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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Police News
Detectives from the Homicide Squad are investigating after a body was located in Quambatook on Tuesday morning (Jan. 21). Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Cemetery Rd and Knight Rd when they located the deceased about 6.30am. An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is underway. Anyone with information is urged to…
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Police News
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Mount Evelyn on Tuesday morning (Jan. 21). It is understood a vehicle crashed into a tree on Clegg Rd about 3.50am. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing….
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Police News
A man is expected to be charged after officers were called to reports of a fire in Diamond Creek on Monday (Jan. 20). Diamond Creek police swiftly arrived at the Edmonds St property to find a recently extinguished fire about 6.40pm. It is believed that a man had deliberately lit a fire with the intention…
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Politics
Donald Trump is US President – again. The inauguration took place in Washington DC early on Tuesday morning (Melbourne time), with the oath of office administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts. J.D. Vance became Vice-President. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong was present for the ceremony. Mr Trump’s address – as 45th and 47th…
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Council News
Aggressive, unlawful behaviour including violent behaviour and illegal drug taking are matters for the Victoria Police, Port Phillip Mayor Cr Louise Crawford says. Cr Crawford says that the City of Port Phillip shares community concerns about safety and that it stands with the community in an expectation and commitment to Port Phillip as being a…
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Politics
Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon is standing as a right-wing independent in the Werribee state by-election being held on Saturday, February 8. Pundits say that Cr McLindon will seek to direct preferences to Liberal candidate Steve Murphy, who is contesting the by-election against Labor candidate John Lister. The by-election has been caused by the resignation…
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Local People
The 2025 International Women’s Day event will be held in Nillum,bik on Thursda, March 6. This year’s theme is ‘March Forward’ and Nillumbik is focusing on the impacts younger generations are having on creating progressive change for gender equity. This year’s keynote speech will be delivered by Courtney Ugle, a proud Noongar woman who plays…
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Council News
Offerings across Kingston’s libraries continue to grow, with The Expert Series set to launch in February. Join for this free monthly event series featuring engaging talks by leading experts on trending topics. From health and lifestyle tips to the latest in finance, gardening, fashion, history, science, and even space exploration, each session offers valuable knowledge…
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a man sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision in Tooradin on Monday evening (Jan. 20). It is believed a motorcycle and a BMW sedan were travelling along the South Gippsland Hwy when they collided about 6pm. The 39-year-old male rider from Jam Jerrup sustained life-threatening injuries and…
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Politics
Victoria will cap and lock fuel price rises in a cost-of-living shake up by the State Government. Premier Jacinta Allan and Consumer Affairs Minister Nick Staikos announced the Government’s Fair Fuel Plan, which will require fuel companies to publicly report their fuel price changes the day before they are in effect – and lock in…
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