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Supermarket ram raided

Police are examining CCTV after a Sunbury supermarket was ram raided early Saturday morning. Detectives said substantial damage was caused when a vehicle was used to break into the IGA supermarket in O’Shanassy Street about 5.20am. It is unclear if anything was taken. Information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

 

Police hunt arsonist

Detectives are still hunting a firebug believed to be responsible for a series of fires near Metcalfe and Malmsbury in recent months. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

 

They’re racing at the Rock

The Australia Day race meeting at Hanging Rock Reserve will have something for everyone this Saturday. Starts 11am. General admission $25, concession $15 and children 16 and under free. Details: goo.gl/d0FvEw

 

Crossing, signals for Romsey

Works on a new pedestrian crossing and signals on Main Street, Romsey, are under way.

 

Scooter ace hits Woodend

World champion freestyle scooter rider Dakota Schuetz will visit Woodend’s skate park, in Forest Street, from noon-3pm this Saturday.

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