CRIME continues to rise in Victoria, predominantly in towns which have lost 24-hour police stations, sparking debate on the distribution and recruitment of the police force.Figures from the Crime Statistics Agency show in 2025, The City of Whittlesea (CoW) experienced a 7.7 per cent increase in crime from the previous year, the Macedon Ranges were up 3.4 per cent...
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