slain woman's family fundraiser
A man who gambled more than $64,000 from a fundraiser he organised for an alleged murder victim's family has avoided jail time.
nationalMan to be extradited from Victoria over alleged Haymarket stabbing
The 40-year-old man has been charged with robbery whilst armed.
StabbingPolice probe Hezbollah flags at protests in Sydney and Melbourne
NSW Police has followed its counterparts in Victoria by confirming officers seized "two flags displaying a terrorist organisation symbol".
nationalMelbourne parking inspectors under fire after innocent drivers fined
Questions have been raised about the legitimacy of infringement notices and the motivations of council parking inspectors.
nationalChinese woman drowns after group swept off rocks on Mornington Peninsula
The body of a Chinese national was pulled from the water off the coast of Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula just after midday.
Victoria'Game changing' step forward in development of contraceptive pill for men
Scientists from Melbourne have made a breakthrough in the development of hormone-free version of the drug.
healthDriver on the run following peak hour crash on busy Melbourne freeway
Police are hunting the driver of a Jeep who allegedly fled the scene of a two-car collision on Melbourne's Monash freeway.
VictoriaOver 1000 Qantas workers to strike during peak hour flights today
Flights between 7am and 9am at major capital city airports could be affected during the stoppages.
aviationThree in hospital after neighbourhood dispute sparks violent brawl
One man who was allegedly stabbed walked home despite a punctured lung, leaving behind a trail of blood.
Melbourne policePolice hunt driver who allegedly fled scene after freeway crash
Two cars collided on Monash Freeway in Dandenong, south-east of Melbourne, about 1.30pm on Saturday.
Hit runsTeen left fighting for life after allegedly stolen car crashes
Police said four teenage boys fled the scene of the crash, leaving a 15-year-old girl behind.
VictoriaCheers as iconic Australian singer joins Katy Perry on stage
After speculation about the pop star's planned surprise guest, the two performed one of Perry's biggest hits.
AFLWoman allegedly drives on wrong side of road five times over limit
Police spotted a station wagon driving on the wrong side of the road on September 28 at 1.50am and intercepted the car.
nationalKaty Perry meets Melbourne's newest celebrity, Pesto the Penguin
She visited the Sea Life Melbourne aquarium last night to meet Pesto, who weighs a whopping 22.5kg - one of the biggest baby penguins ever seen.
nationalThousands turn out to watch the AFL grand final parade in Melbourne
Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions players are getting a taste of the atmosphere they will experience tomorrow.
AFL Grand FinalMan breaks both legs after dogs pull him down 30-metre sand dune
The man was walking three dogs at Levy's Point Coastal Reserve in Warrnambool when they ran down the 30-metre dune, pulling him down with them at around 7.50am on Wednesday.
nationalWhat will the weather be like for AFL grand final day
The Lions are desperate for a win after last year's loss against Collingwood. But will the sun be on the two teams' side?
AFL Grand FinalVictorian youth crime, domestic violence soars, new data shows
Youth crime in Victoria has soared to its highest level since 2010, while domestic violence incidents hit a 10-year-high, damning new crime data shows.
VictoriaHundreds of Qantas engineers kick off fortnight of strikes
Qantas said there was no impact to customers as a result of today's industrial action, but a tech outage at the airline's subsidiary Jetstar added to traveller's woes.
nationalCCTV shows moment car ploughs through beauty salon
A last-minute appointment change may have saved a salon owner and her client after a car ploughed into the Dandenong business.
AustraliaCouncil candidate 'hurt, scared' after sickening racist attack
She's lived in Australia for most of her life, but has been subjected to vile abuse at the hands of her fellow residents.
VictoriaAlleged Easey Street killer proclaims innocence, agrees to extradition
His lawyer in Rome said the dual Australian-Greek citizen had travelled to Italy for a work-related reason and was surprised to find out the law was different.
crimeMelbourne man accused of luring, stabbing cop bailed for psychiatric review
Moses Thurairajasingam's mental health will be assessed after he allegedly produced a knife and stabbed one of the officers.
VictoriaShopping centre stabbing victim's final words to girlfriend
The girlfriend of a 16-year-old who was fatally stabbed at a Melbourne shopping centre yesterday has paid tribute to the teen, revealing she witnessed the deadly altercation first hand.
VictoriaWhat to expect at PAX Aus 2024
PAX Australia 2024 is coming to Melbourne in just a few weeks, with tens of thousands of gamers set to gather at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
TechLiberal MP 'damaged own reputation' by organising rally, court told
Exiled MP Moira Deeming ruined her own reputation by organising and attending a divisive anti-trans rally, according Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto's lawyers.
courtsAlleged Easey Street killer 'difficult', estranged family member says
The 65-year-old allegedly fled Melbourne to Greece, where he has been staying at a family compound in Athens, his cousin by the same name told 9News.
nationalPolice hunt two men allegedly caught stealing copper wiring from telco pit
Police were called to Mount Dandenong Rd in Kilsyth on Monday after a good samaritan reported three men wearing hi-vis acting suspiciously.
crime'Vile': Man gambled $64k from fundraiser for alleged murder victim's family
A man who organised a crowdfund to support an alleged murder victim's family squandered the money to fuel his gambling addiction.
courtsMelbourne mayor posts 'creepy' AI images depicting body next to a child
It sparked ridicule online with social media users saying the fails were both "creepy" and "embarrassing".
VictoriaRail project funding scrutiny fails to discourage premier
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is staring down critics of Suburban Rail Loop, using her first day back at work to declare another contract's been signed in the $35 million project.
VictoriaNew details emerge about prime suspect in Melbourne cold case murders
The family of the prime suspect in Melbourne's notorious Easey Street murders claims he returned to Athens in 2017 to care for his elderly mother.
VictoriaAll the glamour from the Brownlow Medal red carpet
The Brownlow Medal, the AFL's most prestigious individual award, is being handed out on September 23. Check out the best looks from the red carpet here.
AFLThe moment Moira Deeming's mentor 'knew we'd been double-crossed'
Liberal MP Kim Wells said it was the moment he knew his then-party colleague Moira Deeming had been "double-crossed".
courtsTeens arrested after ute reaches 170km/h in high-speed police chase
Two teens were arrested after police caught sight of an allegedly stolen vehicle in Melbourne's south east.
VictoriaCan you cross double white lines for an emergency vehicle?
The fire truck coming up behind you has someplace to urgently be, but you can't merge left. What are your options?
road safetyMan allegedly broadcasts chants, false maydays at Melbourne Airport
The 45-year-old man from Melbourne has been charged and is facing up to 27 years in prison.
VictoriaMyer family mansion expected to sell for $100 million
It has been in the hands of the famous retailing family for more than 100 years, but they say it is time to pass the keys to new owners.
Real estateMan arrested over infamous cold case murders named
The identity of the man arrested over Melbourne's infamous Easey Street murders has been revealed as his brother vehemently denies his involvement.
murderMan with machetes arrested after tense stand-off with police
The man, 47, was described as "agitated" and a critical response team was called in to negotiate with him for several hours.
policeFamily terrorised by armed men in Melbourne home invasion
"They pointed a shotgun at me and pointed a knife and then they swung a steel pipe into my hand," he said.
Victoria'Unbelievable': Sister speaks out after arrest in infamous Melbourne cold case
Gayle Armstrong said she always knew an arrest would one day be made.
nationalHow pet-friendly flights in Australia will work
Small dogs and cats will be able to fly between Melbourne and Sydney first before other routes are added.
nationalFour teenagers arrested after alleged carjacking in Melbourne
A man was allegedly threatened with a pair of pliers before he was pulled from his grey Mazda sedan.
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