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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Observer
Comedy Pageant, a one-night-only comedy spectacular, will be presented at the Brunswick Ballroom on Thursday, July 31.Comedians won’t just tell jokes, they will compete, strut and sparkle their way through beauty pageant-inspired games to decide who will be crowned the 2025 Mid-Winter Grand Supreme Comedy Queen.The iconic Brunswick Ballroom will transform into a diamond encrusted…
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Police News
Moonee Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a stabbing in Moonee Ponds on Monday afternoon, July 14.It is alleged that two male pedestrians were seen arguing before one of the men produced a knife and stabbed the other.The victim, a 44-year-old Essendon man, suffered minor injuries to his neck and chest…
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Police News
A constable from eastern region has been charged following an internal investigation.The man has been charged with one count of possess a prohibited weapon and one count of possess cartridge ammunition without a licence.It is alleged the incident occurred in 2024 while the officer was off-duty.The 33-year-old has been charged on summons and is expected…
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Police News
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a theft of motor vehicle and extended follow through metropolitan Melbourne.The 36-year-old year old man has been charged with a number of offences, including:
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Police News
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a carjacking and assault in Cranbourne East.Investigators have been told that a rideshare driver attended an address near O’Shea Rd and Soldiers Rd about 5.15pm.During the ride, police will allege the man assaulted the 32-year-old driver, before stealing his white Toyota Camry and phone.Officers located…
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Court
Bunnings scam fails Karly Gibbs visited Bunnings Thomastown empty-handed, went to Aisle 56, picked up a Hoover pet spot cleaner, and then tried to obtain a $399 refund, presenting an old receipt.When challenged by staff, Ms Gibbs immediately left the store, Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court was told.Pleading guilty, Ms Gibbs made full admissions, and wrote a…
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Council News
Nillumbik has welcomed a new Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor.Tahlia Edmonds, 20, has been elected Youth Mayor, with Gianna Andreoli, 18, elected Deputy Youth Mayor.Now in its fifth year, the Youth Council welcomed 14 new and returning members for the 2025-27 term: Aashini Rastogi, Alexandra Laidlaw, Ang Gartland, Anushka Gupta, Eleanor Risley, Gianna Andreoli,…
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Council News
Nillumbik residents can save broken household items from landfill and pick up handy repair skills at the new Edendale Repair Café, held monthly at Edendale Community Environment Farm in Eltham.Launched in May, the runs on the third Saturday of each month from 10am–12 Noon and is led by a team of dedicated volunteers.Nillumbik Mayor Cr…
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Council News
Hastings boat ramp has become the second busiest in Victoria, but the current car park has limited capacity and congestion issues.To address this, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is working on a new concept design for the car park.“We’re aiming to improve safety, traffic flow, parking and access for boat ramp users and the wider community,”…
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Emergency Services
SES volunteers in Melbourne’s west will soon have a new home.Vicki Ward (pictured), Minister for Emergency Services, last week joined members of the VICSES Footscray Unit at their current home to unveil the first renders of the new facility.VICSES Footscray is one of the busiest units in Melbourne’s west, having led a massive response to…
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