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Three men have been charged after allegedly carrying out $450,000 worth of fraudulent building work in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Investigators from Victoria Police’s Eastern Division One’s Divisional Crime Team, with the assistance of the Australian Border Force, arrested the trio at a building site in Black Rock on Wednesday last week (July 15). It is
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at Thomastown on Fridcay night (July 17). Investigators believe the woman was crossing the line near the Thomastown Railway Station about 6.20pm when she was struck by a train. The woman, who is believed to be in her 70s, died
It was once a “wasteland” area and over 30 years has become one of the most popular parks in Melbourne’s east. Lillydale Lake was a combined project between the Shire of Lillydale and Melbourne Water to stop the township of Lilydale flooding and provide community members with quality open space. Walling Ward Councillor Len Cox
Thornton locals have a large list of objections to the Tanglewood Festival being allowed at the 969 Goulburn Valley Hwy property. Their list of objections includes: • Insufficient information in regards to compliance with noise controls• The proposal will overload local telephone and internet accessibility• The proposal will result in unreasonable noise and disturbance of
A Council officer is due to recommend to Murrindindi Councillors this week (Wed.) that they grant a five-year permit for the Tanglewood Festival at Thornton. The arts and music festival is due to be held from December 30-January 2 at a rural property at 969 Maroonah Hwy, Thornton. According to the Festival website, the Festival
7pm Friday: Buses will replace trains on the Mernda line between Reservoir and Epping, after a person was hit near Thomastown. The Department of Transport asks passengers to check station platform displays and listen for announcements, and to allow extra time for their journey. Emergency services are on the way to the scene. Authorised Officers
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Murrindindi on Thursday afternoon (July 16). Investigators believe a Nissan sedan was travelling along Murrindindi Road about 5.15pm when the driver lost control of the car. The car left the road and crashed into a tree. The driver, believed to be a man
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Victorians experiencing loneliness or social disconnection due to coronavirus will receive support from the Australian Red Cross and local community organisations with one call to the Coronavirus hotline, thanks to a new State Government initiative. Luke Donnellan, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, has launched the Community Activation and Social Isolation initiative with more than
Murrindindi people with a project, event or activity that might contribute to community wellbeing, increased visitation and economic development for Murrindindi Shire – particularly one that helps with recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic – are invited to apply for Murrindindi Shire Council’s ‘Grants and Contributions Program’. The Program helps communities and businesses
