An accused gangland killer has been hauled back to Melbourne charged with the cafe murder of Gavin 'Capable' Preston. 7NEWS.com.au Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

The Wizarding World has come to the Mornington peninsula with 'The Briars' transformed into a Harry Potter experience.

The event is already selling thousands of tickets a day, despite early controversy. youtu.be/J1WIY8_d3YQ Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

Prominent youth outreach worker Les Twentyman will be remembered with a state memorial service, the Victorian government has confirmed. #7NEWS 7news.com.au/news/state-mem…

New research has revealed Generation Z is not lazy or entitled, instead they're the most generous age group.

One Victorian farmer is leading the way, starting his own businesses, and finding ways, to give back. youtu.be/nwWxkDzFG7M Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

The world's most famous circus has arrived in Melbourne.

Ahead of tonight's opening show, the reimagined Cirque du Soleil will perform under the big top at Flemington for three months before it hits the road. youtu.be/Tfmw01IBMkE Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

Monday on 7NEWS at 6pm: A tribute to the Royal Children's Hospital.

The Melbourne miracle workers dealing in hope for our little fighters. Special access to the remarkable stories. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: A terrified shop assistant has been forced to hide from a man, accused of a drug-fuelled rampage in Melbourne’s east. The random attack left the family-run business with a $20,000 damage bill. youtu.be/herbxd_PYgg Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: A drug-fuelled man has smashed-up a family-run donut shop in Melbourne’s east, forcing a terrified shop assistant to lock herself in the bathroom. 7NEWS.com.au Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

BREAKING: Police are today searching for the body of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy 7NEWS Melbourne

A tiger snake bite has left one of Melbourne’s most experienced snake catchers in intensive care. Speaking from his hospital bed, the father of four says he's grateful to be alive. youtu.be/9azGtzJPt6c Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

A Melbourne snake catcher brought back from the brink of death, find out the full details at 6pm on 7NEWS. 7NEWS.com.au Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

Private health insurance is starting to bite with new figures revealing the average cost has tripled since 2000. Policy prices are likely to rise again in coming weeks as customers race to find the best deals. youtu.be/YWrk0FwvE1Y Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

Broadcasting giant Derryn Hinch wants to become Lord Mayor of Melbourne, accusing the current council of being too woke. The 80-year-old says the idea came from the City of Melbourne’s own staff. 7NEWS.com.au Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

VICE FIRES UPDATE: 10.25 am

- 1000 emergency services members on the ground
- 59 aircraft waterbombing
- fires now covering 11,000 hectares
- multiple LEAVE NOW warnings: check local information

1 home confirmed lost, likely to be more but not yet confirmed.

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The MCG is pleading for ticketless Taylor fans to stay away tonight. Kristy Mayr is in Yarra Park as security brace for thousands of Swifties to surround the G. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

A chef has been left shocked by the police response to a wild rampage at his Southbank restaurant. 20 teenagers attacked but when he called for help, officers told him to file a report and hide if the thugs returned. youtu.be/7PFlDhlqW5Y Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

A Dandenong truck driver has faced court over the crash which killed a father of two in Melbourne’s south-east. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

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Victorians are facing a multi-million bill in the fallout over the sudden shutdown of the hundred-year-old docklands central pier. Victims says the closure cost them their businesses and put as many as 2,000 people out of work. youtu.be/SlWA2UepjJM Kristy Mayr #7NEWS

Classic 90's film 'Groundhog Day' is back as a musical and it's coming to Melbourne.

The award-winning production has been reimagined with songs by Australian comedian Tim Minchin. youtu.be/OjR8jm5P-qc Kristy Mayr #7NEWS