Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Police have arrested two people following a series of aggravated burglaries where two vehicles were stolen.Officers were called to reports three male offenders, allegedly armed with a machete, entered a property on Currajong Avenue in Camberwell about 1.55am.One of the offenders demanded keys from the male occupant, who then chased the trio out of the…
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Police News
Nunawading Highway Patrol officers caught a driver travelling almost double the speed limit in Mulgrave on Saturday morning (Nov. 22).Police clocked the 2008 Volkswagen Golf sedan traveling at an alleged speed of 140-kmh in an 80 zone south on the Princes Hwy about 4.20am.Officers approached the vehicle and asked the driver if he always drove…
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Community News
The Garfield North Community Centre, located at Cannibal Creek Reserve, was officially opened on Friday (Nov. 21).The facility provides a versatile space to support a range of activities and events. It features a social room, meeting room, kitchen, storage area, accessible toilet, and unisex toilets and can accommodate up to 80 people.“We are thrilled to…
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Community News
Federal and State Governments are upgrading the Warrandyte Five Ways intersection to improve road safety Big Build Roads is seeking community feedback until December 7 to help shape the design and planning for the upgrade of the Ringwood-Warrandyte Rd, Croydon Rd, Husseys Lane and Brumbys Rd intersection.More than 8000 vehicles use the intersection daily, and…
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Community News
The appointment of a Head Contractor on the $45 million Bendigo Arts Gallery project has been made.Jaclyn Symes (pictured), Minister for Regional Development, announced that Fairbrother Construction has been appointed to lead the redevelopment.Operating in East Bendigo since 2008, Fairbrother Construction has delivered previous building works at the gallery as well as on major projects…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to reports at 7.19pm Wednesday (Nov. 19) of a large column of smoke issuing from a factory at Boundary Rd in Sunshine West.Firefighters arrived to find a large pile of scrap metal in a metal recycling factory well alight.FRV crews in breathing apparatus attacked the fire with multiple hoselines to knock…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a building fire in Lonsdale St, Melbourne, shortly before 3am on Thursday (Nov. 20)Firefighters arrived within five minutes to find heavy smoke issuing from the four-storey concrete building.Crews in breathing apparatus entered the building and attacked the fire in the basement housing a bar.Firefighters searched the structure above, housing some…
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation detectives were at the scene of a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Narre Warren.It is understood that a car struck a woman in a carpark on Victor Crescent about 12.30pm on Thursday (Nov. 20).The woman, believed to be in her 80s, died at the scene.The driver of…
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Police News
Melbourne Highway Patrol officers are investigating a collision in Port Melbourne.Emergency services were called to reports a Volkswagen Golf and BMW X1 had collided on the West Gate Fwy in bound about 8.40pm on Wednesday (Nov. 19).It is understood the Volkswagen and several other modified vehicles, including a black BMW 320i and a second Volkswagen…
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Police News
An alleged burglar at a scrap metal yard has been arrested by quick responding officers in Thomastown.Police were alerted to an alarm at the factory on Aylward Avenue about 12.20am on Friday (Nov. 21).The Air Wing was overhead while numerous units surrounded the premises looking for the alleged offender.A man was observed allegedly running around…
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