Home » Police and Courts » Police Beat

Police Beat

Where’s my car?

A MAN stole a friend’s car and drove to Melbourne while he was organising a bus fare for him on Sunday, police allege.

The victim had driven his friend to a Vine Court, Robinvale address to organise V/Line bus tickets to Melbourne.

The driver had stepped from the vehicle, leaving the keys in the ignition.

While the victim had gone inside to seek help regarding the bus ticket, his friend jumped into the driver’s seat and drove off.

Police believed he was heading to Melbourne. The stolen vehicle was yet to be recovered.


Driver faces arrest

POLICE say they will arrest a driver who allegedly evaded officers in Swan Hill earlier this week.

Police attempted to intercept a black Holden Cruz in Weaver Drive on February 26.

This vehicle sped off.

Police said they knew the identity of the driver, who would be interviewed in coming days.


Gun breach

A MAN was arrested for being in possession of firearms while under a prohibition order.

Police conducted a search on a Thurla Street address on February 25 and found the man in possession of firearms.

An amount of crystal methylamphetamine was also located.


Assaults at home

TWO people were assaulted at a Robinvale address last week.

The incident happened at a Latje Road property on February 24. No one was injured.Fire investigation

POLICE are investigating the cause of a fire at a Nyah property earlier this week.

Firefighters and police were called to an unattended grassfire at the rear of a Church Street address on February 25.

Police and the CFA are investigating.


Items stolen

ITEMS were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in Swan Hill earlier this week.

Police said the victim attended a party in Campbell Street on February 25 when she returned and noticed the missing items.

Arson lead

POLICE are following a lead after a fire was deliberately lift in a residential area on February 22.

The small fire ignited in the Dunstone and Pritchard streets area.

Digital Editions


  • Budget gap widens

    Budget gap widens

    SWAN Hill Rural City Council has welcomed parts of the state budget but says regional communities are still being left behind. The council has acknowledged…

More News

  • Young talent takes centre stage

    Young talent takes centre stage

    FOR the past 12 weeks the talented young performers of the community have been diligently preparing for the Swan Hill Theatre Group’s latest and highly anticipated production of Mary Poppins…

  • Demons’ big test against Eagles

    Demons’ big test against Eagles

    NYAH-Nyah West United will face their biggest test since their round 1 loss to Woorinen when they host the Mallee Eagles tomorrow afternoon. Although the Eagles will start the match…

  • Budget splash leaves Swan Hill empty-handed

    Budget splash leaves Swan Hill empty-handed

    SWAN Hill has been left out in the cold in the 2026/27 Victorian budget, despite a multibillion-dollar focus on easing cost-of-living pressures. Treasurer Jaclyn Symes handed down the budget on…

  • A life‑changing trek

    A life‑changing trek

    MOULAMEIN resident and Year 11 student Sophie Bennett has been successful in winning a Sinclair Scholarship and will participate in the Kokoda trek in the term-two holidays. The Sinclair Scholarship…

  • For the love of the sport

    For the love of the sport

    The 60th annual Autumn/May Carnival is underway at the Swan Hill Bowls Club, with bowlers from across Victoria descending on the region for the club’s longest-running and most anticipated event.…

  • Unknown battle ahead for Swans

    Unknown battle ahead for Swans

    Both Swan Hill’s men’s and women’s soccer sides will face unfamiliar opposition this weekend as they prepare to take on new opponents for the first time this season. The Swans…

  • Celebrating the heart of healthcare

    Celebrating the heart of healthcare

    SWAN Hill District Health is proud to celebrate and acknowledge the remarkable dedication, skill and compassion of its midwives and nurses as part of International Day of the Midwife and…

  • Cinema for a cause

    Cinema for a cause

    A NIGHT of fun, chocolate, and community service was on the cards for the hundreds of locals who flocked to Showbiz Cinemas last Thursday for Inner Wheel’s 12th annual movie…

  • No funding for schools

    No funding for schools

    MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has accused the Victorian Government of pork barrelling, alleging schools in his safe seat have been shut out of funding in the 2026–27 state…

  • Meeting clash rejected

    Meeting clash rejected

    A PUSH to scrap a Murray River Council meeting during peak farming season has been shot down, with one councillor told to just put in an apology. Cr Kylie Berryman…