Man charged following carjacking and armed robbery
Warrnambool Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man following an alleged carjacking and armed robbery in Victoria’s south-west yesterday afternoon.
The 21-year-old Portland man was arrested in Mortlake and charged with five offences including aggravated carjacking, armed robbery and criminal damage to property.
He is expected to appear before Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court this morning.
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It’s alleged a 52-year-old Jancourt East woman’s car was stolen outside a Princes Highway shopping centre just after 3pm.
Police will also allege a Curdie Street newsagency in Cobden was robbed at knifepoint about 3.20pm.
19 January 2021 | 03:57pm
Riders smash journey and target for Big Life
Torrential rain and icy cold winds did nothing to deter 50 cyclists as the second edition of the Warrnambool to Melbourne Big Ride for a Big Life was held Friday.
4 groups of cyclists from around Victoria, along with a support crew of over 20 hit the road from 3am Friday morning braving the horrendous conditions on the mammoth 285 kilometer journey, reaching the Docklands a mere 12 hours later to waiting family and friends and Cr Jamal Hakim of the Melbourne City Council.
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Riding to raise money for local schools mental health charity a Big Life, a $50,000 target was smashed with a final total of $64,000 announced today.
Women Held At Knifepoint During Camperdown Carjacking
UPDATE:
Warrnambool Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man following an alleged carjacking and armed robbery in Victoria’s south-west yesterday afternoon.
The 21-year-old Portland man was arrested in Mortlake and charged with five offences including aggravated carjacking, armed robbery and criminal damage to property.
He is expected to appear before Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court this morning.
It’s alleged a 52-year-old Jancourt East woman’s car was stolen outside a Princes Highway shopping centre just after 3pm.
Police will also allege a Curdie Street newsagency in Cobden was robbed at knifepoint about 3.20pm.
New Police Unit Targets Illegal Guns
A new Victoria Police unit has been set up to prevent firearms getting into the wrong hands and protect communities from serious and organised crime.
Dubbed the Illicit Firearms Unit (IFU), the new unit includes a team of 22 experienced investigators focussed on deterring and disrupting firearms related crime.
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The unit will focus on investigating the manufacturing and trafficking of illicit firearms, and work to proactively stop this criminal activity in its tracks, including that linked to organised crime groups and gangs.
Additionally, Victoria Police will continue to focus on the risk that illegal firearms pose in the community in relation to homicides, shootings, drugs and family violence.
$12 million investment
Works have started across the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s support for the Gunditjmara Traditional Owners to protect and develop the land so more Victorians can celebrate its history and cultural significance.
Minister for Regional Development Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the site in Victoria’s south west to inspect the progress of works, alongside the region’s Traditional Owners and representatives from Glenelg Shire Council.
The Labor Government is investing over $12 million in the project, including $8 million through the Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund, to improve the tourist infrastructure of the area. The Government investment also contributed to Budj Bim’s successful bid in 2019 to become a UNESCO World Heritage listed site.