Victoria Police Officer Shot; Armed Manhunt in Porepunkah
A major police operation is underway in Victoria's high country after an officer was shot and wounded near Porepunkah. The alleged gunman remains at large, sparking an urgent public warning.
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Porepunkah Shooting Suspect Captured in Police Operation
Victoria Police have apprehended 38-year-old Dezi Freeman after a major manhunt in the Alpine region. The suspect, wanted in connection with a firearms incident in Porepunkah, was arrested without incident near Bright.
Porepunkah Shooting: Police Manhunt Underway in Victoria
Victoria Police are conducting an intensive manhunt near Bright following a fatal shooting in Porepunkah. Residents urged to remain indoors as armed officers search the area.
Desperate search for missing hiker Heather Maltman in Victoria
Mystery deepens in regional Victoria as experienced hiker Heather Maltman disappears on a remote bushland trail. Police and volunteers launch a massive air and land search amid growing concerns.
Melbourne Police Shooting: Officer and Suspect Dead
A Victoria Police officer has been fatally shot and a suspect is dead following a critical incident in Tarneit, Melbourne's west. The community is in shock as authorities launch a major investigation.
Active Shooter Incident in Porepunkah, Victoria - Police Response
A critical incident unfolds in Porepunkah, Victoria, as police respond to an active shooter situation. Residents are urged to stay indoors as elite units descend on the rural town. Latest updates on the developing lockdown.
Victoria Overhauls Working With Children Check Laws
Victoria rolls out landmark reforms to its Working With Children Check system, introducing continuous monitoring and stricter enforcement to close critical safeguarding gaps and protect vulnerable minors.
Victoria's Welcome Sign Updated to Honour Traditional Owners
In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.
Europe's Summer Wildfires Break All-Time Record
Europe is battling an unprecedented wildfire crisis this summer, with a record-breaking land area already scorched. Experts warn this is a dire consequence of the climate emergency, with the UK and popular tourist destinations facing severe threats.
Spain's Record Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Wildfires
Spain is battling its most severe heatwave ever recorded, with temperatures soaring past 47°C and triggering catastrophic wildfires. The historic event has prompted a national emergency declaration and widespread evacuations as scientists link the intensi
Grampians' Endemic Plants Inspire New Environmental Art Gallery
Discover how Victoria's Grampians National Park is leveraging its unique endemic flora to create a stunning new environmental art gallery, boosting sustainable tourism and celebrating biodiversity.
Inferno at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market
A major fire has engulfed a section of the historic Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne, with over 100 firefighters battling the intense blaze. No injuries reported as investigations begin.
Europe Burns: Spain & Portugal's Catastrophic Wildfire Crisis
Deadly infernos are tearing across the Iberian Peninsula as Spain and Portugal endure their most severe wildfire season in recorded history, with experts warning the catastrophic blazes could continue.
Labour's rewilding plans a 'tinderbox' risk, warn farmers
Exclusive: Labour's ambitious rewilding policy faces a fierce backlash from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which warns the plans could turn the British countryside into a dry, flammable tinderbox, dramatically increasing the risk of deva
Spain's 'Climate Hell': Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warns of a 'climate crisis' as unprecedented wildfires, fuelled by extreme heat and drought, force mass evacuations across Tenerife and mainland Spain, signalling a new era of environmental emergencies for Europe.
Spain battles wildfires amid scorching European heatwave
Fierce wildfires spread across Spain, France, and Portugal as a brutal heatwave grips southern Europe, forcing evacuations and threatening homes.
Spain wildfires: Heatwave claims lives across Europe
Spain faces devastating wildfires amid a record-breaking heatwave, with soaring temperatures causing fatalities and widespread destruction across Europe.
UK faces worst wildfire season in history
Britain faces an unprecedented wildfire crisis in 2025, with firefighters warning this year could surpass all previous records for destruction. Experts point to climate change and extreme weather as key factors driving the alarming trend.
Greece wildfires force mass tourist evacuations
Fierce wildfires have erupted across Greece, forcing mass evacuations of tourists and locals. Thousands of firefighters are battling the flames as the crisis escalates.
Colorado wildfires force mass evacuations as blazes spread
Colorado battles devastating wildfires as the Lee Ranch and Elk Creek fires rage uncontrollably, forcing evacuations and threatening communities. Authorities warn of worsening conditions amid extreme heat and dry winds.
Portugal Wildfires: Firefighters Battle Blazes
Firefighters in Portugal are working tirelessly to contain devastating wildfires as extreme temperatures fuel the flames. Watch the dramatic footage.
Deadly heatwave grips Europe as wildfires rage
A brutal heatwave sweeps across Europe, triggering deadly wildfires, closing iconic landmarks, and disrupting daily life. Greece reports a fatality, Italy's Vesuvius is off-limits, and French vineyards face devastation.
France wildfires disrupt travel in Aude – latest updates
Wildfires in southern France's Aude region are causing travel disruptions. Here’s the latest advice for tourists and holidaymakers.
Glasgow's Link to Australian Suburb Victoria
Discover the fascinating connection between Glasgow and an Australian suburb named Victoria, tracing back to the legacy of Queen Victoria.
Spain Wildfires: Latest Updates from Tenerife
Devastating wildfires continue to spread across Tenerife and the Canary Islands, forcing evacuations and causing widespread destruction. Get the latest updates on the crisis.
Wildfires in British Columbia kill thousands of fish
Catastrophic wildfires in British Columbia have led to mass fish deaths as water temperatures soar, threatening local ecosystems and Indigenous communities.
Fire Clouds Form Over Grand Canyon During Arizona Wildfires
Stunning yet ominous pyrocumulus clouds have been spotted above the Grand Canyon as multiple wildfires scorch Arizona's landscape, creating hazardous conditions and breathtaking visuals.
Turkey wildfires ravage popular tourist resort
Dramatic wildfires have erupted in a top Turkish holiday hotspot, forcing evacuations and sending thick plumes of smoke across the region. Authorities scramble to contain the blaze as holidaymakers share terrifying footage.
Greece and Turkey battle deadly wildfires
Fierce wildfires continue to ravage Greece and Turkey, leaving devastation in their wake. Authorities scramble to contain the infernos as temperatures soar.
Cyprus Wildfires: Woman Shares Harrowing Escape Story
A woman recounts her harrowing escape from devastating wildfires in Cyprus, as flames tore through her village, forcing residents to flee for their lives.
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