A high-tech roadside camera trial in Melbourne has caught over 270 drivers illegally using mobile phones in just a single day, raising major concerns over road safety and prompting calls for a statewide rollout.
Melbourne's cherished Hochgurtel Fountain, a gift from its sister city Vienna, has been defaced by vandals in a shocking act of graffiti, sparking outrage and a council cleanup operation.
Seven teenagers have been taken into custody following a brutal double stabbing that claimed the lives of two youths in Melbourne's northwest, as police launch a major investigation into the tragic incident.
Sydney Roosters star Victor Radley has been hit with a massive suspension and fine by the NRL for his involvement in an off-field incident with Melbourne Storm's Brandon Smith, in a scandal that has rocked the rugby league world.
A Nottingham hair salon's controversial 'no bad reviews' policy sparks online fury after charging a client thousands for a negative Google rating. The beauty industry debate over reputation management vs. consumer rights intensifies.
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A North Shore mother, Natasha Jansen, speaks out after receiving a shocking £60 fine for using a disabled parking space while her leg was immobilised in a full cast, exposing a critical flaw in council enforcement systems.
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Millions of UK drivers risk a £1,000 fine for not updating their photocard driving licence. The DVLA warns that a simple administrative oversight could prove costly.
Two Victorian police officers have appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged over the death of Luke Briggs during a violent arrest in Melbourne's west. The case has sparked a major homicide investigation and raised serious questions about police co
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Melbourne's Bar Bambi is under fire as furious customers flood review sites with complaints of appalling service, exorbitant prices, and a hostile atmosphere, branding it the 'worst bar experience' of their lives.
Shocking footage captures the moment a masked man armed with a machete storms a Melbourne studio, demanding to see a controversial social media figure. The terrifying attack is now under police investigation.
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A 32-year-old mother, Jacinta Allan, has been charged with the murder of her three-year-old son, Chol Achiek, in a devastating incident at their Cobblebank home. The community is in shock as police continue their investigation.
Exclusive: Outrage erupts in Melbourne as a man accused of a terrifying daylight machete attack is released on bail, sparking a fierce debate on Australia's immigration and justice systems.
A horrific stabbing in Melbourne's western suburbs has claimed the lives of two teenage boys, with a third youth fighting for his life in hospital as police launch a major investigation.
Exclusive details emerge as two teenage brothers, Jett and Slade O'Donoghue, are named as victims in a devastating stabbing incident in Cobblebank, Melbourne. Community reels as a 15-year-old boy is charged with murder.
A quiet Werribee street became a crime scene after a brazen, targeted home invasion. Masked assailants fired shots and assaulted a resident before fleeing, leaving a community in shock. Police are investigating links to organised crime.
A mother from Bury is outraged after her son's school issued a £120 fine for a family holiday to Egypt during term time. The school's 'zero tolerance' policy on absences has sparked a fierce debate on parental rights and educational authority.
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Defying Australia's cost-of-living crisis, Melbourne's property market has staged a stunning comeback, recording its strongest quarterly growth in 14 years. Exclusive data reveals the suburbs leading the charge and why experts predict the boom is far from
Veteran Australian actress Noni Hazlehurst delivers a powerhouse performance in Jean Anouilh's 'The Lark', a poignant and timely exploration of faith, resistance, and integrity in a new Melbourne production.
The Melbourne community is in mourning after the tragic death of local icon Jack Davey, known as the 'King of St Kilda', following a devastating hit-and-run incident. Tributes pour in for the beloved figure.
Homicide detectives are investigating the mysterious death of a man found at a residential property in the quiet Melbourne suburb of Ivanhoe, with police cordoning off the scene.
A motorist in Greater Manchester has been hit with a massive £1,000 penalty after falsely claiming to be a Blue Badge holder. Discover how council enforcers uncovered the deceit.
Victoria Police are investigating a reported assault at the controversial Camp Sovereignty site in Melbourne's CBD, as tensions between protesters and the council escalate over the long-standing encampment.
UK drivers are being warned about a costly and easily avoidable error when using supermarket car parks that could see them hit with a hefty penalty charge, regardless of how long they stay.