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Ben Carroll’s petrol pump admission
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has admitted to driving away from a petrol station without paying, blaming a busy night and the distractions of a tough day.
Victorian premier discusses security in lead-up to election
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has met with officials to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming election in the wake of the alleged attack on Helen Haines.
Helen Haines remains in hospital
MP Helen Haines remains at The Alfred hospital with her husband and children by her side.
Haines attack is rare but not without a precedent
The tragic incident in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon has brought into sharp focus the dangers elected public officials face daily
Mystery of the skeleton discovered at Westminster Abbey is SOLVED: Remains found in Roman sarcophagus in 1869 belong to a high-ranking medieval monk, experts say
The identity of a mysterious skeleton discovered at Westminster Abbey more than 150 years ago may have been solved.
Helen Haines’ husband confirms MP has had second leg amputated
Helen Haines’ husband Phil has confirmed his wife has lost both legs following the alleged car attack.
House prices fall across every capital city in historic plunge
House prices have fallen across every Australian capital city for the first time in 15 years and had their steepest quarterly fall on record.
Husband of murdered police officer Nisha Patel-Nasri betrayed own guilt by 'smirking' during televised appeal to find her killer, documentary reveals
When special constable Nisha Patel-Nasri was found dying in the street metres from her home in May 2006, suspicion instantly turned to a botched break-in.
Accused attacker of MP appears in court
The accused attacker of MP Helen Haines, Brendan Nugent, will spend the next few months behind bars in Melbourne as he awaits his next court date.
PETER HITCHENS: Is it right for soldiers to be involved in politics? Generals need to shut up and soldiers must stay in their barracks
From Irish Guards acting as Downing Street stage props to a top general demanding we prepare for war, I'm concerned our military is drifting into propaganda.
