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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.

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.

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.

Victoria's 'Licence to Burn' Waste Plan Sparks Fury

Victoria is radically overhauling its waste management system, fast-tracking energy-from-waste facilities. Critics warn this 'incineration revolution' risks creating a 'licence to burn' culture, undermining recycling and public health. Explore the high-st

Labour's rewilding plans a 'tinderbox' risk, warn farmers

Exclusive: Labour's ambitious rewilding policy faces a fierce backlash from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which warns the plans could turn the British countryside into a dry, flammable tinderbox, dramatically increasing the risk of deva

Pandemic's 'Profound' Toll on London's Children

Exclusive: Leading health experts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveal the devastating and long-term impact of the pandemic on London's children, from mental wellbeing to physical health and development.

Victoria's renewable energy costs soar: what's next?

The ambitious renewable energy transmission plan in Victoria has encountered significant budget overruns, raising concerns about feasibility and taxpayer burdens. Experts weigh in on the challenges and potential solutions.

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.

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