Victoria Police
Former North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas facing fresh police investigation
The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman.
- by Alex Crowe
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Domestic violence
Peta was assaulted by her ex. A safety device was supposed to keep her safe
A woman who was violently attacked for five hours by her former partner is suing the supplier of a personal safety device that failed to alert police.
- by Cameron Houston
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Education
Police warn unis to break up protests as staffer threatens to burn camp
Victoria Police told universities there is a strong likelihood of violence if they don’t break up pro-Palestine student encampments on their campuses, warning that agitators who are not students are inflaming tensions.
- by Sherryn Groch and Chris Vedelago
Warning as universities refuse police help with pro-Palestine camps
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said police were having daily meetings with security staff, worried by a growing risk of violence.
- by Robyn Grace
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Domestic violence
How police could spot red flags for violent men who fly under the radar
Australia’s police ministers will discuss how they can improve their response to high-risk offenders – which could involve looking at their GPS data, online activity, mental health data or involvement in family law disputes.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Domestic violence
Police warn bail laws hamper efforts to prevent family violence
Frontline police have complained they now have fewer options when alleged domestic violence offenders breach bail conditions.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Black Saturday
Black Saturday arsonist who killed 10 released from prison
Brendan Sokaluk, a former Country Fire Authority volunteer, was freed on Tuesday after serving 15 years for deliberately lighting a blaze in the Latrobe Valley.
- by Alex Crowe and Cameron Houston
Mount Beauty flight to scatter ashes ends in tragedy
Two people killed in a light plane crash at Mount Beauty Airport in Victoria’s northeast had intended to distribute the ashes of a loved one over the picturesque High Country.
- by Kristie Sullivan
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Health
Older drivers caused 145 deaths in five years, but debate still rages over annual medical tests
The rapidly ageing driver population means there is a renewed push for mandatory licence checks. Crash victims such as Hugh Roberts say it’s a life-saving initiative, not ageist.
- by Madeleine Heffernan and Henrietta Cook
Thousands march in Melbourne rally against gendered violence ‘national disgrace’
Protesters have taken to the CBD’s streets in a rally demanding an end to the killing of women.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
‘I’m watching you bitch’: How even the smart fridge is being used as a weapon of family violence
In just one day last week, former detective Steve Wilson and his team removed four spy pens, one Apple AirTag tracker and virtual access by an abusive man to a woman’s kitchen.
- by Wendy Tuohy