In a sudden conclusion to one of Australia’s most intensive manhunts, self-described sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman was shot dead by police on Monday morning.

For more than 200 days, Freeman evaded police after killing two police officers at a rural property in Porepunkah, in Victoria’s High Country, on August 26 last year.

In a bonus episode today, crime reporter Melissa Cunningham on how the deadly saga of Dezi Freeman came to an end.

For all the latest on this story, visit theage.com.au or smh.com.au.

In a sudden conclusion to one of Australia&rsquo;s most intensive manhunts, self-described sovereign citizen Dezi Freeman was shot dead by police on Monday morning.
For more than 200 days, Freeman evaded police after killing two police officers at a rural property in Porepunkah, in Victoria&rsquo;s High Country, on August 26 last year.
In a bonus episode today, crime reporter Melissa Cunningham on how the deadly saga of Dezi Freeman came to an end.
For all the latest on this story, visit <a href="www.theage.com.au">theage.com.au </a>or <a href="https://www.smh.com.au">smh.com.au.</a>

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The dramatic end to the hunt for Dezi Freeman 

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The government's capital gains tax and negative gearing changes are now legislated, and this week there has been some early data on how these changes are hitting the property market.

Plus, Labor's compromise on gambling advertising reforms and Angus Taylor's leadership of the Liberal Party.

Senior economics correspondent Shane Wright and federal political correspondent Natassia Chrysanthos join Jacqueline Maley to discuss. 

The government's capital gains tax and negative gearing changes are now legislated, and this week there has been some early data on how these changes are hitting the property market.
Plus, Labor's compromise on gambling advertising reforms and Angus Taylor's leadership of the Liberal Party.
Senior economics correspondent Shane Wright and federal political correspondent Natassia Chrysanthos join Jacqueline Maley to discuss.&nbsp;

Labor’s tax changes hit the property market, will a Liberal ‘rebrand’ turn the party around?

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In December last year, Australia was confronted with its worst-ever incident of antisemitic violence when gunmen killed 15 people on Bondi Beach at a Hanukkah gathering. That came after the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and an arson attack on the Lewis' Continental Kitchen in Sydney.

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, or ASIO, has now warned that hatred of Jews is one factor virtually all violent extremist cohorts have in common. How did we reach a point where so many Jews now say they feel unsafe in Australia?

Today’s discussion, guest-hosted by Benjamin Preiss, is with international and political editor Peter Hartcher.

 

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It’s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it

In December last year, Australia was confronted with its worst-ever incident of antisemitic violence when gunmen killed 15 people on Bondi Beach at a Hanukkah gathering. That came after the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne and an arson attack on the Lewis' Continental Kitchen in Sydney.
The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, or ASIO, has now warned that hatred of Jews is one factor virtually all violent extremist cohorts have in common. How did we reach a point where so many Jews now say they feel unsafe in Australia?
Today&rsquo;s discussion, guest-hosted by Benjamin Preiss, is with international and political editor Peter Hartcher.
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<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/it-s-the-unique-hate-that-inflames-all-others-and-australia-is-failing-to-quell-it-20260629-p60b0d.html">It&rsquo;s the unique hate that inflames all others, and Australia is failing to quell it</a></li>
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Antisemitism is feeding all forms of extremism: Peter Hartcher on ASIO boss’ striking speech

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The Victorian government has staked its reputation, to a large extent, on an ambitious infrastructure program – termed the Big Build by state Labor, the program includes major road and rail projects totalling billions of dollars. 

Victoria Police however, say there is no doubt gangland-linked corruption has infiltrated the Big Build. 

Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie joins Benjamin Preiss on the revelations of wrongdoing within Victoria's Big Build.

 

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‘Organised, strategic and out of our remit’: Police issue reality check on Big Build corruption

The Victorian government has staked its reputation, to a large extent, on an ambitious infrastructure program &ndash; termed the Big Build by state Labor, the program includes major road and rail projects totalling billions of dollars.&nbsp;
Victoria Police however, say there is no doubt gangland-linked corruption has infiltrated the Big Build.&nbsp;
Today, investigative reporter Nick McKenzie joins Benjamin Preiss on the revelations of wrongdoing within Victoria's Big Build.
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<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/organised-strategic-and-out-of-our-remit-police-issue-reality-check-on-big-build-corruption-20260629-p60auf.html">&lsquo;Organised, strategic and out of our remit&rsquo;: Police issue reality check on Big Build corruption</a>

'Only a rort if you're not in on it': Inside the Big Build scandal

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The dramatic end to the hunt for Dezi Freeman

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