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How a ‘Dad’s Army’ of experts could help Victoria’s youth crime problem
The state is home to some of the brightest criminal justice minds. So why not put them to work getting to the bottom of growing crime rates among young people?
- by Neil Mitchell
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Beneath a veil of violence: The inspiring life and haunting death of Emma Bates
Emma, 49, was found dead in her home in April by police who broke in to do a welfare check. She had head and upper body injuries consistent with being violently assaulted.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Patron charged with violent disorder for chasing neo-Nazis from suburban fundraiser
A man is facing jail time as the only person charged over a melee that broke out when he asked 20 neo-Nazis to leave a Thornbury venue.
- by Erin Pearson
Vanessa Amorosi wins court battle against her mother
Nine months after the property dispute with her mother wrapped in court, a judge has ruled in the singer’s favour. Mostly.
- by Karl Quinn
Fake hormone doctor treated patient after chance meeting at the airport
A woman was left in debilitating pain after being prescribed a cocktail of fish oil and amino acids by Keti Cvetkov who claimed to be a doctor and hormone specialist.
- by Henrietta Cook
Teacher jailed for sex with 14-year-old student
A “deluded” teacher at a regional Victorian school had sex with a student and kept contacting her after his arrest, despite a court order to leave her alone.
- by Caroline Schelle
No jail, $600 fine for learner driver who left sister on road after fatal accident
A 24-year-old woman has been spared conviction after an argument with her sister resulted in a fatal car accident in 2022.
- by Emily Woods
Naughty Sandro! Walking his dog just cost artist Vincent Fantauzzo $7000
A dog-eat-dog melee on the streets of St Kilda has cost Fantauzzo a pretty penny – and a peek behind the curtain of his private life with wife Asher Keddie.
- by Stephen Brook
Ask parents about concerns, coroner tells hospitals after finding toddler’s death preventable
A Victorian coroner says the 2021 death of Noah Souvatzis after a visit to an understaffed regional hospital should prompt medical staff to pay more attention to parents’ concerns.
- by Erin Pearson
Former Supreme Court judge defends the bail system – even if it’s a ‘gamble’
Lex Lasry says the rise in youth crime is horrifying and that society is getting more violent. But, he says, the bail system is still vital.
- by Chris Vedelago
Melbourne lawyer fights suspension after being charged with perverting course of justice
Lawyer Zoe Davis, 34, is suing the legal industry regulator after it suspended her from practising law and appointed an independent manager to run her firm.
- by Cameron Houston