Stories from Melbourne · Australia

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Australian commentators have characterized the bullying that occurred during Anzac Day ceremonies as a disgrace. The remarks said that Anzac Day should serve as a moment to show respect to Indigenous Australians who served in the defense force. The discussion identified a welcome to country for Indigenous Australians.

Welcome to country speeches at multiple dawn services were met with booing and heckling from crowd members during Anzac Day commemorations. The incidents occurred in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Molls addressed the disruption. Opposition leader Angus Tarrick was also mentioned in relation to the event. Crowd members heckled and booed during Anzac Day ceremonies. Opposition leader Angus Tarrick addressed the incident, which occurred alongside discussions regarding 'Welcome to Country' ceremonies. The Townsville RSL sub-branch defended its decision to omit an Indigenous acknowledgement during its dawn service. Miles condemned the booing as disgraceful, stating that 'Welcome to Country' is a respectful practice. Heckling occurred during Anzac Day ceremonies in Australia, including during a welcome to country by elder Mark Brown.

Parks Victoria has implemented a new high-speed AI tool to process field camera imagery for native and feral species detection. The technology scans 20 photos per second and identifies over 200 species with more than 95% accuracy. This tool reduces the processing time for image batches from several weeks to a few hours. The system aims to help authorities better understand species populations and respond to feral animal threats. Parks Victoria confirmed the technology will be utilized to assist in conservation efforts. The tool is intended to aid response efforts following natural disasters.

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting at the Emerson Hotel in South Yarra that occurred overnight. Witnesses reported that several shots were fired during the incident. No injuries were reported following the gunfire. Shadow Attorney General James Newbury stated that organized crime in Victoria is out of control. Investigators in Puente Alto are collecting shell casings following a shooting where a victim sustained 3 to 5 gunshot wounds to the legs. The victim has a criminal record involving drug trafficking and weapons law violations. The S9 department of Cara Vineros and the criminalistics laboratory are leading the investigation.

The Collingwood Magpies secured their largest ever Anzac Day victory by defeating Essendon by 77 points at the MCG. The match took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match took place during the AFL Anzac Day celebrations. Clint Wilden provided reporting on the margin of victory. The win marks a performance for the Magpies in this specific fixture.

The Victorian government announced a rebate program for owners of light vehicles, including cars and utes, for the 2025 to 2026 period. Eligible owners can apply for a 20% rebate of up to $186 per car, with a limit of two vehicles per person. Applications must be submitted through the Service Victoria website during June and July. The government estimates the measure will result in $750 million in foregone revenue. The rebate follows fuel price inflation linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Motorists are expected to save up to $186 per vehicle under the new program. The Australian state of Victoria has announced a 20% rebate on car registration fees. The initiative is part of a broader effort to provide financial relief to motorists. Current annual registration costs for cars and utes are $930.70. Drivers can claim rebates for up to two vehicles registered in their name.

South Sydney has achieved its first-ever victory in Melbourne, completing a significant milestone for the team. The Rabbitohs defeated the Storm with a score of 48-6, breaking a 20-match losing streak against the opponent in that location. This marks the Rabbitohs' first win on the Storm's home turf in 28 years. The Storm have now suffered six consecutive losses, according to coach Craig Bellamy who described the performance as the most embarrassing of his coaching career. Back rower Talus Duncan scored a hat trick during the match.

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.