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Anthony Dowsley is a senior journalist based in Melbourne for the National News Network who has a special interest in investigating crime and the justice system. In 2018 he was named the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year and won the Gold Walkley the following year for his investigation into the Lawyer X scandal involving lawyer-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo. Contact Anthony at anthony.dowsley@news.com.au

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‘Sh*t show’: Blame game heats up over police leadership crisis

Senior officers say the mayhem surrounding Victoria Police’s leadership vacuum is a “circus”, with one asking “who the f*** would want the job?”

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Top cop quits amid claims of ‘inappropriate conduct’

Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent has sensationally resigned after just 41 days in the job as allegations of “inappropriate conduct involving a conflict of interest” were made to the anti-corruption watchdog.

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Allan govt in crisis mode with another police bombshell

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Mokbel reveals girlfriend, offers $500k surety in bid for bail

Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel, 59, has revealed he is in a long-term relationship and offered to post a $500,000 surety in a bid to secure bail as part of his Lawyer X appeal.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 15 SEPTEMBER , 2020 : Victorian Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson answers questions at press conference into police procedures under investigation.An arrest on Sunday in Epping and a police shooting in Lilydale this morning were the matters discussed. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Axed deputy calls for independent assessment of top cop job

See why exiled deputy commissioner Neil Paterson wants an overhaul of the panel choosing Victoria’s next police chief.

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Senior detectives reveal how ‘boys club’ may have let Rachelle down

Former senior detectives have revealed cold cases involving violent crimes against women — like Rachelle Childs who was murdered and burned — suffered for a critical reason.

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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 17, 2025: Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Police Minister Anthony Carbines give a media conference in Melbourne.Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Police ordered to slash spending, freeze new hires amid crime crisis

Victoria Police is being forced to find almost $2bn in savings over the next four years in a public service spending crackdown as it battles to tackle the state’s crime epidemic, insiders claim.

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Corruption bombshell: Allan and Carbines allegedly ‘conspired’ to axe two top cops

Ousted deputy commissioner Neil Paterson has filed an explosive complaint, accusing Premier Jacinta Allan and Police Minister Anthony Carbines of “corruption and misconduct in public office”.

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After frank feedback there was a brutal meeting at Victoria Police headquarters

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Police & Courts

Lawyer Sarah Tricarico. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Tony Mokbel’s lawyer charged in global sting

Solicitor Sarah Tricarico, who has been handling the Lawyer X appeal for Tony Mokbel, has been arrested and charged over evidence allegedly uncovered during Operation Ironside.

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