Victoria Police
‘Return the heads’: Police warn PM statue vandals arrests are only a matter of time
Police said the “senseless act”, which appeared to be politically motivated, was carried out by about four people.
- Cassandra Morgan and Sophie Aubrey
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Man charged following four-decade probe into alleged double rape of grandmother
The arrest is a major breakthrough into the investigation of the alleged rape of Newport grandmother Jessie Grace Lauder in 1981 and 1983.
- Marta Pascual Juanola and Angus Delaney
Police union a step closer to wage deal after members’ poll supports accepting offer
An internal memo of the poll, seen by The Age, said “13,333 members voted, with 67 per cent indicating they would endorse the revised wages proposal”.
- Angus Delaney and Erin Pearson
Man dead in Melbourne house fire after rescue attempt by neighbours
A second occupant had been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Angus Delaney and Lachlan Abbott
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Victoria Police withdraws from Midsumma Pride March
Police announced their decision after organisers banned participants from wearing formal work uniforms following violence at last year’s event.
- Lachlan Abbott and Cassandra Morgan
‘Daily punching bags’: Assault reports surge at Victorian schools, dismaying teachers
Schools reported more than 600 assaults and related offences in the year ending June 2024, official data shows – up 50 per cent in two years.
- Caroline Schelle
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How a suspicious bookie sparked a match-fixing strike force
Police forces in three states were marshalled to gather evidence on matches involving Bernard Tomic, in the end it wasn’t enough for a prosecution.
- Nick McKenzie and Sam McClure
Watches worth $3m, Hermes bags and Lego: The underworld’s new currency
Police are finding treasure troves of designer watches and handbags at drug labs and stash houses. Here’s why luxury beats laundry in the underworld.
- Sherryn Groch and Chris Vedelago
Unauthorised police helicopter used in pay dispute stunt
Victoria Police is making inquiries into the circumstances of the use of the helicopter, which costs $10,000 an hour to fly.
- Angus Delaney
‘Reckless’ campfire led to nightmare blaze for holidaymakers; Thieves steal CFA vehicle in central Victoria
Investigators have pinpointed an unattended campfire as the cause of a bushfire that burned through 14 hectares and forced campers to evacuate in Victoria’s south-west.
- Cassandra Morgan
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