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Two Victoria Police officers have been charged with negligent manslaughter over the death of Luke Briggs, a 35-year-old Melbourne tradesman, sparking widespread concern about police accountability. The incident occurred on July 15 last year, when Briggs was arrested in the car park…

The Victorian government has unveiled draft maps showing the scale of its suburban high-rise housing plans, which will dramatically reshape middle Melbourne over the next decade. New planning zones around train and tram hubs will allow residential towers of between six and…

The Allan government is under mounting pressure to put its newly unveiled Treaty to a referendum, with critics branding it even more radical than the failed federal Voice to Parliament. The agreement establishes an elected Indigenous council, Gellung Warl, with direct access…

Victoria farewelled one of its most dedicated police officers today, as thousands gathered to honour Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, who was killed in the line of duty on August 26, 2025, near Porepunkah. The 59-year-old veteran officer, just days away…

Victoria Police launched a large-scale operation on Tuesday, visiting homes from Wangaratta to Buckland, knocking on doors and speaking with residents as part of the ongoing search for fugitive Dezi Freeman. Officers are investigating both populated and remote areas, ensuring local safety…

Outrage has erupted in Melbourne after a court allowed a woman who killed 11-year-old schoolboy Jack Davey to walk free with only a $2,000 fine and a two-year driving ban. The driver, 41-year-old Shaymaa Oun Ghazi Zuhaira, was convicted of careless driving,…

A terrifying incident unfolded on Sunday at the Carrum Downs shopping centre in Melbourne’s southeast, leaving shoppers and visitors in a state of panic. According to police reports, a man allegedly threatened people with a knife, assaulted a woman, and damaged several…

Tensions escalated sharply during far-right anti-immigration protests earlier today, in central Melbourne. Police deployed pepper spray, batons, and made multiple arrests after protesters clashed with pro-immigration supporters and local residents, creating a volatile situation in the city’s streets. Authorities estimate that approximately…

Victoria Police are on high alert today as the nationwide “March for Australia” rally is set to begin at 12:00pm at Flinders Street Station. Concerns are growing that far-right groups, Neo-Nazis, and left-wing counter-protesters will clash in the Melbourne CBD. Police have…