victoria police
Family appeal in search for missing Melbourne woman Bridget Flack
The sister of Bridget Flack, a Melbourne woman who has been missing for 10 days, say her disappearance is “incredibly uncharacteristic” as she joined police in appealing to the public …
Victim of bungled gay bookstore raid calls for police accountability
Nik Dimopoulos, the Melbourne man who suffered a serious shoulder injury during a botched Victoria Police raid, has demanded more police accountability on use of excessive force. On May 11, …
Surgeon charged with rape after allegedly ‘stealthing’ during sex
A Victorian surgeon charged with raping a fellow doctor after he allegedly “stealthed” him while having sex has been allowed to keep treating patients. The prominent surgeon, whose name has …
Homophobic harassment still a problem within Victoria Police ranks, report finds
Warning: distressing language Homophobic and transphobic threats and jokes are still tolerated by some in Victoria Police ranks including senior officers, according to a new report released on Friday. The …
Police Investigating Neo-Nazi Group’s Vile Anti-Gay Posters In Melbourne
Police are investigating after a Neo-Nazi group’s vile anti-gay posters mocking Pride Month and calling gay people “a walking disease” were put up in a Melbourne street. The posters (pictured), …
Queer Youth In Regional Victoria To Celebrate At New Rainbow Ball Event
Young LGBTIQ people in the Victorian city of Bendigo will celebrate diversity at an inclusive Rainbow Ball event later this year. The Rainbow Ball is being organised by Bendigo Police’s …
LGBTIQ Youth Scared To Report Hate Crimes To Victoria Police, Study Finds
Many LGBTIQ young people are reluctant to report hate crimes to police because they fear further discrimination, according to new research. The report, commissioned by Victoria Police and released on …
Students Pelt Melbourne Police Station With Rainbow Paint For IDAHOBIT
Melbourne students have thrown balloons filled with paint against a police station in Australia to create a rainbow design to show support for LGBTIQ equality. Around 400 students, from seven …
Victoria Police Apologises For Homophobic Harassment Of Police Officer
Victoria Police have apologised for the homophobic harassment of former police officer Michael Maynes. Maynes joined the Victorian police force in 2008 but resigned in 2011. Three years later, the …
