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Teen arrested over AI fake nudes of Victorian schoolgirls
Police said the male teen had been arrested and released pending further inquiries as the investigation continues.
Artificial Intelligence
AFL backs head of umpires after John Setka threat
John Setka warned of potential disruptions to the league's construction projects unless McBurney, the former Australian Building and Construction Commissioner, was dismissed.
Melbourne
Police wrap up two-day search for Samantha Murphy, continue to probe phone
Victoria Police officers have spent the past two days searching the Ballarat area for missing mother Samantha Murphy, a fortnight after officers discovered her phone on the edge of a dam.
Samantha Murphy
New personalised 'zap' to treat depression
Beau has been suffering for 15 years. Things are no longer as "intense or dark as they had previously been".
national
The 20 youth offenders wreaking havoc across Victoria
It is claimed children are breaching bail every three hours in Victoria, with victims frustrated by young repeat offenders.
Melbourne
Melbourne detective denies punching handcuffed man to the stomach
A Victorian detective accused of punching a handcuffed man to the stomach has maintained he was acting lawfully.
courts
Jury told to imagine being blamed for campers' deaths
Lynn is on trial charged with two counts of murder over the deaths of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria's alpine region in March 2020.
courts
Former SAS commander reveals potential Victorian election bid
A man who might just have the perfect CV for voter support is considering standing for the talent poor Victorian Liberal Party in a state election.
Victoria
Damaging winds, heavy rain to impact south-eastern states
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.
Weather
Designer handbag allegedly stolen in fake Facebook robbery
Two people have been charged over what police allege was an "elaborate" Facebook Marketplace scam to steal a high-end designer handbag worth thousands of dollars.
crime
Mum survives 'broken heart syndrome' after giving birth to twins
Shortly after her daughters were born, Alexandra Judd 'deteriorated quickly' and her heart stopped working.
SES crews respond to more than 100 calls for help across Victoria
Winter has arrived with force across Victoria with Melbourne and multiple suburbs smashed by gusty winds that toppled trees onto cars, roads, and roofs.
Weather
Man 'targeted' in fatal attack outside Melbourne home
CPR was performed but the critically injured man died at the scene in Frankston.
crime
Mother and daughter missing near NSW-Victoria border
Emily Janetzki, 35, and her daughter Olena Hrobelko, 2, were last seen last week.
New South Wales
Rare Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil heads to Melbourne Museum
A rare giant Tyrannosaurus Rex is set to go on display at Melbourne Museum for the first time.
Melbourne
Man allegedly exposes himself in front of woman, girls at popular Melbourne beach
The woman and her daughters were walking near the Brighton Beach bathing boxes when the alleged "lewd act" occurred.
police
Blanket of white covers alpines in NSW and Victoria
A vigorous cold storm moving across the east and south coast has brought snow cover over alpine areas.
Snow
Prosecutors challenge accused killer's 'fanciful' story
Accused double murderer Greg Lynn's story is "a series of unfortunate events", prosecutors have told a jury.
Melbourne
Woman caught allegedly driving five times over legal BAC limit in Melbourne
The intercept was part of Victoria Police's statewide road policing operation over the King's Birthday long weekend.
Melbourne
Clever seal filmed snatching fisherman's catch mid-air off Victoria's coast
The fisherman said the seal is notorious in the area when it comes to stealing food.
national
Egg farmers urge more action on bird flu after Coles introduces purchase limit
Egg farmers are calling on Agriculture Victoria to take further action to halt the spread of bird flu across the state's poultry industry, as fears of an nationwide egg shortage mount.
national
Animal medication stolen from vet clinic in Victoria's Gippsland region
Authorities said there are concerns regarding the theft as the medication is meant for animals and could be potentially fatal if used by humans.
Melbourne
Tobacco store and business targeted in separate attacks in Melbourne
Investigators are treating both incidents as "targeted attacks".
Melbourne
Melbourne airport security guard injured in alleged Uber driver attack
The father has told of how he was allegedly violently attacked by an Uber driver at Melbourne airport because he asked the driver to leave the taxi rank.
Melbourne
Victorians divided after Daniel Andrews awarded nation's highest honour
The move has sparked outrage, with Senator Jacqui Lambie telling Today, he should not be eligible for the award.
national
Paragliders taken to hospital after crash in Victoria
Two amateur aviators have cheated death after their parachute rolled out of control during a take off in central Victoria.
Melbourne
'Extremely hostile': Pro-Palestine protesters and police clash in Melbourne CBD
Tensions flared after 3000 protesters attended the Free Palestine rally in the 35th week of consecutive demonstrations against the war in Gaza.
national
'The Australian honours system must not be tarnished by political judgements and a tin ear'
Opinion: If the former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews deserves the highest civilian accolade under the Australian honours system then the system is broken, writes Neil Mitchell.
Daniel Andrews
King George statue beheaded and vandalised in Melbourne
A 72-year-old King George monument was beheaded and vandalised in Melbourne.
Melbourne
Search for man after woman allegedly hit in the head with toolbox in Melbourne
Police have released an image of a man today they believe can assist with their investigation.
Melbourne
Coles introduces purchasing limit on household staple
Lower stock has also been reported at other supermarkets as shortages linked to bird flu disrupt supply.
national
Trio wanted over alleged armed robbery at private music event in Melbourne
The trio assaulted the victim before stealing a satchel containing a phone, cash and identity documents.
Melbourne
Man hands himself in to police after alleged fatal hit-run in Melbourne
A 29-year-old woman died after she was allegedly struck by two cars while crossing Stud Road in Dandenong.
national
Teen left terrified after alleged rape by Uber driver, court hears
A Pakenham man was denied bail in court after being charged over the alleged rape of a 19-year-old passenger.
Melbourne
Police search for driver after Melbourne woman dies in alleged hit-run
The woman was walking across Stud Road in Dandenong when she was allegedly struck by a silver Mercedes sedan at about 9pm.
national
Man extradited after alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of Sydney woman
The 36-year-old woman was allegedly forced into a Toyota Camry by a group of men she did not know in Epping, before the car drove off with her inside on Saturday, April 20, at 6.45pm.
national
Five arrested after alleged 150km/h police chase in Melbourne
Police spotted a white Toyota Camry allegedly "driving at high speeds" on Paisley Street in Footscray on Friday about 11.40pm.
Victoria Police
GoFundMe refunds Hannah McGuire donors after funds allegedly stolen
Police confirmed 26-year-old Lachlan Morganti has been charged for allegedly stealing $60,000 of the funds raised.
Victoria Police
The biggest hotspots for animal collisions in the country
More than 21,000 vehicle insurance claims were analysed after drivers hit an animal. Here's what the data reveals about the biggest animal collision hotspots in the country:
animals
Rideshare driver charged with rape in Melbourne
A 43-year-old rideshare driver has been charged following the alleged rape of a woman in Melbourne.
Melbourne
Grandmother battling flesh-eating ulcer in Melbourne hospital
The 74-year-old was rushed to hospital after she started deteriorating rapidly.
Melbourne
CCTV captures ram raid as Melbourne's tobacco war escalates
Police are investigating both incidents.
Melbourne
Man presents at Melbourne hospital after shooting in 'scuffle' at home
Four people were arrested at the scene.
Melbourne
Floods and pouring rains usher in long weekend
The June long weekend is off to a damp start, with roads closed after rivers burst their banks around New South Wales.
Weather
Charges laid after alleged two-hour crime spree across Melbourne
Officers allege the man stole a number of items from four businesses, including an iPhone, TV and Apple Airpods.
Melbourne
Alleged Holden V8 rebirthing operation busted in Melbourne
Multiple stolen cars were seized across two properties, and a man is before the courts charged with 43 offences.
crime
Bionic eye trial restoring 'sense of sigh' to small group of Aussies
The bionic eye allows blind patients to locate doorways, avoid obstacles and find items on table-tops.
health
Offenders filmed setting store alight in Melbourne
Fire crews arrived at the scene to find the shop "fully involved" in fire.
Melbourne
Driver who had drugs in system when he killed spectator granted bail
Dridan was allegedly driving a modified ute when he lost control and hit 18-year-old Trent Dezoete at the Loosenats competition hosted by Stawell Motor Sports Club on November 4, 2023.
Melbourne
Victoria approves the first gas project in a decade
The project will see Beach Energy begin to pipe gas from an offshore gas field near Port Campbell from June 30.
Melbourne
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