Police report

As reported in last week’s edition of The Free Press, a 41-year-old from Wangaratta and the 36-year-old from Dufton appeared in Wodonga Magistrates Court on alleged drug-related charges, were refused bail and are to reappear in court on December 10. 

Rutherglen Police advised The Free Press that infringement notices will also be issued to the pair for breaching the COVID-19 restrictions, for being in Wahgunyah without a satisfactory reason.

Spring Drive speed reduction

A 1.6km stretch of Spring Drive road on the outskirts of Corowa towards Mulwala will have its speed limit reduced from next Monday, September 7. 

From 115 metres west of Adams Street south Corowa to 75 metres west of Croppers Road, the 100kmph will become 80kmph speed limit. 

Transport for NSW Director South West, Lindsay Tanner said Transport for NSW recently carried out a review of the speed limit on Spring Drive to improve safety. 

“The review assessed a number of factors including crash history, traffic volume, road intersections and property access points,” Mr Tanner said. 

“The review recommended lowering the 100 km/h speed limit to 80 km/h on the length of Spring Drive. This new speed limit will improve safety for all road users and reduce the likelihood of crashes, while adding minimal times to journeys.” 

Signs will be in place to advise motorists of the changed traffic conditions. Road users are asked to keep an eye out for the changes and follow the directions of signs, with three speed limits into or out of Corowa to be adhered to.  

Breach of bail

A Corowa man was found in breach of his bail conditions after being stopped by police for riding without a helmet on Redlands Road, Corowa at 10.40pm on Wednesday, August 26.

The 40-year-old was also found to be in possession of a knife. 

The man was arrested and charged with breach of bail undertaking and was issued a $550 fine for possession of a knife in a public place.