A gang armed with machetes, a bat and a gun stormed a Pakenham home where two young girls slept, in what police say was a mistaken-identity revenge attack.

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Two nightclub fires in Melbourne within 48 hours raise questions about coordinated targeting of hospitality venues and possible organised crime campaign.

A Melbourne mother assaulted by three armed intruders who attacked her home by mistake at 3am Sunday. Police seek offenders.

A shopping centre attack and early morning park stabbing highlight Victoria's escalating violence problem as crime statistics show continued increases.

Police seek public help to identify man found dead in Maribyrnong River near Avondale Heights. Distinctive tattoos released to help with identification.

49-year-old charged following dangerous driving incident involving collisions across Richmond, Collingwood and Fitzroy in Melbourne's inner east.

Police investigating after man shot in Altona North on Borrack Square. Suspect's vehicle found on fire hours later.

A 49-year-old was arrested after a Ford Ranger crashed into 10 vehicles across Richmond, Collingwood and Fitzroy. Drugs were found in the vehicle.

A 10-month-old Melbourne puppy stolen from outside a shopping plaza has been recovered safe and uninjured. Police charged a 19-year-old woman.

Aidan Becker, 22, died at Mernda train station after intervening to protect a 14-year-old. Three teenagers charged with murder.

James Slater, 31, charged with murder following fatal shooting in Melbourne's Strathtulloh. Victim died at the scene; accused arrested 95km away.

Man hospitalised after machete attack on Queen Street in Melbourne CBD. Latest incident reignites debate about city safety and crime statistics.

Homicide detectives investigate fatal altercation outside Melbourne railway station. Police appeal for witnesses.

YouTube video by B.C. Begley

YouTube video by B.C. Begley

Two teens killed in targeted stabbing in Melbourne’s western suburbs; NSW teens also attacked recently, police investigating both incidents.