Police & Courts
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Unfamiliar BMW caused speeding, Mildura court told
A MILDURA man clocked driving 30km/h over the speed limit has blamed a speeding charge on an unfamiliar car. Mildura Magistrates’ Court was this week…
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Mildura’s top cop gets back to work
FOLLOWING a 12-month cancer battle, Mildura Superintendent Rebecca Olsen says her return to police work this week came as a huge relief and signalled a…
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Cuppa with a copper a taste of modern policing
REGIS Ontario residents had a “cuppa with a copper” on Wednesday, discussing all things police and Mildura. Leading Senior Constable Mark Baumann visited the aged…
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Irymple man pleads guilty over Woodsies Gem Shop robbery
A MAN accused of stealing more than $130,500 worth of jewellery from Woodsies Gem Shop last October has pleaded guilty to theft and will face…
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Mildura bench calls Nick Stevens case delay ‘unacceptable’
A MAGISTRATE has questioned delays in former AFL star Nick Stevens’ court case, telling the prosecution it was “unacceptable” that a computer seized 18 months…
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Wallet thief admits being ‘horrible person’, court told
A MAN with a significant criminal history told police he was a “horrible person” for stealing a wallet. More police and courts coverage Paul Swift…
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Mildura man promises God to avoid court
A MAN made a promise to God and his solicitor that he would be of better behaviour and not end up before the courts again.…
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108 calls in a week breached order, Mildura court told
A SUNRAYSIA man accused of persistently breaching a court-imposed order and calling a victim 108 times in just a week has been refused bail. In…
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Mildura woman bailed on theft aggravated burglary charges
A WOMAN charged with aggravated burglary and using stolen credit cards has been released on bail. More police and courts coverage Stephanie Taylor appeared before…
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Breach of trust: $132K stolen from aged woman, court told
A MILDURA woman will face the County Court on 30 deception charges after allegedly forging signatures to withdraw $132,000 from an aged-care resident’s bank account…
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Supreme Court allocates 58 days for Mildura sittings
THE Supreme Court of Victoria has allocated a record number of sitting days across regional Victoria this year – with 58 days available to hear…
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Police briefs: Car impounded over speed
A P-PLATE driver’s car was impounded on Saturday after travelling at more than 70km/h over the speed limit. On Saturday night, highway patrol police detected…