Melissa Meehan

Australia

Reporter at Australian Associated Press (AAP)

Freelance Journalist at Star News Group (Australia)

AAP 2.0 Melbourne. Dabbling in kids mags. Former editor Star Mail Newspapers. Opinions my own. Retweets not endorsements.

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Articles

Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Callum Godde |Melissa Meehan |Ben McKay |Allanah Sciberras

Former New Zealand Police commissioner Mike Bush has been named Victoria's next chief commissioner. Photo: David Rowland/AAP PHOTOSThe next top cop of a troubled police force embraces his "outsider" status to curb its leadership malaise and has a stern warning for crooks.
Former NZ Police commissioner named Victoria’s next chief commissioner

1 week ago | 7news.com.au | Melissa Meehan |Callum Godde

An outsider has been tasked with leading Victoria’s troubled police force out of the mire. Former New Zealand Police commissioner Mike Bush will begin his five-year stint as the state’s chief commissioner on June 27. Victoria Police was thrust into leadership turmoil in February after a no-confidence vote from officers cost chief commissioner Shane Patton his job.
State turns to Kiwi to overhaul embattled police force

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Melissa Meehan |Callum Godde
The NRL makes a bizarre statement about Welcome to Country just days before one of the biggest attractions of the season

2 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | William Ton |Melissa Meehan

The NRL makes a bizarre statement about Welcome to Country just days before one of the biggest attractions of the season NRL were tight-lipped about plans in place Since revamped via a statement on Tuesday Magic Round begins in Brisbane on Friday By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA and WILLIAM TON AND MELISSA MEEHAN FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 23:03 EDT, 28 April 2025 | Updated: 23:05 EDT, 28 April 2025 The NRL has revamped its stance on the staging of Welcome to...
Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

2 weeks ago | canberratimes.com.au | William Ton |Melissa Meehan

Politicians are accused of using Indigenous people as a political football in the election debate. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOSA prominent Indigenous leader accuses politicians of using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a "political football" after two opposition leaders criticised Welcome to Country ceremonies.
Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

2 weeks ago | thecourier.com.au | William Ton |Melissa Meehan

Politicians are accused of using Indigenous people as a political football in the election debate. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOSA prominent Indigenous leader accuses politicians of using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a "political football" after two opposition leaders criticised Welcome to Country ceremonies.
Vets don't want Welcome to Country on Anzac Day: Dutton

2 weeks ago | au.news.yahoo.com | Melissa Meehan

The opposition leader has doubled down on his criticism of Welcome to Country ceremonies, claiming most veterans don't want them held on Anzac Day. Peter Dutton has placed himself in the centre of the debate surrounding their ceremonies after a small group of neo-Nazis heckled during a dawn service in Melbourne. He described Welcome to Country ceremonies as overused, days after Bunurong-Gunditjmara man Uncle Mark Brown was booed and jeered on Anzac Day.
Pope Francis mourned as 'Australian in his informality'

3 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Alex Mitchell |Melissa Meehan |Luke Costin

Pope Francis has been lauded as a man who inspired people to live with courage and compassion. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOSPope Francis's Australian-like informality and love of the people are being remembered as million of Catholics mourn the pontiff's passing.
Doctor takes script fraud across interstate lines

1 month ago | leadertoday.com.au | Melissa Meehan |Jim Jin

A doctor who stole a colleague's prescription pad and forged her signature had his tangled web of lies uncovered when […]
Teal MP, husband apologise after rival's sign removed

1 month ago | perthnow.com.au | Melissa Meehan

A teal MP and her husband have apologised after he was caught on video removing a sign promoting her political opponent. Peter Jordan, the spouse of Monique Ryan, federal member for Kooyong in Melbourne's inner east, backed down and apologised on Monday just hours after the footage of him was leaked. "I unreservedly apologise for removing the sign," he said in a statement. "It was a mistake.