Brennan Law Partners

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 person is only now...

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 time away from...

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 person feeling...