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Westgate Divisional Response Unit detectives have charged a man with an armed robbery that took place almost six years ago in Yarraville. It is alleged a man rode a bike through the drive-thru of a fast-food restaurant on the corner of Somerville and Williamstown Rds just after 1am on August 4, 2018. The offender forced
A man who attempted a carjacking in St Kilda has been held down by the victim and members of the public until Police arrived. Police were called to the intersection of Chapel St and Alma Rd following reports of an assault and scuffle, about 8.55pm on Wednesday, January, 10. Officers have been told the 51-year-old
Yea Fire Brigade was called to attend a building fire at High St, Yea early on Friday morning, reports UGFM. “The fire was brought under control by fire fighters and cordoned off by Police. CFA Fire investigators and Yea Police later attended the scene this morning and once Murrindindi Shire have inspected the site for
Detectives from Taskforce Lunar are investigating following a suspicious fire in Altona on Thursday morning, January 11. The incident occurred at a tobacco store on Pier St just before 4am. It’s believed offenders smashed the front window before throwing jerry cans into the premises and setting it alight. The store sustained minor damage. Police believe
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Rowville. It is believed a truck travelling west on Wellington Rd collided with a vehicle turning right onto Wellington Rd from Braeburn Pde just before 9am on Thursday (Jan. 11). The male driver of the vehicle died at the scene. It is believed the truck
Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad have charged a man and seized a loaded slam gun, a stolen BMW sedan, a shotgun barrel and a firearm silencer in Hampton Park. The investigation commenced after police received information the man had firearms. A warrant was executed at a residential property in Hampton Park on Wednewsday morning,
The many community service roles carried out by Maurice Raymond Pawsey OAM were remembered at the funeral service held at the Alexandra Football and Netball Clubrooms on January 8. The service was followed by private cremation. The Alexandra identity passed away at the age of 95. He been an active Rotarian, prominent churchman, and was
A dirt bike rider who performed a burnout in front of police on Thursday night (Jan. 11) has been arrested in Werribee. The rider was travelling along Point Cook Rd, near Sneydes Rd, when he was spotted by Police about 8.30pm. Officers were in close proximity to the rider when he allegedly looked at them,
Women and families living in Melbourne’s nort- eastern suburbs can now be assisted towards realising their dream of starting or growing their family, with thState Government’s public fertility care service now available at the Mercy Hospital for Women. Mary-Anne Thomas, Minister for Health, and Ivanhoe MLA Anthony Carbines (pictured) announced the opening of the new
A funeral service for Arthur Leonard Penrose will be held at Yea Golf Club at 11am on Thursday, January 18, followed by burial at the Yea Cemetery. Mr Penrose died at the Yea Nursing Home, at age 95. He was husband to Audrey (dec.), and father of Neville, Cheryle, Judy and Janet. He was father-in-law
