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Police at the protest on Sunday October 19.

Police hunt more protesters over planned rock-throwing attack on officers

Images have been released of seven more protesters accused of assaulting police during street violence in Melbourne last month.

  • Angus Delaney

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Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush.

Police chief rejects misleading claims over police helicopter use as new flight details emerge

Two weeks after his public apology for the Tasmania trip, Victoria’s Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has again addressed questions regarding the full extent of his use of the taxpayer-funded police helicopter.

  • Hannah Hammoud
Family and friends of Luke Briggs met in Werribee to commemorate his death in July this year.

Family sues police over death of 35-year-old builder in custody

Luke Briggs was unarmed when he was arrested for traffic-related offences in 2024. He died in hospital from his injuries eight days later.

  • Cameron Houston
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has apologised for using a police helicopter to attend a Hobart conference instead of taking a commercial flight.

‘Wasn’t my finest moment’: Victoria’s police chief apologises for using force helicopter to fly to Hobart conference

Mike Bush flew to Tasmania in a police helicopter, which are generally used for police operations like tracking stolen vehicles or missing person searches.

  • Angus Delaney and Marta Pascual Juanola
March for Australia rally in Melbourne.

‘Melbourne has had a gutful’: Two officers hospitalised, flags burnt and missiles thrown at police as opposing protesters converge in CBD

At least one person was arrested and glass containers were thrown at police as anti-immigration and counter-protesters rallied in the city.

  • Ashleigh McMillan, Sherryn Groch and Bridie Smith
Police officers James Fitzgerald (left) and Alexander Papanastassis outside court.

Police officers accused of negligent manslaughter of tradie identified

Sergeant James Fitzgerald and Constable Alexander Papanastassis have faced court for the first time over the death of builder Luke Briggs in Hoppers Crossing last year.

  • Cameron Houston and Melissa Cunningham
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Luke Briggs, pictured with sister Catherine, died from injuries sustained during a police arrest in July 2024.

Two police charged with manslaughter after builder died following traffic arrest

Homicide squad detectives have charged two officers with negligent manslaughter following the death of Luke Briggs last year.

  • Cameron Houston and Melissa Cunningham
Alex Waislitz and his ex-wife Heloise Pratt

Pratt dispute ends with Real Housewives’ cliffhanger

Billionaire heiress Heloise Pratt and her former husband Alex Waislitz may have settled their bitter legal brawl, but at least we can entertain ourselves with the adjacent battle that is still afoot.

  • Stephen Brook and Colin Kruger
Adam Sontag

Case collapses against retired officer charged over citizen’s arrest

Adam Sontag was charged with assault after attempting to apprehend a teenager he suspected of vandalism.

  • Cameron Houston
New Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush.

New police chief reveals firm stance on protest permits, issues warning to organised crime

Mike Bush has for the first time taken a strong, public view on the issue of a protest registration scheme and warned that crime gangs will “feel the heat” under his watch.

  • Cameron Houston

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