Crack down on hunting
The Game Management Authority is teaming up with Victoria Police to target illegal hunting and spotlighting across Victoria this week.
The GMA advised that anyone out hunting must ensure they’re doing the right thing and acting responsibly.
“Only hunt in areas where hunting is permitted, don’t hunt after dark and make sure you have a current Game Licence,” a statement said.
“Remember to always follow the firearms safety rules and never fire at anything that you can’t identify beyond all doubt.”
Game hunting offences, such as illegal spotlighting, will not be tolerated and offenders can be fined or prosecuted, have their equipment seized and/or lose their Game and Firearms Licences.
Reporting suspected game hunting offences to the GMA at bit.ly/2AWPjFH.
Man interviewed
Police interviewed a 59-year-old Croydon man over an incident in Mooroolbark on 19 July.
They interviewed him at Mooroolbark on 23 July and released him pending further inquiries.
It is understood a 14-year-old boy was riding his bike along Station Street when a white hatchback with a grey door struck him about 5pm on 19 July.
The driver stopped at the scene before getting in his car and leaving.
The boy returned home and the incident was reported to police.
He sustained minor injuries and attended hospital for treatment.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with any information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Knox TRIP
The combined Knox emergency services – CFA, SES, police and ambulance – will present a hard-hitting road program at Wantirna City Life Church on Wednesday 7 August.
Drivers aged 18 to 25 are over-represented in serious injury and collisions where lives are lost on the road.
The Knox Teenage Road Information Program (TRIP) is designed to address the identified risks of alcohol, drugs, speed, inexperience, distraction and peer group pressure, and provide information and examples of how to change behaviour.
Emergency service personnel who have witnessed the devastation caused first hand deliver the program.
As a united team, the emergency services of Knox aim to educate and encourage young drivers to make safer decisions on the road.
To find out more details and book, visit the Knox TRIP page on Facebook.
