A motorist allegedly using a mobile phone while driving sparked police attention – but they quickly discovered something even more concerning.
December, 2021
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23 December
Police officer charged – Western Region
Police officer charged – Western Region. Thursday, 23 December 2021 10:26:37 AM. A police officer has been charged over alleged domestic violence and misconduct offences. In Octob
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23 December
NSW police officer charged with DV offence
A serving NSW Police officer has been charged with domestic violence and misconduct offences. Police say a 41-year-old sergeant from the Western Region was
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23 December
Victoria mask rules change again as COVID cases spike ahead of Christmas
Victorians will spend Christmas with stricter mask rules as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. After the state recorded its biggest case day in more than two months on Thursday, the acting premier announced face coverings will again become mandatory in all indoor settings.
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23 December
Police seize drugs, weapons in raids across Rochester, Echuca
TWO men have been charged after drugs and weapons were seized from a number of properties around Rochester and Echuca. Police executed the four search warrants on December 17, seizing various quantities of illicit drugs including approximately 3.
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23 December
Family farewells Hillcrest school victim
Family and friends are gathering to farewell one of the six Hillcrest Primary School students who died in a jumping castle accident in northwest Tasmania.
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23 December
Have you seen these men? Travis Barclay and John Cochrane wanted by police
Ballarat police are hunting two men wanted for separate alleged vehicle offences. John Cochrane is wanted by police for allegedly driving while suspended and failing to answer bail, with four warrants issued.
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23 December
Statewide Rollout Of Conducted Energy Devices For Police
All Victorian frontline police and Protective Services Officers will be equipped with conducted energy devices to help them safely respond to violent offenders and keep the community safe. The Andrews Labor Government will deliver $214 million over five years,
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23 December
New South Wales records 5,715 coronavirus cases and one death with major changes set to return amid Omicron concerns
New South Wales recorded a big jump in daily coronavirus figures with 5,715 new COVID-19 infections and one death on Thursday as thousands of residents rush to testing clinics with Christmas just two days away.
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23 December
Boosting Victorians’ Safety Over The Festive Season
To put us in the best position to respond to Omicron, Victoria will expand its vaccination booster program to deliver up to 300,000 doses a week, support GPs and pharmacies to deliver even more, and take steps to ensure the community’s safety over the holidays with updated mask rules to …