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MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Licence plates scanned at McCrae landslide site

Friday, January 24, 2025

Licence plate recognition equipment has been installed near the site of the McCrae landslide, Mornington Peninsula Mayor cr Anthony Marsh has confirmed. “Extensive investigations and testing continue. This includes geotechnical assessments, drainage investigations, extensive water testing, and monitoring of ground movements,” Cr Marsh said. “CCTV cameras, including those with Licence Plate Recognition technology, will be…

Police News

YARRA: Police probe shots fired in Collingwood – boys wounded

Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating after shots were fired in Collingwood on Friday morning (Jan. 24). Emergency services were called to Vere St, near Palmer St, where two boys were located with gunshot wounds about 1am. A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with…

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MURRINDINDI: Marysville becoming ‘RV friendly’

Murrindindi Shire Council is announcing the start of a 12-month trial for a new Marysville Recreational Vehicle Rest Stop, or short stay area, on Saturday, February 1. With its waterfalls, scenic walks and natural beauty, combined with a vibrant tourism offering, this new trial provides self-sufficient travellers an inviting opportunity to explore the region, said…

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NILLUMBIK: Art prize finalists named

The Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art exhibition will this year showcase the works of 34 artists who have been shortlisted from a record 468 entries for the prestigious exhibition and prize. Showcasing the talent and creativity of artists from across Australia – among them, seven Nillumbik artists – the works highlight Australia’s contemporary arts community….

Police News

HUME: Glenroy firearms incident arrest

Police arrested a man last night following an assault and two firearms incidents in the Glenroy area on Thursday (Jan. 23). Officers were told a woman was assaulted by a man known to her at a property in Essendon North about 7.50am. The victim, a 27-year-old Essendon North woman, was hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening…

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BOROONDARA: Arrests after North Balwyn aggravated burglary

Two people have been arrested following an alleged aggravated burglary and subsequent theft of a car in Balwyn North on Frioday morning (Jan. 24) Local police and police dedicated to Operation Trinity were called to a property on Musca St, Balwyn North about 4.30am. It is alleged three men entered the home before stealing keys…

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HOBSONS BAY: Man charged with 1981, 1983, Newport sex assaults

Detectives from the Sexual Crime Squad have charged a man almost 44 years after an 82-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted twice in her own Newport home in 1981 and 1983. A 69-year-old Hoppers Crossing man was arrested in Wyndham Vale on Friday morning (Jan. 24). He was interviewed by investigators and has subsequently been…

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BAYSIDE: Radio’s Kyle and Jackie to drop balls from the sky after permit OK’d

KIIS FM radio pair Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson have been granted last-minute permission by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to drop foam balls from a helicopter above Elsternwick Park Tennis Centre this morning (Fri., Jan. 24). The radio stunt will go ahead between 6am-9am this morning at Brighton following permission from the government…

Police News

MITCHELL: Man arrested after Kilmore crash

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man after a woman was left with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Kilmore on Wednesday night (Jan. 22). It is believed the driver of a Mitsubishi SUV was travelling along Kilmore East Rd when they left the roadway and crashed into a tree about 8pm. The…

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HINDMARSH: Traffic controller killed at Nhill

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a fatal collision in Nhill on Thursday (Jan. 23). It is believed a truck was travelling on the Western Hwy just after 6pm when a male performing traffic control duties for road works in the area was struck. The man died at the scene. The truck driver…