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Teen fights for life after alleged Melbourne car arson | ABC News Top Stories

October 8, 2026·1 min
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Friends of a Victorian teenager fighting for life after a botched arson earlier this week have told the ABC they're praying he survives. The boy remains in a critical condition with burns to 90 per cent of his body after he and three others allegedly set cars on fire in Melbourne's northwest on Monday.The New South Wales Supreme Court has released video footage allegedly showing Beau Lamarre-Condon making preparations to dispose of the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. The former police officer is accused of murdering the couple and has pleaded not guilty.The acting prime minister says the tax office will continue to work with small businesses affected by a ban on credit card payments for tax bills. The ATO announced last week that it will stop accepting credit card payments for tax bills from December.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

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