General News
30 March, 2026
Dashcam footage appeal
Detectives from the Homicide Squad are issuing a narrowed-down appeal for footage as part of their investigation into the death of a man in the Jung area on March 16.
Investigators are appealing for dashcam footage from anyone who was traveling along the Henty Highway between Horsham and Byrneville, south of Kewell, between 10pm on Sunday, March 15, and 1am on Monday, March 16.
The appeal follows an incident where emergency services were called to reports of a man’s body located off the Henty Highway near Finlayson Road at about 9.15am on March 16.
A 49-year-old Minyip man was arrested in Firebrace Street about 11pm on March 16 after negotiations with the police and charged with one count of murder.
Police were called to Firebrace Street, Horsham, at about 8.30pm after a man was seen behaving erratically on Monday.
The man appeared in the Horsham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, March 18, and was remanded to appear at Horsham Magistrates’ Court in JulyThe deceased, an 84-year-old Minyip man, suffered a fatal assault and died at the scene.
Anyone with dashcam footage that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Man dies after crash on highway
A Wimmera man has died in hospital following a crash in Murtoa earlier this month.
Emergency services were called to the Wimmera Highway about 8.20pm on March 10 after reports a Nissan Patrol utility had left the road and crashed.
The driver, a 57-year-old Warracknabeal man, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.