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Emergency — police, fire, ambulance: call 000.
Crime that is not in progress: Crime Stoppers, 1800 333 000, or report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Family violence: Safe Steps, 1800 015 188 (24/7).
Sexual assault: Sexual Assault Crisis Line, 1800 806 292 (24/7 in Victoria).
Mental-health crisis: Lifeline, 13 11 14; Beyond Blue, 1300 22 4636; 13YARN (First Nations), 13 92 76.
Missing person, non-emergency: contact your local Victoria Police station or call the Missing Persons Squad through the police switchboard.

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Corrections

If you believe an article on Victoria Crime News contains a factual error, contact [email protected] with the URL of the article and the specific text you say is wrong. Where the correction is supported, we will update the article and publish a correction notice within five business days.

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Editorial Office
PO Box (available on request)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

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