Overview

• Mount Buffalo National Park remains closed and a strong police presence continues even as visitors are told they can return to Porepunkah.
• Victoria ran its largest-ever tactical policing operation on Friday, deploying more than 125 specialist officers from across Australia and New Zealand to scour caves, ravines and alpine bushland.
• Police report no confirmed sightings since August 26, have received over 1,100 tips, and maintain a A$1 million reward for information leading to an arrest.
• The state announced a A$2.5 million relief package for affected businesses in Porepunkah and Bright, including A$5,000 grants, council support and tourism marketing.
• Authorities urge vigilance from residents and returning holidaymakers and say Freeman may still be in the area, be harboured elsewhere or be deceased, as he is considered armed and dangerous.