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Victoria Police to be given broader powers to remove masks in protest clampdown

ABC

The Victorian government has unveiled broad plans to crack down on protester rights and bolster social cohesion, citing a rise in anti-Semitic incidents across the state. Ms Allan said the changes would safeguard Victoria's multiculturalism, which was "the solution" to social cohesion issues. Protesters face ban on masks, locks and glue A separate set of measures were also announced by …

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Synagogue attack investigated as terrorism

ABC

Samantha Donovan: Law enforcement authorities have confirmed they're investigating an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue last Friday as a terrorist incident. Sarah Maunder: AFP Deputy Commissioner for National Security Krissy Barrett has confirmed last Friday's arson attack on the synagogue will be investigated as a terrorist incident. Sarah Maunder: Before dawn on Friday morning, a small number of worshippers …

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2 weeks ago

Synagogue attack was 'likely' terrorism

ABC

Samantha Donovan: Hello, welcome to PM. Sarah Maunder: AFP Deputy Commissioner for National Security Krissy Barrett has confirmed last Friday's arson attack on the synagogue will be investigated as a terrorist incident. Marika Sosnowski: Sure, so obviously Hayat Tahrir al-Sham is one of the major groups involved here and its leader Abu Mohammed Al-Golani who's now actually going by his …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Woman finds deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg while driving 50mph on freeway

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Victoria Police and Nicola Gobbo formed 'joint criminal enterprise' to put Tony Mokbel behind bars, finds court

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Victoria Police officers and barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo formed a "joint criminal enterprise" in a bid to put notorious drug baron Tony Mokbel behind bars two decades ago, a court has found. Ms Gobbo secretly informed on gangland clients for years On Monday, she said she was "satisfied that the elements of a joint criminal enterprise to attempt to pervert the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews responds to release of triple-0 call he made after cyclist collision in 2013

ABC

Former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has responded to the release of a triple-0 call he made more than 10 years ago after a cycling collision, saying the recording confirmed his previous statements on the incident. The triple-0 call, released by Nine's A Current Affair, was made by Mr Andrews after his car was involved in an accident that seriously injured …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Police officer accused of performing Nazi salute in Melbourne

ABC

A 65-year-old female sergeant is under investigation by Victoria Police, following allegations she performed a Nazi salute in front of police recruits. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has apologised to the Jewish community following the allegations about the officer. Police allege she was from People Development Command and made the Nazi gesture on two occasions this week at the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Researchers say people with cognitive disabilities are over-represented in the youth justice system

ABC

Back in 2023, Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes was unequivocal when she was quizzed about the government's decision to press pause on child bail laws until a new youth justice bill was introduced. "They can't read, they can't write, and also, particularly when it comes to young people with fetal alcohol syndrome disorder, their ability to remember information is severely impaired," …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Through the looking glass - ABC listen

ABC

As Alicia Bridges investigates the beginnings of an epic deception, she finds it spans across continents. Investigative strategies involving serious and organised crime whether covert or overt, are subject to significant planning and risk assessment processes. Victoria Police applies internal operating procedures to covert investigations, which include strict parameters and risk assessment processes including consideration of human rights. Victoria Police …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian events will go ahead in Sydney even if prohibited by NSW Supreme Court, organisers say

ABC

Pro-Palestinian events will go ahead in Sydney this weekend even if they are prohibited by the NSW Supreme Court, organisers say. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb on Wednesday afternoon lodged paperwork in the state's Supreme Court to try and stop the pro-Palestinian rally and vigil. Josh Lees from the Palestine Action Group, which is organising the events, said they would …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Police identify several protesters who attended violent Melbourne Land Forces expo as persons of interest

ABC

Victoria Police are continuing their search for demonstrators who attended Melbourne's Land Forces expo protests last month, which left 27 police officers requiring medical treatment. Police hunt for protesters accused of animal cruelty Victoria Police said rocks, projectiles and liquid irritants were thrown at both police officers and horses. "Several police horses and riders were splashed with a liquid irritant …

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3 months ago

Man arrested in Rome almost 50 years after infamous Easey Street deaths in Melbourne's Collingwood

ABC

The families of the two women killed in the infamous Easey Street deaths in Melbourne almost 50 years ago say the perseverance and dedication involved shown by police "is something truly to behold". 'No expiry date' on investigation Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said Thursday night's arrest at the airport in Rome was a significant development in Victoria's "most serious" …

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3 months ago

Canberra woman scammed out of $1.6 million inheritance adding firepower to federal scam protections campaign

ABC

Earlier this year, when Harriet Spring publicly admitted she'd lost a $1.6 million inheritance to scammers, she had low expectations for both financial compensation and criminal consequences. On Thursday, the federal government opened consultation on long-awaited draft anti-scam laws, while Victoria Police announced yesterday that seven people allegedly involved in moving Mrs Spring's money offshore had been arrested. "It's good, …

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3 months ago

How Operation Omega brought down former ATSIC head Geoff Clark

ABC

Detective Sergeant Mark Collins distinctly remembers seeing Indigenous leader Geoff Clark on the nightly news in the early 2000s. Clark was leaving court alongside his lawyer Robert Richter QC, and Detective Sergeant Collins's idle thought was "this Clark guy must be doing alright to afford the most expensive barrister in Victoria". About a decade later, Detective Sergeant Collins arrived at …

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3 months, 1 week ago

People injured in the Land Forces expo protests this week are assessing their legal options, lawyer says

ABC

On Friday, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan was asked whether Melbourne was the protest capital of Australia. "The Victorian government is a principal sponsor of the Land Forces convention, and Jacinta Allan has refused to answer questions in parliament about how many millions they're spending on it," she said on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Victorian Police Chief Commissioner called the anti-war protesters …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Victoria Police maintain presence at Land Forces expo as human rights groups condemn 'excessive' force

ABC

Police are expected to maintain their presence outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre today after hundreds of officers clashed with anti-war protesters on Wednesday, resulting in dozens of injuries and arrests. But Victoria Police and Premier Jacinta Allan said the actions of protesters necessitated the use of crowd-control techniques including foam bullets and pepper spray. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Ugly clashes outside Melbourne Land Forces expo, with police 'appalled' by behaviour of protesters

ABC

Victoria Police says it is "appalled" by the behaviour of some protesters at an arms expo in Melbourne, after police were pelted with rocks, cans of baked beans, and horse manure, and sprayed with acid. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has described some of the protesters' behaviour against police as "disgraceful". "It's absolutely outrageous that reportedly $10 million has been spent …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Anti-war protesters to attempt citizen's arrests against weapons industry figures including Christopher Pyne

ABC

Protesters will attempt to blockade a major weapons fair in Melbourne this week and are urging supporters to conduct "citizen's arrests" on high profile figures attending the event, including former politician Christopher Pyne, as well as other defence industry leaders. Ahead of the event, the anti-war group Disrupt Land Forces has distributed a series of "Wanted" posters featuring faces of …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Land Forces, Melbourne: Protesters clash with police at Australia defense show

CNN

CNN — Dozens of people have been arrested after clashes between police and protesters outside a major defense expo in Australia on Wednesday, during which police fired rubber bullets at demonstrators and both sides accused the other of violence. However, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said complaints police used excessive force were “rubbish,” calling the protesters “hypocrites” for their …

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3 months, 1 week ago

'Largest protest in decades' rocks Melbourne as anti-war protesters fling horse faeces at cops demonstrating against Land Forces conference - as politician hits out 'get a job'

Daily Mail

Protesters at an anti-war and pro-Palestine demonstration have thrown horse faeces at police officers as central Melbourne became the scene of a wild rally on Wednesday morning. Victoria Police officers expected around 25,000 people to attend the protest in Melbourne's CBD ahead of the Land Forces Defence Expo this week. Anti-war protesters outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre were …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former CFMEU boss John Setka won't face trespass charges after attending Victorian construction sites

ABC

Former CFMEU boss John Setka will not face police charges after appearing at two Victorian construction sites this week. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan referred the matter to police after video emerged of Mr Setka delivering a speech to workers at the Footscray Hospital site and reports that he attended Metro Tunnel construction sites. "For there to be a trespass offence, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Former CFMEU boss John Setka referred to police over attendance at Victorian construction sites

ABC

The Victorian premier says police will investigate two appearances by former union leader John Setka at construction sites over the past two days. John Setka stood down as Victorian CFMEU secretary in July amid allegations of serious misconduct within the union. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said police would investigate Mr Setka's appearance at worksites. "Victoria Police has received a verbal …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Coroner calls for urgent investment into health care for trans community, following five tragic deaths

ABC

A Victorian coroner has recommended sweeping changes to outdated police systems and an urgent funding increase for health services supporting the trans and gender-diverse community. Ms Giles said there was a perception – acknowledged at inquest by Assistant Victoria Police Commissioner Neil Paterson as "valid" — that the community was left to search for "one of their own". Coroner finds …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends action on CFMEU allegations, says union suspension underway

ABC

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has confirmed Labor's national executive has begun the process of suspending the state's construction union over allegations of intimidating behaviour. Ms Allan said the Victorian Labor Party would no longer accept donations from the CFMEU's construction division and would introduce tougher anti-bikie laws into parliament next month. Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said Ms Allan raised "anecdotal …

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Victoria Police to be given broader powers to remove masks in protest clampdown

Synagogue attack investigated as terrorism

Synagogue attack was 'likely' terrorism

Woman finds deadly tiger snake slithering up her leg while driving 50mph on freeway

Victoria Police and Nicola Gobbo formed 'joint criminal enterprise' to put Tony Mokbel behind bars, finds court

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews responds to release of triple-0 call he made after cyclist collision in 2013

Police officer accused of performing Nazi salute in Melbourne

Researchers say people with cognitive disabilities are over-represented in the youth justice system

Through the looking glass - ABC listen

Pro-Palestinian events will go ahead in Sydney even if prohibited by NSW Supreme Court, organisers say

Police identify several protesters who attended violent Melbourne Land Forces expo as persons of interest

Man arrested in Rome almost 50 years after infamous Easey Street deaths in Melbourne's Collingwood

Canberra woman scammed out of $1.6 million inheritance adding firepower to federal scam protections campaign

How Operation Omega brought down former ATSIC head Geoff Clark

People injured in the Land Forces expo protests this week are assessing their legal options, lawyer says

Victoria Police maintain presence at Land Forces expo as human rights groups condemn 'excessive' force

Ugly clashes outside Melbourne Land Forces expo, with police 'appalled' by behaviour of protesters

Anti-war protesters to attempt citizen's arrests against weapons industry figures including Christopher Pyne

Land Forces, Melbourne: Protesters clash with police at Australia defense show

'Largest protest in decades' rocks Melbourne as anti-war protesters fling horse faeces at cops demonstrating against Land Forces conference - as politician hits out 'get a job'

Former CFMEU boss John Setka won't face trespass charges after attending Victorian construction sites

Former CFMEU boss John Setka referred to police over attendance at Victorian construction sites

Coroner calls for urgent investment into health care for trans community, following five tragic deaths

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends action on CFMEU allegations, says union suspension underway