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Police chief issues warning to members over behaviour

Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says Victoria Police employees are not above the law as he issued a warning over the rising number of disciplinary hearings.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Melbourne resident on the receiving end of road rage calls for 'fix' to response to incidents

When a Melbourne resident was followed by an aggressive driver, she reported it to police. But while some behaviour on the road is considered an offence, "road rage" is not a crime — and it's something she says needs to be looked at.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2023

Melbourne crime kingpin George Marrogi and girlfriend Antonietta Mannella jailed over multi-million-dollar drug scheme

George Marrogi ran a multi-million-dollar drug syndicate from inside a maximum security prison — conduct a judge described as "outrageous" when handing down a 22-year jail term.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2023

Victoria's police informant reforms flawed, lawyers say

The Law Institute of Victoria says the state government's new police informant legislation is flawed and could allow the Lawyer X scandal to happen again.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

NSW coroner highlights cross-border police failures in Darren Higgins death inquest

An inquest into the death of First Nations man Darren Higgins, who went missing on leave from a psychiatric facility, is expected to result in recommendations about cross-border police communication.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

Police withdraw Black Lives Matter protest charges

Victoria Police has withdrawn charges against two Black Lives Matter protesters after an earlier application to change the details was rejected by a magistrate.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

Maffra hit-and-run victim dies as driver of stolen vehicle remains on the run, Victoria Police appeal for witnesses

A 36-year-old man has died after being hit by a stolen car in Maffra early this morning. Police are asking any witnesses or people with footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.

ABC News · Feb 5, 2023

Money laundering syndicate believed to be linked to crime boss George Marrogi is broken up

Police in Victoria say 24 people have been charged with offences after a money laundering syndicate linked to Middle Eastern organised crime was broken up.

ABC News · Feb 2, 2023

Serbian, Russian fans head back to AO amid flag controversy

The Australian Open is set to welcome crowds of Russian and Serbian supporters when two of the countries' top players take to Centre Court.

The New Daily · Jan 26, 2023

Australian Open spectators supporting Russian invasion questioned by police

Multiple Australian Open spectators are being questioned by Victoria Police after they unveiled flags in support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023