Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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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_13477890aef72c Next online issue is Wed., August 27, 2025. Next print/online issue is Wed., September 3, 2025.
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Police News
Police arrested four people following a series of aggravated burglaries and vehicle thefts in Melbourne’s north-west on Friday morning (Aug. 15).It is alleged the group entered a residence on Inkerman St Maidstone, about 1am.The offenders allegedly stole a Mitsubishi Triton ute and keys to a Mazda 3 sedan.The group is then alleged to have entered…
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Police News
Somerville Highway Patrol impounded two speeding vehicles in Patterson Lakes on Saturday morning (Aug,. 16).Officers were on patrol when they spotted two cars that appeared to be racing along the Mornington Peninsula Freeway about 2.11am.The drivers, who were detected travelling at an alleged speed of 191-kmh in a 100-kmh zone, were swiftly intercepted by police.Both…
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Sport
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Police News
Victoria Police has dismantled one of the largest organised retail theft syndicates seen in recent years, arresting 19 people allegedly responsible for amassing millions of dollars in stolen goods across metropolitan Melbourne.Main arrests include:• On July 2, detectives arrested a 43-year-old man with no fixed address. He is alleged to have stolen more than $88,000…
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A search of a suspect commuter led to transit police uncovering more than 120,000 illegal cigarettes during a warrant at Upper Ferntree Gully.Protective Services Officers were patrolling the Belgrave line as part of vehicle theft operation when they came across a commuter allegedly carrying an open can of alcohol and smelling of cannabis.A search of…
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Police News
Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad charged a man and seized four imitation firearms, knives, knuckle dusters, a sword, counterfeit money and various drugs following an investigation into drug and firearm trafficking.Investigators located a 41-year-old Sydenham man in his vehicle in a Port Mel-bourne car park around 8.45am Thursday (Aug. 14).A search of the vehicle…
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Police News
A man has lost his licence after allegedly returning a blood alcohol reading more than six times the legal limit in Beverford.Officers were called to reports of a Nissan Pulsar driving erratically on the Murray Valley Hwy about 8.50am Friday.Police intercepted the vehicle and spoke to the driver, a 44-year-old Swan Hill man.He underwent a…
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Police News
Hume Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men after Lego was stolen during an alleged armed robbery in Sunbury.It is alleged that the men entered a toy store at a shopping centre on Evans St, armed with a weapon, about 4.30pm on Thursday, August 7.They allegedly stole items, including Lego worth around $1000.A female…
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Council News
Darebin Council says that it is aware of Salta’s sale of its 50 per cent share of Preston Market to its long-standing co-owner, Medich Corporation.Darebin Mayor Cr Kristine Olaris (pictured) said: “Darebin Council has consistently advocated with the community to highlight the importance of Preston Market.“Through the recently adopted Council Plan, we have committed to…
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