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Sexualised, violent threats: female Victorian MPs fear for their safety as they fight more than just next month’s election

Hostility from constituents is not new for the state’s politicians, including its premiers. But the alleged attack on Helen Haines has sent a chill down the collective spine

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

A "deeply traumatic" alleged attack on Helen Haines has left the prime minister facing intense scrutiny over his government's efforts to address online safety.

AAP · Oct 21

Who Is Brendan Nugent? Man Charged Over Alleged Car Attack That Left MP Helen Haines Without Both Legs

Brendan Nugent has been charged over an alleged vehicle attack that seriously injured independent MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta. Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Victoria police apologise over death of injured man taken to cells instead of hospital

Inquest into 2023 death shown footage of John Makai struggling to stand after suffering serious head injury from being punched in head by son

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28

More police on beat as state tackles crime crisis

Growing crime concerns have become the centrepiece of one state's election campaign with both parties pledging to increase police numbers.

AAP · Sep 13

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.

AAP · Aug 2

VIC:Child sex allegations against Dezi Freeman revealed

Dezi Freeman was accused of sexually assaulting a child and attempting to produce child abuse material before a search warrant that killed two officers.

AAP · May 25

VIC:Coroner probes deaths of Dezi Freeman, slain officers

Inquests into the deaths of Dezi Freeman and the two police officers he killed before going on the run will officially begin, with timelines expected to be set.

AAP · May 24

'Come have a beer': how Dezi Freeman engaged with cops

Details surrounding the negotiations between police and fugitive double killer Dezi Freeman before he was gunned down have been revealed for the first time.

AAP · May 24

Australian tourist trekking Machu Picchu dies after plunging 400m into ravine

Family says father of three always wanted to travel to Peru and learned Spanish to help with his trip to Machu Picchu

The Independent UK · May 22