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Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad have arrested a man in West Footscray as part of an investigation into fraud and drug matters.The 25-year-old was arrested at a residential property just after 7.40am on Thursday (June 29) in relation to seven outstanding warrants.The arrest follows a public appeal for information earlier this month.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Tullamarine on Thursday morning (June 29).Investigators have been told a Toyota Hilux and pedestrian collided on Broadmeadows Rd at about 6.40am.Emergency services attended the scene, and the pedestrian a 87-year-old Tullamarine woman was transported to hospital but died a short time later.The driver
Police are currently searching for missing man Cristian.The 45-year-old was last seen at Brygee Close, Sunshine North, about 9.30am Thursday (June 29).Cristian is described as 165cm’s tall, having a medium build with shoulder length brown hair usually worn in a bun. He was wearing a dark grey puffer jacket, black work pants, brown work boots
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Nicholas.The 50-year-old was last seen on Tyson Way in Sydenham on May 13.Nicholas is described as being 180cm tall and of solid build with long grey hair.He might be travelling in a red Mazda, registration 1FD1HX.Police and family have concerns for his welfare due
A man has died following a collision in Brunswick.Emergency services were called to Glenlyon Rd after a Mazda3 rear-ended another vehicle just after 7.30am on June 19.The Mazda driver, a 57-year-old man from Collingwood, declined treatment and returned home where he sadly passed away later that day.The driver of the other car was not injured.
Victorian Amateur Football Association Premier Men’s. Collegians 20.9 (129) d University Blues 4.5 (29). Old Brighton 15.10 (100) d Old Haileybury 14.6 (90). Old Scotch 13.13 (91) d Old Melburnians 6.4 (40). Old Xaverians 20.14 (134) d Caulfield Grammarians 6.3 (39). University Blacks v St Kevins.Premier Men’s Reserves. Old Xaverians d Caulfield Grammarians (forfeit). Collegians
Haileybury College has been named Victoria’s richest school in 2023.“[It] has more money than the poorest 200 schools combined,” said the Herald Sun.It has 4600 students and a combined five-year income of $677m, receiving funding increase of 27 per cent over the past five years.
Tickets are available now for the highly anticipated Archibald Prize 2023 at Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery.Opening September 15, the Gallery will welcome enthusiastic art lovers for the prestigious and popular prize with an extraordinary display of 57 portraits, including this year’s winning portrait of singer songwriter Montaigne by Julia Gutman alongside the notable Packing Room
Cleanaway has this week taken over Bayside Council’s waste collections.The new waste truck fleet contains an electric vehicle, reflecting a dedication to reducing carbon emissions and promoting eco friendly practices as outlined in the Climate Emergency Action Plan. Smaller profile vehicles are also included in the fleet, designed to service harder to access areas within
Glen Eira City Council has wel comed a Victorian Auditor- General’s Office commitment to investigate the long-term financial sustainability of local government.Announced as part of its 2023–24 annual plan, VAGO will assess whether councils effectively manage their financial resources to fulfil their responsibilities and enable continued financial sustainability.For months, Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jim Magee
