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14th August 2025

News Update

Ex-Magpie in beach box scandal

An ex-AFL talent's spectacular fall from grace continues as he is caught in a compromising position behind a Mornington Peninsula beach box.

Knife-wielding thief’s frightening tobacco robbery

A frightened Bentleigh shop owner was sliced by a knife-wielding thief after refusing to hand over cash during an attempted tobacco store robbery.

Melbourne Uni grads shine on the big stage

Thousands of University of Melbourne students are set to graduate as the next generation of professionals.

Woman shot by police in Mulgrave says she ‘feels sorry’ for the cop

A woman shot by police in Melbourne’s southeast says she “feels sorry” for the officer who pulled the trigger as she revealed the truth behind the dramatic confrontation on a subur...

‘Our flag is always safe’ Local councillors back in control

Despite concerns about a “betrayal” of bureaucrats and being “too patriotic” Mornington Peninsula councillors have finally voted on a new flag policy.

Building watchdog staffer admits to official misconduct

A former Victorian Building Authority staffer is the first major scalp in the IBAC cash-for-registration scandal that rocked Victoria’s building industry.

Do you want lies with that? Fake emails sent over fast food fight

A McScandal is cooking on the Mornington Peninsula in the wake of approval being granted for a 24 hour fast food outlet 100m from the beach.

How a Melbourne council could find new land for temporary parks

Victoria's most open space-starved council is exploring an unconventional solution to its parkland crisis by eyeing hundreds of vacant blocks across the municipality.

More news from around the state

Man allegedly caused explosion that seriously burnt two sisters

A Victorian shearing family has detailed the horrific moment they saw two sisters set alight after a worker allegedly recklessly poured fuel on a drum fire.

Millions in cash and ice labs busted in police raids