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>

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition&nbsp;brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/samantha-selinger-morris-p4yvwp">Samantha Selinger-Morris</a> from the newsrooms of <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/">The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/">The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am.
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The dramatic end to the hunt for Dezi Freeman 

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This week we reported on some interesting polling that grappled with what makes One Nation voters tick, and one issue stood out.

There’s also been an argy-bargy in the party this week over immigration numbers, the net result of which being, perhaps, that One Nation is not totally against migration. 

Meanwhile, the Labor government is yet to announce its migration plan and which visa classes it may cut, but the early talk of deportation of migrants sent shockwaves through some communities.

Finally, we also talk about the AI data centres cropping up in Australian communities. Are they worth the investment and the energy drain?

Today’s conversation is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

 

Background reading: 
1000 One Nation voters said why they were voting for Hanson – and what it would take to switch
Albanese tells Queensland to get with the program on AI revolution

 

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe onApple,Spotify,YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.

 

 

This week we reported on some interesting polling that grappled with what makes One Nation voters tick, and one issue stood out.
There&rsquo;s also been an argy-bargy in the party this week over immigration numbers, the net result of which being, perhaps, that One Nation is not totally against migration.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Labor government is yet to announce its migration plan and which visa classes it may cut, but the early talk of deportation of migrants sent shockwaves through some communities.
Finally, we also talk about the AI data centres cropping up in Australian communities. Are they worth the investment and the energy drain?
Today&rsquo;s conversation is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.
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Background reading:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/1000-one-nation-voters-said-why-they-were-voting-for-hanson-and-what-it-would-take-to-switch-20260824-p60qzz.html">1000 One Nation voters said why they were voting for Hanson &ndash; and what it would take to switch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-tells-queensland-to-get-with-the-program-on-ai-revolution-20260825-p60rhp.html">Albanese tells Queensland to get with the program on AI revolution</a></li>
</ul>
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The magical mystery tour of immigration numbers, and the new One Nation voter profile

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When news broke last week that America’s national debt had surged to a record high of $US40 trillion, it was notable enough. If the US economy shakes, the rest of the globe feels it.

And then came the kicker: Donald Trump suggested he could use the military to stage an “intervention” on bond markets.

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses the declining global confidence in the American dollar and the US Treasury – and what Trump will have to do to avoid a global financial crisis.

 

Background reading:
How is Trump weakening American power? Let me count the ways

 

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms ofThe Sydney Morning Herald andThe Age, weekdays from 5am.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe onApple,Spotify,YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.

When news broke last week that America&rsquo;s national debt had surged to a record high of $US40 trillion, it was notable enough. If the US economy shakes, the rest of the globe feels it.
And then came the kicker: Donald Trump suggested he could use the military to stage an &ldquo;intervention&rdquo; on bond markets.
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses the declining global confidence in the American dollar and the US Treasury &ndash; and what Trump will have to do to avoid a global financial crisis.
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Background reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/how-is-trump-weakening-american-power-let-me-count-the-ways-20260824-p60r4u.html">How is Trump weakening American power? Let me count the ways</a></li>
</ul>
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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/"> The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/"> The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/smh-the-age/id6442611511"> Apple</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0tWOA2mdi5WU9hvjJ3da?si=f4b8d7fafdf5495d"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLulycax3584BxKI1ZqSySsouknCWiUa"> YouTube</a> or whichever platform you find your pods.

Donald Trump’s ‘military intervention’ in the US economy

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It’s been a year since a murderous ambush in rural Victoria led to Australia’s biggest manhunt, and the consequences are being felt beyond the dense bush that Dezi Freeman fled into after he shot and killed two police officers.

Today crime journalist Sherryn Groch on the underground network and doomsday preppers in the High Country. And why Freeman, a monster to some, has become an outlaw hero to an entrenched part of Australian society. It’s Wednesday, August 26.


Background reading:
‘Still Kelly country’: Life in Porepunkah after Dezi Freeman, as locals pick up the pieces



The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms ofThe Sydney Morning Herald andThe Age, weekdays from 5am.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe onApple,Spotify,YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.

It&rsquo;s been a year since a murderous ambush in rural Victoria led to Australia&rsquo;s biggest manhunt, and the consequences are being felt beyond the dense bush that Dezi Freeman fled into after he shot and killed two police officers.
Today crime journalist Sherryn Groch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/national/still-kelly-country-life-in-porepunkah-after-dezi-freeman-as-locals-pick-up-the-pieces-20260804-p60l93.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">on the underground network and doomsday preppers in the High Country</a>. And why Freeman, a monster to some, has become an outlaw hero to an entrenched part of Australian society. It&rsquo;s Wednesday, August 26.
 Background reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.theage.com.au/national/still-kelly-country-life-in-porepunkah-after-dezi-freeman-as-locals-pick-up-the-pieces-20260804-p60l93.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;Still Kelly country&rsquo;: Life in Porepunkah after Dezi Freeman, as locals pick up the pieces</a></li>
</ul>
 The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/"> The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/"> The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am.
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Dezi Freeman killed two policemen, but to some he’s still an ‘outlaw hero’

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The dramatic end to the hunt for Dezi Freeman

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