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Accused Melbourne CBD stabber Lauren Darul refused bail over ‘unacceptable risk to the community

Accused Melbourne CBD stabber Lauren Darul refused bail over ‘unacceptable risk to the community

The article reports that Lauren Darul, 33, has been refused bail after allegedly stabbing sushi chef Wan Lai in Melbourne’s…

Former construction union boss John Setka charged with threatening CFMEU administrator

Former construction union boss John Setka charged with threatening CFMEU administrator

Former CFMEU boss John Setka, 61, has been charged with sending threatening and abusive emails to the union’s administrator. Detectives…

Prosecutors drop sexual assault, rape charges against Geelong AFL player Tanner Bruhn

Prosecutors drop sexual assault, rape charges against Geelong AFL player Tanner Bruhn

Prosecutors have dropped rape and sexual assault charges against Geelong AFL player Tanner Bruhn and his friend Patrick Sinnott, following…

Connor Mathiasson jailed for culpable driving after Elise Hodder killed outside rave in Kooyong

Connor Mathiasson jailed for culpable driving after Elise Hodder killed outside rave in Kooyong

Connor Mathiasson, 24, has been sentenced to a maximum of 11 years in jail, with a minimum of seven years,…

Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger jailed for threatening victim

Former Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger jailed for threatening victim

Former Home and Away actor Orpheus Pledger, 32, has been sentenced to up to a year in jail after threatening…

Charges dropped against Baker Dawas

Charges dropped against Baker Dawas

In a recent development on July 18th, 2025, charges previously laid against Baker Dawas have been dropped. Mr. Dawas, a…