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BANYULE: Anti-semitic slogans daubed on cars at Greensborough

Monday, July 7, 2025

Banyule-Nillumbik Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate an arson and criminal damage incident at a business in Greensborough on Saturday (July 5). It is understood five unknown people attended the business on Para Road about 3.55am. The offenders gained entry to the business before setting fire to three cars. The group also used red…

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Community News

GREATER DANDENOING: 47 townhouses at Coomoora

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Some 47 new townhouses at the Coomoora residential development at Springvale South are now complete.Situated along Coomoora Rd, the townhouses built by Creation Projects include a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes, providing a diverse range of housing options for people in Melbourne’s growing south-east.All homes at Coomoora achieve a minimum 6.5 star energy…

Community News

GLEN EIRA: 11 storey permit for Elsternwick

The State Government has fast-tracked nearly 150 new homes to be built in Elsternwick.Sonya Kilkenny, Planning Minister (pictured), announced on Saturday (July 5) approval for an 11-storey development at Selwyn St.“These 148 homes will be built in the heart of Elsternwick – walking distance from Elsternwick train station, the 67 tram along Glenhuntly Rd, buses,…

Emergency Services

GREATER DANDENONG: Fire at Springvale

Police are investigating a fatal house fire in Springvale on Saturday morning (July 5).Emergency services were called the blaze at a property on Avondale St about 6.50am.One person was located deceased inside the property.Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the fire. An arson chemist was to attend the scene.

Environment

STATEWIDE: 500 firefighter jobs open

Applications are now open for seasonal firefighter roles across Victoria.Forest Fire Management Victoria is employing 500 seasonal firefighters prior to the summer bushfire seasonFFMVic Chief Fire Officer, Chris Hardman (pictured), said seasonal firefighters boost Victoria’s firefighting capacity in the lead-up to summer and during the peak fire season.“New recruits will train and work alongside our…

Health

STATEWIDE: New mum MP speaks out

New mother, Warrandyte MLA Nicole Werner (pictured), has spoken out after a man was last week charged with 70 childcare offences.“Like so many parents, I’ve held my baby that muich closer and tighter this week,” Ms Werner said.“I haven’t had the words to art9iculate how much the news makes me sick to my core and…

Emergency Services

EAST MELBOURNE: Fire at Synagogue

Police are investigating after a suspicious fire at a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday night (July 4).It is understood that an unknown man entered the grounds of the synagogue about 8pm.The offender has poured a flammable liquid on the front door of the building and set it on fire before fleeing the scene on…

Police News

MITCHELL: Road death at Wallan

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a truck in Wallan on friday evening (July 4). It is understood the truck collided with the pedestrian in the intersection of the Hume Fwy and Watson St about 7.50pm. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and…

Sport

MURRINDINDI: $1.54m for Kinglake Reserve

Friday, July 4, 2025

The sum of $875,000 allocated by the State Government for the Kinglake Memorial Reserve Oval Upgrade, wasx announced during a Ministerial visit on Tuesday, July 1.Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport, visited the Reserve with Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher and fellow Councillors, Council staff and representatives from local sporting clubs to celebrate the…