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Victoria Police have reinstated a murder charge against a 19-year-old man in connection with the stabbing death of 18-year-old Kaiden Morgan-Johnston in Gippsland last year.

Four foreign nationals have been arrested in Mildura as part of a police investigation into alleged money laundering activities linked to a Malaysian syndicate.

The Victorian Premier has referred serious allegations against surgeon Simon Gordon to the police following revelations from Four Corners about unnecessary surgeries on patients.

Six individuals have been charged in Shepparton for drug trafficking and cultivation following a significant police operation that uncovered substantial amounts of methamphetamine and illegal items.

Victoria Police are investigating an alleged antisemitic assault involving a teenager at a Scouts event, where he was verbally abused and punched for wearing religious and national symbols.

Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man in a Geelong hospital, with another man under police guard as the incident is described as very distressing by health officials.

A military police officer in Espírito Santo, Brazil, was arrested for assaulting colleagues in a supermarket parking lot during a violent altercation.

Victoria Police have dropped fraud charges against WIM Resource employee Murray Wilson due to insufficient evidence for prosecution.

An Australian man died in Bali after a bureaucratic delay in obtaining a necessary emergency passport for medical transfer; meanwhile, a series on wealth transfer highlights societal implications of the $5.4 trillion set to shift from older Australians to younger generations.

An analysis reveals that Victoria police may be disproportionately targeting individuals perceived as African in their warrantless searches, failing to adequately collect data on ethnic appearance in a significant number of cases.

A police raid in Victoria led to the discovery of a $10 million cannabis crop, resulting in four arrests while one suspect remains at large.

A resident in Vitória reported damage to her home caused by police during a search warrant execution, finding no illegal items.

The parents of two victims of the Hillsborough disaster are initiating a campaign for accurate records regarding their daughters' suffering prior to death.

Police have made a new appeal for information regarding serial killer Steve Wright, known as the 'Suffolk Strangler', following his sentencing for the murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall.

A 57-year-old man has been critically injured with burns during an assault in Bacchus Marsh, prompting an investigation by the Arson and Explosives Squad.

Two young men, aged 20 and 19, were arrested at Victoria station by police under the 'ARIADNE' plan for robbery after allegedly snatching a necklace from a passenger.

Victoria Police are in the second day of a five-day search for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman, focusing on bushland where they believe he may have died.

Victoria police are conducting a major search for fugitive Dezi Freeman, believed to have died shortly after allegedly killing two officers, while also addressing political and entertainment news.

Police believe fugitive Dezi Freeman likely died shortly after allegedly killing two officers, as a search commences in the Victorian high country.

A federal court hearing is underway regarding the legality of Melbourne's designated stop-and-search powers, with the Victoria police assistant commissioner being cross-examined.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to provide updates regarding hate speech legislation and Victoria police has announced a $1 million reward for a cold case.

Victoria Police has rescinded its authority to conduct warrantless searches in Melbourne's inner city four months earlier than intended, effective from January 9, 2026.

Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee Jones, is believed to have died from an overdose according to a released audio recording of a 911 call.

Victoria police are seeking to interview John Argento, a person of interest in a suspected arson case involving a car set on fire in St Kilda that displayed a 'Happy Chanukah' sign.