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A former teacher at Methodist Ladies’ College in Kew has been charged with three counts of sexual assault involving a student aged 16 or 17 who was under his care, supervision or authority. According to reports, the alleged assault occurred in Mont Albert on 2 July 2026. Sexual assault can have lasting effects on a person’s emotional wellbeing, relationships, education and daily life. Seeking support may be an important step, whether the incident occurred recently or the pe

A 31-year-old man was taken to hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot injury after a shooting in Central Avenue, Broadmeadows, on 7 October 2026. Police were told the incident followed a verbal altercation with a man sitting inside a parked sedan. The driver allegedly fired a shot before leaving the area. The injured man required hospital treatment. A violent incident like this can have lasting consequences. The victim may need follow-up medical care, counselling or t

A 51-year-old woman was taken to hospital after being allegedly stabbed in the neck while travelling on a tram in South Melbourne on 6 October 2026. The incident occurred around midday on a tram travelling along Eastern Road. The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The attack reportedly unfolded in a public setting, with other passengers witnessing the incident and people nearby intervening before police arrived. An unexpected attack of this nature can leave a pe

A woman was allegedly shoved to the ground and robbed while walking along the Princes Highway in Clayton during a series of incidents across Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. According to Victoria Police, the woman was walking along the Princes Highway when offenders allegedly approached her, pushed her to the ground and stole her bag. The incident was one of several robberies involving predominantly lone women over a five-day period. Being pushed to the ground and havin

A 64-year-old woman was allegedly dragged by several offenders while waiting at traffic lights outside Chadstone Shopping Centre. The woman was waiting near the shopping centre when several offenders allegedly approached her and pulled her, taking her groceries. The incident formed part of a series of alleged robberies across Melbourne's bayside and south-eastern suburbs over several days. An incident such as this can be frightening and disorienting. For an older victim,

A 47-year-old woman and an eight-year-old child were standing at the MCG following the AFL Preliminary Final when a plate of food was allegedly thrown at them. According to Victoria Police, the plate was thrown towards the woman and child. Neither victim was physically injured, however the woman reported the incident to police the following day. An incident such as this can be particularly distressing when it happens unexpectedly in a crowded public place. For a child, be