The controversial $13 million machete amnesty has ended, with authorities warning anyone caught with the banned weapon could face up to two years imprisonment or a fine over $47,000. A Department of Justice and Community Safety spokesperson is pleased the amnesty drew an overwhelming public…
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Cardinia crime shows no signs of improvement
Cardinia has seen a sharp rise in crime, with offences climbing 25.5 per cent to 10,264 in the year ending September 2025, according to the…






