Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Council News
Merri-bek Council has resolved to transition to a fortnightly rubbish service from July 2027.The Council will implement several changes to the fortnightly rubbish transition to what it says will make it easier for residents.“These changes are a direct result of community feedback,” said a Council representative.Standard rubbish bins will be increased to 140 litres, up…
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Emergency Services
Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a suspicious fire in South Melbourne on Tuesday morning, June 16.It is believed a white vehicle rammed the rolled door of a gym on Montague St about 3.50am.No one was inside the building at the time of the incident.Police were told the offender/s lit a fire inside,…
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Police News
A woman has died following a three-vehicle collision in Merricks North on Monday, June 15.Emergency services were called to reports a Nissan C12, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Landcruiser had collided at the intersection of Balnarring and Myers Rds about 11.50am.The driver of the Nissan, a 22-year-old woman from Hastings, was transported to hospital with critical…
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Police News
Police arrested a 23-year-old woman on Wednesday (June 17) following the death of a man in Forest Hill.Officers were called to a property in Ranfurlie Court about 2am.They located a 29-year-old Forest Hill man at the property with injuries and commenced CPR but he could not be revived.The Forest Hill woman was taken into custody….
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Wallan last Wednesday morning (June 17).Investigators have been told a man was seen near a vehicle parked on the side of the Hume Fwy in the early hours of Wednesday.Police were called to the location about 2.15am after the…
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Police News
Fire Rescue Victoria responded on Sunday, June 14, to Austarc Avenue, Thomastown, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.The incident was deemed under control at 7.59pm.Firefighters were to remain on scene to fully extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of the area. Victoria Police were also on scene.Crews arrived on scene…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to Montague St in South Melbourne at 3.13am on Wednesday 9june 17) morning, following calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a building fire.Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from a 50m by 70m single storey building and immediately escalated the response.FRV crews donned…
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in West Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon (June 17).Emergency services were called to reports that four vehicles had collided on Dynon Rd just before 4.30pm.A two-year-old girl in one of the vehicles died at the scene.The driver of that vehicle, a 30-year-old man, was transported to…
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Police News
A vehicle rebirthing syndicate operating across Melbourne has been dismantled, with 10 vehicles and stolen car parts worth $1.5 million seized across the northern and south-eastern suburbs.Investigators from the Melton Divisional Crime Tasking Team – with assistance from the Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation and Vehicle Crime Squad units – executed seven search warrants at properties…
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Court
A Warrandyte man has been fined $12,000 without conviction and had the number of animals he can own restricted for failing to provide sufficient care and veterinary treatment to reptiles in his possession.The 37-year-old was sentenced in the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court, after he pleaded guilty to charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act…
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