Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police have charged a man after he allegedly failed to stop, then collided with a police vehicle as he tried to get away in Melbourne’s CBD on Friday morning (Mar. 6).Officers attempted to intercept a white Kia sedan, which was allegedly driving erratically on Elizabeth St about 3.15am.The Kia allegedly failed to stop and turned…
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The Australian Labor Party has named Julie Buxton as candidate for the Bayswater seat at the November state election.Ms Buxton plans to succeed sitting MLA Jackson Taylor who announced last year that he will not seek re-election.“Julie was my first office manager when I was first elected in 2018, and, from day one, I saw…
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Police have charged a man after seizing drugs with an alleged estimated street value of $250,000 in Viewbank.Preston uniform officers set up a drug and alcohol testing site on Catalina St in Heidelberg West, before a vehicle was directed to enter the site on Tuesday (Feb. 24) about 2.30pm.Upon the driver entering, officers allegedly noticed…
Read More about BANYULE: Drugs seized at ViewbankA man has been charged with 98 offences following an extensive investigation into thefts across Melbourne’s eastern and south-eastern suburbs between November 2025 and February 2026.Detectives from Casey Crime Investigation Unit and the Crime Reduction Team executed a search warrant at a property on Duce St in Cranbourne East about 8am on Wednesday (Feb. 25).A…
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Police nabbed a drink driver over six times the limit in Drouin on Friday night (Feb. 6).Officers were initially called to reports of an Audi SUV colliding with a Hyundai i20 on Longwarry Rd about 6pm.The driver of the Hyundai, a 37-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.The driver of the Audi fled…
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People need to take shelter immediately at Cathkin, Caveat, Ghin Ghin, Highlands, Kanumbra, Killingworth, Koriella, Molesworth, Whanregarwen and Yarck. The out-of control bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction towards Eildon.“This fire is threatening homes and lives. It is too late to leave the area safely so you must take shelter now,” said a Vic…
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Three people – two adults and a child – are missing in the Longwood fires. The fire is moving south-east towards Lake Eildon. At 2pm, fire was reported to be fast approaching the Alexandra area, where residents have been asked to not use mains water, as pressure is needed for fire fighting. Authorities advised that…
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The Goulburn Valley Hwy has been closed at the eastern end of the Yea towship, with only emergency traffic permissable on the road to Merton. The Maroondah Hwy Link from Koriella, near Alexandra, to Yarck, has also been closed. Old Yarck Rd is closed between Burgess Rd to Yarck Rd. The Hume Hwy is shut…
Read More about NORTH-EAST: GV Hwy cut at Yea, roads shut at YarckMerri-bek City Council has adopted a cat curfew that will come into effect from 2027.“Cat curfews aim to improve a cat’s health and lifespan and reduce negative effects on wildlife and the environment,” said a Council representative.“Curfews can also help address community concerns about cat noise, cats digging in gardens and trespass.“Merri-bek’s cat curfew will…
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