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Underworld figure ‘The Punisher’ gunned down next to girlfriend in Melbourne parking lot

A prominent gangland figure who survived two horrific shootings has reportedly died.

How has Robbie Williams' $198m biopic fared at the box office?

The blockbuster movie has been a major flop, failing to make a dent against its budget.

Instant karma: Arsonist sets pants on fire during Xmas Day attack

A suspected arsonist was forced to strip off after setting his pants on fire during a Christmas morning attack on a Melbourne shop that backfired. Video / Victoria Police

‘Not safe to return or leave’: Grim bushfire warning issued in Australia

Victoria Emergency earlier warned to 'act immediately to survive'.

Australian bushfire now ‘size of Singapore’ as homes abandoned

More residents have been told it is too late for them to flee.

Millions on high alert as Australia bushfires grow

Extreme Boxing Day weather conditions raise fire danger across several Australian states.

Ex-Auckland pharmacist asks judge to toss conviction for $50,000 theft so he can work in Australia

A conviction might make it more difficult to attend pharmacist conferences, he said.

Retirement village vacancies rise: Ryman's chairman Dean Hamilton explains

Opening three new hospital buildings in Auckland and Hastings pushed up vacancies.

Ryman result: Australasian business has 1156 empty retirement homes

A new phenomenon: increasing vacancies being declared in our retirement villages.

Here's how you score exclusive access to three coveted Melbourne attractions

The city’s expert-led tours add depth to the city’s cultural history.

'My mate, my champ': Dad’s tribute to ‘beautiful son’ killed in school crash

'You were my inspiration and motivation. I cannot comprehend the life ahead without you.'

Child dies, more injured after car crash at Melbourne primary school

A woman picking up her son smashed through a fence and into a group of children.

Aussie Jetstar pilot jailed for 32 years for 'brutal and horrific' killing of missing camper

Greg Lynn will spend at least 24 behind bars for killing Carol Clay.

First Victorian convicted of Nazi salute feels no shame, mulls appeal

Jacob Hersant says he will continue to do the gesture but hopes police won't see it.

Kiwi tradie makes chilling Google search before suspected suicide overseas

Samuel Keast's grieving sister believes her brother's workplace was 'toxic'.

Heartbreaking update in search for missing Aussie mum Samantha Murphy

The 51-year-old was last seen alive when she went for a run on the morning of February 4.

Man arrested in Rome over 1977 Melbourne cold-case murders

Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett were found dead with multiple stab wounds.

Aussie brothers set fire to home while residents slept

The two men were jailed for the arson attack.