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A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed outside a Melbourne hospital, leading to murder charges against two teenagers, one of whom was on bail. The tragic incident has prompted a community outpouring of grief and a firm stance from Victorian Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny on serious consequences for knife crime.
An 18-year-old Melbourne man has been remanded in custody following his court appearance on serious charges, including the alleged abduction of a 17-year-old girl with the intent to force her into marriage. The incident near a south-east Melbourne school has sparked a swift police response and significant concern.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the tragic death of a 15-year-old in Melbourne's north, as police continue to piece together the events surrounding the fatal incident with further arrests.
The vibrant Thai city of Pattaya, grappling with a recent murder investigation involving an Australian national, faces an ongoing uphill battle to redefine its international reputation beyond its infamous sex tourism industry. Despite extensive efforts to attract family-friendly tourism, the city's neon-lit nightlife continues to cast a long shadow, hindering its rebranding ambitions.