A Melbourne man has copped a whopping $20,000 fine after he was caught illegally fishing a threatened fish species. The Victorian Fisheries Authority say the man aged in his 60s faced several charges relating to an illegal haul of golden perch from Lake Hume, near Albury

A poor doggo was found dodging cars through the Burnley Tunnel in Melbourne yesterday. Luckily, little Archie escaped injury and was returned to his owners safely. #9News MORE HERE: nine.social/Nu6

Ex-union boss John Setka has embarrassed both the state and federal governments, by showing up unannounced at Labor's new Footscray Hospital development. He addressed workers at the site, stepping up his attacks against the Prime Minister. Reid Butler #9News

After starting the year zero and five and storming home to their first finals campaign since 2018, Sam Mitchell says it's a premiership or bust for the Hawks. And despite having won four flags of his own, the coach admits the nerves are about to kick in. Trent Kniese #9News

Ken Hinkley will need to defy history for Port Adelaide to make the Grand Final. Hinkley holds the record for most finals coached without making the decider but he's making a habit of proving his doubters wrong. Nat Yoannidis #9News

The AFL has found itself in a finals fight of its own. Tasmanian school teacher, Kim Crawford, is claiming he's the mastermind of the current finals system and is angry that the League refuses to give him credit. Tom Morris #9News

Anyone who's filled a prescription at their local chemist will have been asked if they want a branded product or the generic version. As the cost of living bites and Aussies look to cut costs wherever possible, asking for the generic version could save us money - but is it the

The price of veggies are expected to drop as suppliers and stores look to offload a sudden glut. The recent warmer winds in Victoria and warm winter in Queensland have accelerated the growth of winter plantings, meaning veggies that would typically be heading to the shelves

Intrigue still surrounds Charlie Curnow’s availability for Saturday night. He flew to Brisbane at lunch time, separately from his Carlton FC teammates. Hear from him at 6pm on 9News Melbourne Footy on Nine

#9News has obtained chilling video of the dangers frontline police face every day. This is the moment an 18-year-old is accused of ambushing an officer in a suburban street, stabbing a constable in the leg and leaving him in surgery. Neary Ty Warning: This story contains

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Geelong is starting its finals campaign with an away trip to Adelaide but Cats fans are ensuring they're feeling right at home. Meanwhile, Charlie Curnow has not been named to face the Lions on Saturday night. Nat Yoannidis #9News

Teams are in for that big game between the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn tomorrow night at the MCG. Nat Yoannidis #9News

Body-cam footage has captured the moment a constable was allegedly stabbed by an 18-year-old man after being called to a Melbourne home. #9News nine.social/ND6

A box full of produce is up to 30 per cent cheaper than a comparable shop at a major supermarket. #9News nine.social/NDh

Some of Melbourne's most prolific retail thieves have been caught as part of a new police operation cracking down on shoplifting. Police have arrested 24 violent offenders in just six weeks, with the aim of the operation to target violent and intimidating behaviour towards

Former CFMEU boss John Setka won't be punished by police for entering government Big Build sites. But, investigators confirmed they're considering laying charges over fraud in the building industry. Mimi Becker #9News

All eyes are on the MCG tonight as Melbourne gets its first and only taste of finals footy this weekend. The in-form Bulldogs meet the fairytale Hawks in a sell out blockbuster elimination final. Tom Morris #9News

Kate Roffey has stepped down effective immediately from her position as Melbourne president. Tom Morris #9News

Michael Voss is under no illusion his side faces a mammoth challenge against Brisbane tomorrow night. Nat Yoannidis #9News