Life in Porepunkah after Dezi Freeman, as locals pick up the pieces
A year after the killing of two police officers in Porepunkah, the local community continues to grapple with lingering tensions and divisions. The story profiles a local resident who knew the perpetrator, highlighting the ongoing emotional impact on the remote town.
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It illustrates the long-term social and psychological aftermath of violent crime on small, tight-knit communities.
A year on from the killing of two police officers, the remote community in Victoria’s idyllic high country is still recovering, but tensions – and deep divisions – linger.
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Share A A A This story is part of the August 22 edition of Good Weekend. See all stories . There is a little hut at the foot of the mountain, just minutes down the road from where Australia’s biggest-ever manhunt began.
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