Friday,
5 September 2025
Machete ban in effect, bin available at Wangaratta station

A disposal bin for machetes is now open at Wangaratta Police Station as the state government ban on the weapon began this week.

Owning, carrying, using, buying or selling a machete without a valid exemption or approval is an offence, with penalties including up to two years imprisonment or a fine of more than $47,000.

Exemptions apply for specific use, including for agricultural workers who use mac...

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