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Arson Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Black Rock. Police and emergency services were called to a property in Ardoyne St following reports of a fire inside a home. Responding officers were told that a man was found inside the home.The fire was extinguished, and a crime scene
Inner south-east Melbourne residents were prominent in last week’s Australia Day Honours: Companion (AC) in the General Divisionof the Order of AustraliaRabbi Dr John Simon LEVI AM, Malvern East. For eminent service to Judaism through seminal roles with religious, community and historical organisations, to the advancement of interfaith understanding, tolerance and collaboration, and to education.
Police are appealing for public assistance following an assault in Southbank. Investigators have been told a 56-year-old Balwyn North man left a restaurant at Southgate about 6.30pm on December 18 and entered nearby public toilets inside the complex. Whilst inside the bathroom facility a verbal dispute took place between the victim and two other unknown
A man has died after his vehicle lost control and rolled in Mornington last week. Police believe the vehicle, which was travelling south on Nepean Hwy, lost control near Webber St and struck two light poles before it rolled. The male driver, believed aged in his 20s, was ejected from the vehicle and sadly died
Elise Anderson of Alexandra was announced as Murrindindi Citizen of the Year at the Alexandra Australia Day ceremony.Cr Damian Gallagher made the presentation at Rotary Park.Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said: “Elise has demonstrated an extraordinary passion and commitment to helping the Alexandra community and I’m in total admiration of all that she has achieved since
Detectives from Frankston Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance following a burglary in Carrum Downs in January. Investigators have been told a man and a woman were seen loitering in Parkdale Drive between 1pm and 3.45pm on January 18. Officers believe the woman kept watch while the man broke into a nearby property
Following raids at Carnegie and Balaclava last week, where Police exercised search warrants, items seized included quantities of what is believed to be cannabis, MDMA, cocaine, ketamine and methylamphetamine as well as more than $35,000 in cash, ammunition and an imitation firearm. • A 30-year-old Balaclava man was subsequently charged with drug trafficking and possession
Police conducting a routine patrol at a Southbank casino have ensured there is now one less firearm on the streets following an arrest on Sunday, January 24. Officers from the Public Order Response Team were on patrol in the casino carpark when they spotted a man sitting in the driver’s seat of a white Hyundai
Detectives from Caulfield Divisional Response Unit arrested a man as part of a significant investigation into drug trafficking in Melbourne’s inner south east. Police executed warrants at two addresses in Ormond on Wednesday last week (Jan. 27). Police seized a quantity of cannabis, cannabinoids, cash and prescription drugs. The man was arrested after Police seized
Darebin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses to two suspicious fires in Preston on Monday, January 11. Investigators have been told that a male lit an overhanging tree branch at the rear of a house on William St, which backs onto a railway line about 10.30pm. The fire spread causing damage to a
