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Detectives investigate attempted firebombing

WERRIBEE, VIC. — Police are investigating after an unknown male was seen allegedly reversing a vehicle into the closed fruit and vegetable shop and attempting to set it alight on Watton Street vehicle was driven into a closed grocery shop in Werribee at about 11.20pm on Tuesday, October 6.

South Melbourne stabbing

Dandenong man charged following Doveton death

Six arrested after pursuit

Drugs, weapons and counterfeit documents seized

REGIONAL NEWS

Getting Fire Ready in south west Victoria

SOUTH WEST VICTORIA. — The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is calling on Victorians to ‘Get Fire Ready’ ahead of what’s predicted to be a high-risk fire season, and residents in the southwest are invited to attend local events.

Mission to get an entire town fire ready

Donate to a CFA brigade

Appeal for information after pet horse shot dead

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Sixth Victorian man charged with violent extremist material offences

ROXBURGH PARK, VIC. — A sixth Melbourne man has been charged by the AFP’s National Security Investigations (NSI) team as part of an ongoing investigation into a group of Australian men accessing and distributing ISIS propaganda online. 

AI companies want to bypass copyright laws

SYDNEY, NSW. — America's largest artificial intelligence companies have been upfront about their desire to use Australian creative content for the training of models without having to abide by copyright rules. 

Macca’s hit with class action alleging AI menu price fixing

WASHINGTON DC, USA. — McDonald's - commonly known as "Macca's" in Australia -  has been sued in federal court in Chicago in ​a proposed nationwide class action alleging the fast-food company illegally ‌coordinates menu prices across its franchises and company-owned restaurants through an AI-powered pricing system.

AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council

Women of Wit bring a night of stand-up comedy

SOUTH MORANG, VIC. — Four of the country’s sharpest comedians will take to the stage at Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre (PRACC) on Saturday, October 31, as Women of Wit take over the venue.

Have your say on the Preston Market Development Plan

PRESTON, VIC. — The release of the developer’s proposed Preston Market Development Plan is an important milestone and an opportunity for residents, traders and visitors to help shape the future of one of Darebin's most valued community spaces. 

Victorian fire season to officially begin

Have your say on the Preston Market Development Plan

PRESTON, VIC. — The release of the developer’s proposed Preston Market Development Plan is an important milestone and an opportunity for residents, traders and visitors to help shape the future of one of Darebin's most valued community spaces. 

AI companies want to bypass copyright laws

SYDNEY, NSW. — America's largest artificial intelligence companies have been upfront about their desire to use Australian creative content for the training of models without having to abide by copyright rules. 

Victoria Police officer probed over alleged cover-up of schoolboy assault

GEELONG, VIC. — A former cop who revealed he lied when he claimed under oath that the reason he choked an 11-year-old neurodivergent schoolboy was that he had “snapped” now stands accused of corruption.

Two CMFEU officials charged

ST ALBANS PARK, VIC. — Detectives from Taskforce Hawk charged two CFMEU officials yesterday as part of an investigation into a report of a data breach involving a former CFMEU member and the subsequent sharing of personal information and photographs.

Setka bailed again

Cop charged with trafficking firearms

Secret recording in Sydney Swans Pullman Hotel scandal

SYDNEY, NSW. — A new secret recording has emerged in the Sydney Swans Pullman scandal, VicNews can now reveal.

Heidelberg history breakers earn fifth-straight flag

PRESTON CITY OVAL, VIC. — Heidelberg has continued its Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Division 1 dynasty with a 32-point win over Greensborough in the grand final at Preston City Oval yesterday.

NFNL Division 1 – Grand Final Preview

NFNL Division 1 – Preliminary Final Review

The Homecoming

MELBOURNE, VIC. —  In a crowded house in East London lives a family of butchers, fighters, and men bound by routine and rivalry. When Teddy returns from America with his wife Ruth — a woman his family has never met — old tensions surface and an unsettling battle for control begins. As loyalties shift and desires emerge, the household is thrown into a dangerous and unpredictable power game.

Koreaboo

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Back To Me

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Age Of Reason

The Ex Files

SPOTLIGHT

OPINION

Science & Technology

AI companies want to bypass copyright laws

SYDNEY, NSW. — America's largest artificial intelligence companies have been upfront about their desire to use Australian creative content for the training of models without having to abide by copyright rules. 

AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council

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MEDIA MATTERS

MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists denied access to White House

NEW YORK, USA. (AP). — Reporters from three major news organisations — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — were denied access to the White House on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he found to be “fake news.”

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Interest rates hit 15-year high

CANBERRA, ACT. — The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, in a unanimous decision, lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, raising interest rates by 25 basis points to the highest level since 2011, as it wrapped up its two-day meeting this afternoon.

Nillumbik’s Great Business Connect is back

NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — Connect with purpose to like-minded businesses, expand your network and build valuable relationships that support long-term success at this free business networking event.

Optus in government’s sights

New play area for Kinglake Pub

COOKERWATCH

Monica Smit being investigated by ScamWatch

MELBOURNE, VIC. — On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, journalist and editor of VicNews, Ashley Geelan, purchased a ticket to Monica Smit's 'Reignite Democracy Australia's 'Bye Bye GVT' event using a credit card ending in 6499.

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One Nation migration plans slammed

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ON THIS DAY

October 7, 1854: Scottish gold miner James Scobie dies

BALLARAT, VIC. — James Scobie was an unassuming gold miner who came to Australia from Scotland to make his fortune on the Ballarat goldfields. After becoming involved in a fight at the Eureka Hotel, also known as Bentley’s Hotel. Scobie died on Saturday, October 7, 1854.

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