Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Council News
The City of Greater Dandenong is concerned about a possible SMS scam involving municipal rates.The Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Hansen (pictured), said: “We have heard reports of residents receiving SMS reminders to pay rates, when they have already paid.“We are concerned this could be a scam.“We encourage anyone receiving SMS reminders about payments to…
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Community News
State Minister for Outdoor Recreation, Steve Dimopoulos (pictured), has announced almost $1 million for 19 projects to create a better experience on local waters.At Stony Point in Western Port, $28,000 will fund repairs to cracked concrete in the centre lane, improving safety and usability.Additional dredging works are planned at Kananook Creek, along with channel dredging…
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Council News
Frankston Council has awarded 34 local not-for-profit organ-isations almost $130,000 through the 2025 Annual Community Grants, supporting services, programs, and projects.The recipients are:• Alex Makes Metals Group Ltd• Animalia Wildlife Shelter Inc• Baden Powell Cricket Club Inc• Ballam Park Athletics Committee Inc• Ballam Park Cricket Club• Blessing Bags• Boccia Australia Limited• Boomerang Bags Frankston• Caroline…
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Police News
Bayside police officers are appealing for public assistance following the theft of several specialised bikes from a Sandringham aged care facility.The bikes were last seen on Wednesday, October 22, at the aged care facility on Bluff Rd and have not been seen since.The missing items include three tri-shaw bikes and one wheelchair-accessible ‘brike’, all used…
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Police News
Police are appealing for footage following a jet ski crash and altercation in Geelong on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 2).A man and woman were riding a jet ski that crashed into the sand near the swimming area at Eastern Beach about 2.15pm.Both sustained minor injuries that did not require treatment.It isbelieved a physical altercation then occurred…
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Police News
Mill Park Divisional Response Unit detectives are investigating an attempted aggravated home invasion in Thomastown on Sunday morning (Nov. 2).Detectives have been told that up to five male teens have attempted to gain entry to The Boulevard residence about 5.45am.A 42-year-old man home at the time managed to fend off the offenders, who were armed…
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Police News
Police are investigating an attempted carjacking which occurred in Coolaroo on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 2).Officers were told that two men approached a woman as she was seated in her car in a business car park off Pascoe Vale Rd about 1.20pm.One of the men got into the front passenger seat of the car and threatened…
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Council News
Mistakes made by Yarra Ranges Shire Council over several decades means that full refunds are being offered to a number of people who received animal-infringement notices from January 2014 to February 2023.More mistakes relating to a number of parking infringements issued between July 2005 to July 2025 will mean partial refunds will be available.Rather than…
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Observer
Heidelberg Theatre Company presents the quirky musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from November 14 – 29 at Heidelberg Theatre, 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna.Directed by Tim Scott with musical direction by John Clancy and choreography by Jenny Vincent-Green, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tells of an eclectic group of adolescents (portrayed…
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Observer
The end of year 2025 showcase for the MSO Academy cohort features an eclectic program flowing from the Romantic to Latin-inspired to contemporary works for brass.MSO Principal Trombone, José Milton Vieira, curated the program to highlight the unique combination of artists and instruments of the Academy.Young musicians Joolee Kim (flute), Joel Walmsley (trumpet), Michael Lo…
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