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Hundreds of Police Honor Slain Colleagues Amid Manhunt
Hundreds of police officers participated in a motorcycle ride to honor three slain colleagues, while a manhunt continues for the fugitive suspected in the deaths of two of them in north-east Victoria.
Hundreds of Police Honor Slain Colleagues Amid Manhunt
Hundreds of police officers participated in a motorcycle ride to honor three slain colleagues, while a manhunt continues for the fugitive suspected in the deaths of two of them in north-east Victoria.
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24% Bias Score
Alleged Porepunkah Gunman Dezi Freeman Still at Large: Police Appeal for Information
Victoria Police are appealing for public assistance in locating alleged Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman, who is suspected of killing two police officers, with a special information facility set up in Bright.
Alleged Porepunkah Gunman Dezi Freeman Still at Large: Police Appeal for Information
Victoria Police are appealing for public assistance in locating alleged Porepunkah gunman Dezi Freeman, who is suspected of killing two police officers, with a special information facility set up in Bright.
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24% Bias Score
Melbourne Bikie Gang Extorts $1 Million from Businessman
David Deicke, a Melbourne businessman, is the target of a $1 million extortion plot by a Melbourne bikie gang leader following recent firebombings of his businesses and threats against his family; police are investigating but Deicke is not cooperating.
Melbourne Bikie Gang Extorts $1 Million from Businessman
David Deicke, a Melbourne businessman, is the target of a $1 million extortion plot by a Melbourne bikie gang leader following recent firebombings of his businesses and threats against his family; police are investigating but Deicke is not cooperating.
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68% Bias Score
Membrey Murder Inquest Closed: Insufficient Evidence Against Key Suspect
After 30 years, the inquest into the 1994 murder of Elisabeth Membrey was closed due to insufficient evidence against key suspect Andrew Crump, despite police accumulating evidence such as his DNA in the victim's car, false alibis, and incriminating statements, leaving the family without closure.
Membrey Murder Inquest Closed: Insufficient Evidence Against Key Suspect
After 30 years, the inquest into the 1994 murder of Elisabeth Membrey was closed due to insufficient evidence against key suspect Andrew Crump, despite police accumulating evidence such as his DNA in the victim's car, false alibis, and incriminating statements, leaving the family without closure.
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60% Bias Score
Lawyer X Loses \$1 Million Compensation Claim
A Victorian court dismissed barrister Nicola Gobbo's \$1 million compensation claim against the state, ruling that police did not breach a duty of care to her while she was a secret police informer, resulting in reputational damage and numerous gangland appeals.
Lawyer X Loses \$1 Million Compensation Claim
A Victorian court dismissed barrister Nicola Gobbo's \$1 million compensation claim against the state, ruling that police did not breach a duty of care to her while she was a secret police informer, resulting in reputational damage and numerous gangland appeals.
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44% Bias Score
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Position: Frontrunner Withdraws Amidst Crisis
With the deadline for applications for Victoria Police's chief commissioner position approaching, the frontrunner, Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent, withdrew his application, citing the demanding nature of the job and concerns about his ability to commit to a five-year term, leaving the governm...
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Position: Frontrunner Withdraws Amidst Crisis
With the deadline for applications for Victoria Police's chief commissioner position approaching, the frontrunner, Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent, withdrew his application, citing the demanding nature of the job and concerns about his ability to commit to a five-year term, leaving the governm...
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56% Bias Score
Two Police Officers Charged with Manslaughter in Australia
Two Victorian police officers, Constable Alexander Papanastassis and Sergeant James Fitzgerald, have been charged with negligent manslaughter following the death of a 35-year-old man, Luke Briggs, who died in hospital after an arrest in July 2024.
Two Police Officers Charged with Manslaughter in Australia
Two Victorian police officers, Constable Alexander Papanastassis and Sergeant James Fitzgerald, have been charged with negligent manslaughter following the death of a 35-year-old man, Luke Briggs, who died in hospital after an arrest in July 2024.
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16% Bias Score
Manhunt Underway After Two Victorian Police Officers Killed in Porepunkah
Dezi Freeman, whose real name is Desmond Filby, allegedly killed two Victorian police officers in Porepunkah on Tuesday while they served a search warrant related to alleged child sex offenses; a large-scale manhunt is underway.
Manhunt Underway After Two Victorian Police Officers Killed in Porepunkah
Dezi Freeman, whose real name is Desmond Filby, allegedly killed two Victorian police officers in Porepunkah on Tuesday while they served a search warrant related to alleged child sex offenses; a large-scale manhunt is underway.
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56% Bias Score
Melbourne Police Launch Crackdown on Illegal E-bikes
Victoria Police launched "Operation Consider" on Wednesday to combat the rise in e-bike crashes in Melbourne, which increased by 82% from 79 incidents in 2023 to 144 in 2024; police will enforce e-bike regulations with fines up to \$1018.
Melbourne Police Launch Crackdown on Illegal E-bikes
Victoria Police launched "Operation Consider" on Wednesday to combat the rise in e-bike crashes in Melbourne, which increased by 82% from 79 incidents in 2023 to 144 in 2024; police will enforce e-bike regulations with fines up to \$1018.
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44% Bias Score
Gobbo Appeals Dismissal of Compensation Claim Against Victorian Government
Former barrister and police informer Nicola Gobbo is appealing a court ruling that dismissed her $1 million compensation claim against the Victorian government, arguing the judge misapplied the law of duty of care; the judge found Gobbo's own illegal actions put her at risk, not police negligence.
Gobbo Appeals Dismissal of Compensation Claim Against Victorian Government
Former barrister and police informer Nicola Gobbo is appealing a court ruling that dismissed her $1 million compensation claim against the Victorian government, arguing the judge misapplied the law of duty of care; the judge found Gobbo's own illegal actions put her at risk, not police negligence.
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48% Bias Score
Victoria Police Budget Cut Amidst Increased Prison Spending
Victoria Police will face a $50 million budget cut in 2025-26 despite a $1.6 billion increase in overall crime and justice spending, attributed to a one-time payment to officers. Simultaneously, the state government allocates $779 million over four years to expand the prison system, following change...
Victoria Police Budget Cut Amidst Increased Prison Spending
Victoria Police will face a $50 million budget cut in 2025-26 despite a $1.6 billion increase in overall crime and justice spending, attributed to a one-time payment to officers. Simultaneously, the state government allocates $779 million over four years to expand the prison system, following change...
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48% Bias Score
Mokbel's Impending Release Hinges on Lawyer X Scandal
Feared Australian crime lord Tony Mokbel could walk free on Friday after serving 12 years of a 30-year sentence following a Supreme Court of Appeal hearing related to the Lawyer X scandal involving disgraced barrister Nicola Gobbo, who acted for him while working as a police informant.
Mokbel's Impending Release Hinges on Lawyer X Scandal
Feared Australian crime lord Tony Mokbel could walk free on Friday after serving 12 years of a 30-year sentence following a Supreme Court of Appeal hearing related to the Lawyer X scandal involving disgraced barrister Nicola Gobbo, who acted for him while working as a police informant.
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48% Bias Score
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