‘Completely gone’: Council worker l ucky to survive house collapse on Mornington Peninsula

Email A council worker has been forced to “leap for his life” when the house he was inspecting at McCrae on the Mornington Peninsula collapsed and fell down the cliff in a landslide that emergency services say could continue for days.

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PM Edition ‘Completely gone’: Council worker lucky to survive house collapse on Mornington Peninsula A council worker has been forced to “leap for his life” when the house he was inspecting at McCrae on the Mornington Peninsula collapsed and fell down the cliff in a landslide that... READ MORE   Police gatecrash Ben Carroll’s press conference amid bitter pay dispute Frustrated officers have disrupted the acting premier’s press conference in Werribee in a defiant display amid the ongoing pay dispute, sending a chopper to circle the event while ... READ MORE   How Demon has tennis world running ‘scared’ He’s Australia’s greatest hope for the next fortnight, now tennis experts say Alex de Minaur has the tennis world ‘scared’ as he goes from strength to strength. FOLLOW DAY THREE AC... READ MORE   AFL romances: Scandals, shock splits and going the distance If you thought Hollywood splits were saucy, our footy world is a whole different ball game. While some couples have gone the distance and kept their careers in tact, others haven’t... READ MORE   Kennett: Federal election a referendum on the Victorian government Never before has the majority of Victorians been so taxed for the failures of the state government, and they’ve had a gutful of Labor’s misnamagement. Now, there’s a good chance it... READ MORE   The one thing this family wishes they’d done differently after home fire A young family has been left devastated after their home in Wallan in Melbourne’s north went up in flames during the school holidays. While they all got out alive, there’s one thin... READ MORE   Two men set themselves alight trying to torch car in Wangaratta A bumbling duo have set themselves on fire while attempting to torch a car in a Wangaratta driveway. Watch the footage. READ MORE   Pallas racked up $650,000 bill on luxury overseas trips Jetsetting former treasurer Tim Pallas slugged taxpayers a staggering amount for 14 international junkets. READ MORE   Bomb squad swoops on explosive device at Wonthaggi police station The bomb squad was called in to remove an explosive device at a South Gippsland police station after a dramatic arrest in Wonthaggi. READ MORE   Police hold grave concerns for missing Hampton Park woman Detectives are facing a tough investigation in their search for a 41-year-old woman who has not been seen for four weeks and does not own a mobile phone. READ MORE   Boy, 15, faces court over machete carjacking attack in St Kilda A 15-year-old boy accused of a terrifying machete attack and armed robbery in St Kilda has faced court for the first time, as shocking footage emerged of the incident. READ MORE   ‘Alarming’ number of cops accused of rape, violence and harassment Victoria Police is grappling with a scourge of violence among its ranks, with a bombshell report revealing hundreds of members are being probed over alleged rapes, family violence ... READ MORE   Former Neighbours star announces pregnancy with her seventh child Madeleine West has shared that she is pregnant with her seventh child, her first since splitting with celebrity chef Shannon Bennett. READ MORE   Comancheros lawyer probed over murder of gangland figure A Melbourne lawyer to the Comancheros was probed as part of the investigation into the murder of gangland figure Mitat Rasimi. READ MORE   She was twice raped in her home 40 years ago. Now there’s a new lead The emotional grandson of Jessie Lauder say her family are clinging to hope that a new lead in her two horrific attacks back in the 80s will finally lead to justice. READ MORE   It takes a Village (People) to inaugurate Trump as president They didn't vote for him, but he made them a hit all over again with his signature dance moves. So The Village People will happily perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration celebratio... READ MORE   LA fires: Arrests soar amid move to oust Governor The number of people arrested over looting amid the LA wildfires has climbed, as fresh calls have been made for California Governor Gavin Newsom to resign. Follow live updates. READ MORE   Raffle prize to die for on Mornington Peninsula A major fundraiser launched by the Sorrento Portsea RSL boasts a unique prize. But you’ll have to die before you can claim it. READ MORE   Live stream: How to watch the 2025 Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup The best young ballers from regional Australia and across the ditch will converge on Albury-Wodonga from Tuesday. See how to watch the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup and ... READ MORE   Key reason 25 Aus suburbs can’t lose value It doesn’t matter what happens to interest rates in these Aussie suburbs. They all have one thing that means property prices can’t fall no matter what. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by the Herald Sun, PO Box 14999, Melbourne VIC 8001, Australia.