Victoria

Shooter claims mental impairment over mother's death

Paul Cohrs has not denied killing his mother and brother but he has told a Supreme Court jury he was mentally impaired at the time of their deaths.

Tara Cosoleto

A man was mentally impaired when he shot his mother and brother, his lawyer told a murder trial. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government

Nurses and midwives have suspended escalated industrial action after reaching an in-principle agreement with the Victorian government over pay and conditions.

Rachael Ward and Adrian Black

Hospital beds will reopen after a breakthrough in negotiations between nurses and the government. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Police closer to nabbing tobacco arson 'directors'

Police say they are zeroing in on those responsible for brazen arson attacks across Victoria. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

A police task force investigating a wave of arson attacks targeting tobacco shops across Victoria have flagged significant arrests in the coming months.

Ethan James

Shooter claims mental impairment over mother's death

Paul Cohrs has not denied killing his mother and brother but he has told a Supreme Court jury he was mentally impaired at the time of their deaths.

Tara Cosoleto

Police closer to nabbing tobacco arson 'directors'

A police task force investigating a wave of arson attacks targeting tobacco shops across Victoria have flagged significant arrests in the coming months.

Ethan James

Nurses open beds after pay agreement with government

Nurses and midwives have suspended escalated industrial action after reaching an in-principle agreement with the Victorian government over pay and conditions.

Rachael Ward and Adrian Black

Missing campers made divorce pact before deaths: friend

Carol Clay and Russell Hill made a pact to divorce their partners but he backed out, a friend said. (HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE)

The friends of a man who was allegedly murdered while camping with his childhood sweetheart have told a jury about his secretive affair with the woman.

Tara Cosoleto

Protesters to meet with university staff over camps

One of Australia's biggest universities is trying to reach an agreement with students who have occupied a campus building in support of Palestine.

William Ton and Rachael Ward