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HUME: 26 arrests over car theft operation

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Police have arrested 26 people and recovered eight stolen cars as part of an operation targeting car thieves and burglars in Broadmeadows and Craigieburn. Car theft is a significant priority for local police in Hume, with the area having the third most cars stolen across the state last year – a 44 per cent increase….

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KINGSTON: 200-kmh, collision with Police car at Patterson Lakes

Police have arrested a woman after a vehicle was spotted allegedly reaching speeds of 200-kmh in Melbourne’s south on Sunday night (Apr. 13). Airwing spotted a white Holden Astra travelling at a fast rate of speed along Thompson Rd in Patterson Lakes about 10.15pm. Officers on the ground located the vehicle and attempted to intercept…

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MOONEE VALLEY: Ascot Vale stabbing charge

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man following the fatal stabbing of a man in Ascot Vale on Saturday morning (Apr. 12). A 29-year-old Ascot Vale man was arrested by police at the scene and conveyed to hospital to be treated for minor injuries, where he remained under police guard. He has been charged with…

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STATEWIDE: $4.8m illicit tobacco siezed

Detectives from the VIPER Taskforce executed warrants at 12 tobacco stores across Melbourne last week as part of the ongoing investigation by Taskforce Lunar into organised crime syndicates linked to the illicit tobacco trade. Members of the taskforce were joined at the warrants from April 7-11 by representatives from the Australian Taxation Office and Therapeutic…

Emergency Services

MAROONDAH: Asbestos concern at house fire

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a house fire in Park Orchards around midday on Sunday, April 13,after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported seeing flames. Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from a single storey brick home. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the burning home to…

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HUME: CCTV images released of Roxburgh Park shooting

Fawkner Divisional Response Unit officers have released CCTV in relation to a non-fatal shooting in Roxburgh Park in January. It is believed an older-model white Toyota Camry was driving up and down Lockwood Drive for around 30 minutes at 6.30am on January 20. The male driver is then seen to point a firearm out the…

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KINGSTON: Stolen car crashes at Parkdale

Police have arrested a female teen following a collision involving an allegedly stolen car in Parkdale. It is alleged that a stolen white Volkswagen sedan crashed into two vehicles, a Mitsubishi Triton and a Suzuki Swift, both parked in the vicinity of Brownfield St about 11.30pm Monday (Apr. 14). No one was inside the parked…

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KNOX: Man charged after Wantirna South fires

Police have charged a man following reports of two fires in Wantirna South bushland on Monday night (Apr. 14). Emergency services responded to two grass fires in the vicinity of Pumps Lane and Axford Rd about 9pm. Swift responding officers arrived on scene and allegedly caught sight of a man trying to put one of…

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Sport

SPORT: Yea Golf Club

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Under clear skies and excellent autumn conditions 35 members and guest contested a Stroke and Putting round at Yea Golf Club on Saturday.The fantastic scores recorded were a reflection of the wonderful course conditions on offer at the moment.Brendan ‘Trout’ Chenhall (14) (pictured) led all comers in the Mens Monthly Medal with 75 off the…