‘I want justice’: Family‘s plea a fter man drowns fleeing machete gang

Email The grief-stricken family of a young man who drowned in the Yarra River while trying to escape machete-wielding youths says knife crime in the city is “terrifing” as it urged the government to do more.

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AM Edition ‘I want justice’: Family‘s plea after man drowns fleeing machete gang The grief-stricken family of a young man who drowned in the Yarra River while trying to escape machete-wielding youths says knife crime in the city is “terrifing” as it urged the g... READ MORE   ‘They don’t like to miss their lick of icy pole’: New theory on mafia hit A new theory of how mafia captain and greengrocer John Latorre angered his bosses in Italy has emerged as a potential motive for his execution. READ MORE   Vic builders forced to fix shoddy work in industry overhaul Home builders would be ordered to fix poor work after families have their keys and move in, under new powers for the industry watchdog and the establishment of “a one-stop shop for... READ MORE   Labor MPs’ study tour with anti-Israel group Tony Burke is among some Labor MPs who went on a study tour to Palestine partially funded by a lobby group accusing Israel of genocide and opposing the designation of Hamas as terr... READ MORE   Wood unveils ‘Walk of Champions’ plan to honour Aussie athletes Lord mayoral hopeful Arron Wood aims to create a “Walk of Champions” to celebrate Aussie sporting heroes if elected, while incumbent Nick Reece and the Liberals have revealed their... READ MORE   Gambles that went bust: Every club’s best and worst future trade There have now been 10 trade periods in which future picks could be moved by AFL clubs. Check out each sides’ best and worst move, including a big Magpie bungle. READ MORE   ‘Really bizarre’: Ugly Demetriou gibe motivated Swans’ 2005 flag In the latest episode of SACKED, Swans premiership coach Paul Roos reveals how former AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou served as motivation in their 2005 premiership season. LISTEN HERE. READ MORE   Builders hit with $1m in fines over potentially deadly ‘missiles’ Construction companies have been hit with more than $1 million in penalties in the past two years after objects including heavy metal brackets plummeted from Melbourne buildings. READ MORE   Abortion access in Victoria depends on where you live, experts warn A lack of public hospitals offering surgical abortions and practitioners failing to refer patients because of personal beliefs are among the issues limiting “basic healthcare right... READ MORE   New twist after Thorpe’s shock outburst at King Charles Lidia Thorpe has made a shocking claim about who her allegiances lie with, as she refused to resign after she shouted at King Charles. READ MORE   23,000 kids take a stand with social media blackout More than 20,000 Aussie schoolchildren are giving up social media for 24 hours today, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers. READ MORE   Mark Bouris reveals a Twitter stalker came to his house As part of Unplug24 – which encourages Aussies to abstain from social media today – one of the nation’s best-known businessmen has spoken about a Twitter stalker invading his priva... READ MORE   Bec Judd’s plans to design golf gear and travel the world playing Melbourne influencer Bec Judd — who says she’s become a golf “addict” and plans to design a golf fashion range and travel the world playing the game — is the face of the Australian... READ MORE   Victorians could get a day off to celebrate Aboriginal culture Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has left the door open to a new public holiday to celebrate Aboriginal culture, as part of Treaty talks. READ MORE   ‘Furious’ wife hits out at Nomad boss over Nazi symbol scandal The wife of Nomad boss Alan Yazbek has revealed he is no longer running the restaurant group, saying she was “furious” after he was charged with displaying a Nazi symbol at a pro-P... READ MORE   AFL free agents: Enigmatic Tiger and Dons father-son pick culled The future of a premiership Tiger remains in limbo after Richmond made two further list changes, while at the Bombers a former father-son draft pick has been delisted. READ MORE   Geelong restaurant enters liquidation owing $239k in super A family-owned restaurant franchise has been placed into liquidation, with one of its local eateries owing $239,000 in superannuation. READ MORE   Aussie budget takes out bronze medal Australia’s budget surplus is one of the best in the world, but it’s not all good news for the economy. READ MORE   JLo’s divorce was ‘Diddy’s fault' Sean “Diddy” Combs was responsible for unlucky in love Jennifer Lopez’s divorce according to her heartbroken former flame. READ MORE   Teams’ surprise move after nasty Block spat A contrite Mimi mends fences after the ugly Block dinner storm, but only after first clearing it first with one person. While one team’s landscaper cops a penalty for digging witho... READ MORE   Today's Paper   Read the edition ➔ 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.