Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Sport
At this time in Winter, the fog and cold is being changed around noon to sunny and ideal arvo conditions for golf. That was the case on Saturday as 17 men and 7 ladies ventured out on Yea. Par was the event for men with Peter Johnston (16) showing excellent form to win with +1….
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Latest Issues
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_7305f5c1a9b389 Next print/online issue is Wed., August 20, 2025.
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Sport
The Local Paper’s Weekend Footy Scoreboard.
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Council News
City of Darebin resident John Gorman had detailed questions about e-scooter’s for Vanessa Petrie (pictured), the Council’s General Manager City Sustainability and Strategy.“On page 11 of the Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2024, there appears to be a recommendation (at paragraph 5(b)) for the “Removal of E-scooter project: $50,000”,” Mr Gorman said.“Does this…
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Community News
The War Memorial and Cenotaph at Greensborough War Memorial Park will be relocated late this year to the west of the park, close to the Home Front sculptures.The new space was designed with Greensborough RSL. Work will be completed in time for next Anzac Day.A new war memorial will be constructed to the western side…
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Community News
Murrindindi Shire Council says that it is deeply concerned by the Bendigo Bank Corporate decision to close its Alexandra and Marysville agencies from October this year. “This move represents yet another blow in the ongoing withdrawal of essential services from regional Victoria,” the Council said in a unattributed statement.“Communities like ours are being asked to…
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Police News
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man exposed himself in front of two children at a bus stop in Point Cook.The unknown male offender performed a sexual act on himself in the presence of the children at the bus stop on Dunnings Rd/ Point Cook Rd about 4.50pm on…
Read More about WYNDHAM: Lewd act at Point Cook
Police News
State Highway Patrol picked up a P-plater travelling more than 50-kmh over the limit in Laverton.The 25-year-old driver was detected travelling at an alleged speed of 156-kmh in the emergency lane on the Princes Fwy about 6.30am on Thursday (Aug. 7).The Braybrook man has been charged with driving in a manner dangerous, driving at a…
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Police News
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a man as part of their investigation into two separate incidents in 2024 including a home in invasion in Deer Park and a targeted shooting in Fawkner.A 19-year-old Coburg man was taken into custody around 11am on Thursday morning (Aug. 7).In relation to the shooting, he has…
Read More about NORTH-WEST: Invasion, shooting follow-up
Police News
Port Philip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a string of local burglaries.It is understood a man attended a business on Rouse St about 3.40am on May 6.He gained access to the building before fleeing the scene with two laptops.It is believed he fled the scene on foot.Six days later, the…
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