Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Brimbank Divisional Response Unit officers are investigating a home invasion in Harkness.It is understood that 11 unknown offenders attended a property on Claret Ash Boulevard in three stolen vehicles about 3.25am on March 30.The offenders used a number of weapons to smash through windows and doors at the property. Once inside, they caused significant damage…
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Local People
Geoff Young was named winner of the Stan Henwood Award at Cardinia Shire Council’s annual volunteer reception held at Thursday (May 22).Mr Young has been a dedicated leader in the Cardinia Shire community since 1995, significantly contributing as the Scout Leader of the Garfield Scout Group.He served as President of the Garfield Rotary Club (1999-2006)…
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In a sparkling theatrical week of three major opening nights, Melbourne’s musical theatre lovers scored the trifecta with the opening of the quirky, sensationally clever Beetlejuice The Musical at the Regent Theatre.Presented by the Michael Cassel Group and Warner Bros., based on the 1988 horror comedy movie and book by Scott Brown and Anthony King,…
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Emergency Services
Police attended the scene at a fatal fire in Langwarrin on Friday cmorning (May 23).Emergency services were first called the blaze at a residence on Lyppards Rd about 2.10am.Three occupants were able to safely evacuate the property and escaped with no injuries.A fourth person was located deceased inside a rear bungalow.Exact cause of the fire…
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Observer
Enchanted Allure• Step into the world of Asola Allure where her music, passion and artistry collide.Hailed as a rising star, the local entertainer promises a night filled with original songs, captivating choreography, and pure allure, says this mesmerizing artist’smedia release.Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran. PM, Saturday, June 7. Tickets at Chapel Off Chapel. Let’s Get Crazy•…
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Police News
Police have seized close to $1 million worth of cannabis from the eastern suburbs as part of an ongoing investigation into commercial drug trafficking.Detectives from Croydon Divisional Response Unit uncovered two large-scale hydroponic cannabis set-ups at factory sites in Scoresby and Bayswater.Over the two days, a total of 393 cannabis plants estimated to weigh more…
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Politics
Werribee MLA John Lister says that Werribee is getting a massive upgrade to its road network with a raft of infrastructure projects underway.“Whether it is the Ison Rd project’s new overpass and extension, the Ballan R\d intersection project, Wyndham ring road or the main road interchange, these upgrades will be transformative and will make a…
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Politics
Eltham MLA Vicki Ward (pictured) spoke n State Parliament about the Emnergency Services and Volunteer Fund.“This fund is there to support our emergency services, and this includes our incredible volunteers, both the CFA and, for the first time, the SES,” Ms Ward said.“We support our emergency services on this side of the chamber. We support…
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Police News
Taskforce Lunar detectives have made arrests in connection to an offshore illicit tobacco syndicate leader involved in serious and organised crime.A woman and a man were arrested on Wednesday morning (May 21) after police became aware high-end luxury goods, such as Rolex watches and cash, were being transferred offshore.A 31-year-old Altona Meadows woman was stopped…
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Police News
Southern Metro Crime Squad officers are investigating a series of armed robberies which occurred in the south eastern suburbs on Tuesday (May 20).Investigators have linked 10 incidents which occurred at service stations between 7pm and 10.30pm and involved 4-7 offenders using a machete.It is believed the offenders arrived at the service stations in either a…
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