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Jerry Sowood, the 27-year-old man accused of stabbing a mother and punching her 10-year-old son in Melbourne’s CBD on Tuesday, has launched a tirade from custody, claiming he “kept my humanity” during the alleged attack.
26 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesA 37-year-old man is fighting for life in hospital after being shot in front of a construction site at Heidelberg West in Melbourne's north-east on Wednesday morning, with police yet to release further details about the circumstances of the attack.
26 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesDozens of families in Melbourne’s north-west have been left scrambling for emergency childcare after a privately-owned centre suddenly closed its doors, with no prior notice given to parents or staff. The collapse, which occurred earlier this week, has sparked urgent inquiries from state regulators and raised questions about the financial stability of small-scale childcare operators.
26 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesThe Victorian Auditor-General's Office has revealed that the state government secretly imposed a levy on all public transport fares in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria from January 2025 to help fund the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) and other major infrastructure projects, while also warning that the first stage of the multibillion-dollar project is at risk of running late and over budget.
26 Aug 2026· 6 sourcesA man has been charged over an alleged stabbing of a mother and son in Melbourne's CBD, while in separate incidents, a man was charged with murder in Townsville and another with stabbing at a Hobart Spotlight store.
26 Aug 2026· 11 sourcesA 27-year-old man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed repeatedly with scissors while protecting her 10-year-old son during a random attack in Melbourne's central business district. Three bystanders restrained and pinned down the alleged attacker until police arrived, Victoria Police said.
25 Aug 2026· 2 sourcesA 27-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a woman with scissors and punching her 10-year-old son in a random attack outside Victoria Police headquarters in Melbourne’s CBD on Tuesday afternoon. He will face court on Wednesday.
25 Aug 2026· 7 sourcesA concrete factory in Melbourne's inner west has been completely gutted by a fire that broke out late Monday evening, with emergency services confirming no injuries were sustained in the incident.
25 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesSalona, a third-generation Greek family restaurant in Melbourne, has been celebrated by food critic Besha Rodell for its enduring freshness and quality after 57 years of operation, a testament to its ability to stand alongside the city’s new wave of Greek dining.
25 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesPlanning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has drawn a policy battleline over Melbourne’s future shape, vowing to halt the city’s decades-long urban sprawl as planners question whether the state is heading toward a megacity mess. The pledge, announced in a wide-ranging interview, aims to house Melbourne’s booming population projected to reach 2101, but has divided experts over feasibility and unintended consequences.
24 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesThe Royal Melbourne Hospital has drawn sharp criticism after announcing new restrictions limiting specialist medical services to patients who live within its official catchment area, with opponents labelling the move as healthcare rationing by postcode.
23 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesMel Schneider, a Melbourne mother, was overcome with emotion after a member of the Collingwood Magpies organization quietly arranged a spontaneous trip for her family — a luxury she said was almost impossible until that unexpected gesture.
23 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesA man has died after carjacking a Ford Mustang and crashing into another vehicle in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Victoria Police have confirmed. The incident occurred late on Saturday evening, triggering a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the theft and fatal collision.
23 Aug 2026· 3 sourcesPolice are searching for a gunman who opened fire outside a Melbourne café on Saturday morning, leaving a man injured and sending patrons scrambling for cover. The drive-by shooting has prompted a major investigation, with detectives urging witnesses to come forward.
22 Aug 2026· 3 sources