Springvale

Radical Springvale imam returns to preach jihad

Nino Bucci The leader of an Islamic group at the centre of anti-terror raids returns from overseas to resume his hardline preaching.

Natasha's weapons boob: 'I need them for Springvale'

Steve Butcher A woman who flew to Thailand to have breast implants returned to Australia equipped with something more than an enhanced appearance.

Yule find me lapping up the feastive spirit in Springvale

Benjamin Preiss After more than 30 years I was almost worn down. For weeks before Christmas I would prepare for the questions. What was I doing to celebrate? What does the holiday mean to me?

Asian scammers pray on more victims

Stephen Cauchi and Catherine Chisholm A notorious group of Asian women who have scammed more than $1 million from their victims by praying about evil spirits may have struck again.

Work hard, play hard

Neil McMahon Are we having fun yet? Throw that question out in your workplace and you know the response you'll get: a roll of the eyes and a cynical laugh at the absurdity of the question.

Asian handbag scam hits Melbourne

Catherine Chisholm Police are looking for a group of Asian women who are targetting victims and stealing cash and jewellery in Melbourne's CBD and the eastern suburbs as part of a $1 million international scam.

Pair arrested over spate of burglaries

Jared Lynch Police have arrested two men in relation to a spate of burglaries in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Green wedge at risk, along with the farmers' pride

Henrietta Cook A community farm run by disabled people and nestled among kilometres of valuable green space in Vermont is at risk of being sold by VicRoads to make way for housing.

Shadow treasurer's departure leaves Holding pattern

Henrietta Cook, Adrian Lowe Shadow treasurer Tim Holding’s shock resignation from politics has left a vacuum on state Labor’s front bench, with his decision to depart paving the way for a by-election in his south-east suburban...

Eight arrested for series of armed robberies

Kristian Silva Six of the eight people charged over a series of armed robberies in Melbourne's south-east will face the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Man dies in Croydon crash

Kristian Silva A man has died after his car crashed into a tree in Croydon on Saturday night.

Terror accused had bomb-making formula, court hears

Mark Russell An accused Melbourne terrorist will apply for bail in the Supreme Court next week.

Terror accused wins bail as wife awaits birth

Andrea Petrie A Melbourne man facing terrorism-related charges has been granted bail in Victoria's Supreme Court.

Police likelier to stop Africans

Vince Chadwick and Jane Lee Young men of African origin are more than twice as likely to be stopped, searched.

MP's son in council cash row

Royce Millar and Melissa Fyfe Landholders in Melbourne's south-east are furious after they bankrolled the election campaign of a Kingston councillor - so he would help rezone their land for development - only to find out he...

Four charged over money laundering

Four people charged in Melbourne over a $15 million money laundering scheme.

Safety fears after fatal crash

Cameron Houston, Chris Hingston and Jill Stark Horrific collision between a truck and train in Dandenong South casts further doubts over the safety of Victoria's level crossings.

Sawn-off rifle used in Maccas heist, court hears

Steve Butcher A man overpowered by two customers as he allegedly robbed a McDonald’s restaurant armed with a sawn-off rifle has appeared in a Melbourne court.