Police arrested 28-year-old Jayden Day in Victoria after a cross-border pursuit involving a stolen Bentley. He is linked to an aggravated burglary, shooting, and assault in the Mildura region.
Rex Airlines is cutting two Tasmanian routes and reducing services to Mildura, citing high fuel prices, inflation, and softer demand. QantasLink will be the sole operator from Devonport.
Victoria Police will launch its first regional police training academy in Mildura next year, aiming to train 100 recruits annually. The pilot program seeks to address recruitment and retention challenges by offering training closer to home, potentially boosting local police numbers and the regional economy.
A 14-year-old boy died and two other teenagers were critically injured after a stolen car crashed into a tree near Charlton, Victoria. The vehicle was stolen from Mildura overnight.
