Police & Courts
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Teen back in jail only days after release
A TEENAGER was arrested just 48 hours after being released from custody after a shop burglary. Before a children’s court this week, the 16-year-old was…
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Mildura teen on sex offenders list for life
A MILDURA teenager has been placed on the sex offenders register for life after having sexual intercourse with three girls under 16 in Sunraysia. Nathan…
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Police traffic blitz finds 52 offences in Sunraysia
MILDURA police detected 52 traffic offences and carried out more than 700 preliminary breath tests as part of Operation Arid. During the statewide long weekend…
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Former Mildura teacher to plead guilty to nine charges
HISTORIAN and former Mildura school teacher Glenn Miller will plead guilty to nine charges before the County Court of Victoria, including five counts of committing…
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Honesty pays off for driver
A DRIVER’S honesty has helped him avoid a hefty fine and significant period off the road. The Sunraysia man appeared before Mildura Magistrates’ Court on…
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Passenger has life-threatening injuries after Carwarp crash
A MAN was fighting for his life in hospital following a collision between a car and B-double truck on the Calder Highway south of Mildura…
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Wentworth mayor calls for renewed court registry service
WENTWORTH Local Court’s registry service is under threat of being cut following the retirement of the previous long-standing registrar. Wentworth Shire Council has written to…
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Breaches against ex-MDAS boss
A FORMER employee of Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) has fronted court over breaches related to former chief executive Rudolph Kirby. Before Mildura Magistrates’ Court…
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Police blitz roads for long weekend risks
POLICE are urging Sunraysia motorists to take care, with an increase in events and travellers hitting the road for the long weekend. The statewide Operation…
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Man beaten with crowbar in Merbein, court told
AN Ouyen man was beaten with a crowbar shortly before his car was stolen in Merbein, a court has heard. Geoffrey ‘Paul’ Scutcheon and his…
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Mildura boy found
A MISSING Mildura boy has been found “safe and well” after being reported missing on Thursday. Police and family held concerns for the non-verbal 13-year-old…
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Fire destroys car at Meringur
A CAR was engulfed in flames on the Sturt Highway at Meringur on Thursday. Two CFA units from Meringur and District were called to the…
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