Federal minister Bill Shorten has lashed out at activists who graffitied his Moonee Ponds electoral office. It's the latest in a series of demonstrations, leaving some people on edge. Adam Hegarty #9News

Commanchero and Finks bikies have been arrested in major raids across the country. Led by Victoria police, the operations targeted bikie involvement in the state's illicit tobacco turf war. Adam Hegarty #9News

Melbourne's Jewish community says the city's reputation is in tatters. Pro-Palestine activists have ambushed a Spencer Street hotel, targeting heartbroken Israeli families whose relatives are hostages of Hamas. Adam Hegarty #9News

"It's been an honour and a pleasure." After 20 years on the desk together, Livinia Nixon and tony jones share a heartfelt message with Peter Hitchener. #9News

Two council workers have been rescued from rising water, as flooding grips central and east Gippsland. River levels have started receding, after threatening to isolate coastal communities. Adam Hegarty #9News

One in four Victoria Police officers say they intend to quit the force, as piiay negotiations between the Allan government and the union have broken down Industrial action begins tomorrow. Adam Hegarty #9News

Frontline police have lashed out at the Allan government as they launched industrial action over their long-running pay dispute. As the two sides faced off, the premier called on union leaders to go back to the negotiating table. Adam Hegarty #9News

A fourth former immigration detainee, released by the High Court last month, has been arrested in Melbourne. It follows fresh charges laid against a convicted child sex offender from Dandenong. Adam Hegarty #9News

It wouldn't be the Boxing Day Test without the presence of the late, great, Shane Warne. Among the many tributes to the cricket legend, free heart checks will be offered at the MCG, as his kids carry on his legacy. Adam Hegarty #9News

Cost of living pain is hitting this Christmas, with charities reporting a huge surge in demand at food relief centres. Other families were considering giving up gifts, but one good samaritan had other ideas. Adam Hegarty #9News

Residents and parents have ridiculed a Yarra Council decision to ban gifts for kindergarten teachers claiming it's stealing Christmas. It's part of a blanket policy to prevent bribing of city officials. Adam Hegarty #9News

Incredible live reporting by Penelope Liersch and cameraman Dylan on the nail-biting finish to the #sydneytohobart 9News Melbourne The Today Show

Almost a year on from the Sea World helicopter tragedy, one of the survivors is still living with trauma and guilt. Recalling the last minute decision to buy a ticket for her and her son, Geelong mum Winnie De Silva says she may never fly again. Adam Hegarty #9News

A man has been restrained by passengers on board a Qantas plane flying into Melbourne from Bali. The 28-year-old was pinned down on the cabin floor for hours after he began yelling and lashing out at flight attendants. Adam Hegarty #9News

Victoria's court system is the latest victim of a cyber attack impacting several weeks of recorded hearings. Adam Hegarty #9News

British teenager Alex Batty - who vanished without a trace for six years - says police won't track down his abductors. nine.social/zy3

Alex Batty escaped from the French farmhouse his mum and grandfather kept him in, and decided to walk all the way back home to his grandmother in the UK. Watch #60Mins on 9Now

King Charles' cancer diagnosis, coupled with the peculiar absence and behaviour of the Princess of Wales, has set tongues wagging: 9now.nine.com.au/60-minutes/roy… #60Mins

#BREAKING AFL great Carl Ditterich has been charged with child sex offences. We’ll have exclusive details in 9News Melbourne at 6 tonight.

#BREAKING The highly anticipated murder trial of Greg Lynn has been derailed, with the jury discharged less than 24 hours after it was empanelled. The court was told a new jury will be selected next week 9News Melbourne 9News Australia