BILL Henson's photography is being studied in Victoria's school visual art classes by children as young as 12.

A FRUSTRATED jobseeker stole a forklift and drove it wildly around Melbourne's wholesale produce market before setting off on a 6km jaunt.

FLAMBOYANT football broadcaster Rex Hunt has been charged with assault over allegations he bashed a cyclist in a road-rage attack in Melbourne.

THE principal who allowed photographer Bill Henson to scout for potential models has hinted the Victorian government will tighten up guidelines on visitors entering schools.

THREE people have been charged with heroin trafficking after police raids on five properties in Melbourne's east following a three-month investigation.

TWO men have been stabbed in a bungled armed robbery on a Melbourne street.