A Melbourne driver still on his probationary license is unlikely to be getting behind the wheel again anytime soon after he was allegedly caught driving almost 100 km/h above the speed limit.

Victorian State Highway Patrol officers were stunned when they pulled over a 21-year-old who had allegedly been travelling at 183km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Monash Freeway in Endeavour Hills.

The man, who had two friends in the car with him, was arrested at the scene.

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His car, a Subaru, has been impounded for 30 days.

Police have issued a warning to residents to drive responsibly, particularly given the torrid weather conditions Victoria is currently experiencing.

"Travelling at such reckless speeds is extremely dangerous and irresponsible," State Highway Patrol Acting Sergeant Paul Storen said.

"Probationary drivers have limited experience on the roads and adding wet weather to the mix — this could have easily ended in tragedy."

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A man has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill staff at an East Perth deli after they refused to cook him hot chips.

Western Australia police said the staff at the Bennett Street store told the man the kitchen was closed at about 9pm last night.

Police said the man allegedly showed the staff he was carrying knives and demanded the food be prepared for him.

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"Fearing for their safety, the staff commenced cooking his order and notified police," WA Police said in a statement.

The 24-year-old man from Parmelia was refused bail and faced Perth Magistrates Court today on several charges.

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They include threatening to kill, being armed in a way that may cause fear, and failing to comply with a request to give police personal details.

However, he is not accused of armed robbery because he paid for the chips.

He will remain in custody until he faces court again.

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A young Brisbane man is running 42 kilometres every day for a month to raise awareness of men's mental health.

Rory McHugh has already done 13 consecutive marathons.

"I said I was going to do it, so I have to now. It's a non-negotiable to keep going," Mr McHugh said.

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The 23-year-old is raising money and awareness for men's mental health and suicide prevention for Movember.

Movember is an annual event that involves growing a moustache throughout November to raise awareness of men's health issues.

He is also growing a moustache for the event.

Mr McHugh has one simple message: "tell your mates you love them, boys".

"If everyone starts saying it, if it just becomes normal, then saying 'hey mate I need help' comes a lot easier," he said.

Friends of Mr McHugh are coming out almost every day to support him, and even joining in on the runs.

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By the time Mr McHugh finishes the month, he will have run more than 1200 kilometres, which is further than Brisbane to Longreach.

"A marathon now doesn't seem as far of a distance for me," he said.

Mr McHugh finished his second marathon today in 12 hours and he said it was "tough".

"Today was definitely the slowest day," he said.

He has already raised more than $5000 for the cause.

Mr McHugh aims to run every day for the rest of the month.

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