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Epoch Times
26-05-2025
- Epoch Times
‘Do or Die': Union Responds to Fatal Police Shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a 'do or die' situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. Related Stories 5/19/2025 4/27/2025 'This is what our [police] members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life,' he said. 'There's no magic wand for situations like this. 'When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die.' Victorian Minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. 'Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away,' he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
Time Out
26-05-2025
- Time Out
Melbourne's Luna Park is getting a much-needed multi-million dollar facelift
The huge moon face on St Kilda Esplanade, aka the entrance to the beloved Luna Park, is one of Melbourne's most iconic sights. It's been there since 1912, making the theme park the oldest in the country – so it makes sense that it's in need of some TLC. Thankfully, the century-old site is set to get a glow-up with a $22 million upgrade. The restoration works will target the Luna Palace, a building inside the park that's been there from the beginning. Once upon a time, it hosted the Dodgem cars and the Penny Arcade. But after falling into disrepair, it was closed to the public for safety reasons. Fortunately, the park is now undergoing heritage repairs to bring it back to life so that it can be enjoyed by visitors once again. The palace will even get an expansion, creating the capacity to host exciting events. Luna Park's entrance towers will also benefit from a makeover to revitalise the facade, with a fresh coat of paint and revamped lighting. The restoration works are already underway, with the park able to stay open throughout. The revamped Luna Palace is expected to be ready to open in November 2025. To recognise the value of this heritage attraction, the state government has contributed $5 million in funding through the latest budget. Victorian minister for environment Steve Dimopoulos said Luna Park was an important part of Melbourne's history. 'With the help of this funding it can not only return to its former glory but grow and thrill new generations,'' Dimopoulos said. 'We are so lucky to have places like this in Melbourne, which are nationally and internationally significant and we are proud to make sure it continues to be a family favourite for locals and international visitors to our great state.' To find out more about the Luna Park restoration works, head to the website.
The Advertiser
25-05-2025
- The Advertiser
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Perth Now
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
