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Melbourne Embona Task Force detectives are appealing for information after an attempted armed robbery in Richmond. Investigators have been told a man armed with a knife approached a young boy riding a scooter on Egan St, near the intersection of Station St, on Monday, August 8, about 3.35pm. The man threatened the boy and made
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for the driver of a silver Toyota Hilux to come forward following a fatal collision in Mount Waverley. It is believed the male driver of the Hilux stopped to assist at the scene of the fatal collision and left before providing his details to police. The rider of
Bayside Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives have charged a man following a series of historical child sexual offences. It is alleged the incidents took place at social gatherings between 2008 and 2011 in various locations in Chelsea, Edithvale, Sorrento and Mount Hotham. The 47-year-old Wallan man was arrested in Wallan on September
By Laura ClancyLecturer in Media, Lancaster University.From ‘The Conversation’ When Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952, Britain was just seven years out of the Second World War.Rebuilding work was still ongoing, and rationing key products such as sugar, eggs, cheese and meat would continue for another year or so.But the austerity and
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Berwickman Joseph. The 88-year-old was last seen in Hudson Street in Beaconsfield on Sunday (Sept. 11) about 1.30pm. He may be driving a silver 2012 Great Wall station wagon and is known to frequent the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre area.Joseph was last seen wearing blue
The September 7 Editions of The Local Paper are out now. Here is a sample online edition from this week. • Peninsula-Frankston-Greater Dandenong Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lppp210922zhttps://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lppp220907z
Police are investigating after $6000 worth of Richmond football memorabilia was stolen following a burglary in Melbourne’s east. earlier last month. Investigators have been told the Margot St home in Chadstone was burgled on two separate occasions on August 14 and 22 while the house was unoccupied. The stolen items included framed Tigers guernseys, cards,
Here is an update on our publishing schedule of The Local Paper/Melbourne Observer. Currently, we are in a cycle averaging fortnightly publication. We look forward to returning to weekly publication as soon as possible. The next editions will be published with a cover date of September 7, 2022.These will be Digital Editions only.(This edition had
Detectives from the Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit have charged a 16-year-old Cranbourne North boy following a stabbing at a supermarket on McCrae St, Dandenong on Thursday August 4. It is believed an 18-year-old man was stabbed following a verbal altercation with a group of males just after 4pm, sustaining life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 44-year-old man following a fatal collision in Ferntree Gully. The Lilydale man has been charged with numerous offences including culpable driving causing death, reckless conduct endangering life and dangerous driving while pursued by police. He remained in hospital where a bedside remand hearing was to be held.
