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Australian police believe fugitive Dezi Freeman shot dead after months on the run

Police had been searching for ‘sovereign citizen’ since he fatally shot two officers last August

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Seven months ago, Dezi Freeman vanished in the mountain fog. Now he’s been shot dead – but many questions remain

The ‘sovereign citizen’ who killed two police officers had left in his wake a haze of rumours and misinformation

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30

Australian police fatally shoot a suspect in a 3-hour standoff after 2 officers killed

Australian police believe they have shot dead a suspect accused of killing two police officers and seriously wounding a third in a remote forest region seven months ago

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Man charged over one of two separate fatal stabbings

Police have charged one man with murder as investigations continue into the death of another man involved in an unrelated stabbing attack.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Victoria to follow NSW in giving police new powers to stop protests in wake of Bondi terror attack

Police with semi-automatic rifles will be deployed at Boxing Day Test but commissioner says this move is not based on a ‘specific new threat’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2025

Bondi attack: vigils held as more than A$1m raised for man who tackled shooter – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2025

Three months without a trace: the many unanswered questions surrounding Dezi Freeman

As rumours whip around Victoria’s high country, police can’t rule out Freeman is still in the Porepunkah area, harboured by locals, but believe it’s unlikely

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2025

Gun 'testing' in hunt for accused cop killer fugitive

Police have fired guns in bushland following reports a lone shot rang out in the area soon after Desmond Freeman allegedly gunned down two of their colleagues.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

'Good job': state backs top cop after chopper trips

A police commissioner has "not lived up to expectations" but still has the state's support after details emerged of more undeclared chopper flights.

AAP · Nov 5, 2025

Chopper trip may hover over top cop's behaviour calls

A police chief's decision to use an official helicopter to travel interstate could complicate his bid to restore public trust in the force.

AAP · Oct 22, 2025