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Alleged recruiter of teen thugs arrested in Melbourne

A 20-year-old man from Essendon has been arrested by Victorian police for allegedly recruiting thousands of young people to carry out firebombings and violent attacks on businesses across Melbourne. Jesse Hachidi, who operated from his parents' home and called himself 'ComBank', is accused of coordinating violence on behalf of The Commission criminal organisation in the ongoing tobacco and hospitality wars. Police describe this as the most significant arrest since establishing the Lunar and Eclipse Task Forces to combat the organised crime syndicate. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

US blockade begins as Trump scraps Hormuz toll

The US is implementing a naval blockade on Iranian ports within 30 minutes to ensure oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has reversed his decision on imposing a 20% protection fee on ships passing through the waterway, instead opting to accept trade and investment deals from Gulf states. Overnight military strikes between the US and Iran have continued, with US forces hitting multiple Iranian sites over a five-hour period and Iran retaliating in response. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Accused ISIS bride filmed children with weapons

A Melbourne court hears allegations that an accused ISIS bride filmed herself training her toddlers to use a rifle and exposed them to violent extremist media. Rianne Elhuli faces charges of being a member of a terrorist organisation and entering a declared conflict zone while seeking bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court. The US launches a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, with Donald Trump announcing investment deals will replace proposed protection fees for the strategic waterway. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Police launch specialist squad to combat 3D-printed guns

Western Australia Police have established a specialist illicit firearm team to combat the growing threat of 3D-printed and homemade weapons being manufactured in suburban homes across Perth. In 2025, officers seized 466 illegal firearms, with almost 200 of them privately made weapons. Recent raids have uncovered 3D-printed semi-automatic firearms, knuckle dusters, and manufacturing files, with offenders facing up to 14 years imprisonment for manufacturing illegal weapons. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Young boy critically injured in Cloverdale crash; handbrake foils thief; sextortion warning

Emergency services responded to a serious crash in Cloverdale where a young boy was hit by a car and transported to Perth Children's Hospital under priority conditions. A woman was also injured and taken to Royal Perth Hospital in stable condition. The incident occurred at 4.30pm on Belgravia Street alongside Miles Park where soccer training was underway. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.