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The Local Paper received a complaint today (Sat.) about a report that was published 29 years ago, when Editor Ash Long was Publisher of The Kinglake Chronicle. A woman complained about a Kinglake Chronicle report that she says was published in 1989, headlined ‘Kinglake Bomb Fears’. The Kinglake woman said the report followed a Victoria Police raid on
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Tallarook woman, Fiona Byne. The 46-year-old made contact with emergency services at 8.30pm on Thursday (Feb. 8). Police have concerns for her welfare due a medical condition. Police believe Fiona may be in the Sugarloaf Creek area. Anyone who sights Fiona or has information is
Eltham Police have arrested a man during a routine intercept for possessing and trafficking numerous illicit substances. The 34-year-old Rosanna man was stopped at 4.30am on Thursday (Feb. 8) while driving on Main Rd, Eltham. He was found in possession of Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cannabis, GHB and a number of prescription drugs. Following his arrested detectives
Six people are treated after an incident with a hot air balloon at Dixons Creek this morning (Thurs.). Reports say that the Go Wild balloon landed awkwardly near Bleases Lane, at approx. 7am. Emergency Victoria has classified the incident as an “aircraft accident”. Four emergency vehicles – indluding CFA and ambulance – have attended.
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We remember: February 7, 2009.
International superstar Esteban Chaves adds his name to the honour roll of Australia’s oldest stage race, taking out the 65th edition of the famous Jayco Herald Sun Tour Colombian sensation Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton-SCOTT) won the 2018 Jayco Herald Sun Tour on Sunday, joining the likes of Chris Froome, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Simon Gerrans and Russell
