Police & Courts
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A long weekend of bad decisions
A NUMBER of Mildura residents have had a dampener put on their long weekend after being caught doing the wrong thing. As part of Operation…
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Woman hurt in highway crash
A WOMAN was taken to hospital on Saturday following a crash at Irymple. Highway Patrol Sergeant Mark McDonald said the collision occurred about 4.40pm at…
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Sex offender had drug stash, Mildura court told
A SEX offender was seen on video smoking methamphetamine after police found a cocktail of drugs at his house during routine searches. Dimitrios Palbas was…
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Turn around toll, say police before Queen’s Birthday blitz
POLICE say this weekend is crucial in determining whether this year’s horrid death toll on Victorian roads can be turned around. So far this year,…
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Stolen car torched at city sports ground
A STOLEN car was engulfed in flames at Mildura Recreation Reserve on Thursday night, with multiple calls made to emergency services after nearby residents heard…
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Bail refused after long burglary spree
POLICE say CCTV has captured a man breaking into homes in San Mateo Avenue and a Thirteenth Street hair salon. Darcy Leigh Urquhart was refused…
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Bikies charged over Langtree Avenue brawl
EIGHT men, who police have identified as members of the Rebels bikie gang, have been charged over “cowardly and unprovoked” assaults in Langtree Avenue. It…
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Jail for attacks on ex’s home
A WOMAN who threw a brick through her former partner’s window twice in as many days, has fronted court over the offending. Before Mildura Magistrates’…
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‘Go on then, run me over’ – Neighbours clash in street
A DRIVER who allegedly ended up with his neighbour on the bonnet of his car following a dispute, will soon have his day in court.…
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Car thief ‘fortunate’ to not be facing arson charge, court told
A YOUNG man has been sentenced to three weeks’ jail for his part in the theft of two cars, one of the vehicles later found…
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‘Animal lover’ charged with stealing 10 dogs, two horses
A WOMAN described as an “animal lover” has been charged with stealing 10 dogs and two horses from the Mildura animal shelter. The animals had…
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Man wanted on outstanding warrant
POLICE are urging the public to come forward with any information about the whereabouts of Peter Duffield. The man is wanted in relation to an…