These are the faces of Melbourne’s kn ife violence. Their families are pleading for a quicker fix

Email The devastated sister of a young man killed in Melbourne’s deadly knife violence says the Allan government’s ban on machetes needs to be fast-tracked to save lives, as it is revealed 23 men under 25 have been killed in stabbings.

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AM Edition These are the faces of Melbourne’s knife violence. Their families are pleading for a quicker fix The devastated sister of a young man killed in Melbourne’s deadly knife violence says the Allan government’s ban on machetes needs to be fast-tracked to save lives, as it is reveal... READ MORE   Teen thug involved in high-profile alleged murder flaunts machete A teen thug who bragged about his release from youth detention after helping a mate allegedly murder someone has been snapped flaunting a machete in a shocking new photo. READ MORE   Top 100 primary schools in Victoria revealed The top 100 primary schools in Victoria have been named, with many low-cost government schools outperforming elite private colleges. See the full list. 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