Rochester Child Care donates paintings to police

While there, he received a number of paintings developed to thank the police force for their continued work in the community.

“Rochester police would like to sincerely thank the community for the amazing support they have provided over a difficult period,” police said in an Eyewatch - Campaspe Police Service Area Facebook page post.

“The members have been overwhelmed by the response of locals.”

And the gifts were greeted with several positives messages in the comments section.

“Painting looks fantastic,” one person said.

Another added: "What a great gift and thought.”