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Police taser woman near live petrol bowser in dramatic arrest
A Victorian police officer has come under fire after he was filmed tasering on a woman arm’s length from live petrol bowsers in a dramatic arrest in Windsor.
Victoria Police ‘frustrated’ at bail laws, senior cop admits
One of the state’s senior police officers has revealed the force is pushing for change in the justice system after arrests for serious crimes hit a record number in the past year.
‘Horrific’: Memorial plaques stolen from Bacchus Marsh cemetery
Operators of Maddingley General Cemetery have been left “horrified” after 15 plaques were ripped from a memorial site, leaving containers filled with ashes and remains exposed.
What you need to know about Victoria’s proposed hate speech laws
The Allan government is pushing ahead with its plan to crack down on anti-Semitism but some fear the new hate speech laws could harm freedom of speech. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Going to lose the election’: Bec Judd lashes Allan’s bail admission
Rebecca Judd has lashed Jacinta Allan over her call to review Victorian bail laws, accusing the Premier of finally decided to “care” about crime because polling pressure is mounting.
Sweet relief as cool change to sweep through after sizzling weekend
Victorians can look forward to some cool relief from the state’s stifling heatwave conditions as a rapid cool change gets set to send temperatures plummeting within hours on Tuesday.
Fears grow over two large Grampians fires as searing heat, high winds loom
Residents in Victoria’s west have been urged to remain on high alert in coming days as firefighters fear two large bushfires may merge amid “heatwave-like conditions”.
Degraves Street Subway reopens at Flinders Street Station
The Degraves Street Subway at Flinders Street Station has reopened to the public after more than two years of being closed for Metro Tunnel works — so, why is it still covered in dirt and grime?
Family ramp up efforts for wheelchair access at Safety Beach
Victorian beaches are beloved across the world — but some locals are being turned away without access to the sand. Now, a mum and son are putting pressure on a local council to make a change.
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