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Gang Crime Squad detectives have arrested three men and released CCTV of a witness they are hoping to speak to following a pursuit in Moonee Ponds. With the assistance of the Special Operations Group and VIPER Taskforce, warrants were executed at addresses in Carlton, Port Melbourne, Yarraville, Cranbourne and Deer Park. A 34-year-old Port Melbourne
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Burwood East where a male motorcyclist lost his life on Friday afternoon (Jan. 6). A car and motorcycle collided at the intersection of Middleborough Rd and Burwood Hwy about 2.30pm. The male rider of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male
Brimbank Embona detectives have charged a man following an armed robbery in Deer Park. It is alleged a man attended a service station on Ballarat Rd. The man allegedly produced a knife and threated an attendant before allegedly fleeing with a quantity of cash. A 34-year-old Craigieburn was arrested and appeared at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.
Yarra Ranges Shire Council warns visitors to the Warburton area that access to the Redwoods Forest via Cement Creek Rod Bridge is closed. Electronic road signs and safety barricades have been in place in the area and at the bridge for some time warning visitors of the closure, so the Council isdisappointed to hear reports
The Victorian Electoral Commission has confirmed that a countback for the councillor vacancy in Yarra’s Langridge Ward will take place on Wednesday, January 18. The countback will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams from 10am. The vacancy was created with the departure of former Cr Gabrielle de Vietri, following her election to the seat of
Construction is set to begin on a new community centre for Werribee West. Wyndham City has awarded the construction contract for the Black Forest Rd South Community Centre (interim name), with construction to commence in early 2023. The $13.7 million centre will feature three kindergarten rooms, a play space and associated amenities, three Maternal and
Pictured: Cr Prue Cutts (Deputy Mayor) and Cr Mark Lane (Mayor) Cr Mark Lane has been elected as new Mayor of the City of Whitehorse, and Cr Prue Cutts is new Deputy Mayor. The new Mayor thanked outgoing Mayor Cr Tina Liu and Deputy Mayor Cr Denise Massoud for their dedicated service and leadership over
Nunawading Highway Patrol officers are investigating a hit-run in Hawthorn East that left a pedestrian in hospital. A 64-year-old man was walking north on Burke Rd near Ryeburne Ave about 5.50pm on Boxing Day (Mon., Dec. 26) when a motorised scooter lost control and mounted the gutter. The scooter rider continued north on the footpath,
Port Phillip Council CEO Chris Carroll (pictured) has acknowledged a data breach at the Council’s website. “We’ve recently become aware that a small number of new users to the portal may have been able to view requests other than their own. This is not the result of hacking and there have been no updates or
The revitalised Andrew Pocket Park on Diamond St in Eltham is big on features, and open now for young and old to enjoy. Nillumbik Council last year received many submissions and feedback to its consultation regarding the concept plans. This feedback has informed the final designs which include: • Nillumbik’s first outdoor exercise area for
