News Police beat By McPherson Media Group May 1, 2019 Number plates stolen Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content More number plates were stolen in Seymour last week; police said there had been a significant increase in thefts of number plates early in the year. Vehicle owners are encouraged to fit anti-theft screws to their number plates to deter theft. The screws are available from any police station. Theft at GoFish Nagambie An electric motor attached to a boat was stolen from a GoFish participant during the Anzac Day weekend. Anyone who noticed anything suspicious on the Saturday night near the moored boats at the camping area is urged to phone Seymour police on 57350200. Erratic driver In the early hours of Saturday an erratic vehicle was reported on Hume Fwy at Seymour. Police located the vehicle at a rest stop and allegedly found drugs after conducting a search. The male driver was taken to Seymour Police Station for questioning and was bailed to appear in court.
News Total fire ban declared tomorrowA total fire ban has been declared for the North Central, Central and Wimmera fire districts. By Seymour Telegraph
News Longwood named by Tones And I, official details still pendingJust one word — ‘Longwood’ — on Tones And I’s Facebook page sent the town into a frenzy over the weekend, though official confirmation is still awaited. By Kelly Lucas-Carmody
News Thirty-six oppose High St drive-through coffee shop proposalA majority of submitters have objected against a planning permit application for a drive-though coffee shop on the corner of High and Wallis Sts. By Billie Davern
News After honouring local veterans, Max and Sam named Young Citizens of the YearMax Chetcuti and Sam Quigg have been awarded as Mitchell Shire’s Young Citizens of the Year after leading Seymour’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day service last year. By Billie Davern