Police & Courts
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New trial awaits Stevens
FORMER AFL player Nick Stevens is expected to face a new trial early next year over allegations that he obtained more than $170,000 by deception…
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Drug trafficker nabbed in police sting
A MAN caught up in a police sting that aimed to dismantle an alleged drug trafficking syndicate operating in Mildura was recorded by police surveillance…
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60yo meth user given warning
A FORMER farmer and winery worker who ran from police after being found in possession of methylamphetamine and knives has been warned to comply with…
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Drunk driver off road for almost three years
A MAN who drove away from an accident he caused on Boxing Day last year in Mildura has been disqualified from driving until at least…
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Speed focus of new effort
THREE key community agencies in Victoria have come together to launch a new road safety campaign. The push, titled Break the Habit, is backed by…
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Prison phone calls lead to longer stay
A MILDURA man compromised his parole eligibility after attempting to contact his ex-partner and children 34 times using the prison phone system. The 33-year-old, who cannot…
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Convicted sex offender contacts teens online
A RED Cliffs man on the sex offenders register is accused of using Snapchat and Messenger to contact and arrange meetups with teenage girls. Laurie…
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Man in custody after wielding hammer at teen
A MILDURA man described as “utterly impetuous” by a magistrate has been brought into custody for allegedly breaching a full no-contact family violence order. The…
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Station fire leads to large fine
A ROBINVALE man who tore off and set fire to the door of the Eaglehawk Train Station and caused “excessive” damage has been ordered to…
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Pair fined for mall dog attack
A STAFFORDSHIRE Bull Terrier has been destroyed and two men ordered to pay $8396 each after a dog attack in Langtree Mall. Mildura Rural City…
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Homeless man refused bail
A HOMELESS young man alleged to have sexually assaulted a stranger while she was doing her gardening has been refused bail after a magistrate described…
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Arrested man lauds bail refusal
A “DANGEROUS, violent” man alleged to have smashed a stubbie of beer over the head of another man has lauded a magistrate’s decision to refuse…
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