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A police officer has been ambushed and shot dead at a rural property in Tasmania. #9News

The prosecution in the mushroom murder trial has told the jury to reject Erin Patterson's evidence as lies in its closing arguments. Amber Johnston #9News

Indonesian police believe the shooters responsible for the death of a Melbourne man at a Bali villa have fled the holiday island. It's understood both suspects are also Australian. Lana Murphy #9News

#EXCLUSIVE: Fitzroy has been chosen as the site for Victoria’s permanent pill testing service, set to open its doors in August. Heidi Murphy #9News

A remorseful Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has returned to Whitten Oval ready to reignite his chequered footy career, addressing his teammates and joining them for training today. Tom Morris #9News

One of the oldest and most beloved bookshops in Melbourne is about to start a new chapter, forced to move buildings after more than a hundred years in the one spot. Isabel Quinlan #9News

Dozens of Victorian councils have joined forces to call on the state government to pause its plan to introduce purple glass-only bins, in a bid to spare ratepayers another extra charge. #9News

There's positive signs tonight that progress is being made in the stadium stoush that's threatening to derail Tasmania's entry into the AFL. Tom Morris #9News

Two people discharged a fire extinguisher into the car of a young dad and his five-month-old baby girl before fleeing. #9News stream.9now.com.au/vCWZ0fFXfUb

The heart of the Middle East is experiencing intense, fast-evolving developments as Israel issues evacuation orders for parts of Tehran ahead of a new wave of missiles. #9News stream.9now.com.au/aBgSpB82fUb

Constable Keith Anthony Smith has been identified as the police officer shot and killed in North Motton, Tasmania while serving a warrant at a home. . The alleged shooter, a 46 year old man remains in hospital under police guard. 9News Melbourne 9News Australia

The planned meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump has been cancelled, with the U.S. President set to leave the G7 summit in Canada early. Trump will return to the United States in light of the rapidly-developing situation in the Middle East. #9News MORE:

Oscar Allen is out for the 'medium term.' From the AFL to clubs last year: "It is not permissible to provide general availability windows, ie. short term, medium term, long term." Footy on Nine 9News Melbourne SEN 1116

Tasmania's Premier and Police Minister are among those to pay tribute to fallen officer Constable Keith Smith, who was shot dead in the state's north west. Gillian Lantouris #9News

Erin Patterson's defence team has tried to tarnish the prosecution case, claiming the lack of motive makes it more likely the lunch was an accident. Amber Johnston #9News

Merri-bek Council has admitted overcharging 250,000 drivers for parking fines over the past 12 years. #9News

After 50 years, talks are underway to get legendary rock band AC/DC to re-create a famous music video originally filmed in Melbourne. Ollie Haig #9News

Thugs who "post and boast" about their crimes on social media will get extra jail time - under new laws to stamp out the behaviour. But the Police Minister and Attorney-General have refused to explain why it's taken till now for Victoria to introduce the legislation. #9News

Warwick Capper has been slapped with a lengthy ban from the AFL for comments he made at last year’s grand final. In other AFL news, a review into Christian Petracca’s injuries has officially ramped up after 13 months. Tom Morris #9News

Gold Coast and Melbourne are engaged in a tussle over a potential future star of the game; 18-year-old Kalani White, the son of former ruckman Jeff White. Joel Kennedy #9News