Podcasts about Victoria Police

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Bethany Alvaro is joined by Graeme Bulte, founder and chief executive officer of Aquaterro, as they discuss developments in next-generation small arms and the company's growing role across defence and law enforcement capability. The pair discuss Aquaterro's collaborations with global partners as well as emerging technology in hybrid ammunition, projectile design and advanced soldier systems. They also discuss a range of topics, including: Highlights from SHOT Show 2026 and key technology trends across small arms, optics, thermal imaging and helmet systems. Developments in the US Next Generation Squad Weapon program, including SIG Sauer's M7 program, hybrid ammunition technology and evolving projectile design. Implications for Australia's small arms modernisation efforts, including LAND 159 and lessons from overseas programs such as the United Kingdom's Project Grayburn. Opportunities and considerations for sovereign manufacturing in Australia, including local assembly, supply chain integration and ammunition production. Aquaterro's expanding capabilities across body armour, helmet systems, textile design and domestic manufacturing for defence and law enforcement customers. The until-now unannounced appointment of Major General (Ret'd) Fergus "Gus" McLachlan and former Victoria Police deputy commissioner Ross Guenther APM to Aquaterro's board, strengthening governance and strategic guidance. Enjoy the podcast, The Defence Connect team

Shownotes are AI slop as usual. It's a week late cause nobody bothered to tell me it was recorded. Apologies for lack of freshness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack are back for Episode 144, recorded on 12 February. It's Liberal Party leadership spill eve and the boys break down whether Angus Taylor has the numbers to end Susan Ley's tenure — and what sort of baggage he'll carry into the job. From there: a landmark High Court ruling on the Catholic Church's duty of care for survivors of clergy abuse; the protests surrounding Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia; the widening Epstein-Mandelson catastrophe engulfing Keir Starmer; the slow collapse of the Washington Post; Japan's election result and its implications for China; and a packed sports segment covering the T20 World Cup, AFL State of Origin, the Rugby World Cup opener, and the Winter Olympics.Show Notes & Timestamps

From styling hair to fighting crime, Detective Senior Sergeant Leemara Fairgrieve made quite the switch when she left hairdressing to join Victoria Police. These days, she’s busting major drug syndicates and rising through the ranks. But while she’s tough on crime, Leemara admits she can be tough on herself, and at times, ‘too accommodating’. In this episode, Leemara joins Briana Blackett to discuss how her softer side actually helped her build trust, discover her passion, and find success in her role as a police officer. Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and explore a career with Victoria Police. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police detectives from the sexual crimes squad have issued a fresh appeal for anyone with information about a historical abduction and rape from 1988 to come forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A letter from Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Mike Bush, has caught the attention of Jacqui Felgate on Monday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's podcast, I speak with Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas. Mark is a former Victorian Police officer & Australian Army 1 st Commando Regiment Veteran & Author. From a teenage athlete, world adventurer, and martial artist, Mark's thirst for adventure led him to serve in the Special Forces Reserves and with Victoria Police. Stationed in remote towns over 26 years, Trigger spent most of his policing career working closely with three other officers. Amongst his many honours is the Clarke Silver Medal, the Royal Humane Society of Australasia's highest award. He is one of only 3 Victoria Police officers to receive the award in its 150-year history. After retirement, Trigger and his family endured the devastating Black Summer fires, followed by COVID-19 lockdowns that almost broke their hometown apart. Using his expertise, Trigger set up a recovery website that funnelled nearly one million dollars for the victims of the fires and earned him a Resilient Australia Award. He continues to live in remote coastal Victoria today. Mark is a born storyteller, and wrote his autobiography, Back Up Is 3 Hours Away, which details his incredible career & shares amusing anecdotes as well as incidents that changed his life forever. This is a raw account of what remote policing is all about. Mark, like all veterans and first responders, struggled with the transition from service. He has found purpose again, now helping other veterans and first responders transition and find purpose after service. Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Mark 'Trigger' Tregellas Editor: Kyle Watkins

Twenty-year-old James Donnelly is walking home from a party when he is hit and killed by a car, with the driver fleeing the scene. There are no witnesses and all that is left at the scene are some small fragments of the car, but that's all that two investigators need to hunt the killer, find answers for a grieving family and help change Victorian law forever. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired Radio with Helen Taylor Guest, Mike Palmer - Know Your Rights Mike knows his stuff and that comes from years of real-world experience, hard conversations, and hands-on work helping everyday Australians understand their rights. In this episode of Inspired Radio, host Helen Taylor speaks with Mike Palmer, the frontman for the "Know Your Rights" group and a longtime activist. The discussion explores Palmer's journey from a police contractor to a legal educator, offering practical strategies for challenging systemic injustices and reclaiming personal agency. The Genesis of "Know Your Rights" Mike Palmer's transition into activism was sparked by a personal experience with systemic unfairness. After running a successful transcription company for the Victoria Police for 13 years, his contract was abruptly terminated in favor of a questionable deal with an outside firm. This prompted Palmer to investigate the legal system, where he discovered a fragmented landscape of small groups holding valuable but uncoordinated information. He eventually stepped into a leadership role to consolidate these resources, helping to create websites, books, and the "Know Your Rights" umbrella group to reach a wider audience. Challenging the "Authority Trance" A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the psychological barriers to exercising legal rights—specifically, the fear of authority. Palmer explains that most people operate in a "day-to-day trance," reacting to authority figures like police or magistrates with programmed anxiety. He advocates for "reframing" these interactions: viewing police and judges as fellow humans with their own stresses and mortgages. By maintaining a respectful but confident and questioning demeanor, individuals can often bypass the "bravado" of the system and achieve better outcomes. Conscious Living and Personal Responsibility Beyond legal battles, Palmer emphasizes that true change begins with conscious thinking. He encourages people to audit their lives—from the media they consume to the food they eat—to identify where they are "asleep at the wheel" 45:34-46:4654:46-55:14. He argues that the energy spent on "train wreck TV" or mindless social media scrolling could be redirected toward building side businesses or improving one's community. Palmer's philosophy is rooted in the idea that one cannot fix a problem they are not aware of; therefore, self-awareness is the first step toward both personal and societal freedom. Mike Palmer's message is a call to move from a state of "comfortable" compliance to one of "uncomfortable" growth. By reclaiming the power of critical thinking and taking conscious, incremental actions, individuals can break free from limiting systems and leave the world better for the next generation.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Charlie BezzinaExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

We’re back with legendary former homicide detective Charlie Bezzina, reflecting on some of the strangest and most unpredictable investigations from his decades with Victoria Police. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel Laurie Guest: Charlie BezzinaExecutive Producer/Editor: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com

Hello and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for the 16th of February 2026. On today's show: Headlines:  Liberty Victoria condemns NSW Police force at protest against Herzog and calls for Victorian Government to not give Victoria Police similar powers.Palliative Care Australia calls for expanding Commonwealth Prac Payment to include medical and allied health students. Senator Lidia Thorpe renews calls for Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion to expand its Terms of Reference to cover all forms of right-wing extremism and violence, including racism against First Peoples.Segments: - We hear the second half of Tuesday Hometime Presenter Jan Bartlett's conversation with Kathy Kelly, a U.S human rights activist about the climate of fear and intimidation in her country, focusing on the recent actions of ICE and draws comparisons to Germany in the 1930's. You can listen to the rest of this conversation and more from Jan Bartlett at 3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday or tune into 3cr on Tuesdays from 4-6pm. - Second up we played a new regular segment here on the Monday Breakfast show. This segment is called Wing Beats Per minute with today's episode focusing on the importance of insects within ecosystems. - Following that is an excerpt from yesterday's Concrete Gang show. In this excerpt, the gang respond to the allegations against the CFMEU released in Geoffrey Watson SC's report on Wednesday at Queenland's Commission of Inquiry, in particular the allegation that $15B of taxpayer money has passed through the union for so-called corrupt behaviour. To listen to the rest of yesterday's show and more from the Concrete Gang, go to 3cr.org.au/concrete-gang or listen live on Sundays from 9:30 to 10AM.- Last up on the show was a conversation with Dr Karinna Saxby to tell us about research released last week revealing that adding gender-affirming surgery and care into the Medicare scheme would save millions in taxpayer dollars. Dr Saxby is a senior research fellow at the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research at the University of Melbourne. You can read the research here.  Songs played:  New Black Choker - The Crop Tops [https://thecroptops.bandcamp.com/album/new-black-choker-single]Run With The Dogs - Cash Savage [https://cashsavage.bandcamp.com/track/run-with-the-dogs] 

A showdown for the federal Liberal leadership will take place later this morning.Many Liberal MPs and senators are throwing support behind Angus Taylor and are confident he can defeat current opposition leader Sussan Ley.The contest is set to determine whether the party will shift further to the right, at a time when MPs warn that dire polling threatens the very existence of the party as a legitimate force in Australian politics.Sussan Ley's only spent nine months in the job and is the first woman to lead the Liberal Party at a federal level.Victoria Police says about ten thousand protesters were mostly peaceful at a rally in Melbourne, opposing the Israeli president's visit, in contrast to the violent scenes in Sydney.Isaac Herzog's in Australia to comfort victims of the Bondi terror attack but protesters insist he's not welcome given Israel's conduct in Palestinian territories.  Meanwhile a man will face court, accused of following the Israeli president around during his visit to Sydney.Police accuse the 45-year-old of using offensive language toward Isaac Herzog.And Australian Winter Olympic champion Cooper Woods says his discipline helped him win a ground-breaking gold medal in LivignoWoods has become the seventh Australian to top the podium in Winter Games history, edging out Canada's Mikael Kingsbury in the men's mogul skiing.He's also the first Australian to win gold at this year's games. 

A showdown for the federal Liberal leadership will take place later this morning.Many Liberal MPs and senators are throwing support behind Angus Taylor and are confident he can defeat current opposition leader Sussan Ley.The contest is set to determine whether the party will shift further to the right, at a time when MPs warn that dire polling threatens the very existence of the party as a legitimate force in Australian politics.Sussan Ley's only spent nine months in the job and is the first woman to lead the Liberal Party at a federal level.Victoria Police says about ten thousand protesters were mostly peaceful at a rally in Melbourne, opposing the Israeli president's visit, in contrast to the violent scenes in Sydney.Isaac Herzog's in Australia to comfort victims of the Bondi terror attack but protesters insist he's not welcome given Israel's conduct in Palestinian territories.  Meanwhile a man will face court, accused of following the Israeli president around during his visit to Sydney.Police accuse the 45-year-old of using offensive language toward Isaac Herzog.And Australian Winter Olympic champion Cooper Woods says his discipline helped him win a ground-breaking gold medal in LivignoWoods has become the seventh Australian to top the podium in Winter Games history, edging out Canada's Mikael Kingsbury in the men's mogul skiing.He's also the first Australian to win gold at this year's games. 

Police granted extra powers ahead of the Israeli president's visit to Melbourne; Ukraine's ambassador to Australia calls for more support, as the country enters a fifth year of war.; and in football, Socceroo Mohammed Toure scores a hat-trick in his first start for Norwich City.

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines:Gaza and West Bank updatesPolice violence at protests against Herzog's Australia visitAncient Gunaikurnai scar trees and river red gums along Sale Canal at risk of collapseAustralian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association bring legal challenge against Kmart Lelianna, a lead marshal from Community Defence Marshalling System, joined us to discuss the fight for justice by Bangladeshi migrant workers subjected to appalling unlawful treatment by Malaysian company MediCeram, a glove mold supplier of Naarm-based multi-billion dollar latex corporation Ansell. MediCeram has gone bankrupt after years of alleged labour violations including passport confiscation, wage theft, debt bondage and unsafe working conditions, but Ansell, despite having profited from these practices, has chosen to abandon MediCeram workers. The 'Slavery in the Supply Chain' rally will be held at 5PM on Saturday the 14th of February at Ansell's head office, 678 Victoria Street, Richmond, mobilising Australian worker solidarity with migrant workers impacted by MediCeram's violations and Ansell's neglect.// Emma Bennison, CEO of Disability Advocacy Network Australia, spoke with us about the National Disability Insurance Agency's (NDIA) adoption of artificial intelligence for the development and review of NDIS plans. There is widespread concern from Disability Representative Organisations about the use of computer automated systems to determine how people living with disabilities access support. In this interview, Emma unpacks how AI is being used by the NDIA, who these systems impact most, and how they might change NDIS plan review processes.// Naarm-based organiser Renee came on the show to talk about today's rally against israeli president Isaac Herzog's visit at the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. Herzog's Naarm visit follows his presence in Sydney on Monday, where a protest by tens of thousands of people was met with what legal observers and groups describe as unchecked police brutality. Alongside direct police violence against protestors and Muslims praying at the rally, police were seen to have brought a long-range acoustic device or ‘sound cannon', a militarised crowd control device emitting directional sound blasts of over 160 decibels, which can cause permanent hearing damage. NSW Premier Chris Minns has defended Herzog's visit as well as actions taken by police. Join the rally today in Naarm, Thursday 12 February, from 5PM at Flinders Street Station. Victoria Police have been granted special powers today under the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 - find out more about what to expect and how to stay safe here, and follow Melbourne Activist Legal Support and Fitzroy Legal Service on Instagram for updates and legal support information.//Gunditjmara Keerray Woorroong and Djap Wurrung runner Sissy Austin, founder of the Take Back the Track movement, spoke with us about the ongoing fight to ensure the safety and bodily autonomy of women and gender diverse people running in public space in the lead up to Take Back the Track Day on Sunday the 15th of February. This Sunday marks the second year of Take Back the Track, which has grown from a community-led action into a nationwide movement advocating for the right of women and gender diverse people to run without the fear of violence, with events planned in over 70 locations around the country. Find an event near you and register to run here, and follow Take Back the Track on Instagram here.//

For 35 years, Robert Mather’s mystery disappearance hung heavily over his family. And for 35 years, various Victoria Police investigators tried to find answers in this missing person cold case. That was until two determined country detectives grabbed hold of the case and would not let go until they solved it. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police are investigating the display of posters across Melbourne that depict the alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram. About 40 have appeared. featuring the image of the accused shooter and the word Aussie beneath his face. They were put together in the style of artist Peter Drew's 'Aussie' series of street art.

Inaugurated in 2021, a 400 kg Mahatma Gandhi statue was allegedly cut and stolen from the Rowville-based Indian Australian Community Centre on 12 January 2026. Victoria Police said the theft is believed to have been carried out by three unknown people, who reportedly used an angle grinder to remove the statue from its base. The incident has drawn condemnation from the Indian community, as well as from the Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and the Indian government.

Carla Zampatti’s daughter, self-confessed nerd Allegra Spender, never saw herself as a natural fit to lead her late mother’s fashion empire. But that’s where she ended up, before a runway-worthy career-pivot which saw her ride the Teal wave into federal politics. In this episode, Allegra joins Briana Blackett to discuss how being “too nerdy” helped her break the mould in fashion, her switch from colour palettes to politics – and why playing to your strengths is the key to every professional pivot. Too Much is a podcast series proudly supported by Victoria Police, who are looking for more women to join their ranks. Consider making the switch and explore a career with Victoria Police. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear the latest update from Victoria Police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eurydice Dixon was walking home when she was stalked and murdered by a complete stranger. Retired detective Andrew Stamper led the investigation that ultimately caught her killer - and it’s a case he’ll never forget. The ex Victorian homicide detective joins Gary Jubelin to share how he convicted the murderer, and why he fears if they didn’t, he would have killed again. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police "strongly believe" fugitive Dezi Freeman is dead in Victoria's Mount Buffalo National Park.

Victoria Police "strongly believe" fugitive Dezi Freeman is dead in Victoria's Mount Buffalo National Park.

Victoria Police are seeking assistance to locate the owner of the mystery boots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police say they "strongly believe" fugitive Dezi Freeman is deceased. 

Today's headlines include: Victoria Police believe the man accused of killing two officers in an ambush at a rural property last year is likely dead. David Littleproud will remain the leader of the Nationals Party after a failed spill motion. Major parties and special interest groups spent hundreds of millions on political parties and last year’s election, according to new figures. And today’s good news: Australia’s Tame Impala (aka Kevin Parker) has won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording for the second year in a row. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Police "strongly believe" fugitive Dezi Freeman is dead in Victoria's Mount Buffalo National Park.

It has been 30 years since the worst mass shooting in the history of modern Australia, where 35 people were murdered at Port Arthur in Tasmania. Members of the Victoria Police Special Operations Group answered the call of Tasmania Police to help catch and arrest the offender. This is their story of that fateful day. For more information about Victoria Police, go to police.vic.gov.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brazen drive-by shootings at children’s football matches and violent public executions were fuelled by some of Australia’s most dangerous criminals. For over a decade, the underworld was trying to run Melbourne, erupting into the deadly gangland wars. Former detective Andrew Stamper joins Gary Jubelin to share how he caught some of the most notorious criminals, why every major player ended up locked up or dead and how the death of Carl Williams ultimately ended the war. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debra Richardson joined the police at age 18 in the 1980s, working undercover as a prostitute and surviving the Russell Street bombing. Years later, she met her foster son, Yuri, who had also survived disaster.Deb and her family met Yuri after they agreed to care for one of the many children brought to Australia for short-term stays following the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine.Decades later, a journey to help that foster son, now living in a war zone, ended up helping Deb in ways she never expected.This episode of Conversations was produced by Jen Leake and the Executive Producer was Nicola Harrison.It explores women in the police force, police academy training, sexism, undercover police work, the Russell Street Bombing, car bomb, PTSD, Chernobyl disaster, Chernobyl children, John Farnham, Russian mafia, Project Yuri, charity, war in Ukraine, aid work, family, foster care.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

Victoria Police media advisor Leonie Johnson told Ross and Russ about the attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study reveals that communities with multi-racial backgrounds are exposed to warrantless searches up to three-and-a-half times more than communities in white-majority areas. According to the analysis of Victoria Police's use of extraordinary search power, this happens even when areas of white-majority communities have higher crime rates. - Новое исследование показывает, что обыски без ордера в мультикультурных районах происходят чаще, чем в районах с преобладающим белым населением, даже если уровень преступности там выше.

A new study reveals that communities with multi-racial backgrounds are exposed to warrantless searches up to three-and-a-half times more than communities in white-majority areas. According to the analysis of Victoria Police's use of extraordinary search power, this happens even when areas of white-majority communities have higher crime rates. - งานวิจัยฉบับใหม่เผยว่า ชุมชนที่มีประชากรหลากหลายเชื้อชาติ เผชิญกับการตรวจค้นโดยไม่ต้องมีหมายค้นมากกว่าชุมชนที่มีประชากรผิวขาวเป็นส่วนใหญ่สูงถึงสามเท่าครึ่ง การวิเคราะห์การใช้อำนาจพิเศษในการตรวจค้นของตำรวจรัฐวิกตอเรียพบว่า เหตุการณ์ลักษณะนี้เกิดขึ้น แม้ในพื้นที่ที่มีประชากรผิวขาวเป็นส่วนใหญ่จะมีอัตราการเกิดอาชญากรรมสูงกว่าก็ตาม

Victoria Police's Leonie Johnson spoke on the violent incident.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines:Attempted bombing at Boorloo Day of Mourning rally Gaza and West Bank updatesUN Human Rights Council review urges extensive action by Albanese government Telstra service issues affecting regular and emergency calls by older iPhones We played a speech by veteran Gumbaynggirr activist and historian Professor Gary Foley at this Monday's Invasion Day rally in Naarm. Speaking on the steps of Parliament House on Spring Street, Professor Foley reminded the crowd about the artificial history of so-called Australia's national day, and connected present-day Invasion Day rallies to a legacy that began with the 1938 Day of Mourning. Check out Professor Foley's website and incredible archive (access to physical materials by appointment) at Victoria University to learn more about the history of the Aboriginal land rights movement.// We listened to a speech and segments of commentary by Torres Strait Islander woman Julie Saylor Briggs delivered at the Djilang Invasion Day rally on Monday. During the rally, Julie read out the text of the original motion moved by Aboriginal community members at the 1938 Day of Mourning gathering, and spoke about the history of colonial violence on Wadawarrung Country, the colonial child removal industry, and the relationships between genocide, dispossession and ecocide. Our thanks to Amy from 3CR's Kill Your Lawn and Kick Your Fence for sharing this recording.// Leila interviewed Dr James Martin, Tobacco Harm Reduction Advisor for Harm Reduction Australia and Director of the Bachelor of Criminology at Deakin University, about the social impacts of Australia's law enforcement approach to substance use with a focus on Victoria's tobacco licensing laws. From February first, the Victorian Labor government will be enforcing new tobacco licensing laws, which restrict the sale of tobacco products to licensed retailers only. Individuals or businesses who sell tobacco without a licence may face fines of over $100,000, and fines for the sale of illicit tobacco products are even higher. You can listen back to Dr Martin's interview with Inez on the 20th of March 2025 about vaping regulations here.// Lucinda Thorpe, Privacy Campaigner at Digital Rights Watch joined us to discuss the use of AI by police in Australia for report writing, suspect identification, and to guide investigations. Victoria Police use generative AI in 20% of crime reports. When a contact centre employee files an online crime report, they use generative AI on the form to generate a summary for police officers. However, these systems are trained on biased data and can reproduce racism, sexism, and other inequalities. If you have been affected by police use of generative AI, contact Digital Rights Watch at info@digitalrightswatch.org.au// We replay a conversation between Xan and Koshin of Uprise Radio from early this month about Israel's controversial recognition of Somaliland's independence last year. The recognition of Somaliland by Israel, a state whose own recognition is contested, occurred late last year, and is a significant geopolitical development in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region. Tune in to Uprise Radio every Wednesday at 5:30PM on 3CR.// Invasion Day Donation Initiatives:Dhadjowa FoundationGrandmothers Against Removals Victoria

On this episode of Women on the Line, we first hear from Gemma Cafarella, barrister and president of Liberty Victoria, about new research exposing the discriminatory and ineffective use of Victoria Police's ‘designated area' powers - a regime that allows police to stop and search people without reasonable grounds or a warrant.We then hear an excerpt from 3CR Thursday Breakfast's Priya speaking with Tarneen Onus Browne, Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, Bindal and Meriam person and community organiser, about the ongoing federal court challenge against Victoria Police's designated areas powers in the context of First Nations resistance movements.

Νέα έρευνα αποκαλύπτει ότι οι κοινότητες που έχουν διαφορετικό εθνικό υπόβαθρο είναι κατά έξι φορές πιθανότερο να υποβληθούν σε αστυνομικές έρευνες, χωρίς ένταλμα, σε σχέση με τις αντίστοιχες κοινότητες που η πλειοψηφία των κατοίκων τους είναι λευκοί. Σύμφωνα με μελέτη της αστυνομίας της Βικτώριας (Victoria Police) σχετικά με τη χρήση των ειδικών εξουσιών για τις έρευνες, αυτό συμβαίνει ακόμα και σε περιοχές με πλειοψηφία λευκών κατοίκων ακόμα και αν έχουν υψηλότερα ποσοστά εγκληματικότητας.

Jacqui Felgate has revisited some audio of Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Mike Bush, on the topic of car theft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear the latest update from Victoria Police.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new study reveals that communities with multi-racial backgrounds are exposed to warrantless searches up to three-and-a-half times more than communities in white-majority areas. According to the analysis of Victoria Police's use of extraordinary search power, this happens even when areas of white-majority communities have higher crime rates.

Today's headlines include: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff for countries which trade with Iran, but it’s not yet clear if the levy will impact Australia. Homes have been inundated and communities isolated as the remnants of former Tropical Cyclone Koji are felt across the Queensland outback. 50 years since the suspicious disappearance of an eight-year-old girl from her bedroom, Victoria Police have offered an unprecedented $1 million reward. And today’s good news: Aerial skier Danielle Scott has secured Australia’s sixth World Cup medal in five days, and her second medal in as many days at the event. Reporting with AAP. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara SeidlerProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On todays Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Adam Smith 2nd Commando Regiment and Victoria Police Special Operations Group Adam joined the military in 2005 first kicking off his career as an infantry solider at the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. During his time there he deployed twice to Timor Leste.In 2008 he attempted and completed selection for the 2nd Commando Regiment also completing his reinforcement cycle training to receive his green beret. He deployed on numerous occasions on SOTG to Afghanistan and to Iraq. After an extensive career within the special forces Adam did a lateral transfer to the Victorian Police however after the academy he went straight to the Special Operations Group. Noting post military discharge he remained with the 1st Commando Regiment a reserve special forces unit in Melbourne.Send us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. Support the showWebsite - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsors Instagram - @gatorzaustralia www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.au Instagram - @3zeroscoffee 3 Zeros Coffee - www.3zeroscoffee.com.au 10% Discount Code - 3ZLimits Instagram - @getsome_au GetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au 10% Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...With over 19 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Dean Thomas - Detective Inspector of the Victoria Police, Australia Dr Anne Pringle - Mycologist and Botanist, who specialises in the Death Cap mushroomDr Greg Moore - Senior Research Associate at Burnley College, University of Melbourne Will Guyatt - The Smart 7's Tech Guru Jason Neubauer - Chair of the Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation Dik Barton - Former Vice President and Director of Operations for the RMS Titanic Guillermo Sohnlein - Oceangate co-founder and ExplorerDonald Trump - 47th President of the United States of America Kate Brintworth, the Chief Midwifery Officer for NHS EnglandDr Debra Houry - Former Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Programme and Science at America's CDCDoctor Owasi Durrani - Emergency Medical Physician based in Houston TexasProfessor David Bailey - University of Birmingham's Business School Mike Beese - Managing Director of Genex UKCraig Jones - Former Director of Cybercrime at Interpol David Liu - Professor of the Natural Sciences at Harvard University Mark Zuckerberg - CEO and Founder of MetaSteven Pinker - Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard UniversityFrances Balkwill -Professor of Cancer Biology at Queen Mary College Hospital LondonAlastair Carmichael - Sheriff of Dundee Professor Iris Grunwald - Chair of Neuroradiology at the University of Dundee Aryeh Batt - Co-founder and CEO of Precise Bio Professor David Zadok - Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre in JerusalemJack Bloomfield - Head of Marketing at X Ray Glass h Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Victoria Police say New Year's Eve celebrations were largely peaceful, praising the vast majority of revellers across the state.

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Assistant Commissioner for Road Policing at Victoria Police, Glenn Weir, joined 3AW Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From all the team who work on William & Lonsdale - Lives in the Law, and everyone at Greens List, we would like to wish you a happy and safe festive season. We'll be kicking off 2026 with more exceptional guests, including former Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police and professional musician, Ross Gunther, migration lawyer Traci Chen, who has over 250 thousand TikTok followers and used the platform to extraordinary effect to connect with her current and potential clients and The Hon. Lex Lasry, well known for his work as a criminal barrister and Supreme Court Justice.But for now, have a wonderful break, and we look forward to bringing you more great conversations in the new year.

The ABC's biggest investigative true crime podcast Unravel has just dropped their new season, Huntsman, and it's already rocketing up the podcast charts.You might remember when former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn was convicted of murder in the High Country. The story made headlines when Lynn admitted to burning the campers' bodies to cover his tracks.But behind the scenes, people who knew him years ago began talking and sending messages.It sparked an ABC investigation that uncovered the full story of his dark past and his abusive relationship with his first wife, Lisa Lynn, which ended in tragedy.In this new season, investigative reporter Rachael Brown uncovers the details of Greg Lynn's former life and the fear and damage he left behind him in the suburbs.You can find the podcast on ABC listen, or search for Unravel: Huntsman wherever you get your podcasts.

David Bartlett is a former Victoria Police detective and Australian Crime Commission investigator with experience in counter terror work, international drug operations and organised crime. He shares how early frontline policing, tech skills and major investigations revealed the growing technology gap that criminals are now exploiting. David has since founded the Safer Places Network, a national voluntary CCTV register designed to get critical footage to investigators faster while protecting community privacy.You can learn more about how you can get involved with the Safer Places Network here.We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts.Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: David BartlettExecutive Producer: Matthew TankardEditor: Michael TankardThis episode contains extra content from NINE Entertainment and The ABC.GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a "Shortcut" episode. It's a shortened version of this week's more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed.David Bartlett is a former Victoria Police detective and Australian Crime Commission investigator with experience in counter terror work, international drug operations and organised crime. He shares how early frontline policing, tech skills and major investigations revealed the growing technology gap that criminals are now exploiting. David has since founded the Safer Places Network, a national voluntary CCTV register designed to get critical footage to investigators faster while protecting community privacy.You can learn more about how you can get involved with the Safer Places Network here.We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts.Join our Facebook Group here.Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000.For Support: Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380CREDITS:Host: Meshel LaurieGuest: David BartlettExecutive Producer: Matthew TankardEditor: Michael TankardThis episode contains extra content from The ABC.GET IN TOUCH:https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/Follow the show on Instagram @australiantruecrimepodcast and Facebook Send us a question to have played on the show by recording a voice message here.Email the show at AusTrueCrimePodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.