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Another charge laid on tradie committed to trial on sex charges

A tradie on bail awaiting trial on several sex charges including rape has been taken into custody after another alleged act of a similar nature came to light.

Hotel, health retreat planned for abandoned Warburton hospital site

Developers have applied to turn the long abandoned Warburton hospital site into a luxury health retreat — complete with a hotel, spa facility, shops and restaurants.

How police exposed ‘dark web’ child abuse chat group

The disturbing details of how a creep ran a global child abuse network from his home in Melbourne’s east have been revealed, including how he encouraged children as young as eight ...

‘Traps’: Vic homes you shouldn’t buy

Property experts have a stark warning for buyers hoping to buy in regional Victoria. Find out how you could be walking into a “growth killer.”

Boozed-up TAFE student hits young cyclist after pub session

A Mt Waverley TAFE student has hit a young cyclist with his car after nailing 10 beers and vodkas during a heavy session at the pub.

Counsellor let ‘vulnerable’ teen girl move in with him

The founder of a government-funded counselling started a “close personal relationship” with a teenage patient, the health regulator says.

‘Callous, vicious’: Man jailed for bashing dogs with broomstick

A father-of-two who bashed two beloved family dogs with a broomstick after they entered his backyard has been jailed for his “callous, vicious, deliberate and sustained” attack.

$755m lost: Victoria’s worst pokie hotspots revealed

Victorians are losing more than $755 million as the state’s worst pokies hot spots can be revealed. Search our interactive table and see how your suburb compares.

Residents call for Burke Rd speed limit to be slashed to 40km/h

Residents in Melbourne’s inner-east are calling for the speed limit to be slashed on Burke Rd in a bid to stop cars speeding through traffic lights and past trams.

Thug’s role in pack attack on popular reggae DJ revealed

The last of four thugs involved in a cowardly and despicable pack attack on a popular reggae DJ outside a Toorak hotel that left him in an induced coma has fronted court.

Shepparton trio charged with alleged assault, kidnapping

A court hearing has revealed “inconsistencies” in evidence against a trio of Shepparton men who allegedly assaulted and detained a Cobram man.