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'Archaic' law casts cloud over Kiwi's top cop job

Concerns over the eligibility of a New Zealander to serve as an Australian state's top cop have forced law changes to be rushed through parliament.

AAP

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

A veteran cop who oversaw the police response to the Christchurch massacre has laid down his vision for combating crime as the head of an embattled state force.

AAP

From constipated security guard to drug-addled hotel manager: White Lotus’s 40 best and worst characters

The HBO series has produced a whole raft of guests you just love to hate. Here’s our pick of the standout performances

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'The White Lotus' season 4 — release speculation, casting rumors, possible locations and more

Here's everything you need to know about "The White Lotus" season, including release date speculation, possible locations, casting rumors and more.

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Jacinta Allan denies Victoria police force is in chaos as another top cop quits

Premier under pressure as acting police commissioner says he won’t apply for permanent role

The Guardian - AU

Premier attacks as ex-top cop takes ousting to watchdog

A premier has lashed out at a former police deputy commissioner who has referred his axing to the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

AAP

Three-strike bail proposal not axed by penny-pinching

A three-strike bail policy was put forward by Victoria's police boss before his sacking, but wasn't rejected because of the cost, the government says.

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Exams, psych test axed in bid to boost police recruits

A bid to boost police numbers will see one force drop requirements including an entrance exam and psychological testing for those keen to join law enforcement.

AAP

Bitter dispute ends as cops vote for bumper pay deal

Police officers have voted in their thousands to bring protracted and bitter negotiations with a state's force to an end.

AAP

Top cop warned of huge job as leadership crisis deepens

A former police chief has spoken of a "herculean task" to turn the force around as internal battles and a state's fight against rising crime continues.

AAP

'Strengthened' bail laws a first call for police chief

The new head of one of Australia's largest police forces says changes to bail laws will be a priority as he steps into the top job.

AAP

Search for next top cop likely to drag on for months

The dumping of Victoria Police boss Shane Patton has been compared to a break up over text message, as the search starts for his permanent replacement.

AAP

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Premier stands by police minister after top cop fiasco

Premier Jacinta Allan has backed her police minister after the top cop was forced out after a loss of confidence from the force he led for nearly five years.

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'Witness protection': clarity coming on police boss

Officers are expected to learn who will lead a state police force moving forward as the government claims a decision is yet to be made on its chief.

AAP

Pressure on police chief after no-confidence vote

There are reports one state's police chief will not stay in the job after a more than half the force declared they have no confidence in him.

AAP

Cops loss of confidence in commissioner: secret ballot

A majority of Victoria's police officers have lost confidence in the leadership of their chief commissioner.

The Guardian - AU

Police withdraw from Melbourne Midsumma pride parade after officers barred from marching in uniform

Midsumma organisers say the decision to exclude uniformed Victoria police from march is based on ‘trauma-informed practice’

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At Least 683 Vic Cops Investigated For Alleged Domestic & Sexual Violence In Past 5 Years

Several officers were on duty when the alleged offences occurred.

AAP

Knife crime focus as accused machete attacker charged

A teen charged over an alleged machete attack has been remanded in custody as police pledge to continue reducing knife crime.

AAP

Police probed over sex crimes, violence 'alarming'

Hundreds of police have been investigated for alleged sex crimes and family violence while off and on duty, prompting alarm from the force's chief.

AAP

Mystery over failure to charge alleged Nazi salute cop

A state's prosecutor's office and top law officer won't say the reasons why charges weren't laid against a police officer accused of performing the Nazi salute.

AAP

Veteran cop escapes charges for alleged Nazi salutes

Criminal charges will not be laid against a veteran police sergeant accused of twice performing the Nazi salute in front of colleagues.

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Arson Attack On Melbourne Synagogue Investigated As Terrorist Incident

Investigation into arson attack on Melbourne synagogue as terrorism. Australian government condemns antisemitism and boosts security measures.

The Independent UK

Australian police say synagogue arson attack act of terrorism

Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne set on fire early Friday morning

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