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21/06/2024

POLICE INVESTIGATE DISCOVERY OF TWO BODIES IN GELLIBRAND LOWER

Police are currently in Gellibrand Lower following the discovery of two bodies on Friday, June 20.

The bodies, those of an unidentified man and woman, were found by a passerby around 10:45 AM on a walking track near Wreck Beach.

The circumstances surrounding their deaths are still undetermined.

Officers have cordoned off the area and established a crime scene.

At this stage, police are not treating the deaths as suspicious.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

08/06/2024

20/05/2024

WINCHELSEA MAN FACES COURT FOR STALKING AND UPSKIRTING WOMEN

A man from Winchelsea, Jarmal David Richard, 54, appeared in Geelong Magistrates Court this week, facing numerous charges including stalking, upskirting, and sexual assault.

He denies the allegations.

Richard is charged with 13 offenses: one count of sexual assault, eight counts of stalking, and four counts of upskirting, involving eight different women.

The incidents reportedly occurred in various locations such as a home gym and a cafe throughout 2022.

According to the court, some of the alleged victims were acquainted with Richard through a running club.

In one instance, a woman was allegedly photographed while receiving a massage.

Police reportedly discovered hundreds of photos related to the victims.

During the hearing, Acting Sergeant Emmaline McKinnon, who led the investigation, testified about Richard's arrest and the evidence found on his phone.

Richard was apprehended on June 8 following a raid on his home, triggered by an incident at a shopping center in Waurn Ponds on May 22, 2022.

CCTV footage linked Richard to the car used in the incident, which was registered to his business.

Sergeant McKinnon explained that a forensic analysis of Richard's phone was conducted, and police compiled reports for each victim.

They identified images and videos of the complainants, some through car registrations captured in the photos.

One alleged victim had initially come forward in January 2022, but the case was closed with a statement of no complaint.

She later contacted police again, providing statements alongside her partner.

The court was shown videos allegedly taken from Richard's phone, which depicted women exercising, with the camera often focusing on their buttocks and ge***al areas.

In some videos, Richard appeared to be conversing with the women, who seemed unaware they were being recorded.

In one video, Richard was heard chuckling.

Richard’s lawyer contested the renaming of some files by Sergeant McKinnon, but Magistrate Urfa Masood dismissed the objection, asserting that the court understood the context of the labels.

The hearing, which began last week, is set to continue on Tuesday.

11/05/2024

AUSTRALIA AWES BY AURORA SPECTACLE DURING STRONGEST GEOMAGNETIC STORM IN TWO DECADES

Australia was treated to a spectacular celestial display last night courtesy of the most potent geomagnetic storm in over two decades.

This G5 (Extreme) level event is a rare occurrence, with the last one happening back in October 2003.

Despite geomagnetic conditions in Australia being slightly lower than the global average, equivalent to a G3 (Strong) level, the country still got to revel in the mesmerizing auroras that graced the skies.

These vibrant auroras were visible across much of southern Australia, extending as far north as the Pilbara region in Western Australia.

This powerful geomagnetic storm is predicted to persist through Sunday, promising another night of aurora activity.

For those planning to witness this celestial phenomenon, clear skies away from urban light pollution are essential.

Keep an eye on the cloud conditions via satview.bom.gov.au before heading out to catch a glimpse of the captivating auroras.

11/05/2024

RESCUE OPERATION IN WARRNAMBOOL: EMERGENCY SERVICES WORK TO SAVE WOMAN AFTER CLIFF FALL

Date: 11/05/2024 at 4:48pm

Emergency services responded promptly to Macdonald Street in Warrnambool following reports of an incident at 4:48 pm.

Responders from Ambulance Victoria (AV), Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), the Country Fire Authority (CFA), and the State Emergency Service (SES) converged on the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters were faced with a challenging situation: a person had fallen from a cliff, landing on a ledge below.

The collective efforts of firefighters and SES personnel facilitated communication with the individual.

The rescue operation commenced at approximately 6:00 pm, with firefighters meticulously working to extricate the injured person.

After a successful extraction, the individual was handed over to Ambulance Victoria's care.

The injured woman sustained lower body injuries from the fall.

She was subsequently transported to the hospital for medical attention. Her condition is reported as stable.

Victoria Police were also present at the scene.