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Investigation into ‘terrorist propaganda’ graffiti in Melbourne

The slogan "Glory to Hamas" appeared emblazoned on a city billboard on the anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, sparking condemnation.

Locals reel as man accused of killing expecting couple in Melbourne

A homeless man has faced court over the alleged murders of a pregnant woman and her partner, whose deaths have shocked locals in the usually quiet area.

UPDATED Spotlight on international women’s sport in Canberra

International women’s sport is in the spotlight in Canberra, with Michelle Heyman named for a hometown match with the Matildas.

Search for killer after shooting in suburban Melbourne street

A man has been shot dead and his killer is on the run after shots were fired at Caroline Springs in Melbourne's west.

Canberra business pops up with new shop interstate

A shop in Canberra that supports local makers and creatives is set to expand interstate.

Driver released after fatal Melbourne primary school car crash

A community is in shock after a boy was killed and four other children injured in a "tragic accident" where a car crashed through a school fence and into them.

Man falls to his death from hot-air balloon in Melbourne

Emergency services have closed a street in suburban Melbourne after a man fell to his death from a hot-air balloon.

Drug batch fears after suspected overdoses at Melbourne festival

Multiple revellers have suffered suspected overdoses at a festival, with eight people rushed to hospital in a critical condition and placed in an induced coma.

Pro-Palestine protests to go ahead in Canberra, across the nation

Pro-Palestine rallies will go ahead in Canberra, Perth and Brisbane on Friday, and more will take place in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide over the weekend.

AFL great to walk from Melbourne to Canberra for Indigenous voice

An AFL great has set out to walk from Melbourne to Canberra to back the voice referendum, almost two decades since embarking on a similar journey.

Lighter tremors to come after quake shakes Melbourne

Melburnians might feel some light but insignificant aftershocks after a once-in-a-century earthquake struck north of the city centre.

Children stable, recovering after horrific bus crash

Children injured in a horrific bus crash are in a stable condition after many underwent emergency surgeries due to life-altering injuries.

Dad loses appeal over daughter’s cold-blooded murder

The cold-blooded murder of a Melbourne woman and her husband by her dad, upset his permission wasn't sought for their marriage, justified a life sentence, a court has determined.

Alleged arsonist in custody after eight-hour spree in Melbourne

A man is in custody after an eight-hour crime spree that ended in diners being evacuated from a busy RSL. 

Melbourne urban garden leads the way in global ‘rewilding’ push

Melbourne's arts precinct is set to be transformed by a mammoth urban garden, and designers are planning the ecosystem down to every detail.

Son and friend in custody after mother stabbed to death in Melbourne

A 41-year-old woman has died in Melbourne's northeast, with police arresting her son and another teenage boy.

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