Police & Courts
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Mildura cars targeted for theft
IN BRIEF: ONE car was stolen and a further seven broken into at the weekend. Between 9pm on Saturday and 8am Sunday, a 2002 green Mitsubishi…
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Mildura man jailed for ‘cruel, cowardly’ attack on partner
A YOUNG Mildura man’s “cruel and cowardly” assault on an ex-partner has landed him a 20-month jail sentence. Last Thursday, the 20-year-old was sentenced in…
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Pregnant partner thrown to ground over smokes, court told
A YOUNG man who threw his pregnant partner to the ground following an argument over cigarettes has avoided conviction. Magistrate Andrew McKenna told the now…
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Mildura court jails man over stolen jewellery
A MAN has been sentenced to five months’ jail after being found with dozens of pieces of jewellery, believed to be stolen. More police and…
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Former Mildura teacher had child abuse images, court told
POLICE are investigating an alleged pattern of grooming behaviour towards young teenage boys by a former Mildura school teacher. More police and courts coverage Glenn…
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Mildura police make drug arrests after four-day blitz
MILDURA police have arrested 11 people for drug offences and issued 40 traffic infringement notices to drivers as part of a four-day blitz in the…
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Mildura man’s drug sentence cut by cancer diagnosis
A MILDURA drug trafficker has been sentenced to nine months’ jail after a judge took into account his difficult time on remand due to a…
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Mildura Aboriginal flag incident cases adjourned
MILDURA’s Robert Vigors and Karen Ridge, who last year made national headlines that prompted the #TooStrongForYouKaren movement, have had their charges listed before a court.…
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‘I’ve been taken away from myself’, assault victim says
FAMILY and friends of a victim of horrific family violence have told a court of the trauma and heartache they suffered after seeing their loved…
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Low number of COVID-19 restriction breaches in Mildura
MILDURA police have handed out just eight on the spot fines since being given powers to issue penalty notices for breaches of COVID-19 restrictions. “Whilst…
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Woman steals car during test drive, say police
A WOMAN has been charged with stealing a car after taking it for a test drive. On Saturday morning, a 30-year-old woman took the car…
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Mildura police seeking two people on warrants
MILDURA Police are seeking public assistance in locating 33-year-old Simaile Masila on two outstanding warrants. Masila is known to frequent both Mildura and Robinvale areas.…