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Pell should concede failings: Vic priest

Australia's most senior Catholic should acknowledge the church has twice failed victims in its handling of sexual abuse claims, a Geelong priest says.
May 24, 10:00 pm
Sword-wielding Vic man surrenders

A sword-wielding man dressed in medieval-style armour has surrendered to police after a day-long stand-off in Victoria's north.
May 24, 7:14 pm
Govts want 'generous' Ford contribution

Ford says it will contribute to a fund to help its workers set to lose their jobs, with the federal and Victorian governments pushing for significant sums.
May 24, 7:14 pm
AFL player's stalker wanted romance: court

A man who had a romantic attachment to AFL defender Alex Rance began stalking him after the Tigers player ended their friendship, a Melbourne court heard.
May 24, 6:30 pm
Police stand off with man in suit of armour ends

A stand-off between police and a man wearing a suit of armour and wielding a sword near Shepparton in Victoria's north has ended.
ABC - May 24, 6:13 pm
PM Julia Gillard rejects calls to raise import tariffs as car industry struggles for survival after Ford closure

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has stared down backbench calls for an increase in tariffs on imported cars in the wake of Ford's .
ABC - May 24, 5:52 pm
Two in court over Vic trespass and rapes

Two Melbourne men, who appeared in court charged with trespass and multiple counts of rape, have been denied anonymity.
May 24, 4:57 pm
CFMEU Vic blockades in contempt of court

Union blockades at two Melbourne building sites last year was in contempt of court, a judge has ruled.
May 24, 4:29 pm
CFMEU in contempt of court over Grocon blockade at Melbourne Emporium site

Construction giant Grocon has won one of its legal fights against the the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) as the public stoush between the two continues.
ABC - May 24, 1:53 pm
Vic teenager stabbed in robbery

A 17-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being stabbed during the armed robbery of a liquor outlet in Melbourne.
May 24, 12:39 pm
Local production costs high: Holden boss

High costs and low tariffs make for a tough equation when it comes to manufacturing in Australia, says GM Holden chairman Mike Devereux.
May 24, 10:46 am
Ford closure sends shockwave through manufacturing industry

Ford's decision to close its Australian plants is sending shockwaves through the manufacturing industry, with fears the initial 1,200 job losses could lead to more retrenchments in the car parts supply industry.
ABC - May 24, 7:59 am
6000 images seized in Vic child porn bust

A man has been arrested after Victorian police seized computer equipment allegedly containing more than 6000 child pornography images.
May 24, 5:03 am
Essendon chief Ian Robson resigns from Bombers

Essendon chief executive Ian Robson has resigned, becoming the first casualty of the ongoing turmoil within the club over the investigation into the Bombers' supplements program.
ABC - May 23, 7:52 pm
Bob Jane can't be trusted, court told

A court has been told racing legend Bob Jane has been a "shrewd and calculating" witness throughout a court battle with his son.
May 23, 6:28 pm