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Charges following series of armed robberies

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CRANBOURNE, VIC. — Casey Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives have charged two teenage boys overnight following a series of armed robberies in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs on Friday night.

Charges after man located unresponsive in Pascoe Vale

Shocktober’s ‘Restart A Heart Day’ at the Northern Hospital

Arrests follow series of armed robberies

Motorcyclist dies after collision

REGIONAL NEWS

Loddon

Delight for green thumbs

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BACCHUS MARSH, VIC. — Spring will be in full bloom when the annual Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden Show returns to the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall on October 24 and 25.

Pedestrian dies after collision

Chocolyn CFA shed ram-raided as vital equipment stolen

Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall

Still supporting the community after retiring from firefighting

NATIONAL NEWS

News
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Sixth Victorian man charged with violent extremist material offences

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ROXBURGH PARK, VIC. — A sixth Melbourne man has been charged by the AFP’s National Security Investigations (NSI) team as part of an ongoing investigation into a group of Australian men accessing and distributing ISIS propaganda online. 
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Australia’s biggest-ever cocaine bust

Five Eyes law enforcement leaders united in call to better protect children and vulnerable people from serious online crime

Air Ambulance Victoria diverts to NSW in life‑saving mission

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13 Australians charged with Philippines-based child abuse offences

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

International News

FlyDubai attacker hit pilot with axe in alleged ‘terrorist’ act

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. — The co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 attempted to carry out an alleged "terrorist" attack during the flight, the United Arab Emirates Prosecutor General - acting on behalf of Israel, with the support of other Western nations, including the USA and Australia - says.
International News

Is the Flydubai story false?

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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. — When the plane nosedived, it reached a speed of 688mp/h (1107.23km/h), and it’s just not designed to handle those G-forces. It should’ve fallen apart from the extreme stresses of plummeting nearly 14,300 feet in 37 seconds (about ten times the normal descent rate).

Another AI hack as Altman’s OpenAI steals NSW government data

Trump‑XI summit aims to head off an AI arms race

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Whittlesea City

Women of Wit bring a night of stand-up comedy

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SOUTH MORANG, VIC. — Four of the country’s sharpest comedians will take to the stage at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre (PRACC) on Saturday, October 31, as Women of Wit take over the venue.
Darebin City Council

Have your say on the Preston Market Development Plan

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PRESTON, VIC. — The release of the developer’s proposed Preston Market Development Plan is an important milestone and an opportunity for residents, traders and visitors to help shape the future of one of Darebin's most valued community spaces. 

Preston Market to retain most of original footprint

Whittlesea Council welcomes $2.2 million Youth Centre election commitment

Whittlesea Council launches campaign for aquatic and leisure facility funding

Victorian fire season to officially begin

STATE GOVERNMENT

Darebin City Council

Have your say on the Preston Market Development Plan

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PRESTON, VIC. — The release of the developer’s proposed Preston Market Development Plan is an important milestone and an opportunity for residents, traders and visitors to help shape the future of one of Darebin's most valued community spaces. 

Preston Market to retain most of original footprint

Whittlesea Council welcomes $2.2 million Youth Centre election commitment

Whittlesea Council launches campaign for aquatic and leisure facility funding

Lyle Shelton’s Family First endorses Deeming as leader

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Artificial Intellegence

Another AI hack as Altman’s OpenAI steals NSW government data

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MACQUARIE ST, SYDNEY. — Another AI breach is being investigated after Sam Altman's rogue OpenAI agent accessed public information hosted on a New South Wales state government web application.

Trump‑XI summit aims to head off an AI arms race

Have your say on the Preston Market Development Plan

Preston Market to retain most of original footprint

Could an ‘Australian AI’ protect us from being hacked? Cybersecurity isn’t that simple

CORRUPTION

Barwon South West

Victoria Police officer probed over alleged cover-up of schoolboy assault

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GEELONG, VIC. — A former cop who revealed he lied when he claimed under oath that the reason he choked an 11-year-old neurodivergent schoolboy was that he had “snapped” now stands accused of corruption.
Melbourne

Two CMFEU officials charged

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ST ALBANS PARK, VIC. — Detectives from Taskforce Hawk charged two CFMEU officials yesterday as part of an investigation into a report of a data breach involving a former CFMEU member and the subsequent sharing of personal information and photographs.

Former Victorian cop accused of tracking & stalking women

Setka bailed again

Cop charged with trafficking firearms

August 8, 1789: The first police force in the convict colony of New South Wales is formed

MOIR'S VIEW ...

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SPORT

Football

Secret recording in Sydney Swans Pullman Hotel scandal

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SYDNEY, NSW. — A new secret recording has emerged in the Sydney Swans Pullman scandal, VicNews can now reveal.
Football

Heidelberg history breakers earn fifth-straight flag

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PRESTON CITY OVAL, VIC. — Heidelberg has continued its Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Division 1 dynasty with a 32-point win over Greensborough in the grand final at Preston City Oval yesterday.

NFNL Division 1 – Grand Final Preview

NFNL Division 1 – Preliminary Final Review

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

Old Paradians Complete Fairytale Run with NFNL Division 2 Flag

ART & CULTURE

Comedy

Nosebleeds

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MELBOURNE, VIC. — Nosebleeds is a sketch comedy descent into vintage horror. Packed with strange characters, unsettling worlds and escalating nonsense, this trio of comedian cinephiles invite you into a nightmare that will have you in stitches.

Women of Wit bring a night of stand-up comedy

Flicker

00:00:31

Triptych

The Comfort of Cosy Crime

SPOTLIGHT

OPINION

Science & Technology

Artificial Intellegence

Another AI hack as Altman’s OpenAI steals NSW government data

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MACQUARIE ST, SYDNEY. — Another AI breach is being investigated after Sam Altman's rogue OpenAI agent accessed public information hosted on a New South Wales state government web application.

Trump‑XI summit aims to head off an AI arms race

Opt in to opt out? Renewed criticism from Australian creatives over AI training

Could an ‘Australian AI’ protect us from being hacked? Cybersecurity isn’t that simple

A timeline of developments in AI safety since the attack on Hugging Face

MEDIA MATTERS

Media

MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists denied access to White House

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NEW YORK, USA. (AP). — Reporters from three major news organisations — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — were denied access to the White House on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he found to be “fake news.”

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

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9/11 transformed our relationship with news – and laid the groundwork for today’s crisis of trust

ABC presenter Francis Leach reveals why he left the commentary box as it’s “shallow as a puddle in summer”

TV legend Johnny Young dies

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Business & Finance

Interest rates hit 15-year high

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CANBERRA, ACT. — The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, in a unanimous decision, lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, raising interest rates by 25 basis points to the highest level since 2011, as it wrapped up its two-day meeting this afternoon.
Nillumbik Shire

Nillumbik’s Great Business Connect is back

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NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — Connect with purpose to like-minded businesses, expand your network and build valuable relationships that support long-term success at this free business networking event.

July 16, 1914: Australia’s first interstate air mail departs Melbourne

July 15, 1912: The first branch of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia opens

Optus in government’s sights

New play area for Kinglake Pub

COOKERWATCH

Editorial

Monica Smit being investigated by ScamWatch

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MELBOURNE, VIC. — On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, journalist and editor of VicNews, Ashley Geelan, purchased a ticket to Monica Smit's 'Reignite Democracy Australia's 'Bye Bye GVT' event using a credit card ending in 6499.
Moir's View ...

Moir’s View …

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Please explain ...

Make ‘em laugh: how One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas

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One Nation migration plans slammed

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ON THIS DAY

October 4, 1797: The first flock of Spanish Merino sheep arrive in Sydney

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SYDNEY, NSW. — In the early years of settlement, the colony of New South Wales struggled to achieve self-sufficiency. The convicts were not skilled in farming, and unwilling to work hard in the intense heat and humidity of Australia.

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