Tag: Victoria Police

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Enhanced Anti-Vilification Laws Proposed Following Myer Windows Controversy

The Victorian government plans to strengthen anti-vilification laws following the cancellation of Myer's annual Christmas Windows event due to a planned pro-Palestine protest. Premier Jacinta Allan emphasized the need to counter division and hate, proposing legislation to enhance social cohesion and empower police in protest management. The move has sparked political debate, with opposition leaders criticizing the government's response and calling for a return to stricter move-on laws

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Italian Arrest Brings Hope for Justice in 47-Year-Old "Easey Street Murders"

A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Rome in connection with the brutal 1977 stabbing deaths of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in Melbourne, Australia. The case, known as the "Easey Street murders," has remained unsolved for 47 years. Victoria Police are seeking extradition of the suspect, a dual citizen of Australia and Greece, and are hopeful that this arrest will bring long-awaited answers to the victims' families.