Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Six youths have been arrested following an aggravated burglary and theft of two vehicles in Melbourne’s north-east on Sunday night (Jan. 26). Local police and police dedicated to Operation Trinity were called to a property on Finlayson St in Rosanna about 4am. It is alleged the six youths entered the home before stealing keys to…
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Police News
Campaspe Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged car theft in Echuca last week. It is alleged the man stole the Mazda 2 sedan from a property on Hare St about 5.15am on Wednesday (Jan. 22). Police spotted the man in the allegedly stolen car in Bendigo on Friday (Jan. 24)…
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Community News
A significant step forward in supporting the mental health of young people in Moonee Valley has been announced with the Federal Government committing over $6 million in funding over the next four years to establish a new Headspace centre. The new service is expected to open in 2026-27, offering free mental health care and support…
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Emergency Services
A total of 23 hectares of grasslands at Altona was burnt on Australia Day (Sun., Jan. 26) with the fire declared under control at 6.15pm. FRV and CFA firefighters responded to a large grass fire at Laverton Grasslands, Purnell St. Firefighters arrived on scene at 3.49pm finding various areas alight over a 2km radius and…
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Emergency Services
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee, South West, Central, and North Central regions for Monday January 27. Conditions in the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, Central, and North Central will be hot and dry with temperatures reaching the high 30s to mid 40s and gusty winds of 70-80kmh. A Total Fire…
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What's On
Fitzroy Swimming Pool will be hosting the Midsumma Festival Northside Pride Pool Party from 11.30am to 5pm on Saturday, February 8. “During that time all aquatic facilities and the group exercise studio will be closed to the public. The gym will remain open as usual,” said a Yarra Council representative. Northside Pool Party is a…
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Environment
Manningham Council is looking to provide nine new charging stations for electric vehicles. The Council is partnering with Jolt Charge and Evie Networks to roll out the new public electric vehicle charging stations in 2025 – powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. The nine stations will be located near commercial, recreational and tourist destinations….
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Community News
An Australia day crowd of more than 100 attended at the Freemasons Victoria centre at Gardenvale in a fundraising effort for Freemasons Community Relief, which provides hampers for needy families. More than $10,000 was raised, with Victoria’s Masonic Grand Master Anthony Bucca providing $5000 from his charitable allowance for the fund. This was the fourth…
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Police News
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Bundalong On Australia Day evening (Sun., jan. 26). Investigators have been told that a ute crashed into a parked truck on the Murray Valley Hwy about 7pm. The male driver of the ute was treated at the scene but could not be revived. The investigation…
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Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a large grass fire in Maribyrnong on Sunday (Jan. 26). Emergency services were called to reports of flames seen coming from grassland near La Scala Avenue about 12am. Police were told a group of youths were setting off fireworks shortly before the fire started. The offenders fled the…
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