Police & Courts
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Truck blitz finds load breaches by Sunraysia companies
A BLITZ by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has resulted in a number of Sunraysia businesses fronting court for the first time. Last week,…
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Multiworks await sentence after worksite death
MULTIWORKS Australia has fronted Victoria’s County Court after a man was crushed to death while working on the Murray Basin Rail Project in Mildura. The…
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Jail time cut for Woodsies Gem Shop burglar
A BUMBLING burglar who threatened to shoot the owner of a Nichols Point gem store that he targetted has had a year shaved off his…
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First time father out of jail in time to see child born
A FIRST time father will be released from jail just in time to see his child born after being arrested for a raft of offences…
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Police seek information on Mildura burglary
MILDURA police are urging the public to come forward with information about a burglary in Mildura. Detectives said the burglary occurred in Eaglesham Street on…
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Mildura attack reaches court after 19 years
VICTIMS of an alleged assault and robbery in Mildura have given evidence almost two decades after the alleged incident. The accused, Alfred ‘Terry’ Ahomana, was…
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Driver, 21, escapes Mildura vehicle fire
A YOUNG driver has been taken to hospital following a vehicle fire in Mildura on Saturday night. Police, fire crews and paramedics were called to…
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Former police officer seeks compensation after ballistic vest injury
A FORMER Ouyen police officer has been granted leave to seek compensation for an injury caused from wearing a police-issue ballistic vest. The County Court…
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‘I like guns’ says man caught in possession of six imitation firearms
A FORMER stunt performer who “likes guns” has been caught in possession of six imitation firearms, after showing them off to a neighbour. The man…
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Mildura gang arming themselves with knives, baseball bats, court told
A GROUP of young people are arming themselves with knives and preying on victims using standover tactics, Mildura Magistrates’ Court has heard. Kaylen Pappin was…
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Jail time for rampant burglar
THOUGHTLESS thieves stole sentimental items, including a wedding ring, hard drives and a video camera, after ransacking two Irymple homes and a Mildura property while…
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No bail for checkpoint breaker
A MAN has been refused bail after allegedly being chased by police through a border checkpoint outside Wentworth. Police said just before 2.30pm on Sunday,…













