IN BRIEF – January 17, 2019

Man dies after arrest in Bellbrae
A MAN died after he was arrested by police in Bellbrae on Friday night. Officers were responding to reports of a man, later identified as David Perry, behaving erratically on the Great Ocean Road near Hurst Road about 7.30pm. Mr Perry, who was wanted by police in relation to a stabbing in St Kilda on Friday morning, was arrested and then fell unconscious. Emergency
services personnel attempted to revive him, but were unsuccessful. Anyone with information or with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Aireys Inlet to host first Twilight Market
AIREYS Inlet hosts its first Twilight Market on Saturday January 19. Visitors can enjoy lateafternoon/ early-evening shopping at more than 60 stalls, local wine and cheese, street food, live music (slide guitarist Tim Hulsman takes the stage) and good vibes. The market will be held at the Aireys Inlet Community Hall, 6 Great Ocean Road, Aireys Inlet, from 4-8pm. For more information, email aireysinletmarket@ bigpond.com or check the market’s Facebook and Instagram pages (@aireysinletmarket) for regular updates.

Duck season? No season, RSPCA says
THE state government has announced a modified 2019 duck hunting season, but RSPCA Victoria has urged the season to be cancelled entirely. RSPCA Victoria chief executive officer Dr Liz Walker said she previously advised the government to cancel this year’s season based on compelling evidence of steadily declining duck populations, inevitable animal suffering
and concerns the season cannot be adequately regulated by the Game Management Authority. “We acknowledge that the government has announced modifications in the form of a reduced season-length and bag limits, However, we believe these restrictions don’t go far enough.”