As a Nation Mourns Slain Police, Urgent Questions Remain

As a nation mourns slain police, urgent questions remain

The risk of escalating violence posed by the “freeman on the land” ideology has been on the radar of security agencies for some time. Surely, it must now be the subject of even more thorough and sustained focus.

Police swoop on Porepunkah property

Labor, Nationals MP Call for National Firearm Registry to Be Fast-Tracked After Police Killing

Labor MP Dan Repacholi and Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie have jointly called on the federal government to accelerate the implementation of a national firearm registry (NFR) for Australia. This comes following the deadly shooting of two police officers in Victoria’s rural town of Porepunkah on Aug. 26, which sent shockwaves across the country. The alleged gunman, Dezi Freeman, who is currently on the run, is reported to be in illegal possess…

Region mourns tragic loss of police officers - Wangaratta Chronicle

A pall of sadness has fallen across the North East this week, following news of the tragic deaths of two police officers, killed in the line of duty at Porepunkah. As the nation's media turned its attention to the small town at the foot of Mount...