Police & Courts
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Jailed for inflicting misery
A MAN who subjected two of his former partners to a life of “absolute misery” when he tracked their every move, assaulted them and threatened…
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Crime spree man’s ‘new life’ vow
A YOUNG Mildura man who slipped back into using methamphetamine before he went on a spate of burglaries and car thefts in September last year…
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Focus on Australia Day traffic influx
POLICE on both sides of the border said they would be out in force in an effort to reduce road trauma and waterway accidents this…
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Woman avoids jail over $36,000 tax scam
A MILDURA woman who fleeced more than $35,000 from the Australian Taxation Office by making false GST claims has narrowly avoided being sent to jail.…
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Alleged victim likely blinded from assault
A WENTWORTH man who allegedly attacked a person with a metal pole, potentially causing blindness in one eye, has had his bail refused and charges…
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‘Lunatic’ driver facing jail time
ROAD users were forced to take evasive action when an unlicensed motorist drove at high speed on the wrong side of Ontario Avenue after police…
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Driver warned to make better decisions
A MOTHER has admitted to speeding, driving an unregistered vehicle as well as driving with disqualified license and cannabis in her system in Mildura, while…
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Teen crim told to increase engagement
A MILDURA teenager accused of smashing up someone’s car, having a drug-related spat with his girlfriend, and driving dangerously to avoid police capture has been…
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‘Monster’ is jailed for assault
A “MONSTER” who punched and kicked a teenager until she lost consciousness and threatened to kill her if police found out about the assault has…
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Different pleas for accused
A PAIR accused of a premeditated attack on an elderly Mildura man in his own home will have their matters finalised in different court circuits.…
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Suspicious Wentworth death
THE body of a man believed to be in his 50s has been found in suspicious circumstances in Wentworth. Barrier Police District officers were called…
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Man extradited
A MAN has been charged with outstanding warrants for alleged personal violence offences after being extradited to New South Wales from South Australia. In November…