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DV history 'should' have raised alarm before murder

Murderer Toby Loughnane's long history of family violence should have raised greater alarm before he killed his partner Maryam Hamka, a coroner has found.

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Can we predict domestic homicide? New research suggests we can’t

In 2024, 38 Australian women were murdered by a partner or ex-partner. Thankfully, new data show the number of women killed by intimate partners has reduced to 32 over the most recent reporting period. The annual rate to June 2025 was among the lowest on record.

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Victoria police may be unequally targeting people of African appearance with warrantless search powers

Analysis also shows Victoria police are failing to collect data on ethnic appearance – to ensure racial profiling is not occurring – in about 20% of searches

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Trips to Thailand, hotels: claims against ex-detective

An ex-detective accused of blackmail and bribery has faced court over corruption commission claims he accepted trips to Thailand, cash and luxury hotels.

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Manhunt revived five months after deadly cop shootings

A search for one of Australia's most wanted men, Dezi Freeman, has narrowed in remote bushland, with police looking for the fugitive's body.

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Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions?

Reports that Victoria Police are issuing anti-association orders to “youth gang members” has sparked fresh debate about how to best deal with youth gang violence in Australia.

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Heat, bushfire risks force cycle races to be cancelled

Cycling hierarchy have cancelled the Surf Coast Classic races in Victoria because of extreme heat and bushfire risks.

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Women's and men's Surf Coast Classics cancelled due to evolving bushfire and weather conditions, 'no identified impacts at this time' for Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Races

Warnings from Otway fire continue to cover part of original Surf Coast Classic course as temperatures surge toward 45°C

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Police 'stonewalling' delays CFMEU threats case

A construction union organiser's court matter has been delayed as his defence has been unable to serve a former police commissioner through Victoria Police.

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Plea for unity as Australia Day highlights divisions

Emotions have run high at competing Australia Day rallies as the prime minister highlighted the role immigrants have played in helping to shape the nation.

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'Unlawful' police powers ruling a win for protesters

A declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant was unlawful and invalid, a Federal Court judge has ruled in a win for protesters.

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Cops lifted search powers for rights review, court told

Protesters have mounted a Federal Court challenge against a declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant.

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Police urge activists to cooperate despite protest ban

Those hoping to make their voices heard have been urged to work with police to avoid arrest under unprecedented restrictions imposed on public assemblies.

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Woman sues police after brother dies in custody

The family of a man who died in custody is suing the police force for damages, claiming they suffered injury and loss as a result of his death.

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Victoria police name man they want to interview in relation to ‘Happy Chanukah’ car fire in St Kilda

Police say there is no indication John Argento, 47, poses specific risk to the Jewish community, but believe he may be able to help with investigation

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Call to end police OC spray use after landmark finding

An activist's six-year battle against a state over its use of capsicum spray at protests has culminated in a landmark finding that police committed battery.

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'Beyond belief': police memorial vandals condemned

Police are hunting vandals who targeted a memorial, painting anti-police slogans, for the second time in two years.

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Legal challenge to CBD-wide warrantless searches

A protest organiser and performance artist are challenging a decision to declare an entire city's CBD and surrounds a designated search area for six months.

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Police search shifts to locating Dezi Freeman's body

Cadaver dogs have been deployed in the latest search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman, as efforts shift toward locating the fugitive's body.

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Hundreds potentially affected by Victoria police weapons searches that breached law

Exclusive: Wide-ranging police powers used to conduct non-compliant searches that resulted in 33 people being charged or fined

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Warrant-Less Pat-Downs In The CBD Start This Weekend Under New VIC Police Powers

Victoria Police will be able to stop and search anyone in Melbourne’s CBD and nearby suburbs without a warrant for the next six months.

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Indigenous, African men endure rampant police profiling

First Nations people are 15 times more likely to be stopped and searched by police, according to a report highlighting racial profiling.

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Premier backs down on protester face mask ban

A state premier has defended backing down on plans to ban face coverings at protests after concerns were raised about a possible legal challenge.

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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.

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'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.

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