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Porepunkah Shooting Suspect Captured in Police Operation

Victoria Police have apprehended 38-year-old Dezi Freeman after a major manhunt in the Alpine region. The suspect, wanted in connection with a firearms incident in Porepunkah, was arrested without incident near Bright.

Police officer's Nazi salute and shooting sparks investigation

A Victoria Police officer is under investigation after allegedly performing a Nazi salute and firing a rifle in a residential street in Porepunkah. The off-duty constable's shocking actions, captured on video, have prompted an urgent probe by Professional

Two Australian Police Officers Shot Dead in Victoria

A horrific shooting incident in regional Victoria, Australia, has left two police officers and a male suspect dead after a confrontation at a property in Porepunkah, near the town of Wangaratta.

Melbourne Police Shooting: Officer and Suspect Dead

A Victoria Police officer has been fatally shot and a suspect is dead following a critical incident in Tarneit, Melbourne's west. The community is in shock as authorities launch a major investigation.

Police Officer and Gunman Dead in Victorian Town Shooting

A quiet evening in the Victorian High Country town of Porepunkah erupts into tragedy as a police officer and an armed assailant are killed in a devastating shooting incident, leaving a community in shock and a major investigation underway.

Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws

Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.

Police lay charges in AFL Brownlow Medal betting scandal

Victoria Police have charged four individuals, including a suspended umpire, following a major investigation into the alleged leaking of confidential Brownlow Medal votes in a betting scandal that has rocked the AFL.

Victoria's Welcome Sign Updated to Honour Traditional Owners

In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.

Inferno at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market

A major fire has engulfed a section of the historic Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, with over 100 firefighters battling the intense blaze. No injuries reported as investigations begin.

Met 'PC Predator' jailed for exploiting burglary victim

Metropolitan Police officer Paul Hoile, 39, has been sentenced to three years in prison after using his position to target and sexually exploit a traumatised burglary victim. The judge condemned his 'egregious breach of trust' in a case that has sent shoc

Fury Over Police Betrayal in Banker Murder Case

Exclusive: Senior Met Police officer faces allegations of misleading the family of City banker shot dead in a suspected hit, with claims the betrayal was to secure a promotion. The victim's widow speaks out.

Police Officer Steals Bank Card from Victim, Gets Sentence

Exclusive: A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced after being caught on camera brazenly stealing a bank card from a crime victim's wallet and attempting to use it, in a shocking breach of trust that has rocked the force.

Met Officer Sacked for Tasering Man in Covid Lockdown

A Metropolitan Police officer has been barred from serving after using a Taser on a suspect during a Covid lockdown breach in 2021. The disciplinary panel found his use of force was 'unnecessary and disproportionate'.

Police officer jailed for assault in custody

A former Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for assaulting a vulnerable woman while she was in custody. The incident, described as a 'gross breach of trust,' occurred in St Austell.

School bus crash in Victoria leaves multiple injured

A terrifying school bus accident in rural Victoria has left several children and adults injured, with emergency services rushing to the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

Teen charged over synagogue arson attack

A 19-year-old has been charged with car theft after a stolen vehicle was used in an arson attack on an Adelaide synagogue. Police continue to investigate potential hate crime motives.

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