Victorian sergeant sacked for drunk-driving at work gets job back

A sergeant fired for drunk-driving at work was reinstated after the board found his dismissal too harsh.

Why it mattersThe case highlights how the Dezi Freeman investigation's emotional and physical toll affected officers and raises questions about mental health support in policing.

AustraliaVictorian police may now face questions about how they support officers through major traumatic investigations and whether current mental health provisions are adequate.

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Woman with 39-page criminal record refused bail after burglary two days after release

Woman refused bail after allegedly stealing from a unit just two days after release.

Why it mattersThe quick cycle from release to reoffending shows a real challenge for the justice system managing repeat offenders with underlying health problems.

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Family calls for inquest into ACT prison officer's death

The family of Ashley Martin, an ACT corrections officer who died by suicide in 2024, is demanding a public coronial inquest into alleged systemic failures.