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Archives for September 2024
HUME: 145-kmh in 70-kmh zone at Campbellfield
Sunday, September 29, 2024
A 21-year-old man had his car impounded after he was nabbed allegedly speeding in Campbellfield on Saturday night (Sep. 28).Fawkner Highway Patrol officers clocked a white Toyota Camry allegedly travelling along Sydney Rd at 145-kmh in a 70-kmh zone just before 11pm.The car was immediately impounded at a cost of $999.52.A Glenroy man is expected
KINGSTON: Car impounded at Bonbeach
A man has had his licence immediately suspended for 12 months and his car impounded after allegedly driving more than three times over the legal limit in Bonbeach on Sunday morning (Sep. 29).Moorabbin Highway Patrol officers intercepted the driver on Nepean Hwy about 12.50am.The 31-year-old man underwent a roadside breath test and returned an alleged
MARYSVILLE: Investigation into fatal collision
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Marysville on Saturday afternoon (Sep. 28).It is understood the motorcyclist was travelling along Marysville-Woods Point Rd when they collided with a 4WD about 11.30am. The rider died at the scene.Police were speaking to the driver of the 4WD in relation to the incident.Anyone who witnessed the incident, has
BOROONDARA: Hawthorn man’s death probed
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Hawthorn on Saturday evening (Sep. 28).Officers attended a property on New St to reports of a man self-harming shortly before 4pm.The man barricaded himself inside his address where he continued to injure himself.Officers entered the address to restrain the man and he was
GREATER DANDENONG: Man on 550 illegal wildlife charges
Saturday, September 28, 2024
A 24-year-old Noble Park North man, accused of running a cross-border illegal wildlife trade syndicate, has been charged with 565 offences related to the illegal possession and trade of native reptiles.He faces 528 charges under the Wildlife Act, including 306 charges related to the illegal import and export of wildlife, 24 for illegally buying and
KINGSTON: Men’s health event at Chelsea
n A men’s health event, Mentally Fit Men – More Than Talk: Strength in Action, will be held at Chelsea Town Hall on Thursday (OPCt. 3).The event will focus on addressing men’s mental health in the community.Organiser Rohan Parrant ’s goal for the event is to go beyond just raising awareness.“It’s an opportunity to explore
MELBOURNE: Reece can’t ecsape links with Labor
City of Melbourne Lord Mayoral hopeful Nicholas Reece is finding it impossible to shake off his links with the Labor Party.He previously held a number of roles in politics, including as secretary and campaign director of the Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch) and as the director of strategy to former Prime Minister Julia Gillard.He was
PORT PHILLIP: ‘PEPP’ team aims for Council
Friday, September 27, 2024
Photo: At back: Levi Silcox and Chris Schwarze. Front: Michelle Di Donna, Serge Thomann, Sabina Sablock, Janet Di Silva, Beverley Pinder. A high profile team, dubbing themselves as ‘People Empowering Port Phillip’ have their sights set on taking control of the St Kilda-based muncipality at this month’s Council elections/The ‘PEPP’ team has seven independent nominees
MAROONDAH: Warranwood crash – 4 arrests, 1 critical
A group of teenagers have been arrested after an allegedly stolen car collided with another vehicle in Warranwood, leaving one of its occupants with life-threatening injuries.Emergency services were called to reports the allegedly stolen Toyota Camry collided with a Lexus SUV at the intersection of Wonga and Delaneys Rds about 8.45am on Friday (Sep. 27).Four