Younger Australians turn to reverse mortgages for early retirement

GPS tracking assassination; shocking doctor confession; teen robbery

A 35-year-old man, Jack Cheung, was shot dead in his driveway at Carlingford in an execution-style attack, with police discovering a GPS tracking device attached to his vehicle. Royal flying doctor, Rodney Mcredmond, pleads guilty to an unlawful sexual relationship with a child under the age of 17. Five teens have been arrested in Gold Coast after an alleged hold-up attempt overnight. Police were called to the Helensvale Tavern after the females allegedly attempted to rob the drive-thru. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Shocking rear-end crash caught on camera in Caroline Springs

A Toyota Yaris rear-ended another vehicle stopped at traffic lights on Goulay Road in Caroline Springs, Melbourne's west. The collision was captured on camera, showing the Toyota failing to slow down as it careered towards the stationary car. The 19-year-old driver of the Yaris was hospitalised, while the other driver escaped injury. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Top cop tackles crooks in Melbourne CBD

Victoria's Chief Commissioner Mike Bush physically intervened in two separate crime incidents in Melbourne's CBD. He assisted officers in restraining an armed 32-year-old Brunswick man on Collins Street while on his way to work, and separately caught a shoplifter at a 7-Eleven on Swanston and Lonsdale streets. The police chief personally restrained the offenders in both incidents, with the shoplifter returning stolen goods after being confronted. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Rye shooting killers eligible for parole in seven years

Mason Matticoli and Tyler Van de Steeg have been sentenced for the fatal shooting of Jackson Gilmour, a Rye tradie, during a home invasion in December 2024. The pair broke into Gilmour's home to rob him of drugs and cash, pleading guilty to manslaughter. Both men will be eligible for parole in seven years, though neither has revealed who pulled the trigger. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Olympian faces jail; beloved restaurant demolished; distraught homebuyers

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified with his children in the car, just months after receiving a five-year driving ban over the crash that killed his wife, champion cyclist Melissa Hoskins. A beloved family restaurant in the hills is set to be demolished by the government to make way for a new primary school, leaving the owners devastated and facing an uncertain future. The decision has sparked controversy, with some local leaders who celebrated the development also signing a petition against the school's location. More than 100 homebuyers north of Adelaide had their housing contracts terminated by developer Wel.co, causing anger and uncertainty. Local and state governments are vowing to hold the developer accountable, while council leaders are working to reinstate the cancelled contracts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.