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Cops driven to anger By Tate Papworth Brimbank police were left shaking their heads at driver behaviour during the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Brimbank led the state for infringements with more than 1000 traffic offences detected during Operation Regal, which ran from June 7 to 10. Eighteen vehicles were impounded, most for excessive speed, and 11 drink and drug drivers were caught. Brimbank Highway Patrol Sergeant Bill Joannidis said two high readings recorded on the first day of the operation were of particular concern.
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Big biffo for Albion
Together they are a recipe for disaster
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“We had a 27-year-old female from Taylors Lakes record a blood alcohol reading of 0.160 per cent (more than three times the limit) and a 31-year-old male from Taylors Hill, who recorded 0.155 per cent,” he said. “This male, despite being three times over the limit, was also detected going 30km/h over the speed limit. “Speeding is dangerous. Driving alcohol-affected is dangerous. “Together they are a recipe for disaster … luckily he was intercepted before he seriously injured or killed someone.” The wild weekend on Brimbank roads culminated with a large “hoon gathering” in Keilor Park. Highway Patrol units blocked the cars in at Harrick Road and obtained the details of all drivers and passengers present at the event. Police expect about 300 people to be issued with $800 fines under a Brimbank council by-law that prohibits attending such events. Brimbank mayor Lucinda Congreve said the council’s tough stance on hoon behaviour was reaping results. “The community has been consistently supportive of any efforts to reduce hooning in the streets of Brimbank,” Cr Congreve said. “The prospect of a fine seems to be working as incidents of hooning events in Brimbank – including complaints to council – have reduced since the introduction of this local law.” Under the law, Victoria Police members are authorised by the council to issue infringement notices.
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- Bill Joannidis
Professional wrestling will return to Albion next month to crown the King of the Cage. Callen Butcher, who will headline the show’s main event, said it was the biggest event on New Age Wrestling’s calendar. “Every bout is contested in a cage,” he said. “It’s been our main show since inception and there’s always a bit that goes into it.” Butcher said the card was full of exciting bouts. “We’ve got a five by five main event, where wrestlers keep entering the ring, and a triple threat match for the women’s title, which features three of the best female wrestlers in the country,” he said. King of the Cage will be held at 27 Talmage Street, Albion, on July 6. Doors open at 6.30pm. “We’re hoping that with this being our biggest show of the year, that we’ll sell every seat in the house,” Butcher said. “This is the sort of event that will show people that we belong in the conversation when it comes to professional wrestling in Melbourne.” New Age Wrestling was founded in 2004. It produces 12 shows a year and boasts a roster of established stars and a host of up and coming grapplers. For tickets visit: newagewrestling.com. au K.SNUFF AND MATTY WILD
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