Destructive thieves have used a tow truck to pull off an ATM heist south-east of Melbourne. They ripped the money machine straight from a supermarket wall, striking in the middle of the night. youtu.be/oXX89oM1DhY Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

Rental e-scooters would be outlawed on city streets under a bold plan by a Lord Mayoral candidate. It's among several significant changes Arron Wood wants enforced to improve safety in the CBD. youtu.be/c4FjVW5-PPk Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

DEVELOPING: It has been a night of crime and chaos across Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs. An innocent father was shot in front of his daughter while another man suffered critical injuries in a random carjacking. Paul Dowsley begins our coverage. youtu.be/nP56asIch2I #7NEWS

Carlton coach Michael Voss is being praised for his bravery after making a citizen's arrest over breakfast. The footy legend was at his local cafe in Hawthorn when he saw youths running away from a car crash and took off in pursuit. youtu.be/c-Qd9uRVpeI Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

Hundreds of partygoers have descended on a Melbourne carpark for the first ever Bunnings Warehouse Rave. Paul Dowsley has the details. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

Tens of thousands of Victorians remain without power this afternoon as emergency crews scramble to clean up damage from ferocious storms. 7NEWS.com.au Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

A Coles in West Gippsland has binned tens of thousands of dollars worth of perishable food after the supermarket lost power during the fierce storms that swept through Victoria. 7NEWS.com.au Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

Emergency services are racing to restore power to thousands of Victorians hit hard by a wild spring storm. SES workers from across the border are being flown in to help clean up with severe weather set to return on Friday. youtu.be/4FFR8AqfHpQ Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

Melbourne's week of protest chaos is underway as the State Government defends bringing a global military expo to our city. Activists have already clashed with police and it's only the beginning, with back-up officers being brought in from interstate to join the ultra-tight

DEVELOPING: There's more protest activity under way right now at Kings Domain. Paul Dowsley with the latest. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

BREAKING: A protest is underway in the city as anti-war activists try to disrupt a defence expo set to open on Wednesday. 7NEWS.com.au Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

There were more anti-weapons rallies this afternoon, ahead of D-day on Wednesday. 7NEWS.com.au Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

Victoria Police are ramping up security ahead of Australia's biggest-ever defence industry expo. Paul Dowsley is at the Melbourne Convention Centre. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

Protesters are planning to be there before dawn. There is likely to be significant traffic and transport problems throughout the day. 7NEWS.com.au Paul Dowsley Tyra Stowers #7NEWS

An anti-war demonstration to disrupt the Land Forces 2024 exposition in the CBD has erupted into violence with fences kicked, horses pushed and various projectiles hurled at officers. Police have begun to use capsicum spray and are arresting some protesters. Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

BREAKING: There have been extraordinary scenes outside the Exhibition Centre where protests against the military expo have turned violent. 7NEWS.com.au Paul Dowsley #7NEWS

SPECIAL COVERAGE: Police have been pelted with acid as anti-war protesters caused mayhem in Melbourne on the opening day of the weapons expo. Paul Dowsley leads tonight's coverage. youtu.be/UIJ_Dpjv3S4 #7NEWS

Calling this email out publicly because it’s vile. I covered yesterday’s anti-war protest with my colleagues Paul Dowsley & Teegan Dolling for 7NEWS Melbourne The amount of abuse hurled at us was shocking. They’re against violence, and want peace.. but happy to send the below.

The premier's four-day tour of Delhi to strengthen trade and cultural links with India has begun. Paul Dowsley is in the media pack travelling with Jacinta Allan. #qutubminar #india #delhi #Victoria #7NEWS

Jacinta Allan is taking on the prime minister in a spat over students. The premier is spending the week in India revealing a new plan to lure international pupils to Melbourne. youtu.be/ssiHWjQM3zo Paul Dowsley #7NEWS