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Drugs, weapons and counterfeit documents seized

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CHELSEA, VIC. — Caulfield Divisional Response Unit detectives yesterday charged a 37-year-old Chelsea man after officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Chelsea Road, Chelsea, at about 7am, following an investigation into drug trafficking in the Kingston and Bayside areas.

Cars torched in Taylors Hill

Paramedic’s four decades saving lives

Man dies following hit and run

Firefighters battle suspicious factory fire

REGIONAL NEWS

Barwon South West

Appeal for information after pet horse shot dead

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LOVELY BANKS, VIC. — Geelong Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives are investigating the death of a beloved pet horse, Dane, who was last seen alive in a paddock at a property off Anakie Road, Lovely Banks, at about 7pm on Wednesday, September 16.

Native forest restoration continues at Delatite Arm Reserve

Woman dies after Shepparton crash

Anglesea fuel breaks become a tourist attraction

Paramedic’s four decades saving lives

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

Artificial Intellegence

AI giants fly into Australia as safety & copyright debates heat up

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CANBERRA, ACT. — Four of the world's top artificial intelligence developers will face an Australian Federal parliamentary grilling today, Tuesday, October 6, as the Australian and international political heat rises over the AI industry.
International News

Co-pilot ‘planned FlyDubai attack before being hired’

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. — The FlyDubai co-pilot who stabbed his captain in a suspected attempt to crash the plane has told UAE ‌interrogators he planned the attack before he was hired by the Dubai state-owned airline, according to two Israeli officials "with knowledge of the probe."

Australia probes flydubai co-pilot’s links to Victoria

Why a decade of AI safety promises keep failing to bite

Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead new federal AI task force

AI oligarchs race to transform the world before their money runs out

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

AI giants fly into Australia as safety & copyright debates heat up

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CANBERRA, ACT. — Four of the world's top artificial intelligence developers will face an Australian Federal parliamentary grilling today, Tuesday, October 6, as the Australian and international political heat rises over the AI industry.

Co-pilot ‘planned FlyDubai attack before being hired’

Australia probes flydubai co-pilot’s links to Victoria

OpenAI’s Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

Why a decade of AI safety promises keep failing to bite

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

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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

Theatre

The Ex Files

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MELBOURNE, VIC. — Melbourne has a dark secret. A crime has been committed – and gay comedian Matt Bell knows where the bodies are buried.

Briefs: The Works

The Enormous Radio

(Almost) Killing It in Hollywood

Malthouse Theatre 2027 Season Launch

SPOTLIGHT

OPINION

Science & Technology

Artificial Intellegence

AI giants fly into Australia as safety & copyright debates heat up

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CANBERRA, ACT. — Four of the world's top artificial intelligence developers will face an Australian Federal parliamentary grilling today, Tuesday, October 6, as the Australian and international political heat rises over the AI industry.

OpenAI’s Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

Why a decade of AI safety promises keep failing to bite

Trump names national intelligence director Jay Clayton to lead new federal AI task force

AI oligarchs race to transform the world before their money runs out

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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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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October 6, 1862: Australia’s first zoo opens in Melbourne

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MELBOURNE, VIC. — Australia has a large number of zoos. Many of these are to show exotic animals from around the world; many others have the purpose of helping to provide a sanctuary for Australia’s own endangered and threatened native species.

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