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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.

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.

Driver wins unfair dismissal case over failed drug test

A delivery driver sacked for a positive cannabis test has triumphed in a surprise employment tribunal ruling, which found his dismissal was unfair. The tense legal battle centred on procedural flaws in the testing process.

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.

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.

MoD Worker Sues Colleagues Over 'Good Luck' Card

A Ministry of Defence civil servant is taking six colleagues to an employment tribunal, alleging a farewell card signed with messages like 'good luck' and 'all the best' was a calculated act of bullying and harassment in a case that could redefine workpla

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.

Man wins unfair dismissal case over WhatsApp comment

A UK man was unfairly dismissed after rating a female colleague's appearance on a private WhatsApp group. The tribunal ruled the company's investigation was flawed, setting a precedent for workplace social media use.

NHS Solicitor Wins Tribunal Over Freezing Office

Leila Ayad, an NHS solicitor, successfully sued her employer for subjecting her to 'intolerable' cold working conditions, winning over £8,000 in a landmark employment tribunal case.

Labour to ban 'fire and rehire' in first 100 days

EXCLUSIVE: Dame Angela Eagle tells the Mirror a future Labour government will ban the controversial 'fire and rehire' tactics, branding them a 'national scandal' that exploits workers. The bold pledge signals a major pro-worker shift in UK employment law.

Wetherspoons manager unfairly sacked over staff discount

A former Wetherspoons manager was dismissed for 'gross misconduct' after purchasing a discounted meal for a colleague. An employment tribunal has now ruled her sacking was unfair, exposing a severe disciplinary overreach by the pub chain.

Victoria may make WFH a legal right

Millions of employees in Victoria could soon have the legal right to work from home under new proposals aimed at modernising workplace laws.

Victoria mandates 2-day work from home week

Victoria's Labor government has passed a landmark law requiring employees to work from home at least two days a week. Premier Jacinta Allan announced the policy at the state Labor conference, sparking debate on flexibility and productivity.

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.

Albanese in China as Cochlear faces scrutiny

Australian PM Anthony Albanese's visit to China sparks debate as Cochlear faces scrutiny over its operations. Meanwhile, new ABS employment data reveals shifts in Victoria's childcare sector and NSW's political landscape heats up.

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