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'Archaic' law casts cloud over Kiwi's top cop job

Concerns over the eligibility of a New Zealander to serve as an Australian state's top cop have forced law changes to be rushed through parliament.

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Former NZ top cop tapped to lead Victoria police reveals plan for solving state’s ‘crime issues’

Incoming chief commissioner Mike Bush, a self-described ‘outsider’ pick, says he will prioritise prevention and increased police visibility

The Guardian - AU

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

A veteran cop who oversaw the police response to the Christchurch massacre has laid down his vision for combating crime as the head of an embattled state force.

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Jacinta Allan denies Victoria police force is in chaos as another top cop quits

Premier under pressure as acting police commissioner says he won’t apply for permanent role

The Guardian - AU

Interference blame game as top cop quits six weeks in

The race is on to find a state's third police boss this year after the acting chief quit suddenly, saying he can't commit to a five-year term.

AAP

Premier attacks as ex-top cop takes ousting to watchdog

A premier has lashed out at a former police deputy commissioner who has referred his axing to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

AAP

Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

A bid to boost police numbers will see one force drop requirements including an entrance exam and psychological testing for those keen to join law enforcement.

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Top cop warned of huge job as leadership crisis deepens

A former police chief has spoken of a "herculean task" to turn the force around as internal battles and a state's fight against rising crime continues.

AAP

'Strengthened' bail laws a first call for police chief

The new head of one of Australia's largest police forces says changes to bail laws will be a priority as he steps into the top job.

AAP

Premier stands by police minister after top cop fiasco

Premier Jacinta Allan has backed her police minister after the top cop was forced out after a loss of confidence from the force he led for nearly five years.

AAP

Cool change slows 360km-perimeter Grampians bushfire in Victoria as extreme fire danger keeps NSW on alert

Temperatures plunged overnight in Victoria’s west as gusty winds swept over blazes that scorched bushland the size of Singapore

The Guardian - AU

Bushfire rages but cool change a chance to check damage

The threat of bushfires will linger in Victoria's already-scorched Grampians region even after hot and windy conditions move north.

AAP

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia

Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state are bracing for potentially devastating wild fires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years

The Independent UK

Victoria bushfires: statewide fire ban for Boxing Day as hundreds of firefighters battle Grampians blaze

Conditions to intensify in Victoria and South Australia, with temperatures forecast to climb towards 40C and strong wind gusts up to 100km/h

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Christmas inferno fears spark total fire bans

Total fire bans have been declared in two states over the Christmas break as emergency services prepare for the worst conditions since Black Summer.

The Guardian - AU

‘Well primed for bushfires’: Australia facing heightened risk across several areas, authorities say

‘All Victorians and many Australians need to prepare for multi-hazard events’, warns Bureau of Meteorology

The Guardian - AU

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Victoria fires: more than 30,000 evacuations urged ahead of Wednesday’s bushfire risk

About 100 schools, early childhood facilities to close ahead of what could be worst fire day in Victoria in four years

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Multiple communities in the path of raging bushfire

Almost 30 communities are expected to be impacted by a bushfire in western Victoria as authorities warn conditions will get worse before they get better.

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Hot spell sweeps the nation, sparking trouble in Vic

Widespread hot weather has led to fires in Victoria and high temperatures plus rain storms in other parts of the nation.

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Schools, parks close as catastrophic conditions tipped

Schools and national parks will close as parts of Victoria face the first catastrophic fire conditions since the Black Summer of 2019-20.

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Another Set Of Warnings Have Been Issued For The East Coast As Horrific Weather Predicted

Victoria’s SES have already seen 20 flood rescues since the start of 2024.

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds call for help in Victoria and SA amid heavy rain and severe storms

‘The amount of moisture across Victoria at the moment is incredible,’ the Bureau of Meteorology says

AAP

Victoria, SA and southern NSW prepare for flooding rain

People in Victoria, South Australia and NSW are being urged to prepare for storms, with rainfall totals of up to 200mm and flooding forecast for some areas.

AAP

Victorians warned to bunker down for more summer storms

Thunderstorms influenced by tropical humidity could dump as much as 200mm of rain on parts of Victoria as the state braces for widespread flooding.

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