Two police officers who were shot dead while on duty in a rural Australian town have been named, as a massive search continues for their alleged killer. Victoria Police identified the victims as 59-year-old Detective Neal Thompson - a local officer on the brink of retirement - and 35-year-old Senior Constable Vadim De Waart.

Freeman, who is heavily armed and experienced in wilderness survival skills, is still on the run, but his wife and children have visited a police station and spoken to officers.