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Creature comforts: Inside the home of alleged childcare monster

Joshua Brown’s Point Cook home was put up for rent as his alleged horror childcare crimes were revealed this week, with photos showing the creature comforts the accused monster enj...

Dad claims centre ignored complaints about autistic son’s ‘strange bruising’

The father of a non-verbal autistic boy claims concerns he raised about “very strange bruising” on his son’s arms were “brushed off” by Creative Garden, the childcare centre where ...

How police caught alleged childcare predator Joshua Brown

Police have unveiled how a sexual crimes squad inquiry into Michael Simon Wilson, accused of raping a teenager in Coburg, led them to uncover alleged childcare centre sex offender ...

Shock verdict reached in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking offences but it’s not over yet with the jury convicting him on another charge which could send him ...

Allan open to Indigenous compo that would ‘send the state broke’

Jacinta Allan is not ruling out a push to give cash compensation to Indigenous Victorians, despite the proposal being slammed as a “farce” and a “disaster”.

Yoorook explained: All your questions answered

Will the state government hand over money? What happens next? Here’s everything you need to know about the Yoorook Justice Commission’s explosive final report.

Footy’s biggest headache: Every AFL forward duo ranked 1-18

Plenty of planning goes into trying to stop the best forward duos in the game, but which club puts the most fear into their opposition? Mick McGuane ranks every AFL forward duo.

Perspective, a pact and the everlasting Phil Walsh legacy

On this day 10 years ago, many lives and a football club were changed forever with the tragic death of Phil Walsh. Those who knew him best reflect on just what made him special – a...

‘Revolutionary’: This blood cancer treatment may also cure tumours

Melbourne scientists have shown for the first time how a “revolutionary” blood cancer treatment could be tweaked to cure hard-to-treat solid tumours, including breast, colon and o...

$80m CBD sale in shock hit to super funds

A megamillion-dollar loss for a major city centre property is being linked to shortsighted government policies, and it could hit your retirement.

Accused childcare rapist allegedly put bodily fluids in food, second man charged

Police allege Joshua Brown used his body fluids to tamper with food, while a second man has been charged with rape and bestiality as part of the child sex abuse investigation.

‘Watch out for that guy’: Staff member’s warning over childcare worker

A Victorian childcare worker accused of grooming children was free to work for more than a year while under investigation. An industry expert says similar cases will keep happening...

Maiden: Grim reason childcare abuse laws keep failing

Australia is again trying to figure out what to do with shocking allegations of sickening abuse at the hands of a childcare worker, writes Samantha Maiden.

The difficult but necessary conversation parents must have

In the wake of horrific childcare sex abuse allegations, a leading child psychologist has given parents tips on how to talk to children about body autonomy and safety.

What can save Aussie kids from childcare sex abuse horrors

Childcare groups want urgent changes made after

True or false: Yoko Ono was the first wife of John Lennon

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.

The key demands to compensate Indigenous Victorians for ‘colonial invasion’

The Yoorrook Justice Commission’s final report has been unveiled, demanding compensation for Indigenous Victorians for historical wrongs. These are the key recommendations.

‘Load of sh*t’: Leaked tape exposes CFMEU’s anger

The ACTU’s Sally McManus has been targeted in a leaked recording of a union meeting over her attempts to remove bikies. LISTEN TO THE TAPE

Melbourne mum’s fight for justice over daughter’s unsolved murder

A grief-stricken mother has faced off with the state’s top coroner as she calls for answers over what happened to her daughter who disappeared from her Ringwood home 31 years ago.

Tigers settle with ex player over ‘horribly wrong’ treatment claim

Richmond has reached a settlement with ex-player Ty Zantuck over back injuries he says stemmed from a Grampians training camp where he was made to carry a 30kg pack, despite earlie...

Inside Kane Cornes fight night as Bevo, North feuds hit prime time

Kane Cornes will come face-to-face with the two clubs who have banned him in what is the most eagerly awaited media event of the season. How will it play out? Scott Gullan has the ...

Scary storm detail as Aussies evacuate

A leading weather expert has revealed conditions of the weather system off the NSW coast are “equivalent to a category 1 cyclone.”

‘He would be dead’: What jail life is like for accused childcare rapist

Accused childcare sex predator Joshua Brown is held in isolation, with a source saying he will not be allowed to mix with other prisoners: “If they put him out in mainstream, he wo...

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