Overview

• Targeted search operations continue in and around Mount Buffalo, and the national park remains closed to the public.
• Victoria Police detailed a large tactical push on Friday involving more than 125 specialist officers from across Australia and New Zealand searching caves, rivers, falls and plantations.
• Authorities have offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Freeman’s capture, and investigators urge vigilance and prompt reporting of unusual activity or signs of break-ins.
• There have been no verified sightings of the 56-year-old since the August 26 shootings, and police continue to treat him as armed and dangerous.
• Local businesses report sharp drops in visitors and revenue, with residents describing ongoing anxiety as the weeks-long search affects daily life and tourism plans.