Police & Courts
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Big drug network deals in Mildura and Swan Hill, court told
A 54-year-old Mildura man has been refused bail for his alleged involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. He has been in custody for almost a…
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Mildura car break-in attempts lead to 57 days’ jail
A MAN who moved to Mildura for love about a year ago has spent almost two months in jail after attempting to break into multiple…
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Red Cliffs man refused bail over drug trafficking charge
A RED Cliffs man remains in custody and will have to wait on whether his drug trafficking charge will be elevated to the County Court.…
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Werrimull diesel fuel thefts followed job loss, court told
A RED Cliffs man stole $1800 worth of diesel fuel from his former employer after being fired, a court has heard. The 24-year-old was employed as…
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Mildura man sent for trial on rape, assault charges
A MILDURA man has pleaded not guilty to the alleged rape of a young woman near Seventh Street and San Mateo Avenue last year, in…
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Mildura ex-teacher’s second court order breach over boy, 15
A RETIRED teacher and the current president of Mildura and District Historical Society has been arrested for the second time in three months for breaching…
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Boy, 17, caught with paint after bridge tag
A TEENAGER has fronted a children’s court after painting a large graffiti tag under Mildura’s marina bridge. Shortly after, the then 17-year-old was caught red-handed…
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Driver hits 151km/h in ‘moment of madness’
A SUNRAYSIA man says he had a “moment of madness” and surprised himself when he drove at 151km/h in Merbein. Before Mildura Magistrates’ Court on…
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Mildura man gets jail over burglary goods
A MILDURA man has been sentenced to jail after police found property stolen in burglaries, including seven brand-name watches, at his home. Nathan James, 24,…
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Ban day camper risked bushfire outbreak, Mildura court told
A MERBEIN man who lit a fire on a total fire ban day risked causing the sort of devastating bushfires now being experienced across the…
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Evading police ‘feels like taking drugs’, Mildura court told
A FORMER motocross rider evaded police for the adrenalin rush “because it feels like taking drugs”, a court has heard. The man pleaded guilty to…
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Thefts add up to Christmas in jail for Robinvale man
A ROBINVALE man spent Christmas in jail after stealing a car and carrying out various other thefts in Mildura. Brodie Cameron Pettit was sentenced to…
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