Victorian crime crisis: Melbourne branded ‘most leavable city’ after Essendon North cafe hit in ‘night of terror’
Melbourne has been branded the “most leavable city” after the state’s crime crisis was highlighted by another “night…
Pub and restaurant latest targets in series of Melbourne arson attacks
Three people have been arrested following an arson attack at a restaurant in Melbourne’s Docklands overnight, and a…
Victorian bottle shops awash with illicit alcohol, researchers find
The National Drug Research Institute says illicit alcohol is “taking off” in Victoria, with bottle shops across Melbourne…
Essendon North beauty salon firebombed for second time in two days
A beauty salon in Essendon North has been set alight by arsonists twice in two days. About 100…
Police investigate fire attack on ‘Happy Chanukah’ car in St Kilda East
Police have identified a person of interest as they investigate the apparent firebombing of a vehicle with a…
Gregory John Walker jailed over Arthur Haines’ death after 1998 Sydney firebombing
A man has been sentenced to at least six-and-a-half years in prison for unlawfully killing a teenage boy…
Illegal tobacco is a deadly $10 billion industry wiping out legitimate businesses
Australia’s illegal tobacco problem has made the proverbial transition from tragedy to farce. Illicit, excise-evading cigarettes now comprise…