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Victoria Police proudly serves the Benalla, Mansfield, and Murrinidindi shire areas. Victoria Police proudly serves the Benalla, Mansfield, and Murrinidindi shire areas, with police stations in:

- Benalla
- Mansfield
- Kinglake
- Marysville
- Yea
- Alexandra
- Eildon
- Woods Point
- Jamieson
- Mount Buller

Make sure you’re on top of the latest community initiatives, crime prevention tips and general policing updates by following your local Eyewatch page! Never use social media to report an emergency.

🚨 If you are in danger or need immediate police assistance, call Triple Zero (000).

🚔 To report non-urgent crimes or events, contact the Police Assistance Line ➡ http://www.police.vic.gov.au/palolr

👮‍♂️ Find your nearest police station here ➡ https://www.police.vic.gov.au/location

View our social media terms of use: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/social-media

PLAN YOUR TRANSITION AWAY FROM DRIVINGDriving is a privilege, which brings responsibilities. One of those responsibiliti...
21/10/2026

PLAN YOUR TRANSITION AWAY FROM DRIVING

Driving is a privilege, which brings responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to ensure that you are capable of driving safely. All Victorian licence holders have a legal responsibility to report serious,
permanent or long-term illnesses, disability, medical conditions or injuries
to VicRoads.

The physical changes that come with age can impact how safely you drive. As you get older, it’s important to regularly assess how ageing is affecting you behind the wheel.

In some cases, conditions may be added to your licence to help you keep driving safely. For example:

🤓 Wearing corrective lenses
🌅 Driving during daylight hours only
🏘️ Driving within a set distance from home

In Victoria, older drivers do not need to pass a licence test when they reach a certain age. As a driver, the responsibility is on you to decide when to reduce or stop driving.

Ensure you stay safe on the road as you age, and ask yourself 'Am I still fit to drive?'.

For more information visit: www.police.vic.gov.au/older-drivers

For information about reporting a medical condition visit:
www.transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/registration-and-licensing/licences/medical-conditions-and-reviews/report-a-driver-or-medical-condition

🚨Police are seeking your help in the arrest of Glenn DREW. ⛓️‍💥DREW has failed to attend court and is wanted for outstan...
21/10/2026

🚨Police are seeking your help in the arrest of Glenn DREW.

⛓️‍💥DREW has failed to attend court and is wanted for outstanding matters.

📞If you have any information that would lead to his arrest, please contact Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au

🚔Alternatively you can call Kinglake Police - 5786 1333 or Yea Police - 5797 2630

Thinking about buying an electric fat bike? Fat bikes are easy to spot thanks to their extra-wide tyres, but don't assum...
21/10/2026

Thinking about buying an electric fat bike?

Fat bikes are easy to spot thanks to their extra-wide tyres, but don't assume every electric fat bike is a legal e-bike.

Some models are capable of speeds and power levels that place them in the motorcycle category.

If that's the case, riders need:

✅ Registration
✅ A motorcycle licence or learner permit
✅ To be 18+

Check the rules before you buy: https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/bicycles/electric-bikes

COOLHEADS YOUNG DRIVER PROGRAM - YEAVictoria Police and Murrindindi Shire Council are thrilled to host the CoolHeads You...
19/10/2026

COOLHEADS YOUNG DRIVER PROGRAM - YEA

Victoria Police and Murrindindi Shire Council are thrilled to host the CoolHeads Young Driver Program.

This is a thought-provoking, confronting, and informative road safety initiative designed to provide young drivers and their families with crucial advice on a wide range of road safety topics.

Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026
Where: Yea Shire Hall, 27 High street, Yea.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Please arrive by 6:45pm to be seated)

Cool Heads is dedicated to highlighting the real-world consequences of distraction and risk-taking while behind the wheel.

Hear directly from frontline professionals, including:

- Victoria Police, Major Collision Investigation Unit
- Magistrates’ Court of Victoria
- Ambulance Victoria
- We will also hear from Michael Purcell, who will share his moving story of losing his son in a road incident in Alexandra in 2019.

Entry is FREE, but please register to secure your spot. You can register via the link below;

www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coolheads-young-driver-program-yea-tickets-1996774246523

Stockman's Rally a Success, But Some Riders Missed the MessageYesterday, members from the Benalla Highway Patrol members...
19/10/2026

Stockman's Rally a Success, But Some Riders Missed the Message

Yesterday, members from the Benalla Highway Patrol members attended the Stockman's Rally, a non-competitive off-road motorcycle trail ride held in the Big River State Forest. The event attracted approximately 200 riders and was well supported by Ambulance Victoria (Eildon) and Emergency Management Victoria. Pleasingly, the event ran smoothly, with no incidents of concern and no injuries reported throughout the day.

Unfortunately, while the rally itself was a success, patrol members were disappointed to detect two solo motorcycle riders travelling at excessive speeds on nearby public roads. One rider was detected travelling at 141 km/h in a 100 km/h zone in the Marysville area and received an infringement notice along with an immediate six-month licence suspension. A second rider was detected travelling at 133 km/h in a 100 km/h zone between Spur Lookout and Nicholls Lookout, with enquiries continuing.

October is Motorcycle Awareness Month, these detections serve as a timely reminder that road safety is a shared responsibility. The month promotes rider visibility, safe riding practices and greater awareness between all road users. Whether you're on two wheels or four, obey the speed limits, ride and drive to the conditions, remain alert, and look out for one another.

New Waterway Rules Now in Place- Lake Nagambie & the Goulburn RiverNew rules and safety signs are in place across Lake N...
19/10/2026

New Waterway Rules Now in Place- Lake Nagambie & the Goulburn River

New rules and safety signs are in place across Lake Nagambie and the Goulburn River (Hughes Creek → Goulburn Weir) to help everyone share the water safely.

These changes follow community consultation led by Strathbogie Shire Council and focus on safer speed limits, minimising wake & wash and clearer signs.

KEY RULE CHANGES:

🚤 Lake Nagambie

• 20-knot limit for powered vessels (except in
5-knot or prohibited zones)
• Operate at minimal or no wash in all 5-knot
speed limit areas
• Not permitted: freestyling on jetskis,
swimming between Deliah Island and
Nagambie Lake Leisure Park, or using wake enhancing
devices for wakeboarding/surfing

🚤Goulburn River
(Hughes Creek → Goulburn Weir)

• 30-knot limit in areas previously
unrestricted
• Updated 20- & 5-knot speed limit zones
clearly signposted
• No wash in 5-knot speed limit areas
• No wake-enhancing devices for
wakeboarding/surfing
• Ski boats exempt from 5-knot-within-50 m
rule only when both are towing skiers
• Area under Chinaman’s Bridge remains
closed

📖 These rules apply under the
Marine Safety Act 2010.

🤷‍♂️ For questions regarding infrastructure such as
bridges, jetties and pathways, please contact
Strathbogie Shire Council www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/

🗺For a map and a copy of the new changes:https://www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Waterways-Map-Addition.pdf

👮‍♀️Victoria Police Recreational vessels safety, equipment & tips: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/recreational-vessels-safety

Appeal for Information – Bicycle Thefts Mansfield Police are investigating two separate incidents involving stolen bicyc...
19/10/2026

Appeal for Information – Bicycle Thefts

Mansfield Police are investigating two separate incidents involving stolen bicycles and are appealing for public assistance.

🔹 Incident 1 – Strathbogie Ranges On 12 September, three e-bikes were stolen from the area near Ferraris Track and Howes Creek Track in the Strathbogie Ranges.

🔹 Incident 2 – Mansfield Between 12 and 14 September, a Decathlon Rockrider mountain bike was stolen from a property in Highett Street, Mansfield.

Police are seeking any information that may assist with these investigations. If you witnessed suspicious activity in either area, have CCTV, dashcam footage, or have seen these bikes advertised for sale, please contact police.

Mansfield Police Station: (03) 5775 2555

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
Online: www.crimestoppers.com.au

Please quote the following incident numbers: • 260385012 • 260390741

(Attached images are of bikes similar to those stolen)

BIKE LOCATED IN BENALLAPolice are seeking the identity of an owner of a Giant mountain bike that was location in Benalla...
17/10/2026

BIKE LOCATED IN BENALLA

Police are seeking the identity of an owner of a Giant mountain bike that was location in Benalla last month.

If you are the owner of the cream, black and red bike pictured, please contact Benalla Police Station on 03 5760 0200.

Reference No. 202609-E-2519

🚨QUESTION FOR THE COMMUNITY🚨We keep hearing about issues involving e-bikes and young riders. So, let's have an honest co...
16/10/2026

🚨QUESTION FOR THE COMMUNITY🚨

We keep hearing about issues involving e-bikes and young riders. So, let's have an honest conversation...

Yea Police recently served an impoundment notice on a young rider who was dangerously and continuously riding this e-bike around town.

What would YOU do?
🚲A - Impound the bike. If it's being ridden illegally or dangerously, why should it be allowed back on the road?

🧑‍🤝‍🧑B - Make the parents responsible. If your child is riding an illegal or modified e-bike, should YOU be required to disable it or lose access to it?

⚖️C - Charge the young people involved and let the courts deal with it. At what point though does "they're just kids" stop being an excuse?

🤑D - Fine the parents. Hit the hip pockets and see if the behaviour changes.

🤷E - Do nothing. Apparently we're just supposed to accept it until someone gets hurts?

And remember, this is about unsafe and illegal behaviour - not banning every kid from riding a bike.

So...where do YOU draw the line?

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