Police & Courts
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Schoolgirl threatened to slit classmate’s throat, court told
A SUNRAYSIA schoolgirl who threatened to slit the throat of a fellow student and continually bullied her at school has been given a chance at a…
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Woman went on crime spree over drug debt, court told
A YOUNG woman accused of stealing seven firearms during an 18-day crime spree has been bailed to a Queensland address despite the concerns of Mildura…
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Last day of a spirited, fun-loving woman
COWARDLY, callous and selfish. They are the words a Supreme Court judge used to describe Charles McKenzie Ross Evans, who after four years of domestic…
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Cannabis deals in child’s lunchbox, court told
A MAN who was arrested in possession of a child’s lunchbox containing 17 deal bags of cannabis has been refused bail. More police and courts…
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Drugs in a borrowed shoe, teen tells court
A TEENAGER who was found with drugs in his shoe says the shoes were borrowed from a friend, a court has heard. The 17-year-old made…
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Jail is no party for 21st birthday
A MILDURA man spent his 21st birthday in jail after being arrested for breaching a bail condition. Jayden Ireland was sentenced to 42 days’ jail…
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Abusive texts followed Mildura restaurant closure, court told
A MILDURA restaurateur has pleaded guilty to sending threatening messages to his landlord after he failed to pay rent on his Eighth Street restaurant, which…
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No bail after alleged assaults
A MAN has been refused bail after allegedly assaulting his son and wife following a night of drinking. The Mildura Magistrate’s Court was told the…
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Award-winning Mildura historian avoids jail
A MILDURA historian and retired teacher will escape conviction if he stays out of trouble for the next year after breaching an order imposed by…
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Gems stolen, owner threatened at Woodsies Gem Shop
UPDATED: Mildura Police are urging the public to come forward with any information surrounding a burglary at Woodsies Gem Shop on Sunday morning. Specialist forensic investigators…
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Gender control, drugs, grog behind soaring violence rate
GENDER inequality, drugs and alcohol are the key primary drivers for Mildura having the third-highest family violence rate in Victoria, according to the peak Mallee…
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Bond for reformed abuser
A MAGISTRATE has praised the perpetrator of an alcohol-fuelled domestic violence assault, for completely turning his life around. The 56-year-old appeared in Mildura Magistrates’ Court…
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