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Crime kingpin Tony Mokbel denies telling Nicola Gobbo he would become police informant

Crime kingpin Tony Mokbel tells a court he "100 per cent" did not tell then-lawyer Nicola Gobbo he was willing to identify corrupt officers and admit to being a drug trafficker.
A composite image of Nicola Gobbo and Tony Mokbel.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trialsby Kristian Silva

Group claims they're behind a number of paint-related attacks

Police Association of Victoria's Wayne Gatt described those responsible for a number of paint related attacks as "attention seeking nuisances".
A bronze statue of Captain Cook has been sawn off at the legs, and the plinth daubed with 'the colony will fall'.
Duration: 4 minutes 10 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio Melbournewith Rafael Epstein

Victorian man dies in hospital after two days in police custody

Victoria Police are preparing a report for the coroner, following the death of a 59-year-old man who had been in police custody. 
Dandenong police station generic

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Policeby Georgia Lenton-Williams

Why are people stealing beer kegs from Melbourne pubs?

Almost $30,000 worth of empty beer kegs have gone missing from Melbourne pubs and bars over the past five months. Sammy J talks to Victoria Police to get the lowdown.
A row of beer kegs in front of a brick wall.
Duration: 3 minutes 10 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Crimewith Sammy J

Big dog Rugar doesn't mind saving lives as long as the treats and pats keep rolling in

With pet blood products in constant short supply, donations from dogs such as Rugar are the difference between life and death at busy veterinary hospitals.
A large dog on a treatment table next to a vet drawing blood.

Published: Source: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Animalsby Francesco Salvo

Taylor Swift ticket scammers target fans ahead of Eras tour concerts

Police in Victoria say more than $260,000 has been lost to scammers selling fake tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour since tickets went on sale last year. Dozens of people have fallen victims to hackers selling tickets through social media.
Taylor Swift smiles as she performs on stage.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

The Music of Melanie Safka

Her music career spanned seven decades starting at Woodstock and taking her around the globe. 
Jon Faine, Melanie Safka, Jackie Wrafter
Duration: 23 minutes 47 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio MelbourneTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)with Michael Pavlich

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Finding Confidence in Performing

Katiana, who tells us how a school production of the Sapphires helped her find confidence and friendship.
Young woman in school uniform smiles to camera outside in a Garden.
Duration: 2 minutes 14 seconds

Source: BTN

Victorian state care investigation after 12-year-old's murder charge

The Victorian Commissioner for Children and Young People has launched an inquiry into the care of the 12-year-old girl who was charged with the murder of a woman in Melbourne's west late last year.
Duration: 7 minutes 39 seconds

Source: 7.30

Victorian fisherman and scuba diver die in seperate beach incidents

There has been two separate tragedies on Victorian waters today.
Duration: 2 minutes 11 seconds

Source: ABC News

Climate change leads to an uptick of little penguins on Phillip Island

Little penguins living on Phillip Island, off Australia's southern coast, are having so much sex there are now over 40,000 of them – and it's all thanks to climate change.
Duration: 16 seconds

Source: ABC Gippsland

National News

Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims

The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family.
woman and man holding ornate glass urn

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Human Interestby Brendan Mounter, Charlie McKillop and Amanda Cranston

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. 
A man in a singlet taking a selfie in the mirror.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Environmentalist slams approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years.
Mine infrastructure in a coalfield, blue sky.

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Mining (Rural)by Katrina Beavan

Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men

Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third.
Two young men with long hair smiling holding big fish.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Policeby Alice Angeloni

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