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WYNDHAM: 13 arrested as part of death investigation

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Detectives from across Crime Command arrested 13 people on Tuesday morning (Mar. 11) as part of the Homicide Squad investigation into the death of Lino Atem in Wyndham Vale. Fifteen warrants were executed from 5.30am in Aintree, Deer Park (2), Manor Lakes, Sunshine West, Albanvale, Mornington, Werribee (2), Deanside, Hoppers Crossing (2), Melton South, Keilor…

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Emergency Services

GREATER DANDENONG: Springvale fire under control

Fire Rescue Victoria responded at 6.36pm Monday (Mar. 10) to multiple calls for a single storey brick veneer home engulfed by fire with explosions heard at Whitworth Avenue, Springvale.FRV crews arrived on scene at 6.43pm and began an external attack on the fire at the rear of the property which had also spread into a…

Police News

MOONEE VALLEY: Slithery arrest at Strathmore

Police were left a little constricted when they found a python during an arrest in Strathmore.It is alleged a woman attended a property on Milton Court in Heidelberg Heights on February 23 where she allegedly damaged property.A 34-year-old Essendon woman was located and arrested by Transit Police at Strathmore Railway Station about 9.20pm on Wednesday…

Police News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Dromana hit-run aftermath

Rosebud Police have charged a man after a pedestrian was allegedly hit by a car in Dromana on Sunday night (Mar. 9).It is alleged that a woman and her dog were struck by a white 4WD when they were crossing Pier St about 9.30pm.Investigators allege that the woman ended up on the bonnet of the…

Politics

NORTH-EAST: ‘Pay out 3G phone users’

Monday, March 10, 2025

Indi MHR Helen Haines has called on the Government and Telcos to provide financial support for people whose phone coverage has worsened since the 3G shutdown.Dr Haines said that as a result of the shutdown, people living just outside regional towns like Beechworth and Benalla are unable to receive emergency warnings, information about power outages,…

Council News

MURRINDINDI: Underlying deficit of $5.5 million

Murrindindi Council’s underlying deficit for the 2024-25 financial year is expected to be $5.5 million.“Forecast revenue for the year has risen by $12.29 million, whilst forecast expenditure has increased by $10 million. The increases in revenue are driven by increases in operating grants of $8.7 million, primarily related to flood recovery and $2.7 million in…

Council News

MURRINDINDI: Council’s timid reply to Govt on Flood Inquiry

Murrindindi Shire Council says that some of the State Government response to the 2022 Floods Inquiry falls short of what is needed.“Murrindindi Shire Council acknowledges the release of the Victorian Government’s response to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the 2022 flood event and welcomes the recognition of key issues affecting flood-impacted communities,” said a written statement…

Environment

STATEWIDE: Fisheries gutted, says McLeish

The Allan Labor Government is gutting frontline fisheries compliance, dramatically weakening enforcement efforts, and leaving recreational fishers, boaters, and marine environments at risk, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured).“The current 73 Fisheries Officer positions across the state are being slashed by a staggering 50 per cent, to only 36 Fisheries Engagement Officer roles, primarily focused…

Police News

ALPINE: Fatal crash at Falls Creek

Police are investigating a fatal bicycle crash which occurred in Falls Creek on Sunday (Mar. 9). Officers were called to Bogong High Plains Road after reports a bicycle had left the road about 7pm. A male rider was located and treated at the scene but could not be revived. Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are…