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Peter O'Ryan sought after three attacked with axe in Gippsland town

Police are searching for 48-year-old Peter O'Ryan after an axe attack on Saturday that left three people injured in Tyers, with two in critical condition.

Why it mattersA violent offender is at large in a rural area; the public needs to know what to watch for and never approach him.

AustraliaVictorian emergency services are conducting a large-scale manhunt; residents in Gippsland and around Morwell should remain alert and report sightings to police immediately.

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Warrnambool boxing coach's fitness-to-plead hearing set for resolution

Boxing coach Rodney Ryan faces a fitness hearing after a brain injury despite already pleading guilty.

Why it mattersThe court must navigate a rare legal question: how to proceed when an accused has already admitted guilt but may no longer be mentally fit to face sentencing.