Victoria Police are investigating an off-field assault at an Ararat Eagles vs. Lismore-Derrinallum football match in Ararat, Victoria. Footage shows a player punching an opponent as play continued. The Mininera and District Football League is also reviewing two on-field incidents.
Craig Lineham, a former Victoria Police officer, has been sentenced to six months in prison for harassing Sarah Baker on social media for 18 months. He posted sexually degrading remarks, threatened to find her address, and incited others to abuse her.
Victoria Police are working to combat corruption in the construction sector and address rising youth crime, with Taskforce Hawk investigating organised crime and Operation Eclipse targeting firebombing attacks, as crime becomes a major issue ahead of the November state election.
Police arrested 28-year-old Jayden Day in Victoria after a cross-border pursuit involving a stolen Bentley. He is linked to an aggravated burglary, shooting, and assault in the Mildura region.
Police are searching for 28-year-old Jayden Day following a shooting, assault, and aggravated burglary in Mildura, Victoria. Day was involved in a pursuit with police into New South Wales before allegedly swimming back across the Murray River. Authorities warn he may be armed and urge the public not to approach him.
A man, described as African in appearance with 'afro-type' hair, is wanted by police after allegedly stabbing two people (a woman in her 30s and a man, 40) in targeted attacks in Melbourne's north and east, and crashing a stolen car into a house in Dandenong North.
A coroner's court heard Dezi Freeman yelled abuse at a dying constable after two Victoria police officers were killed investigating an alleged child sexual assault. Freeman was later shot dead by police.
Dezi Freeman yelled abuse at two dying Victoria police officers investigating alleged child sexual assault before shooting them dead. He was later killed by police seven months after the incident.
An inquest opened into the deaths of Victoria Police officers Neal Thompson and Vadim de Waart-Hottart, and police killer Dezi Freeman. Details emerged about Freeman's final moments, including insults to officers and the lack of bodycam footage.
Allegations of child sexual assault and child abuse material production were the reason for a search warrant that led to Dezi Freeman fatally shooting two Victorian police officers. Freeman was later killed by police.
Wendy Steendam, former Victoria Police deputy commissioner, will lead the new Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) to improve childcare safety after alleged abuse and system failures. She assures parents the system is safe and committed to preventing future incidents.
Guzman y Gomez is shutting down its US business after failing to gain traction in a competitive market. The Mexican-themed chain cited unacceptable store performance and will incur up to US$40m in closure costs.
Victoria Police will launch its first regional police training academy in Mildura next year, aiming to train 100 recruits annually. The pilot program seeks to address recruitment and retention challenges by offering training closer to home, potentially boosting local police numbers and the regional economy.
Matthew Paton, a 52-year-old Victoria Police sergeant, died after falling an estimated 400 metres on Peru's Inca Trail. He tripped and fell through a damaged barrier near the Intipunku entrance while hiking with a group. His body was recovered and authorities are assisting his family.
Matthew Cameron Paton, a 52-year-old Victorian Police sergeant, died in Peru after falling an estimated 400 metres on the Inca Trail near Machu Picchu. He tripped and fell through a damaged security barrier while walking with a tourist group.
Three people, two 18-year-old men and a 17-year-old boy, have been arrested over a string of alleged arson attacks targeting Melbourne nightlife venues, including La Di Da nightclub and Electric Bar. Police allege the spree involved ram-raids and accelerant, with one suspect reportedly setting himself on fire.
A Porepunkah property owner says he helped a wounded police officer after the fatal shooting where Dezi Freeman killed two Victoria police officers.
The Porepunkah community and Victoria Police pick grapes together to make wine in honour of Neal Thompson and Vadim De Waart-Hottart, who were killed by Dezi Freeman.
The police force is trying to fill a shortfall in frontline officers with crime in Victoria at a 10-year high.
Victoria Police charge a Colac man with murder as part of its investigation into the 2012 suspicious disappearance of St Kilda football champion Barry Breen's brother, Brendan Breen.
Victoria Police charge a Colac man with murder as part of its investigation into the 2012 suspicious disappearance of Brendan Breen.
Police say none of the owners of venues recently targeted by arsonists have reported any extortion attempts, leaving investigators puzzled as to why they're being targeted.
Victoria Police is processing Freedom of Information requests slower than at any point in its history, with the wait exceeding nine months.
