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Local MLA Cindy McLeish has tackled the daunting 138-km Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, in honour of Australian WWII veterans and soldiers.Joining Ms McLeish on the trek was State Liberal Leader John Pesutto, several Coalition colleagues, her cousin Trudy Birchall, and 25 Year 11 students from across Victoria among others.The large group was split
A man has had his licence immediately suspended and his car impounded after allegedly driving more than six times over the legal limit in Hampton on Saturday afternoon (Sep. 21).Bayside police officers intercepted the driver in the intersection of Orlando St and Beach Rd about 2.20pm.The 41-year-old man underwent a preliminary breath test, before accompanying
A man has been arrested in Italy as part of the Victoria Police Homicide Squad investigation into the murder of two women at an Easey St, Collingwood property in 1977.A 65-year-old dual citizen of Australia and Greece was arrested at an airport in Rome on Thursday evening (Sep. 19).A charge and warrant was in place
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested four teens following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Cheltenham on Friday night (Sep. 20).Police officers were told the victim was sitting in his vehicle at a shopping centre carpark when he was approached by three teens on Nepean Hwy just after 10pm.It is alleged that the victim was
Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two people following a ram raid at a fire station in Nar Nar Goon last Friday morning (Sep. 20).It is alleged a 4WD rammed the gates in the yard of the CFA station on Carney St about 1.30am.Police will allege the pair gained access to a fire truck
The latest regular meeting of Nillumbik Shire Council heard a tribute to the late John Brenan, former Principal of Eltham College.“John was Principal of Eltham College from 1987 to 1999, and College Life Member,” the Council was told.“He was instrumental in the establishment of Clean Energy Nillumbik in 2017, serving for six years as Chairperson
Murrindindi Shire ratepayers are entitled to ask serious questions about the management of Council funds.A report due to go to the Council meeting tonight (Wed.) says that the underlying financial result for the 2023-24 year will be a deficit of $7.962 million.Originally, Shire CEO and her staff announced a planned budget surplus of $1.170 million.
The 2024-2034 Stormwater Management Plan was unanimously endorsed by Yarra Ranges Council at its September 10 meeting.“This important comprehensive action plan puts the foundations in place for how Council will manage stormwater while balancing the environmental needs and improving water quality for the next 10 years,” a Council representative said.Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Sophie Todorov,
There are about 1400 nominees for Councillor positions in the municipalities covered by The Local Paper/Melbourne Observer group. Here is a list of them in ballot paper order.
Seven peoplehave been charged for their alleged role in an international investment scam which swindled unsuspecting victims out of more than $14 million.Police will allege the group was hired by an international syndicate to open fraudulent businesses and bank accounts with various local financial institutions in order to make the scam look more legitimate.Overseas scammers
