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Nov 24, 2024 | 
stuff.co.nz | Gillian Lantouris |Zach Hope |Erin Pearson
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
brisbanetimes.com.au | Gillian Lantouris |Zach Hope
November 24, 2024 — 7.02am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The father of a Melbourne teenager who died of suspected methanol poisoning during a South-East Asian holiday has pleaded with the Laos government to take action. Mark Jones’ daughter, Bianca Jones, was on a dream holiday with her friend, Holly Bowles, when the pair, both aged 19, fell ill after a night out in the Laos tourist town of Vang Vieng.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
smh.com.au | Gemma Grant |Lachlan Abbott |Gillian Lantouris
By Gemma Grant, Lachlan Abbott and Gillian LantourisUpdated November 22, 2024 — 7.02pmfirst published at 6.56pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. The father of teenager Holly Bowles has confirmed that the Melbourne teenager has died in a Thai hospital after a suspected methanol poisoning incident while holidaying in Laos.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
9news.com.au | Gillian Lantouris
Police are on the hunt for a gang of youths who carjacked a Melbourne mum at knifepoint just metres from her home where her young daughter was sleeping. Preston mum Leanne was leaving her home to go to the airport about 4:30 yesterday morning when she was set upon by a group of armed youths. Up to four offenders pulled up to the 41-year-old's home in a stolen Toyota and forced her out of her Holden Astra at knifepoint.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
9news.com.au | Gillian Lantouris
Victoria Police are calling for public help to contain the state's raging tobacco wars, fearing there is no end in sight to the fiery turf battle. Tomorrow marks one year since Victoria Police established a dedicated taskforce to tackle the clash of rival crime syndicates. Twelve months on, more than 100 properties and tobacco shops across the state have been torched, and Lunar Taskforce detectives concede the war is not expected to end any time soon.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
9news.com.au | Gillian Lantouris
A man accused of stealing more than $60,000 in fundraising money meant for the family of Hannah McGuire, who was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner, has fronted court today. Lachlan Morganti, 26, appeared in person at Ballarat Magistrates' Court for a mention, after he was charged with theft offences relating to a GoFundMe fundraiser.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
9news.com.au | Gillian Lantouris
A teenager who pushed an elderly woman off a pier and later posted the video to social media has not been given a criminal conviction. The 14-year-old shoved the victim off Mornington Pier in January as his friends encouraged him. The boy was on bail at the time of the attack, however the court heard he was remorseful for his actions. Today the teenager was handed a diversion, meaning he will undergo a mandatory program which includes counselling and education courses.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
theage.com.au | Gillian Lantouris
Man from family linked to the AFL charged with rapesWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerBy Gillian Lantouris June 14, 2024 — 6.07pm, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
9news.com.au | Gillian Lantouris
Police have charged a man after money raised for the family of Hannah McGuire, who was allegedly killed by her ex-partner, was stolen. The body of the 23-year-old Clunes woman was found in a burnt-out car at Scarsdale in April, about 25 kilometres south of Ballarat. An online fundraiser was quickly established on behalf of the Clunes Cricket Club, where McGuire's family is involved, which raised almost $65,000 following her death.
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May 29, 2024 | 
9news.com.au | Gillian Lantouris
A Melbourne grandfather has allegedly been slashed with a knife during a violent home invasion in Doncaster East. The 60-year-old was staying at his son's house when they say up to seven youths broke in just after 5am this morning. The grandfather, his 38-year-old son, daughter-in-law and 18-month old grandchild woke to the sound of the gang allegedly stealing his son's Maserati, Mercedes and Audi. "It happened so quick so, it's really horrible," the son said.
