Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Community News
Southern Metropolitan MLC Georgie Crozier (pictured) has slammed the Allan Labor State Government for what she calls “inaction” on crime.“My question is for the Minister for Police [Anthony Carbines]. Bentleigh East and Bentleigh have some of the highest crime rates in the City of Glen Eira, and the Glen Eira crime rate has increased by…
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Community News
Problems faced by a local Carrum Downs business have been raised in Parliament by South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC David Limbrick.“My question today is for the Minister for Planning [Sonya Kilkenny],” Mr Limbrick told the Legislative Council.“Shaylan, in my electorate, had started her dream business running a beauty salon in Carrum Downs called Beauty by Shaylan.“Unfortunately, due…
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Community News
Victoria’s first fixed site for pill testing will be located at 95 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt (pictured) said: “The service is close to one of Melbourne’s most popular nightlife hubs as well as public transport, health care and social services, and it will offer access to the same life-saving advice and…
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Police News
Missing Persons Squad detectives have located human remains and arrested a man as part of their investigation into the suspicious disappearance of Sunbury man Joshua Bishop.The remains were discovered following the execution of a warrant at a home in Erinbank Crescent in Westmeadows on Saturday (June 28).A crime scene was established and officers from the…
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Council News
The City of Casey has unveileditsDraft Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan. It is now open for community feedback.The draft structure plan outlines the long-term vision to guide how the area grows, develops and evolves“In 2024, we gathered community feedback and ideas for the area, to understand what matters most,” said a Council representative.“This…
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Council News
Frankston City Council has adopted its $304.82 million 2025-26 Annual Budget.A $1.7 million Local Support Package that encapsulates a diverse range of targeted initiatives to ease the financial burden for many residents, community groups and businesses.“The Budget reflects the continued transformation of Frankston City, underpinned by the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre Structure Plan and driven…
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Community News
Final designs for the removal of the Maidstone St level crossing at Altona have been released. Major construction is set to begin in the coming months.The new road bridge will feature patterned and textured surfaces finished in earthy browns, oranges and muted purples, while porthole-inspired windows will give pedestrians on the bridge views of the…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded at 1.33am on Monday, June 23, to an incident on Eames Avenue, Brooklyn after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a shop fire.Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find a 15m by 20m single storey convenience store well involved in fire. A car was also in the window of…
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Police News
Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder following a fatal alleged assault in Footscray.Police were called following reports of an assault at the intersection of Nicholson and Paisley Sts around 10am on Sunday, June 15.The 62-year-old Footscray man was taken to hospital with critical injuries and passed away on June 21.A 43-year-old man…
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Police News
A detective sergeant from southern region has been charged following an internal investigation.The 46-year-old man has been charged with recklessly cause injury, unlawful assault and unauthorised disclosure of police information.The charges relate to an alleged incident while off-duty in June last year.He will appear before a magistrates’ court at a later date.
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