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Community reels following murder of pregnant Athena Georgopoulos and partner
The Melbourne Greek Australian community is reeling after the violent deaths of 39-year-old Athena Georgopoulos, who was five months pregnant, and her partner Andrew Gunn, 50, in what police allege …
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Easey Street murder accused Perry Kouroumblis, to hear witnesses’ evidence
Nineteen witnesses will be called to give evidence over the alleged stabbing murder of two young women in their home almost five decades ago. Suzanne Armstrong, 28, and Susan Bartlett, …
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‘Toughest bail laws in Australia’ to crackdown on crime
The “toughest bail laws in Australia” will be implemented after a spate of crime left a state government under pressure to act. Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan has flagged the state’s …
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Health alert as mosquito virus spreads in three states
A deadly mosquito-borne virus is spreading across three states, with a second confirmed case identified in Victoria. Japanese encephalitis has infected a second northern Victorian resident this mosquito season, Chief …
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Dimopoulos says recreational hunting can be sustainable
Wetland bird hunters in Victoria will have a longer duck shooting season and can take home more birds under new rules. The Victorian duck hunting season will begin on March …
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Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party gone from ballots
Voters won’t see Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party brand on the next federal election ballot after the High Court struck out the billionaire businessman’s bid to re-register his political party. …
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Goodbye 2024: Australians prepare to ring in a new year
Another year is coming to an end and Australians are set to farewell 2024 with their usual style and fanfare. But as festivities fire up and the alcohol flows, doctors …
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Brad new day as Battin reigns supreme after Libs vote
Unity is Liberal leader Brad Battin’s motto as he takes the reins of the Victorian party after a bruising leadership battle. The Berwick MP, in Melbourne’s outer east, is the …
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Accused Easey Street double killer awaits next hearing
A man accused of the frenzied fatal stabbing of two women in their home almost five decades ago has spent his first night in an Australian prison cell. Perry Kouroumblis, …
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Man accused of covering up Isla Bell killing seeks bail
A man accused of transporting Melbourne teen Isla Bell’s body in a fridge is attempting to be freed on bail as her mother spoke of “paralysing grief” over the 19-year-old’s …