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MANNINGHAM: Two deaths at Templestowe

Monday, July 7, 2025

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two people died in a collision at Templestowe on Monday morning, July 7.Emergency services were called to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on Fitzsimons Lane about 9.25am.It is understood a silver SUV was travelling northbound when it veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided…

STONNINGTON: Medals, jewellery stolen at Toorak

Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after an engagement ring, $50,000 worth of jewellery and multiple war medals were stolen in two burglaries at neighbouring properties in Toorak. Investigators have been told an unknown offender forced entry to two residential premises on Stonehaven Court at about 6.30pm on Friday, June 27….

BANYULE: Anti-semitic slogans daubed on cars at Greensborough

Banyule-Nillumbik Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate an arson and criminal damage incident at a business in Greensborough on Saturday (July 5). It is understood five unknown people attended the business on Para Road about 3.55am. The offenders gained entry to the business before setting fire to three cars. The group also used red…

MITCHELL: Road death at Wallan

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a truck in Wallan on friday evening (July 4). It is understood the truck collided with the pedestrian in the intersection of the Hume Fwy and Watson St about 7.50pm. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and…

HUME: Stabbing, robbery at Mickleham

Friday, July 4, 2025

Hume Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an alleged stabbing in Mickleham.It is alleged that two men, who were armed with a knife and a golf club, arrived on Sepal Drive and parked next to a vehicle about 9.20pm on June 10.A 50-year-old woman approached them, and they allegedly stole her mobile…

WHITTLESEA: Police charge Donnybrook man

Three men have been arrested for their alleged roles in the importation of about 360kg of methamphetamine impregnated in mosaic tiles.Two Sydney men, 39 and 56, were arrested on Thursday morning (July 3) at Holroyd and Liver-pool.They have been charged with importing a commercial quantity of border controlled drugs. The maximum penalty for this offence…

MELBOURNE: Visa breaches alleged

An Ethiopian-born man has appeared before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (July 3) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.The Ausytralian Federal Police charged the man, 28, after he was located in Melbourne.It will be alleged the man breached multiple conditions of his Commonwealth visa.The man has been charged with:• 11 counts…

MELTON: Erratic at Eynesbury

Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seen allegedly driving and behaving erratically in Eynesbury.Officers were called to Wangaratta St following reports of erratic driving, causing several near misses, about 5.50pm on Monday, June 30.The man allegedly attempted to ram and damage vehicles, before passersby including…

KNOX: Death at Boronia

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck in Boronia on Thursday evening (July 3).It is understood a vehicle collided with the pedestrian on Boronia Rd around 7pm.The pedestrian was crossing the road near Rathmullen Rd. The male pedestrian died at the sceneThe driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is speaking with…

MELBOURNE: Double trouble for motorist

A motorist has got himself in double trouble after attracting the attention of the same police officer twice in three days in metropolitan Melbourne.The man was first intercepted by members of the Road Policing Drug and Alcohol Section as part of routine patrols along Batman Avenue in Melbourne, about 11pm on Friday, June 27.The driver…