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Olivia Jenkins is a crime reporter for the Herald Sun in Melbourne. She has previously covered education and general news.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Police Commissioner Mike Bush speaks to media during a press conference at Royal Society Te Aparangi on March 15, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. One person is in custody and police are searching for another gunmen following several shootings at mosques in Christchurch. Police have not confirmed the number of casualties or fatalities. All schools and businesses are in lock down as police continue to search for other gunmen. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Victoria’s new top cop pledges more police on the streets

Victoria’s new police chief commissioner Mike Bush has said the state will see more cops on the beat in his first public comments since accepting the role.

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Police question footy stars over Sorrento Boxing Day brawl

AFL premiership players Steven May and Dion Prestia are no longer facing charges over an alleged Boxing Day brawl that left one man with major eye damage.

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Mother of eight Nikkita Maggs was allegedly raped by a passenger while driving her taxi in Bairnsdale in February last year. Picture: Supplied

‘Going to die’: Taxi driver allegedly raped by passenger launches claim against 13cabs

A taxi driver who was allegedly raped by a customer mid-fare has launched a compensation bid against 13cabs after her boss allegedly disclosed the assault to customers and staff who then asked her if “she put out as well as they had heard”.

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Opening of new accommodation and education facilities at Dame Phyllis Frost Prison in Ravenhall.

Inmates at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre plunged into lockdown

Female prisoners at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre have been locked in their cells as crippling staff shortages at the Ravenhall facility bite.

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Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent holds a press conference at Southbank to talk about why he is quitting his job. Wednesday, April 2. 2025. Picture: David. Crosling

Frontrunner emerges in bid to find state’s new top cop

Victoria Police is set to announce a new chief commissioner within days, and a new leading contender has emerged in the race to replace Acting Chief Rick Nugent.

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20/04/2025 Ruka Carlson. The man stabbed to death in a fatal brawl on Chapel Street on Easter Sunday has been identified as a father of six., Ruka Carlson, 30, died about 1.30am on Sunday after a fight broke out between six people at the popular Prahran night spot., Mr Carlson was rushed to hospital but he died from his injuries., His killer remained on the run on Sunday. picture : Instagram

Two more men charged over Chapel St death of Ruka Carlson

Two more men have been charged over an alleged stabbing that claimed the life of a father of six on Chapel Street on Easter Sunday.

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The very niche skill Melbourne’s newest sex club is looking for

Eager patrons ready to be first through the door at South Melbourne’s “purpose built” swingers club can expect a literal shock — among a range of other unique sensations.

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Detectives believe 71-year-old Rodney McKenzie was murdered after vanishing from his Kinglake home in March 2023. Picture: The Australian Missing Persons Register,

Rodney vanished from his home two years ago. Police now think he was murdered

Missing Kinglake resident Rodney McKenzie was last seen by a friend in March 2023. His wallet and phone was found at his unlocked home. Police now say they believe the 71-year-old was murdered.

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Coke syndicate’s chilling warning after major price drop

One Australian crime syndicate has assumed the role of regulator of the illegal coke trade. See the ominous message that’s keeping rogue players in check.

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Man stabbed on Anzac Day in chilling Reservoir attack

Man charged with allegedly stabbing Reservoir jogger

A man is set to front court accused of stabbing a jogger who was on an early-morning run in Reservoir on Anzac Day.

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