Home » Police and Courts » Police Beat 29-08

Police Beat 29-08

Samantha James

SWAN HILL

Counterfeit notes:

COUNTERFEIT $100 notes were used by two people to purchase items in different transactions at the same supermarket on Friday, August 22.

Theft:

DIESEL and a key to machinery were taken from a property on Wood Road, Chinanging between 6pm Wednesday, August 20 and 11.30am the following day.

Hoon activity:

POLICE are investigating hoon activity and burnouts at the intersection between the Murray Valley Highway and Benjeroop Tresco Road, Tresco, and the vicinity of Shepherd Street, Swan Hill on Saturday, August 23. It is believed a large number of vehicles were involved. Anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Swan Hill Police or Crime Stoppers.

ROBINVALE

Burglaries:

POWER tools, ATVs, motorcycles and other equipment have been targeted in a string of burglaries, attempted burglaries and vehicle thefts reported from rural properties around the Robinvale area over the past two weeks. Mildura CIU are investigating.

Digital Editions

  • Lions roar to first win

    Lions roar to first win

    HAY claimed its first Central Murray A grade victory, overcoming Tyntynder in a physical opening round clash by 15 goals on Saturday. Despite both sides…

More News

  • Simes climbs to top

    Simes climbs to top

    RISING star Ashleigh Simes capped off a remarkable start to her professional tennis journey, claiming her first career title in a stunning conclusion to the Swan Hill Tennis International on…

  • Fuel fears spark urgent call

    Fuel fears spark urgent call

    SWAN Hill Rural City Council is sounding the alarm over fuel supply risks, warning the region’s critical harvest and planting seasons could be thrown into chaos without urgent government guarantees.…

  • Keeping culture strong

    Keeping culture strong

    Aunty Rose Kirby was born in Deniliquin in 1941, at a time when Aboriginal families lived under strict controls on missions. “Anyone who came in or out had to sign…

  • Crime up across Swan Hill

    Crime up across Swan Hill

    CRIMINAL incidents in Swan Hill have risen again, with the latest figures showing a 3.8 per cent increase compared to the previous year. The Crime Statistics Agency data for the…

  • Swans start season strong

    Swans start season strong

    A 15-GOAL to eight second quarter helped Swan Hill secure their first points under new coach Milly McDonald, with the Swans recording a 25-goal win over Ultima on Saturday. The…

  • Council acts on planning delays

    Council acts on planning delays

    A NEW mayoral taskforce will be formed to tackle long-running frustrations over planning delays and improve development services across the Murray River Council municipality. Mayor John Harvie said at the…

  • Free public transport

    Free public transport

    TRIPS on trams and buses in Victoria will be free throughout April to “take the pressure of the pump”. Metro trains, trams and buses, as well as regional trains, coaches,…

  • Berriwillock prepares for annual auction

    Berriwillock prepares for annual auction

    BERRIWILLOCK is a small town with a big heart, proving that size is no barrier when it comes to supporting a worthy cause. Despite having a population of fewer than…

  • SuniTAFE graduates honoured in Swan Hill

    SuniTAFE graduates honoured in Swan Hill

    It was a night to remember for the SuniTAFE Class of 2025, with students officially graduating at the Town Hall last week. More than 500 students completed qualifications across the…

  • Council’s funding wish list

    Council’s funding wish list

    A SWEEPING list of regional priorities, from water reform to a new Swan Hill bridge, will be taken to Victoria’s peak local government body after council gave the green light…