A minor dispute has led to a vicious late-night attack outside a takeaway shop in Fitzroy. The victim was knocked unconscious, after politely asking a woman to take her feet off the table. youtu.be/pBY2P_BfT10 Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

Very emotional scenes at Melbourne Airport this morning as Trans-Tasman travel resumes & families reunite. So many newborns meeting grandparents for the first time. 7NEWS Melbourne

A rideshare driver is facing a long recovery after he was stabbed 15 times while dropping passengers off in Melbourne's north. They stole his car and his cash - leaving him injured, and terrified. youtu.be/bWQBvaBrUjM Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

Barwon Heads is under a cloud, with locals claiming mosquito spraying has caused a cancer hotspot. Residents have given emotional evidence at a senate inquiry set up to determine if there's a link between a string of tragedies. youtu.be/_QQm4-6cYiA Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

A former Melbourne tradie accused of being a 'casanova conman' has been arrested in the United States. His alleged victims are now hoping he'll face charges here at home. 7NEWS.com.au Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

Australia's nine million Instagram users will soon have a new tool to protect themselves from cyber bullies. It's been designed for sports players and celebrities, but will be peace of mind for parents worried about their children copping online abuse. Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

From Monday, a metre matters, as new laws come into force to make drivers give cyclists more space. Drivers who break the rules face hefty fines, but police say it will save lives. youtu.be/y56q84akmPk Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

Some of Melbourne's arterial roads are more congested than they were before the pandemic. The government has set up a new team to help ease the post-COVID gridlock. youtu.be/JRTEhAIlwkQ Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

A couple has been attacked by four violent thugs who broke into their Glen Iris home in the middle of the night. They were asleep when the family dog woke them up, as the burglars prowled through the house. youtu.be/U4eAdhqVOUs Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, guide dog puppies are back in the classroom. It’s welcome news for vision impaired Victorians who have had to wait up to nine months for a companion because of a lockdown backlog. youtu.be/zfI_93Wj6BY Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

Parents will be banned from school grounds, or fined thousands of dollars, if they abuse teachers. The crackdown comes after a growing number of principals being threatened online, or even physically assaulted. youtu.be/QdNICNRkUlY Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

$500 million is being promised to help bushfire-proof Victoria. The funding boost will deliver life-saving technology - but fire victims say it's still not enough. Louisa Cheatley youtu.be/Er-94kIecI8 #7NEWS

‘Bowie’ is home safe after she was rescued 200 metres out at sea in Mornington yesterday. Two local policemen noticed her distress and brought her to shore with the help of fishermen and locals. Tonight 7NEWS Melbourne

A border collie has been rescued apparently attempting to swim from Mornington to Melbourne. Brave ‘Bowie’ was trying to get back to her owners the hard way. youtu.be/kP56DeKqiWc Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

A radical plan has been proposed to set up three new drug injecting rooms in hotspot suburbs across Melbourne. But the idea has been rejected by most residents, worried it will only lead to increased trouble in their neighbourhoods. youtu.be/kGczTEcTC6Q Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

A mass contact tracing effort is underway tonight to track down hundreds of footy fans and diners potentially exposed to Melbourne’s latest #COVID19 case. Sharnelle Vella Louisa Cheatley Georgia Comensoli 7news.link/3tH9T7s #7NEWS

There's new hope for Victorians desperately wanting to start a family. Plans have been revealed for our first publicly funded IVF service, helping thousands of couples a year. Louisa Cheatley youtu.be/CgQAaIxHmaQ #7NEWS

Nearly $200 million will be spent preparing to transform a historic Melbourne site. The funding for the re-development of the old Holden factory at Fisherman’s Bend will be included in this week's state budget. 7NEWS.com.au Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

An elderly woman has been murdered in her home in Chelsea. youtu.be/VBFn_1bk2K0 Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS

Family-run small businesses across Melbourne are being targeted by cigarette thieves, cashing in on their soaring value on the black market. youtu.be/RSBSZSEYRqQ Louisa Cheatley #7NEWS