We were bombarded with questions at the weekend about why a helicopter was flying so low above Bendigo and surrounds for hours on Friday and Saturday nights.
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By midnight on Saturday, it became apparent we needed to say something - but at the same time, say nothing.
So we posted a few generic lines on our Facebook page - and who knew so many of you would still be awake!
Doing that kept most people happy. Many of our social media readers accepted that while it was unusual to have an operation of that kind in our city, it was most likely necessary - and they were grateful to have a little bit of information.
Others, were angry - about the noise, the lack of information from Victoria Police, or that the Addy wasn't doing our job of keeping you updated with the news.
While it is our role to bring you the news, we knew the operation taking place could only be successful if very little information was made available to the public.
And that was the case. We make no apology - and nor should Victoria Police.
There is a big difference between what is of interest to the public, and what is in the public interest. In this case, what was in the public interest was keeping things quiet, until such time the operation concluded.
If you want to know more about the 'why' of the operation, the outcomes and how it was impacted by the weather, read what Victoria Police senior-sergeant Ian Brooks had to say.
Have a great evening,
Nicole
Nicole Ferrie, editor