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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Detectives are releasing video and appealing for information following an extortion and a subsequent arson at a tobacco store in Wangaratta in 2023. The first incident occurred just after 4pm on Tuesday, July 4, when two unknown men entered the Murphy St store. They approached a female staff member demanding she close the store immediately…
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Local People
Murrindindi Shire Council has announced the death of former Kinglake Ward representative, Ilona Gerencser. “It is with profound sadness that we express our deepest sympathy and support to the family and friends of Ilona Gerencser, who died after a long illness,” a Council representative said. “Ilona served as a dedicated Murrindindi Shire Councillor for the…
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Council News
Rye resident ‘Simon’ asked a question at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council as to why residents cannot use cash at the Rye tip?“During COVID, cash was no longer accepted at the sites to reduce transmission risks between gatehouse staff and customers, ensuring continued service,” a Council representative replied“This also minimised theft, hold-ups, or break-ins due to…
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Council News
Murrindindi Shire Council is starting an important project to address housing shortages for key workers in the Eildon community. By providing essential housing, the Council aims to support the local economy, secure jobs, and sustain businesses. With funding support from the State Government’s Regional Worker Accommodation Fund, the Council will be constructing dedicated key worker…
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Emergency Services
Wodonga Police are investigating following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Bethanga on Sunday morning (Jan. 19). Emergency services were called to Kurrajong-Gap Rd where it is believed a motorcyclist left the roadway and crashed into a tree. The male rider died at the scene. Exact circumstances surrounding the crash…
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Police News
Detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man was stabbed during New Years Eve celebrations in Sorrento. It is understood an altercation occurred between a group of males on Point Nepean Rd, near Collins Parade and Calcutta St about 2am on January 1. The victim, an 18-year-old man from Melbourne, was stabbed five times…
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Police News
Prahran Highway Patrol are appealing for witnesses following a critical injury collision in Malvern on Sunday morning (Jan. 19) The collision occurred on Tooronga Rd, between Viva and Young Sts, just after 9.30am. It is believed the driver of a Ford Fiesta was attempting an illegal U-turn when they collided with an Audi, travelling north…
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Police News
Rosebud police have charged a woman and a man following an alleged hit-run collision in a stolen vehicle in Dromana early Sunday night (Jan. 19). It is alleged that a stolen green Toyota Rav 4 was involved in a collision with a second vehicle on the Mornington Peninsula Fwy about 5.30pm. No one was injured….
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Council News
Glen Eira Council says that it is try to work on a solution for the popular Big Frog mural that was removed from Murrumbeena. “The Story of Big Frog mural, a much-loved community project, was created in 2020-21 by artist Anthony Breslin in collaboration with the Caulfield Rotary Club, Murrumbeena Traders Association, and the local…
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Council News
Mornington Peninsula Mayor Cr AQnthony Marsh says the Shire continues to collaborate closely with the State Emergency Service, other emergency services, and relevant agencies to respond to the landslip at McCrae that occurred on the morning of January 14. The cause of the landslide remains unknown. Geotechnical assessments are ongoing and South East Water is…
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