Police say they have ‘compelling evidence’ the remains are those of Cremer, who disappeared in June 2023. Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Character references to be scrapped in Victorian sentencing hearings Offenders convicted of any crime in Victoria will no longer be able to rely on character references during sentencing under changes being introduced by the state government – just weeks after NSW made the same move. Victim-survivors of crimes are having to sit in court and hear that the person who harmed them is a ‘good person’ – that compounds the trauma, diminishes their experience and can’t continue. “Under Labor, safety comes first, and perpetrators must be held accountable for their crimes without excuses. Continue reading...