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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 4 MIN

Melbourne hospitality venues face extortion crisis

from Sunrise · host LiSTNR

Melbourne hospitality venues are facing an extortion crisis with criminals demanding $10,000 monthly payments and threatening violence against businesses that refuse to comply. Since February, 40 arson and shooting attacks have targeted bars and restaurants, with teenage offenders being used to carry out the firebombings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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