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Ready to hit the road Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol is launching two operations, apex and aero, over the next three months to target solo motorcyclists and reduce road trauma during warmer months. Senior Sergeant Brendon De Schwartz noted a significant increase in serious injuries and fatalities among motorcyclists. Police will use patrol vehicles, solo units, and pioneering drone technology, along with number plate recognition, to enforce the law. Acting Sergeant Mick Pryor emphasised the goal is to flood the main thoroughfares with a police presence to deter high-risk riding behaviours, reminding riders that impounding their bikes is an option. Full story on page 2
Sergeant Andrew Sands, Senior Sergeant Brendon De Schwartz and Acting Sergeant Mick Pryor. (Stewart Chambers: 508662)
Stumped by theft By Mikayla van Loon The Lilydale Cricket Club has been left frustrated after $3000 worth of crucial equipment, its Frogbox live streaming system, was stolen from the recreation reserve between 4 and 9 October. Club president Stephen Oxley described the incident as an “opportunistic” snatch and grab, noting that access was gained by lifting metal mesh window guards and sliding out windows of
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the scoreboard building. The stolen equipment, including a camera, tripod, and 4G encoder, which is coded specifically for the club and is an essential part of being a premier-grade playing group. Mr Oxley stressed the loss is “massive” because live streaming is vital for attracting players, player development, and the club’s notoriety, with previous streams receiving thousands of views.
This is not the first incident; the club has previously suffered the theft of a bowling machine and an arson attack on the grandstand in February. The reserve is a common gathering location, and parents of junior players have moved clubs due to feeling uncomfortable with the antisocial behaviour. The club’s former sense of security, which relied on a direct, active CCTV feed to the police
station, is now gone. Replacing the equipment is nearly impossible without community support, sponsorship, or donations, as the club lacks the $3000 to cover the loss. Lilydale Cricket Club is asking the community for any information on the theft or financial assistance. To read the full story, turn to page 3
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