Melbourne posters prompt action over Bondi shooter imagery
Jewish community leaders call for action after Bondi shooter posters appear in Melbourne’s CBD, with talk of using them as a test case under hate crime and anti-vilification laws.
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Posters linked to Bondi shooter surface in Melbourne, Police probe
Victoria Police is investigating posters across Melbourne depicting the alleged Bondi gunman, raising questions about public space, safety and the use of street art to portray suspects.
Melbourne Nazi salute case ends with first Australian jail term after appeal loss
A Melbourne court has jailed 26-year-old Jacob Hersant for a month after he lost an appeal over a Nazi salute outside a city courthouse, with the judge calling the act contemptuous.
Two years on, Ballarat missing mum Samantha Murphy remains unsolved
Two years after Samantha Murphy vanished in Ballarat, the search for the missing mum continues as families and the local community hold out hope for answers in a long-running case.
St Kilda attack leaves teen injured in brutal roadside assault
A teenage boy was seriously injured in a brutal attack in St Kilda, Melbourne, after being slashed with a meat cleaver and rammed by a vehicle. Investigators urge witnesses to come forward as they probe motives and suspects.
May’s pre-season absence clouds Demons’ build‑up to 2026 AFL season
Melbourne defender Steven May missed a pre-season session six weeks from the 2026 AFL season, leaving questions about the defensive setup and future lineup as the Demons ramp up preparations.
Melbourne mayor warns AI data centres could threaten climate outcomes
Melbourne’s lord mayor is calling for tighter planning and energy rules to curb the growing environmental footprint of AI data centres in Victoria, warning unchecked expansion could strain the grid.
Demon defender Steven May absent from AFL pre-season training
Melbourne premiership defender Steven May was a notable absence from Wednesday’s AFL pre-season session as his restricted free agent status lingers over the Demons’ plans for the year.
May training absence after police visit sparks AFL concern
Melbourne defender Steven May was absent from training after a Victoria Police visit to his home earlier in the week, prompting questions about the Demons and AFL protocols.
India condemns Gandhi statue vandalism in Melbourne, calls for recovery and accountability
New Delhi condemns the vandalism and removal of a Gandhi statue in Melbourne, urging Australian authorities to recover the sculpture and identify those responsible.