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Ex-detainee's sex charges dropped after identity bungle

A man released from an immigration detention centre was wrongly charged with sexual assault in a case of mistaken identity, Victoria Police have revealed.

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Police stub out 10 million illegal smokes in $15m bust

Six men have been charged over the alleged importation of more than $15 million of illicit tobacco, which authorities hope will disrupt crime feuds in Victoria.

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Deaths 'struck a chord' as police conclude site search

Flowers adorn a house where two men were allegedly slain by a police officer, with investigators searching a rural property where their bodies were found.

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More detectives to aid search for Samantha Murphy

More detectives have been deployed to Ballarat to help search for missing mother Samantha Murphy, last seen more than two weeks ago.

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Blood-smeared 'corpse' protest outside premier's office

Protesters have laid bloodied dolls outside Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Premier Ben Carroll's offices, to recreate scenes from Gaza.

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Police worker accessed files out of 'curiosity'

A magistrate has condemned the actions of a Victoria Police project officer after the worker improperly accessed former schoolmates' files.

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$1m reward to solve mum's cold case murder

Police have launched a fresh appeal for clues over the murder of Mary Anne Fagan, who was found dead by her children at their Melbourne home in 1978.

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Victoria police were asked to look at HyperVerse information in 2020 – but sent case back to Asic 22 months later

Australian financial regulator says it referred crypto scheme to police for alleged ‘possible fraud’ and believed matter was under ‘active consideration’

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Fears grow for woman as neighbours join search

Neighbours of missing Ballarat East woman Samantha Murphy have been asked to help a search for her as fears grow for her welfare.

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Police played role in pride march clash, organisers say

Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has denied officers escalated a clash with protesters at a Melbourne pride march despite organisers slamming both sides.

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Protesters target police during Midsumma Pride March

Protesters have confronted police at the annual Midsumma Pride march in Melbourne.

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Burger shop fire arrests, police rule out hate crime

Police say a blaze at a burger shop in Melbourne that was followed by a violent clash was not a hate crime as two men are arrested.

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Margo Robbied! Margot Robbie's Oscar snub sparks Australia police 'investigation' into the Academy

The star's Best Actress snub has prompted a tongue-in-cheek response from Victoria Police

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Police officer accused of sexual assault while on duty

A 49-year-old Victoria Police officer is accused of carrying out four sexual assaults over several years while he was on duty.

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Sniffer Dogs Will Be Used At A Melb Festival Following Mass Overdose And Have We Learnt Nothing

Victoria Police will have sniffer dogs at an upcoming festival following the overdose of a number of people at a rave in Melbourne.

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Detectives face perjury, misconduct and other charges

Two detectives have been charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice and other offences after allegedly making false statements.

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More Than 50% Of Searches By Vic Police At Festivals Do Not Result In Drug Finds, Data Reveals

Victoria Police has revealed that it finds drugs in less than half of searches at festivals, in data reluctantly released to the state parliament.

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British national among five people hurt in random stabbing attacks across Melbourne

Victoria Police detective says victims were all going about their own business: ‘It was completely random’

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Retail theft up, repeat offenders dominate youth crime

Cost-of-living pressures have been linked to a jump in retail theft while most youth crime has been committed by a core group of repeat offenders.

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A 14 Y.O. Has Fallen Into A Blowhole In Victoria, Kicking Off Urgent Search For The Teenager

The teen was visiting Cape Bridgewater in Victoria with his 15-year-old friend. The 15-year-old managed to get out of the water and alert the authorities.

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Police end industrial action but pay dispute continues

Police have called off industrial action after a breakthrough on shift lengths but a dispute about wage issues remains unresolved.

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Demon Oliver charged with driving on suspended licence

Melbourne AFL star Clayton Oliver will face court next month after he was charged with driving while his licence was suspended.

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Girl escapes brazen abduction attempt during excursion

A good Samaritan has saved a schoolgirl from a brazen abduction attempt by a man who tried to drag her away during an excursion at a popular Melbourne laneway.

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Man charged with sexual assault of 33 women over three nights at Melbourne nightclub

Victoria police charged a 33-year-old with 71 assaults that allegedly occurred at venue on Chapel Street, Prahran

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'Work to do': IBAC gives Victoria Police wake-up call

Victoria's independent police watchdog has rapped the force on the knuckles for rejecting some of its recommendations, declaring there is more work to do.

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