Police & Courts
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Bus driver avoids jail over fatal accident
A BUS driver will not go to jail for a crash killing two women on their way home from an annual Bowls Sunraysia tournament. More…
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Going to church doesn’t absolve accused, says magistrate
A MAGISTRATE has warned a family violence perpetrator that attending church does not mean he has changed his behaviour. The 26-year-old accused pleaded guilty to…
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Police briefs: Purse thief charged
A MILDURA man has been charged with 39 offences after a spate of purse and bag thefts at local supermarkets. On Thursday, detectives arrested a…
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Mildura inspector: We all have a role to play
This coronavirus story has been made free to read because it contains community health and safety information. To ensure you are up-to-date with all the…
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Mildura woman tells court meth was prescription medication
A MILDURA woman told police liquid methamphetamine found in her backpack, along with two syringes, was prescription medication used for blood clots, a court has…
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Court’s stark warning for drug addict
A MAN has been told he needs to prove he loves his family more than he loves drugs if he wants to get back on…
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Irymple motorcyclist dies in Mildura crash
POLICE have revealed the motorbike rider who died on Saturday night was a 46-year-old Irymple man. About 7.30pm police said they activated their lights and…
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Man jailed over drug trafficking
A COURT has been told that a convicted drug trafficker turned to drugs after witnessing the “violent death” of his father. More police and courts…
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Social distancing measures in Mildura courts
WHILE the Mildura Magistrates’ Court remains open and operational in the midst of the coronavirus chaos, a number of measures have been introduced to lessen…
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Bond for smuggling cigarettes
A WOMAN who tried to smuggle cigarettes into custody for her son has been placed on a good behaviour bond. The 55-year-old pleaded guilty before…
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Alleged Mildura scammer granted bail
A MILDURA man has been granted bail as he waits to stand trial before the County Court on allegations he used people’s good nature to…
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Mildura remains in state’s top four for crime statistics
FAMILY violence and breaches of family violence orders continue to be some of most reported criminal incidents in Mildura and across Victoria, according to the…