‘We’ve got no tourists’: small businesses caught up in Australia’s largest manhunt struggle as aid announced

Victorian government pledges up to $2.5m to help visitor economy in alpine region as search for alleged Porepunkah killer Dezi Freeman continues

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The Victorian government has announced a support package for tourism operators and small businesses caught up in Australia’s largest manhunt.

The government announced on Monday that as much as $2.5m would be paid to support the visitor economy in Porepunkah, Bright and surrounding region, as the search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman edged towards a fourth week.