High risk Barwon prisoners moved after suspected gas leak
High risk jailbirds from Barwon Prison have been moved after a gas leak on Monday night, with the affected Olearia unit closed down and WorkSafe set to investigate in coming days.
Police & Courts Victoria
Kai died in the Brighton siege. His family is now suing the parole board
The grieving family of the man shot dead after a suspected terrorist stormed a budget motel in Brighton is suing Victoria’s Adult Parole Board claiming the killer should have been behind bars.
Man charged with murder after housemate’s stabbing death
A Burwood man is dead after allegedly being stabbed by his housemate after an argument over household chores.
Victoria Police lowered its entry test. Recruitment surged 50 per cent
A Victoria Police move to lower the academic standards for its entrance exam has driven a surge in new recruits, with 159 applicants able to skip the test altogether.
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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?”
Melbourne man who beat pregnant wife daily first in nation to be jailed on charges of servitude
The man subjected his wife to horrific beatings and coercive control, including isolating her from her friends and family and locking her inside their Melbourne apartment, a court heard.
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.
Allan says she hasn’t spoken to Nugent, denies police in chaos
Premier Jacinta Allan has said she did not speak to acting top cop Rick Nugent ahead of his bombshell resignation and maintained Victoria Police is not in chaos despite a slew of high-profile departures.
Allan govt in crisis mode with another police bombshell
The government’s “meddling” in Victoria Police sparked a backlash from officers and the hiring of Rick Nugent was seen as a way to steady the ship. Now it’s back to chaos.
‘Shut the f**k up’: Dramatic moment ex-immigration detainee was shot by police
Details have been aired in court of the wild showdown between police officers and a metal pole-wielding man who had been released from detention following a landmark High Court ruling.
Top public servant joins Victoria Police exodus
A top Victoria Police public servant has become the latest senior figure to leave the force, following the shock departure of top cop Shane Patton and veteran assistant commissioner Neil Paterson.
Teen feared for life in moments before horror Rowville crash
Loved ones have revealed the second teen killed while joy-riding in a stolen car at Rowville had been speaking with them only moments before he died, saying he feared for his safety.
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.
‘Bloody big panic’: Reality star caught up on nightmare Jetstar flight
A popular influencer has opened up about the horror moment a female passenger tried to open a cabin door on a Jetstar flight from Bali to Melbourne and what triggered the woman’s epic meltdown.
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