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ARMED ROBBERY AT SPOTSWOOD ■ Hobsons Bay detectives are appealing for assistance from the public following an armed robbery in Spotswood. Officers have been told an unknown man wearing a balaclava entered a supermarket on Hudsons Rd on Thursda, July 13, about 6.30pm. He threatened staff members with a kitchen knife before stealing alcohol and cigarettes from behind the counter. The man was last seen heading towards the Spotswood Railway Station. No one was physically injured. Investigators have released images and CCTV footage of a man they believe may be able to assist with their enquires. Anyone who recognises the man or with information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers vic.com.au
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POKIES CHANGES HAILED
■ Hume City Mayor Cr Joseph Haweil has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of sweeping reform of the state’s gambling laws as a major win for communities around Victoria. t comes on the back of a campaign by seven Local Councils, spearheaded by Cr Haweil, to lobby for immediate state mandated regulation of the gaming industry. More than $104 million was lost to gambling in Hume in 2021-22, far exceeding prepandemic levels and driven by
● Cr Joseph Haweil, Hume City Mayor
Electronic Gaming Machine use. Vvenues has targetted vulnerable community members, the group said Cr Haweil said: “The Local Government sector has been at the forefront of gambling harm minimisation and reform advocacy for many years having seen the negative impact of poker machine throughout communities.” The group pushed for the continuation of the regional gaming cap (Hume-wide), Cr Haweil said.
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