‘We’ll ban them’: If you pack a m achete you’ll be jailed, in Vic crime crack down

Email Victorians caught carrying machetes will face lengthy jail terms and police powers will be expanded to enable random and targeted weapons searches, under the Allan government’s crime crackdown.

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AM Edition ‘We’ll ban them’: If you pack a machete you’ll be jailed, in Vic crime crackdown Victorians caught carrying machetes will face lengthy jail terms and police powers will be expanded to enable random and targeted weapons searches, under the Allan government’s cri... READ MORE   ‘Never got easier’: The Aussie kids still battling post-lockdown anxiety These three young Australians share how they’re still gripped with anxiety, and wonder if life will ever be the same. READ MORE   ‘I rang and rang’: Family’s stark warning over daughter’s death Joan and Richard Cocks have dedicated their lives to helping others as nurses - but felt helpless in the lead up to their daughter’s heartbreaking death. READ MORE   Richmond-Carlton blockbuster faces threat from rival MCG clash Round one of the AFL season begins with a blockbuster MCG clash — but the Richmond-Carlton encounter is already tipped to be overrun. Keep up to date with all the latest news. READ MORE   How much longer would your commute take on 30km/h roads? Commuters in Melbourne’s northern suburbs could see a 20 per cent increase on their travel time, if speed limits on local roads were reduced to 30km/h. Check how much longer your j... READ MORE   Channing Tatum’s Aussie girlfriend shines at Glamour on the Grid Model Inka Williams stepped out at the star-studded party at Albert Park as she dropped a hint about whether her Hollywood actor boyfriend is heading to Melbourne. READ MORE   Razor return? AFL umpire shortage sparks call for help An unprecedented umpire shortage is looming for the AFL later this year, and it could force the league to call on some old umpiring faces to make a return. READ MORE   What an after school job is really worth Young Australians’ wages have soared over the past 10 years. See how much they’re worth. READ MORE   Canada declares new levies, EU hits iconic US goods with tariffs From Harley Davidsons to Kentucky bourbon, some of America’s favourite exports will be subject to new tariffs in Europe. It comes as Canada implements fresh levies in a trade war e... READ MORE   Strained prisons told to prep for flood of inmates ahead of new bail laws Victorian jails have been ordered to get ready for an influx of prisoners, which they say could push the system to breaking point as the Allan government hopes to push tough new ba... READ MORE   Liverpool set for MCG blockbuster One of the world’s biggest football clubs seems to be heading to Melbourne in May for a game against the A-League All-Stars. READ MORE   What city hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics? The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself. READ MORE   ‘Toolbox’ of sex toys: Melbourne salesman admits to abuse of five children A registered sex offender who had abused children in Canada has admitted to sexually abusing five children across Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. READ MORE   ‘So impressive’: F1 driver Charles Leclerc scales new heights at MCG Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has been blown away by the size of the MCG after climbing to the top of the scoreboard — and revealed how much of a buzz he gets from being in Melbou... READ MORE   Former Olympic, private school rowing coach on child sex charges A former Olympic and elite private school rowing coach has been charged with a string of child sex offences across Geelong. READ MORE   ‘Bad day’: Dutton lashes Albo amid Trump’s Aussie tariff blow Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of letting Australians down by not securing an exemption from Donald Trump’s sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium. READ MORE   Campbell: The real reason Trump’s tariffs should be cause for alarm US President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs will hurt Australia but — for once — the old parents’ line “this is going to hurt me more than it hurts you” is actually tru... READ MORE   Former elite school rowing coach probed over lewd remarks Former head of rowing at Melbourne’s Carey Grammar, Richard ‘Dick’ Bartlett, has been investigated over claims he made sexual remarks to students he coached, with references to hoo... READ MORE   Inside story: Yze lifts lid on his Punt Rd ‘renovation’ It’s not a rebuild. Just ask Adem Yze. He says his work at Richmond is more a renovation. Amid suggestions the Tigers could be winless in 2025, the Tigers coach sits down with LAUR... READ MORE   ‘Too late’: Bec Judd’s call on bail reform Outspoken influencer Rebecca Judd has lashed the Victorian government’s pledge to bring in the country’s toughest bail laws as “too late for many” after repeatedly raising conce... 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.