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NORTH: Welcome Francesca Giovanna Mulholland

Monday, July 28, 2025

Evan Mulholland MLC and his wife Brigid have announced the safe arrival of their third child, Francesca Giovanna Mulholland, born at 9.06am on Thursday, July 17, weighing 3.7 kilograms.Affectionately known as Frankie, she is already much loved by her proud parents and older siblings Teddy and CeCe.“Mum and Frankie are both doing incredibly well, and…

What's On

MITCHELL: hArt at Broadford

hArt will once again highlight the talents of both emerging and established artists across a range of mediums.The exhibition includes 3 prize categories for adult artists:• First Prize• Highly Commended• First Nations Artist AwardThe celebration begins with an invite-only opening night event on Friday(July 25) featuring a Welcome to Country by a Taungurung Elder.Public viewing…

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OUT NOW. First Edition – Wed., July 23, 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The first edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online. CLICK HERE: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_433a6437bd9615 Next print/online issue is Wed., August 6, 2025.

Council News

MANNINGHAM: Council needs to be vigilant

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Results from the customer satis faction survey for the City of Manningham are in, and there is a warning that “ratings for these metrics have largely reached or returned to record lows, underscoring the need for vigilance over the next year”.The ‘metrics’ are the Council’s overall performance, value for money, customer service and overall direction.The…

Police News

HUME: Roxburgh Park shooting follow-up

Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following an incident in Roxburgh Park where a man was found with a gunshot wound following a crash.The male driver, aged 30 from Reservoir, was located after police were called to an incident on the corner of Donald Cameron Drive and Bridgewater Rd about 7pm on July…

Police News

NORTH-WEST: Woman tries to evade Police

Police have charged a woman after she allegedly attempted to avoid police in Melbourne’s north-western suburbs on Wednesday (July 16).A grey Toyota Hilux was allegedly seen speeding near the intersection of Mount Alexander and Maribyrnong Rds in Ascot Vale about 3.35am.Police attempted to intercept the car but the driver sped off.The Air Wing was called…

Police News

BRIMBANK: Death at Deer Park

n Homicide Squad detectives are investigating after a woman was located deceased in Deer Park on Thursday night (July 17).Emergency services were called to reports of an unresponsive woman at a property on Stevenston St about 11.45pm.The 51-year-old Deer Park woman was declared deceased at the scene.A 30-year-old man, a 26-year-old woman and a 38-year-old…

Police News

EAST: Drugs located in rail blitz

Police arrested 11 people during an operation targeting drugs and anti-social behaviour at railway stations across Melbourne’s east.Transit police and PSOs, as well as officers from the Public Order Response Team, saturated Clayton, Glen Waverley and Oakleigh railway stations to boost the safety of commuters.A passive alert detection dog from the Dog Squad was also…

Police News

BAW BAW: Crash at Drouin

Police are investigating after a serious crash in Drouin on Friday night (July 18).Emergency services were called to reports a silver Holden Barina had rolled down an embankment on the Princes Fwy near Francis Avenue about 11.50pm.The driver, and sole occupant, was trapped inside the vehicle which had caught fire.Responding police along with a member…

Police News

PORT PHILLIP: Arrest linked with synagogue fire

Friday, July 18, 2025

The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team has charged a man over his alleged role in the theft of the blue VW Golf, which was later used by those involved in the Adass Israel Synagogue arson attack at Ripponlea and other serious crimes in Victoria.The JCTT, which includes Victoria Police, AFP and ASIO, previously stated last…