Home » Police and Courts » Police beat May 27

Police beat May 27

Knives seized

A DRIVER has been charged after allegedly being in possession of multiple knives and drugs.

Police said a 55-year-old male driver was intercepted on the Murray Valley Highway just after midnight on May 23.

He was found in possession of knives and a substance believed to be cannabis.

They also found that the driver was unlicensed. He was arrested, charged and bailed to attend court at a later date.

Teen caught

A TEENAGER will face a date with court after allegedly setting a car on fire in Ultima.

Police said about 3am on May 18, CFA attended an address in Ultima where they found a car on fire.

The fire was deemed suspicious and police later attended.

The following day a male youth was arrested, charged and bailed to court at a later date.

Handbag theft

POLICE are investigating the alleged theft of a handbag from a vehicle parked in Robinvale.

Some time between 4pm on May 12 and 4pm on May 17, the handbag went missing.

It’s unclear where the theft occurred as the vehicle had been in multiple locations.

Unpaid fuel

FUEL was allegedly stolen from a Robinvale service station last week.

The driver left the station without paying for more than $100 worth of fuel.

It happened between 7am and 8am on May 17.

Tyre pressure gauge stolen

A TYRE pressure gauge was allegedly stolen from a vehicle parked in Robinvale last week.

Police said some time between noon on May 20 and 4pm the following day, offenders gained entry to a vehicle parked in Latje Road.

Missing machinery

A PIECE of machinery was allegedly stolen from a Robinvale property last week.

A purpose-built machine for removing plastic covers from vines went missing from a Happy Valley Road property, between 4pm on May 16 and 9am the following day.

Town fire

RESIDENTS have ben warned not to start fires in the Swan Hill township, after authorities were called to a small fire.

Police and CFA attended a property on Wanera Street, where they found a pile of dead shrubbery on fire.

The fire was extinguished and police attended and spoke to the owner of the property to ensure that they were aware that no fires could be lit in the town.

Digital Editions


  • Magpies fly to second win

    Magpies fly to second win

    A DETERMINED Lake Boga has kept their finals hopes alive with a hard-fought 16-goal win over a disappointing Nyah-Nyah West United on the weekend. The…

More News

  • Blues stave off determined Saints

    Blues stave off determined Saints

    KERANG held their nerve against a dogged Tooleybuc-Manangatang side to come away from Riverside Park with an 18-point win in a tense mid-ladder clash. Eager to rejoin the winner’s list,…

  • Swan Hill to host week one finals

    Swan Hill to host week one finals

    THE Central Murray Football Netball League (CMFNL) has confirmed that the first week of their expanded top eight finals series will take place in Swan Hill in late August. With…

  • Swans lead the way

    Swans lead the way

    SWAN Hill’s women’s soccer team has continued its remarkable rise, with the Swans moving to the top of the ladder for the first time in years following a gritty 1-0…

  • MRI skills boost

    MRI skills boost

    WHILE awaiting the outcome of the funding for the new medical imaging service, Swan Hill District Health is continuing to strengthen its local diagnostic imaging capability. A staff member will…

  • Unbeaten run continues

    Unbeaten run continues

    FIVE wins from the first five games is certainly a great way to start the 2026 season for NNW United, as they look towards revenge and glory. This latest win…

  • Boost for childcare in border town

    Boost for childcare in border town

    A MAJOR funding boost for childcare in Robinvale has been welcomed by Swan Hill Rural City Council, with the Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative set to expand and redevelop its early…

  • Council rejects industry rate relief plea

    Council rejects industry rate relief plea

    BALRANALD Council has rejected a push for industry-wide rate relief for dried vine fruit growers impacted by extreme weather, instead urging State and Federal Governments to provide targeted disaster assistance…

  • Coalition fighting for relevance

    Coalition fighting for relevance

    THE Farrer by-election had shattered the myth of the “safe” rural seat, according to veteran political commentator Barrie Cassidy, who warned the Coalition was now fighting for relevance across regional…

  • Farley hits ground running

    Farley hits ground running

    ONE Nation’s newest MP wasted no time settling into federal politics, heading to Canberra last week to learn the ropes just days after his history-making victory in the Farrer by-election.…

  • Local veteran earns Invictus call up

    Local veteran earns Invictus call up

    YEARS after leaving active service, Wayne Hale is once again preparing to represent the Green and Gold after being selected to compete in the Invictus Germany Sports Festival next month.…