Not wearing a helmut? You will be nabbed.
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Police crackdown on e-scooters and e-bikes
Local police are asking riders to keep safety front of mind this summer with Operation Interceptor now underway until February 28, 2026.
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The operation, run by Cobram Highway Patrol and including Yarrawonga, is part of the Road Safety Action Plan, aiming to keep pedestrians safe and ensure e-scooter and e-bike riders are doing the right thing.
You can expect to see high-visibility patrols, both on foot and in highway patrol cars, out in the community checking for compliance.
Riders may be asked to take a breath or drug test, and non-compliant e-scooters or e-bikes could be impounded.
Senior Constable Matt Slaney said police want everyone to enjoy riding safely and legally.
“We’re not out to spoil anyone’s fun,” Const Slaney said.
“We just want to make sure people know the rules and keep our roads and footpaths safe for everyone.”
Remember: legal e-scooters must be limited to 25 km/h, weigh under 45 kg, and only carry one person.
Always wear a helmet, stay off footpaths, and never ride under the influence.
Let’s all do our part to share the paths safely this summer.
Safety forum date change
The Local Safety Forum, a partnership between Moira Shire Council and Victoria Police invites members of the community to participate in vital discussions about community safety.
The event has seen a change of date, to now be held at St Andrews Uniting Church Hall on Wednesday, December 3 from 5.30pm – 7pm.
Have your say on what safety issues matter most to you.
This is your opportunity to discuss and learn about issues that are important to you.
Submit your questions or topics and RSVP online, at the Moira Shire Council website or call 03 5871 9222.
Woman dies in fatal crash
A woman has died following a single-vehicle crash between Corowa and Mulwala.
At about 5pm on Tuesday, November 4, emergency services were called to Spring Drive, Collendina, about 16km north-west of Corowa, following reports a white sedan had left the road and crashed into a tree.
The driver is believed to be a 40-year-old woman.
She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Yarrawonga to be airlifted to Melbourne but died while being transported by ambulance.
Officers attached to the Murray River Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the crash.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Murray River police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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