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Man in court over first birthday party alleged murders

Murder charges have been laid over the deaths of two men at a first birthday party, as the accused man's lawyer told a court he was withdrawing from drugs.

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Nut allergy to brain injury: what happened to Max?

A 15-year-old boy had an allergic reaction to nuts, but what paramedics and doctors did as he struggled to breathe is being investigated by a coroner.

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'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

Concerns are being raised about the conduct of campaigners during the 2025 federal poll following widespread reports of antisocial behaviour.

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Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

A major super fund has been fined for allegedly making misleading online advertisements, claiming it was committed to removing all carbon emission investments.

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Abuse claims surge against childcare, pre-school staff

Allegations of abuse and misconduct involving childcare workers and early educators are on the rise, a watchdog warns.

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Ex-mayor, developer faced court over corruption claims

A former mayor and property developer have faced court for the first time since being charged by an anti-corruption watchdog over secret payment allegations.

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Coercive control laws defended despite few charges

Coercive control laws are on the right track, officials say, despite just nine charges being laid since the legislation took effect a year ago.

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Law to help renters escape domestic violence lease trap

Renters trying to escape domestic violence will encounter less red tape and financial hurdles under changes to tenancy laws designed to protect survivors.

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Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

A corruption watchdog is pushing ahead with prosecuting two people at the centre of a protracted developer payments scandal.

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State denied bid to keep case in 'shroud of secrecy'

A state's secretary for families' attempt to keep all future hearings a secret in its parental care of a girl previously accused of murder has been rejected.

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PM backs working from home laws amid 'stunt' claims

The prime minister has swung his support behind a state's legal work-from-home push as an expert details how officials could move forward with the plan.

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'Pam' swaps bird for Spider-Man as more charges laid

Prosecutors have more than tripled the number of charges against alleged graffiti vandal "Pam the Bird", who changed into a Spider-Man suit to leave court.

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Vapes smoke gums, lozenges for those struggling to quit

More doctors could soon be prescribing vapes to those stuck in a smoking cycle as a trial suggests vaping is more effective than traditional quitting aids.

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Rone's global street art starts in this shared studio

Street artists Rone and Callum Preston are throwing open the doors of their shared studio for the first time, as part of Melbourne's Open House weekend.

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Police missed chance to protect woman killed by partner

A coroner has criticised how police responded to repeat reports of family violence before a woman was killed by her abusive partner.

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'Spectacular fall from grace': elder jailed for abuse

A former Senior Victorian of the Year award-winner has mouthed "I'm alright" to his supporters in court as he was jailed for child sex abuse.

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Cost-of-living crisis blamed for soaring crime rates

Youth offending is at a record high in one state, latest figures reveal, as police attribute cost-of-living pressures to a jump in property crimes.

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Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears

Only about 40,000 vapes have been sold via the federal government's pharmacy model, which critics say shows black market sales are still thriving.

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Timeline of abuse indicates key patterns: study

Researchers have established a timeline to help map how different types of abuse emerge in violent relationships.

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Girl 'frustrated' with care after murder charge dropped

A girl, who had a murder charge withdrawn, wants more freedom to go outside and to go to the gym, expressing frustration with the lack of progress in her case.

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Experts flag increasing sexual violence in conflicts

For the first time, Australia is hosting an international conference on conflict-related sexual violence, drawing attention to the issue in the Indo-Pacific.

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Knives out for machete sale ban after shopper terror

An Australian-first ban on retailers selling machetes will be rushed out the door after a gang brawl sent thousands of shoppers fleeing for their lives.

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Machetes wielded in gang brawl at busy shopping centre

A brawl involving machete-armed members of two rival gangs has forced a shopping centre into lockdown and left visitors terrified.

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Bombers' Dreamtime record intact as Gresham returns

Jade Gresham's return from injury ensures Essendon have fielded at least one Indigenous player in each of the 21 "Dreamtime at the G'' clashes with Richmond.

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Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers

Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists.

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