Fake cop lights an online bargain
Easy-to-install fake police lights are readily available online for less than $50, The Newsroom has found.
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Stop monkeying around
Riding a monkey bike in public will be illegal under tough new restrictions to be introduced by the Victorian government in Parliament this week.
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Train security lapses uncovered in Melbourne
Victorian commuters are getting off trains at night without Protective Services Officers (PSOs) on duty at some stations, despite government assurances that this wouldn’t happen.
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Pokémon driver crashes into school
A P-plater driver crashed into a school building while trying to catch a pokémon in Melbourne’s south-east.
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Police pursuits to rise after policy changes
Victoria Police are remaining silent over the specifics of a new pursuit policy which may result in more car chases.
DetailsVictoria targets drunk and drugged drivers
The Victorian State government has announced new laws targeting people who drive under the influence of both drugs and alcohol.
DetailsCost of police body cams unclear
Wearable police cameras has been considered for two years now, but Victoria Police say that the costs associated with such technological developments are still unclear
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Car crashes into Geelong house
A 42-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle ploughed into a Geelong house last night. The driver had allegedly attempted to evade a random breath test.
DetailsPolice investigate Ballarat orphanage
Allegations have been made that the remains of at least 25 children were buried at the site of a former orphanage in Ballarat.
Details17-year-old girl murdered in “random” attack
The body of a teenage girl has been found in a Doncaster park in Melbourne’s east.
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