Top news stories, features and analysis filed by the ABC's network of journalists around the State.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged after rocks were thrown at an ambulance, cars and pedestrians in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton last night.
Cold case breakthroughPolice have confirmed they have a suspect in the 1992 disappearance of 13-year-old Prudence Bird.
Knight concernsA Melbourne court has refused a bid by Julian Knight to be prepared for parole.
Facebook goes public
ABC News
The ABC's Nick Grimm looks at how the most popular social networking website Facebook is going public for the first time.
Buyer beware
By Michael Edwards and staff
The big supermarkets are slashing fruit and veg prices, but shoppers are being warned not to take discounts at face value.
Rescue mission
Anna MacDonald
Three rowers had to be rescued after their boat capsized in Bass Strait off Victoria's south coast.
Touch and go
By Eleanor Bell
Tech experts say consumers must be aware of the risks when opting to make payments using contactless payment technology.