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A 57-year-old Eden Park man, and a 59-year-old Yarra Glen man, have been arrested following an investigation into alleged fraud involving fraudulent builders’ licences. Fraud and Extortion Squad detectives have arrested 10 men this week Detectives executed a number of warrants at eight business addresses, 13 residential addresses across Melbourne and a Sydney address over
Up to 700 people will be coming to Alexandra this weekend (Sat.-Sun., Nov. 18-19) to partucipate in a ‘geocaching’ treasure-hunt type game. Bernie Holloway, Treasurer of Geocaching Melbourne, says 400 teams will be coming from every Australian state, New Zealand, Europe and America, and basing themselves at the Alexandra Showgrounds. “Geocaching is a family friendly
Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green has asked in State Parliament for funding for Marngrook Oval pavilion and lighting works in Diamond Creek. “Such an upgrade would extend the use of the ground for evening training, increase access for local schools, enhance local community events such as the Diamond Creek town fair and be beneficial to
Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish told State Parliament of her attendance at the Alexandra ceremony marking Remembrance Day. “It was 99 years since the end of World War I. I had the pleasure this year of attending the Remembrance Day service in Alexandra,” Ms McLeish said. “With lots on in the town of Alexandra that weekend,
The state of Whiteheads Creek, and the need for an extensive clean-up, was raised on Wednesday night (Nov. 15) in State Parliament by Euroa MLA, Stephanie Ryan. “The adjournment matter that I raise this evening (Wed.) is for the Minister for Water,” Ms Ryan said. “The action I seek is for the minister to instruct
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Police have charged a 43-year-old man with a penchant for work boots after a large number of stolen shoes were allegedly located in his Mernda home this week. The man was arrested on Monday afternoon following an appeal by police to the public for information on social media regarding the theft of shoes in the
The Kinglake Football Netball Club has tonight (Wed.) announced the appointment of co-coaches Nathan Booker and Sam Mather. “Nathan’s past three seasons of football have been at clubs involved in grand finals in each of those years. Last year he pursued a coaching position at North Heidelberg, learning under the likes of Brent Harvey,” said
Australia has voted Yes to same-sex marriage with 61.6 per cent per cent in favour and 38.4 per cent voting No. Indi voters said 63.1 Yes, 36.9 No. McEwen voters said 65.4 Yes, 34.6 No.
KINGLAKE CRICKET CLUB REPORT Rounds 5 and 6 for the NMCA E -Grade team for the Kinglake Cricket Club’s 1st XI were both played at their home ground, Kinglake Memorial Oval, this past weekend in glorious sunshine. For round 5 on Saturday, Holy Trinity’s 3rd XI lost the toss and was invited to bat. After
