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Horrific crash on Victorian road leaves toddler fighting for life

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area.

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A toddler is fighting for life following a horrific crash on a Victorian road.

Why the next 28 days are crucial for Erin Patterson after being found guilty

The mushroom killer could be back in court following her conviction.

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This picture taken on May 12, 2025 shows Erin Patterson arriving in the back of a prison transport vehicle at Latrobe Valley Magistrate's Court in Morwell, Australia. An Australian woman murdered her husband's parents and aunt by lacing their beef Wellington lunch with toxic mushrooms, a jury found on July 7 at the climax of a trial watched around the world. Keen home cook Erin Patterson hosted an intimate meal in July 2023 that started with good-natured banter and earnest prayer -- but ended with three guests dead. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / FOR ANY USE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE CONTACT THE AFP SALES DEPARTMENT AT SYDSALES@AFP.COM OR +61 405 149 534.

Two dead, one hospitalised, in horrific head-on crash in Melbourne

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Women under police guard after head-on crash kills two in Templestowe, Melbourne.

Inside the top secret world of a bomb squad expert

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Staring down death and pulling apart bombs. It’s all just a normal day at work for members of Victoria Police’s Special Operations Group and Bomb Response Unit.

The list of diseases kids urged to test for after childcare worker charged

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Childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with more than 70 sex offences against eight children aged under two.

Armed man shot dead by police in Victoria

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An armed man has been shot dead by police during a late-night siege in Victoria.