Overview

• More than 450 officers remain deployed across Victoria’s High Country as a Bright mobile unit draws hundreds of tips, with police believing Freeman is alive and possibly being assisted.
• The Australian Defence Force has provided a military planning specialist and aerial surveillance in support of the search.
• Investigators have expanded operations to Wangaratta and returned to the Porepunkah property, deploying helicopters and armoured vehicles.
• Authorities warn that harbouring or assisting Freeman is a serious offence and invite him to call triple zero to arrange a surrender plan.
• Local operators report income drops of about 60% to 80% and are lobbying for government relief, with funerals for the two slain officers scheduled for Friday and Monday.