Ash Ni Mara, 37, a fire protector at Melbourne's Camp Sovereignty, was allegedly assaulted by two strangers attempting to extinguish a sacred campfire. Police are investigating the incident, which they are considering racially motivated, and it marks the second attack on the site within 12 months.
A 40-year-old Keysborough man has been arrested and charged in Victoria, Australia, as part of an investigation into an alleged organised crime syndicate linked to 41 cannabis crop houses and $17.5 million in restrained properties. Police warn those who facilitate such operations will also be targeted.
More than 300 people attended a public meeting in Donald, Victoria, to discuss the alleged murder of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery. Police warned the investigation and court proceedings would take time, while the Buloke Mayor urged the community to avoid spreading misinformation on social media.
Police in Victoria, Australia, arrested a 16-year-old boy after human remains, believed to be those of missing 13-year-old Layla Jeffery, were found during a large-scale search. The incident has deeply shocked the small rural community of Donald.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in regional Victoria after the body of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery, who went missing on July 5, was found in bushland. Police are treating the death as suspicious and are interviewing the teenager. Two women are assisting with inquiries.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of 13-year-old Layla Jeffery, whose body was discovered in bushland in Donald, regional Victoria. Police are treating the death as suspicious and are continuing their investigation.
A 22-year-old man was arrested after an hours-long standoff on Melbourne's Bolte Bridge, where he allegedly scaled a pillar to paint 'Pam the Bird' graffiti. The incident caused traffic delays and significant police resource deployment.
Australia's Socceroos drew 0-0 with Paraguay, securing a spot in the World Cup knockout round for the third time. Their next opponent is to be determined among Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand.
A coroner's court heard Dezi Freeman yelled abuse at a dying constable after two Victoria police officers were killed investigating an alleged child sexual assault. Freeman was later shot dead by police.
Dezi Freeman yelled abuse at two dying Victoria police officers investigating alleged child sexual assault before shooting them dead. He was later killed by police seven months after the incident.
Allegations of child sexual assault and child abuse material production were the reason for a search warrant that led to Dezi Freeman fatally shooting two Victorian police officers. Freeman was later killed by police.
Guzman y Gomez is shutting down its US business after failing to gain traction in a competitive market. The Mexican-themed chain cited unacceptable store performance and will incur up to US$40m in closure costs.
