Stories from Melbourne · Australia

Police have charged three women in their early 20s for spray painting walls at RSL clubs in Heidelberg, Reservoir, and Faulkner. The defacement occurred overnight and has been described by officials as disgraceful. The incident is part of a series of vandalism reports in the region. Victoria police have charged three teenagers in connection with a series of attacks on hospitality venues in Melbourne. The investigation into the string of attacks is ongoing. No specific details regarding the nature of the attacks or the identities of the teenagers were provided. Three teenagers have been charged in connection with an alleged attempted kidnapping in South Melbourne. Police state the trio is linked to targeted attacks against promoters of a weekly local event.

A 72-year-old man from Colac has been charged by Victoria Police in connection with a decade-old murder investigation. The charge relates to the suspicious disappearance of a brother of a prominent football figure in 2012. The case remains a significant development in a long-running cold case. A man has been charged in connection with the abduction and rape of a young mother in Melbourne's southeast. The incident occurred more than 40 years ago, according to police.

A 15-year-old boy has died following a collision involving an e-motorbike in northern Melbourne. The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. A 31-year-old man faces trial in Göttingen for allegedly pushing a 16-year-old Ukrainian girl in front of a moving train last summer at Friedland station.

Police have converged on a street in Melbourne's south-east following a violent home invasion and kidnapping. The incident has caused significant local disruption in the residential area. The Chamber of Commerce warned that recent attacks on Melbourne hospitality venues could impact the nightlife economy. Police launched an operation yesterday to investigate 15 fire bombings and other incidents. These events occurred in the CBD, South Melbourne, and Prahran over the past fortnight. A newly formed investigation named Operation Eclipse is examining whether organized crime syndicates are responsible for recent arson attacks in Melbourne. Authorities are investigating if the attacks are attempts to extort entertainment venues. The investigation is being led by reporter Stephanie Ferrier.