Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Emergency Services
Emergency services responded to a helicopter crash at Point Lonsdale on Friday morning (May 2).It is believed the chopper was seen crashing into water off Point Lonsdale Beach, between Collendina and Point Lonsdale, just after 10am.There were three people onboard the aircraft.All three people managed to make it to shore and were located by passersby…
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Police News
Geelong Highway Patrol officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Eastern View on Friday morning (May 2).It is understood a motorcycle and a grey Ford Ranger towing a caravan collided on the Great Ocean Rd just after 10.30am.The rider died at the scene. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the…
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Police News
Police seized a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine and an imitation firearm as part of a major drug investigation in Healesville last week.The investigation commenced after police received intelligence regarding alleged drug trafficking in the Yarra Ranges area.Detectives from the Croydon Divisional Response Unit, with assistance from the Dog Squad, Drone Unit, and uniform members from…
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Police News
Police have arrested a man following two collisions and two alleged attempted carjackings in Mitcham on Friday morning (May 2).Officers responded to reports of a white Toyota van driving erratically, and the driver threatening other motorists, in the vicinity of Mitcham Rd about 10.30am.The van allegedly collided with a civilian vehicle before taking off at…
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Environment
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council says that it will insist that all future climate-related proposals be subject to individual Council reports or itemised budget bids, with clear measures of effectiveness.“Each project must also consider emissions and provide comparison data for alternative options, supporting more informed decision-making,” said a Council representative. “The decision also allows Council to…
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Council News
Local Government Minister Nick Staikos (pictured) says that he has received the final report from the municipal monitors appointed to Moonee Valley City Council. “I acknowledge the extensive work completed by the monitors, Ms Prue Digby and Mr Phillip Carruthers, between January 2024 and February 2025,” Mr Staikos said.“The report highlights the council’s improvements while…
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Police News
An Iran-born man was expected to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (May 1) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 43, after locating him in Melbourne.It was tobe alleged the man breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to maintain his electronic…
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Police News
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a woman in Point Lonsdale on Thursday morning (May 1).Emergency services were called to the Point Lonsdale area about 10.30am after reports a woman went missing.A search of the water was conducted with the Air Wing and local Coast Guard locating an unresponsive…
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Police News
A senior constable from Eastern Region has been charged following an internal investigation.The 33-year-old man has been charged with 10 counts of assault with a weapon.The charge relates to an alleged incident while on-duty on May 19 last year.He will appear before a magistrates’ court at a later date.
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Police News
Detectives from the Southern Metro Region Crime Squad have arrested two teenage boys following an aggravated carjacking in Hampton Park on 9 April. It is alleged offenders threatened a ride share driver on Elpara Way Hampton Park about 1.20am, before pulling him out of the vehicle and stealing his keys, wallet, mobile phone and fleeing…
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