Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Observer
Dave’s AwardGuitars for Vets founder Dave Cox has received the Victorian Seniors Award for his work in the veteran community.Since 2017 Dave has worked tirelessly with the G4V project which is now a national program.Along the way they have provided 650 guitars to countless veterans whose testimonials say they’ve found that the introduction of music…
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Court
A Melton man has been sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for defrauding and attempting to defraud the Australian Taxation Office of more than $250,000 in fraudulent business activity statements.He was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of eight months. The remainder of his sentence will be served under a Recognisance Release Order.An…
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Police News
Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested three people following a home invasion which occurred on October 16.Investigators have been told two men attended a property on Frances Crescent in Ballarat East about 9.20 pm and was let in by one of the residents.It is alleged the two then assaulted another resident, a 39-year-old man,…
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Police News
Police have charged a man following a serious stabbing in Morwell.It is alleged a man was stabbed inside a property on McMillan St about 10.30pm on Wednesday (Oct. 22).The 31-year-old Morwell man was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.A 27-year-old Morwell man was arrested at the scene and taken into custody to be interviewed.The man…
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Police News
Armed Crime Squad detectives charged three men following two drive-by shootings in Caulfield North and Glenroy.It alleged shots were fired from a vehicle at a property on Ward St in Glenroy about 10.30pm on Sunday, October 19.A drive-by shooting also allegedly occurred at a property on Rosemont Avenue in Caulfield North about 3.50am on Monday,…
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Police News
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to make progress into an alleged affray that occurred in Broad-meadows on Wednesday afternoon (Oct. 22).It is alleged that two groups, believed to be known to each other, had an altercation at the Broadmeadows Railway Station just after 3pm.Multiple calls were made to Triple Zero (000) and police immediately…
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Council News
Casey mayor Cr Stefan Koomen says that the Council’s past year has been about rebuilding trust.“It’s been a big year for Casey, one focused on accountability, transparency and reconnecting with our community,” Cr Koomen said.“Being elected Mayor was a humbling experience, and I’m grateful to lead a passionate and diverse group of Councillors who are…
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Community News
The developer Intrapac has withdrawn its application to rezone the Keysborough Golf Course.This included an application to realign the Urban Growth Boundary to allow for the development of 1600 new dwellings.Intrapac has also withdrawn its application for the South East Sports Hub, which was proposed to be a 70-hectare sport and recreation precinct at 226-256…
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Local People
More than 6,000 pet lovers and their companions gathered at Ballam Park on Sunday, October 19, for The Great Pet-Together. A Frankston City Council representative said this demonstrated that Frankston is the most pet-friendly municipality in Victoria.There was a mix of dogs, cats, turtles, horses, snakes, bees, and pigeons.Frankston City Councillor Cherie Wanat said it…
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Council News
Nillumbik Shire Council has signed-off on the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025–2029.The Domestic Animals Act 1994 requires Councils to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan and renew it every four years,” said a Council representative.“Nillumbik’s latest plan outlines the strategic direction for domestic animal management and was shaped by community feedback.“It focuses on key priorities…
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