Home » Police & Courts » Police round-up

Police round-up

KERANG

Pet-food porch pirate.

TWO bags of dry animal food were stolen from the porch area of a Boundary Street address, after they were delivered to the house on November 8. The owner returned home later that day and realised the delivered property had been stolen.


Sheep stolen.

BETWEEN October 28 and November 12, two 6-month-old Poll Dorset sheep were stolen from a Loddon Vallet Highway address.


Slumped driver.

A FEMALE driver was found slumped over the steering wheel of her vehicle in Wellington Street about 2:45pm on November 15. Police searched her vehicle and located a small bottle of liquid, which appeared to be the illicit drug GHB. The female was interviewed at Kerang Police Station.


COHUNA

Fence damaged.

EXTENSIVE damage was caused to a farmer’s fence along Cohuna’s Leitchville Road between 1am and 6am on November 17. Police say it appears a 4×4 vehicle had driven through the fence. They are seeking further information.


KOONDROOK

Lock tampering.

Moderate damage to two entrances of a Grigg Road building was caused by tampering with locks at 3:38am on November 13. A 4×4 vehicle with bull bar and driving lights was at the site. The offenders did not gain entry. Police are asking for any suspicious vehicles in the area to be reported.

Digital Editions


  • Free daytime electricity

    Free daytime electricity

    GANNAWARRA residents will soon be able to tap into free daytime electricity under a major new energy plan aimed at slashing household bills. The Midday…

More News

  • Financial benefits of a tradie career start from day one, HIA says

    Financial benefits of a tradie career start from day one, HIA says

    ANALYSIS by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) shows that there can be immediate financial benefits for young people taking up a trade in comparison to tertiary education. HIA executive director…

  • Candidates urged to get election ready

    Candidates urged to get election ready

    REGISTERED political parties and prospective candidates for the 2026 state election are being urged to familiarise themselves with the regulatory requirements and avoid costly mistakes by registering for a series…

  • Water cheats fined

    Water cheats fined

    A CRACKDOWN on water theft in the Riverina has seen five licence holders hit with more than $77,000 in fines after allegedly taking huge volumes of groundwater they were not…

  • Hopeful faults EU trade deal

    Hopeful faults EU trade deal

    THE recent trade deal between Australia and the European Union, which aims to make it easier and cheaper for both sides to buy and sell goods and services, is going…

  • Former student returns with a vision

    Former student returns with a vision

    A PASSIONATE advocate for comprehensive, localised rural health, Dr Jerry Abraham Alex has joined Swan Hill District Health with a vision for the primary health service. Dr Abraham Alex has…

  • Wheels on the bike go round and round

    Wheels on the bike go round and round

    ONE day of riding to school wasn’t enough for St Joseph’s Primary School students, extending National Ride to School Day for the whole week. PE teacher Kristy Hayes said there…

  • Life honour for showstopping doyenne

    Life honour for showstopping doyenne

    FOLLOWING the Kerang U3A Community Concert, one of the most beloved long-term members of the Acting for Fun Group received a surprise honour. Odette Clavant was awarded a life membership…

  • National barefoot waterskiing champs comes to Cohuna

    National barefoot waterskiing champs comes to Cohuna

    WATERSKIING enthusiasts from across Australia will converge on Cohuna next month as the town hosts the 64th Australian National Barefoot Waterski Championships. Eight days of events will take place on…

  • Kerang U3A show shines

    Kerang U3A show shines

    AROUND 150 people attended the annual Kerang University of the Third Age community concert, where joyous talents and passions took centre stage. Woven throughout the three act concert was an…

  • Stormwater improvements for Kerang

    Stormwater improvements for Kerang

    KERANG’S central business district has received much needed new stormwater infrastructure, set to benefit residents and property owners. Work from late January to mid-March completed two urban stormwater projects in…