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Police News

STATEWIDE: 4 charged after drug trafficking investigation

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Major Drug Squad detectives have charged four people and seized commercial quantities of cocaine, various other drugs of dependence and a hydraulic press following a 14-month investigation in drug trafficking in Melbourne. A 41-year-old Williams Landing man was intercepted by the VIPER Taskforce on October 31 after he was observed in what will be alleged…

Council News

MONASH: Start-ups encouraged

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Monash Council has launched ‘Start Up, Invest and Grow in Monash’, a new program designed to empower entrepreneurs, startups and businesses in the City of Monash.Running throughout May in partnership with Monash Precinct Network, the initiative offers local businesses a chance to connect with Monash’s world-class research institutions, robust infrastructure and powerful networks. Businesses can…

Council News

FRANKSTON: $5m for Bruce Park

Frankston City Council’s advocacy priorities campaign is off to a flying start, with the Federal Government announcing a $5 million commitment towards the redevelopment of Bruce Park Pavilion if re-elected.The Council will $3.33 million, bringing the total funding for the project to $8.33 million.The Bruce Park Pavilion redevelopment is one of Council’s key four advocacy…

Council News

MAROONDAH: Priority actions underway

Maroondah Council has listed its priority actions which are underway.This includes work to develop the next community vision, Maroondah 2050; continuing the construction of the Ringwood Activity Centre Car Park; and our work in partnership with the State Government to finalise the level crossing removal projects at Bedford Rd in Ringwood, Dublin Rd in Ringwood…

Council News

MANNINGHAM: Courts upgrade at Wonga Park

Manningham Council is upgrading the netball courts and flood lighting at Wonga Park Reserve, Wonga Park.The project will involve:• reconstructing the netball courts with compliant fields of play, lighting, fencing, and additional space for basketball• stabilising the embankments around the courts and addressing overgrown vegetationremoval of the timber bridge beside the existing netball courts• new…

Council News

KNOX: Nod to volunteers

Volunteer groups and organisations enrich lives and strengthen our community. Honour their valuable contribution by nominating them for the Knox Community Awards by March 28.“Our Awards are an important way for us to recognise and appreciate the important contribution that groups and organisations make in Knox,” said a Council representative.“Many volunteer groups and organisations dedicate…

Environment

BRIMBANK: Forum on new Climate Strategy

Brimbank Council is working on its new Climate Emergency Strategy.“Climate change affects us and, and it’s important that the Brimbank community have a say,” said a Council representative.“We’re asking you to tell us what you understand about climate change, what concerns you most about its impact on the environment and what actions you want Council…

Emergency Services

HUME: 26 firefighters at Meadow Heights

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to incident in Bicentennial Crescenet, Meadow Heights at 7.05pm Monday (Mar. 17) after multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a house fire. Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes to find the roof line of a single storey brick veneer structure heavily involved by fire. An escalated response was…

Police News

SOUTH-EAST: Charges after MP death threats

Australian Federal Police Special Operation Avalite has charged a Victorian man with allegedly making death threats and antisemitic comments to a Federal Member of Parliament.The man, 41, was charged on Tuesday (Mar. 18) with:n One count of using a carriage service to menace, contrary to subsection 474.17 of the Criminal Code (Cth), which carries a…

Council News

KINGSTON: Comments sought on Suburban Rail Loop

Kingston Council is urging the community to make their voice heard regarding new precincts being planned for the Suburban Rail Loop.The State Government released proposed SRL precinct plans, with the community invited to comment by April 22.As part of the SRL East project, a new train station will be built next to Southland Shopping Centre…