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Paul DowsleyJournalist, Seven News MelbourneEmail UsShare to X@pauldowsley7

With more than 25 years' experience in news journalism and media, Paul has worked in radio, newspapers and television in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. At Seven News, he enjoys the challenge of hard news and the creativity of colour stories. Paul's also a keen amateur photographer and despite the contradiction, he's a lover of fitness and burgers.

Family heartbroken after home of four generations lost in flames

The fire was so intense that the neighbouring house was also badly charred.

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A blaze destroyed a family home that housed four generations.

How a grieving family tracked down their stolen car with a pair of AirPods

The family were at a hospital saying goodbye to a dying loved one when their car was taken.

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A grieving Melbourne family has taken the law into their own hands to chase down their stolen car.

Out-of-court twist in Noah Balta assault case emerges

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Noah Balta

‘Grave risk of death’: Vision emerges of AFL star’s ‘wild assault’

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Noah Balta pleaded guilty to assaulting Thomas Washbrook.

Moment man rams two police cars after he was found unresponsive

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A manhunt is on to find a man who rammed into two police cars in Melbourne after being found asleep inside a car. 

Teacher’s selfless final act before falling to his death from school roof

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Paul Hogan has been remembered by loved ones as ‘gentle’ and ‘considerate’.

Teen father among four found dead in Melbourne home

‘It’s just tragic. It really is upsetting.’

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A teenager is the youngest of four people found dead at a townhouse in Melbourne’s north.

Man killed in horrific Melbourne caravan fire identified

'Wherever he is now, I hope he’s in a better place.’

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An elderly man whose body was found in the charred remains of a caravan has been identified.

Neighbours’ frantic efforts to save man trapped in burning caravan

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Footage has captured the moment a huge fire engulfed a caravan in Melbourne’s west.

Max died after eating apple crumble. His parents say he could have been saved

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Max McKenzie, 15.

Man and dog’s lucky escape from Victorian floodwaters

Man and his dog saved from floodwaters in Wedderburn, Victoria.