Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Two men have been arrested after an extended follow in Melbourne’s southeast.The Air Wing first spotted the allegedly stolen Subaru Outback driving erratically on South Rd in Bentleigh about 1.50am on Monday (Sep. 8).The vehicle was followed across Bentleigh, Ormond, Carnegie, Murrum-beena and Hughesdale, where it briefly stopped on Kangaroo Rd.The driver and passenger swapped…
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Police News
A senior constable from a specialist department has been charged following an internal investigation.The man has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, course of conduct sexual assault, sexual activity in the presence of a child under 16 and common law assault.It is alleged the incident occurred between June 2023 and November 2024 while…
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Community News
Kororoit MLA luba Grigorovith (pictured) attended the sustainability festival and tree planting day as part of National Tree Day in Aintree. “After seven years this local event has become an absolute highlight on the community calendar, with this year being the biggest – more than 5000 native plants were planted by hundreds of passionate volunteers,”…
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Emergency Services
The Melton Fire Brigade’s 90th anniversary celebration has won a mention in State Parliament.“It was another fantastic celebration of the commitment and service of the long-serving officers of the Melton Fire Brigade and the many volunteers that have served along the way,” said Steve McGhie, Melton MLA.“The night was a chance to reflect on and…
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Uncategorized
The 75th anniversary of the Brighton Philatelic Society has received a mention in State Parliament by Brighton MLA James Newbury.“ On September 12, 1950, at the former dispensary committee rooms opposite North Brighton Station, the Brighton Philatelic Society was formed,” Mr Newbury said.“The minutes of the first meeting reveal that 20 pioneering souls were present….
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Community News
steve McGhie (pictured), Melton MLA, has told of attending “three incredible events” across the local area, “each showcasing the spirit, dedication and achievements of our community”.“The weekend kicked off with the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre soccer tournament in Kurunjang, a vibrant celebration that brought the community together for a day of fun, activities, delicious food…
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Sport
Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured) has given a Parliamentary shout-out to Healesville junior footballers.“A big shout-out to the Healesville Junior Football Club Under15 girls and the Under-14 mixed team, who both won their grand finals against Mount Evelyn. It was a good season for the Bloods,” Ms McLeish said“Congratulations also to the Wesburn Junior Football…
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Community News
Point Cook MLA Mathew Halakari (pictured) had praise for a local Chinese community forum. “The Premier was there, and we had members of the Chinese community,” mr Halakari said.“You may not know that the most multicultural suburb in the country is Point Cook, and more than 10 per cent of the community are of Chinese…
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Community News
Tarneit MLA Dylan Wight (pictured) said he and Werribee MLA John Lister hopped on one of the newly scheduled route 170 bus services at Pacific Werribee then travelled down to the Hoppers Crossing railway station.“It was great to check out the new services, which are already making a difference for our communities,” Mr Wight told…
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Latest Issues
Lots of local news, sport and advertising.The Local Paper has localised editions for all suburbs, in and around Melbourne.(The Melbourne Observer section appears inside ALL editions of The Local Paper.) September 10 Editions • Eastern Suburbs Edition Covers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorsehttps://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_9c6e2f7b517a3b?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw • Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express EditionCovers Healesville, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Warburton, Yarra Valley • Mitchell-Strathbogie EditionCovers Avenel, Broadford, Euroa, Kilmore, Nagambie, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Wallan, Wandong • Northern Suburbs EditionCovers Banyule. Darebin…
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