Wednesday,
27 August 2025
MPs rally behind local force following Porepunkah tragedy

State and federal leaders of government have shown their support for the local community, police force and emergency services following the Porepunkah shooting on Tuesday.

Suspected gunman Dezi Freeman, 56, remains on the run in the bush after he allegedly killed two police officers, Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson, 59, and Senior Constable Vadim De Waart, 35, and seriously injur...

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