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Archives for October 2024

OUT NOW: Wed., Oct. 30, 2024

October 30 Editions • Eastern Suburbs Edition – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpe241030zCovers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse •  Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpv241030zCovers Healesville, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Warburton, Yarra Valley• Mitchell Shire Edition – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpm241030zCovers Broadford, Kilmore, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Wallan, Wandong • Northern Suburbs Edition – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpn241030zCovers Banyule. Darebin (north, south), Nillumbik (urban), Whittlesea (urban) • North-West Edition – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpnw241030zCovers Brimbank, Hobsons

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Collision at McCrae

Somerville Highway Patrol officers are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the circumstances surrounding a serious collision that occurred in McCrae last Saturday afternoon (Oct. 26).It is understood a black LDV T60 dual cab ute and a blue motorbike collided on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway just before 4pm.The rider, a 20-year-old Ringwood man, was

MARIBYRNONG: Repeat burglaries at same business

Police are appealing for public assistance following two burglaries at the same business in Maribyr-nong.Investigators believe an offender entered a medical clinic on Edgewater Boulevard around 8.35pm on September 10 and again on October 15 around 7.30pm.On both occasions he has entered a room and stolen prescription medications, placing them in a green reusable shopping

YARRA RANGES: Govt axes fruit fly funds

Commercial and local fruit producers across the Yarra Ranges risk infestation of Queensland Fruit Fly as the Allan Labor Government axes statewide funding for fruit fly prevention coordinators, according to Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured).Speaking in Parliament, Ms McLeish called on Agriculture Minister Ros Spence, questioning what plans were in place to prevent widescale spreading

WHITTLESEA: Traffic nightmare at Donnybrook

Wendy Lovell, Northern Victoria MLC, has called on has called Melissa Horne, Minister for Roads, to urgently prioritise the duplication of Donnybrook Rd, as local residents suffer a “traffic nightmare”.“Donnybrook is exploding in population, and residents of the new housing estates along Donnybrook Rd are deeply frustrated with the Allan Labor Government’s lack of progress

MITCHELL: CEO Luxford steps down

Mitchell Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Brett Luxfor has announced his decision to step down at the end of 2024.Mr Luxford said that after careful consideration he was stepping down from the role to explore new opportunities.“This decision has not been made lightly, but I believe now is the right time for both myself and

STRATHBOGIE: Motorcyclist killed at Longwood

A man died following a motorcycle crash in Longwood last Thursday night (Oct. 24).It is believed a motorcyclist was travelling along the Hume Freeway when the rider lost control and crashed about 9pm. A 59-year-old Melton man died at the scene.Police are investigating the circumstances and will prepare a report for the coroner.

MOORABOOL: Parwan air crash

A man has died following an aircraft crash in Parwan last Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 22).It is believed a light aeroplane lost control and crashed at an airfield on Aerodrome Rd about 11.20am.The pilot and sole occupant, died at the scene. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

MERRI-BEK: Assault at Pascoe Vale

Fawkner Sexual Offence and Child Abuse Investigation Team are investigating an incident in Pascoe Vale.Investigators have been told a 39-year-old woman was riding her bike along the Moonee Ponds Trail about 4pm on October 13.She stopped at Herbert Reserve to rest when a male approached, sat down and started to talk to her.The victim stood

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