AFL Hall of Famer Carl Ditterich is facing historical child sex abuse charges.

The 78-year-old's case was heard in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court today. Amber Johnston #9News

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There was a fan frenzy at Albert Park as thousands raced through the gates for day one of the Australian Grand Prix - and F1 wasn't even on track.

But there was still plenty of full-throttle action. Amber Johnston #9News

The heartbroken parents of a young man killed by a single devastating punch say they'll never give up the hunt for the coward responsible. Amber Johnston #9News

The devastated families of the police officers killed in the Eastern Freeway crash have lashed out, after the trucking boss involved walked free. Amber Johnston #9News

Simiona Tuteru, the man who put a drug affected, sleep deprived truck driver behind the wheel before the deadly Eastern Freeway crash has avoided jail. The families of the four police officers who were killed say they’ve never had an apology from him. 9News Melbourne 9News Australia

The obsessed stalker who stabbed his former coworker to death in her bed has been sentenced to 36 years behind bars.

But Celeste Manno's furious mother says that's not enough, and the monster should have been locked up for life. Amber Johnston #9News

BREAKING - Celeste Manno’s obsessed killer Luay Sako has been sentenced to 36 years jail with a non parole period of 30 years. 9News Melbourne 9News Australia

Anxious families in the Western Victorian town of Pomonal have been allowed back into the fire zone to see if their homes are still standing.

Some already knew what they were walking into while others found out for the first time. @amberjohnston_1 #9News

This is the heartbreaking reality of the Pomonal bushfire disaster. 24 homes and 3 businesses lost, that’s almost 40% of the town. A GoFund Me that was started to help locals has already raised almost $50k in 24hrs. I’ll link it here -
gofundme.com/f/pomonal-bush…

Twin bushfires have wrecked havoc in Western Victoria, where homes have been razed and a local primary school damaged.

At least five firefighters suffered burns, after the flames overwhelmed their truck.
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