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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

Notorious Fugitive Dezi Freeman Shot Dead in Rural Victoria Stand-Off

A massive police operation in Victoria ended with the fatal capture of Dezi Freeman, the fugitive accused of killing two officers. Learn about the seven-month manhunt and its dramatic conclusion.

International Business Times UK · Mar 30

Fugitive emerged from building holding weapon before being shot dead, commissioner says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 30

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Dezi Freeman shot dead by police after seven-month manhunt

Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush said the shooting was ‘justified’ and brought closure to the families of two police officers allegedly killed by Freeman in Porepunkah in August

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29

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.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Jacinta Allan blames ‘very small number’ of counter-protesters for violence at Melbourne immigration rally

Victorian premier insists city is safe and police have necessary powers after two officers hospitalised on Sunday

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025

Violent protest clashes cast safety cloud over city

Safety on the streets of a major city has been brought into question by protesters pelting police with rocks and bottles filled with broken glass.

AAP · Oct 19, 2025

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‘Dangerous’ suspect who allegedly killed two officers escaped into bush alone and is believed to be ‘heavily armed’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

Police hunt ‘dangerous’ suspect who fled into Australian bush after allegedly killing two officers ‘in cold blood’

Police believe alleged offender is heavily armed and urge local residents to stay indoors

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

'Too much crime': top cop vows to speak truth to power

In his first day on the job, a newly minted top cop insists he won't shy away from asking "hard questions" of the state government.

AAP · Jun 27, 2025

More charges over rival gangs' wild machete brawl

Police have charged two more men over a violent brawl between machete-wielding gangs at a shopping centre, sparking renewed debate over bail laws.

AAP · May 26, 2025

'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting

The actions of an injured police officer who shot and killed a woman after she rammed him with a car have been defended by a police union.

AAP · May 25, 2025

Embattled casino operator Star offered $650m lifeline – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025

Pressure on police chief after no-confidence vote

There are reports one state's police chief will not stay in the job after a more than half the force declared they have no confidence in him.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

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AAP · Jan 4, 2025

Commission knocks back bid to end police pay dispute

A major police union is launching a fresh bid to settle a pay dispute as the Fair Work Commission knocks back the force's bid to end the fight.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

Hundreds of striking police walk out of headquarters

Hundreds of officers walked off the job from police headquarters for one hour, as their union accused a state government of running away from their pay dispute.

AAP · Nov 13, 2024

'Deserted': police begin first strikes in over 20 years

Police have walked off the job for the first time in two decades to protest the Victorian government's "disrespect" in a long-running impasse over a pay deal.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024

Police threaten to walk off job as pay talks turn sour

Police will begin rolling strike action as they ramp up their fight for a better pay deal after negotiations with the government and Victoria Police broke down.

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AAP · Sep 5, 2024

'Sort this out': police launch new action over pay deal

The Fair Work Commission has been called in again to resolve a long-running pay dispute between Victoria and its police force as fresh industrial action begins.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

Fix gap in drunkenness laws for safety: police union

More lives are at risk if the Victorian government doesn't reform its public drunkenness laws, the police union says, after the death of a man hit by a car.

AAP · May 21, 2024

Premier urged to intervene in police roster dispute

The Victorian opposition has called on Premier Jacinta Allan to end a pay dispute between the union and police management over work rosters.

AAP · Mar 25, 2024

Freedom of Information Act 'not fit for purpose'

Victoria's Information Commissioner is pushing for greater independence from government and says the Freedom of Information Act is not fit for purpose.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

Teenage criminals to wear ankle bracelets under trial

Electronic monitors will alert police if teenagers charged with serious crimes don't follow their bail conditions as part of a new trial in Victoria.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Police end industrial action but pay dispute continues

Police have called off industrial action after a breakthrough on shift lengths but a dispute about wage issues remains unresolved.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Police pay-fight action may let off speeding drivers

Policing of the Australian Open could change and most speeding drivers would escape penalties if police union members vote to step up industrial action.

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