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WHITTLESEA: Mernda Hospital opened by Minister

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas (pictured) and Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage opened the new Mernda Community Hospital on Saturday (Nov. 22).First patients are being admitted this week.Operated by Northern Health, services will roll out progressively.Patients will have access to pharmacy, public dental, pathology, allied health, paediatric clinics, respiratory and allergy services.More services will become available…

Emergency Services

DAREBIN: Fire at Reservoir

Fire Rescue Victoria crews rescued a woman from a burning Reservoir property on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 22).Crews arrived at the Boldrewood Pde scene at 12.15pm, finding a fire in the bottom floor of a two-storey brick apartment.Crews found a woman in the lounge room, not breathing and unconscious. They rescued the woman from the building…

Police News

HOBSONS BAY: Pedestrian dies at Brooklyn

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Brooklyn on Saturday morning (Nov. 22).It is understood that a car struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Geelong Rd and Docklands Hwy about 4.30am.The male pedestrian died at the scene.The driver of the car stopped at the scene and was assisting police with their…

Police News

BOROONDARA: Arrests after Camberwell burglary

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…

Police News

MONASH: Clocked at 140-kmh at Mulgrave

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…

Community News

CARDINIA: Community centre opens at Garfield North

Saturday, November 22, 2025

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…

Community News

EAST: Safety boost for Warrandyte corner

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…

Community News

GREATER BENDIGO: Arts gallery contractor named

Friday, November 21, 2025

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…

Emergency Services

BRIMBANK: Factory blaze at Sunshine West

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…

Emergency Services

CITY: Fire at Lonsdale St

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…