The state government and the Rail union are coming close to a monumental pay deal which could see the end of strikes in the city.

Victoria Police Commissioner Shane Patton's contract will not be renewed following a damning vote of no confidence by officers within the force.

The conflict between Mr Patton and the state government is believed to have been brewing for several years with the no confidence vote over the long running pay dispute on Friday – the final straw.

The Sunday Herald Sun has been told Mr Patton fought hard against loosened bail laws and an increase in the age of criminal responsibility. The State Government has wanted the age to be raised to ...

With Commissioner Patton's five-year contract as leader of the state's police force due to end mid-year, it was expected he would continue for another term. However, an overwhelming vote against ...

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan said a crushing vote of no confidence in the state’s top cop “could not be ignored”, following Shane Patton’s resignation on Sunday night. Mr Patton said he ...

Villanova coach Ed Geisz engaged in a heroic act during World War II, leading to General George Patton handing Geisz the ...

Patton pointed out Victoria was the only state without an effective tobacco licensing system. Police Minister Anthony Carbines did not respond to questions about the chief commissioner’s ...

Patton released a resignation statement on Sunday evening, as did the state government, after weeks of speculation about whether he would see out the remaining months of his contract that ends in ...

Mr Patton was appointed to a five-year term in the role in 2020, with his contract set to expire in June. The state government is yet to confirm if they will extend his term, but speaking to ABC ...

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says he won't resign despite an impending no confidence vote which is being put to police union members. On Thursday morning Commissioner Patton ...

However, Patton rejected calls from the Police Association of Victoria to resign, despite 87 per cent of members saying they had lost faith in the state’s highest-ranking officer. Victoria ...