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Police call for witnesses to airport assault
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Federal Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault at Melbourne Airport on December 17.
'Brave' adult shop owner praised for fighting off armed robbers
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Police in Melbourne have praised the actions of an adult book store owner who fought off two armed robbers, but have cautioned others not to follow his lead.
Premier says Vic Alcoa jobs are safe
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Alcoa workers at Geelong and Portland are being assured their jobs are secure.
Family appeal for information on missing woman
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The family of a missing Sunbury woman area appealing for public help to find her.
$130k worth of water stolen from Lake Boga
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Victoria Police are investigating the theft about $130,000 worth of water near Swan Hill.
Bulgarian nationals arrested over tram thefts
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Victoria Police have arrested three Bulgarian nationals in connection with a rash of thefts on Melbourne trams in December.
30 rescued at Vic beaches as weather heats up
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Life Saving Victoria is warning swimmers to take care on the beach this summer, after 17 people were rescued from the surf at Phillip Island yesterday.
EPA investigates oil spill
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Firefighters are continuing to clean up a large oil spill at Laverton North, in Melbourne's west.
55yo woman dies in car crash
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A 55-year-old woman was killed when her car hit a tree near Elmore, north of Bendigo, last night.
Vic coroner investigates ectopic pregnancy death
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The Victorian coroner is investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman near Cobram from an ectopic pregnancy.
Driver to be charged on summons over Lorne accident
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A New South Wales man is likely to be charged with careless driving over an accident in which 13 people were injured at Lorne yesterday.
Vidmar says no excuses for Adelaide
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Adelaide coach Aurelio Vidmar says his side can not make any excuses after surrendering the A-League competition lead to the Melbourne Victory last night.
Robbery victim stabbed in the neck
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A 25-year old man was stabbed in the neck during an armed robbery in Oakleigh South last night.
Man stabbed in neck during Melbourne robbery
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A man has been stabbed in the neck during an armed robbery in Melbourne's south late last night.
Pilot's disorientation contributed to crash, report finds
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A report has found a pilot was disoriented when he crashed into the ocean off Cape Liptrap, killing four people.
Student squatters face eviction today
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The student squatters who have occupied three houses owned by Melbourne University are due to be evicted today.
Victory climb to top of the heap with win over Adelaide
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Melbourne claimed top spot on the A-League ladder with a 1-0 victory over Adelaide at Docklands on Tuesday evening.
Broun wins, despite crashes
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Despite crashing twice, Queensland cyclist Kirsty Broun won the last race of the Jayco Bay Classic criterium series on Tuesday to secure the overall title.
Capsized crew 'might have drowned' without life jackets
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Authorities say five people were lucky to escape serious injury when their yacht overturned near Melbourne's Port Phillip Heads this morning.
Moonee Valley Racing slashes 23 jobs
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The Moonee Valley Racing Club has been forced to cut 23 jobs as part of a restructure.
Fire damages stables at Caulfield Racecourse
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Firefighters have contained a blaze that broke out in private stables at Caulfield Racecourse this afternoon.
Prisoners left inside when bomb threat evacuated Melbourne court
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The Law Institute says prisoners were kept inside when the Melbourne Magistrates Court was evacuated this morning.
Baby given back to parents after alleged ecstasy poisoning
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A baby girl has been handed back into the care of her parents, who have faced court charged with causing her grievous bodily harm.
Harvey relishing Cousins's Perth return
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Fremantle coach Mark Harvey says a potential return to Perth for Ben Cousins in the preseason cup would be great for the AFL.
Oldest hoon driver sets appalling example: Brumby
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The Victorian Premier, John Brumby says an elderly man whose car was impounded under anti-hoon laws sets a terrible example for younger drivers.
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- Police call for witnesses to airport assault
- 'Brave' adult shop owner praised for fighting off armed robbers
- Queenslander wins time trial in Ballarat
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Vic cop remanded in custody on child sex charges
- Premier says Vic Alcoa jobs are safe
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Family appeal for information on missing woman
- $130k worth of water stolen from Lake Boga
- Bulgarian nationals arrested over tram thefts
- 30 rescued at Vic beaches as weather heats up
- EPA investigates oil spill
