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If you need help right now
The services below are independent organisations — they are not Victoria Crime News and not Victoria Police. If you or someone else is in danger, contact them directly.
- Emergency — police, fire, ambulance: 000.
- Crime that is not in progress: Crime Stoppers, or report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
- Family violence: Safe Steps (24/7).
- Sexual assault: Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24/7 in Victoria).
- Mental-health crisis: Lifeline; Beyond Blue; 13YARN (First Nations support).
- Missing person, non-emergency: contact your local Victoria Police station.
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Postal address
Victoria Crime News
Editorial Office
PO Box (available on request)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia