Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Police News
A man was arrested after evading police in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Mooroolbark.Mooroolbark Police were called to a suspect vehicle on Felix Grove and found the driver passed out just before midnight onj Tuesday, September 30.The male driver woke up and collided with the police car, causing minor damage before driving away.A short time…
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Police News
Armed Crime Squad detectives have arrested a man following a shooting in Broadmeadows on Sunday, September 28.Emergency services were called to Pascoe Vale Rd following reports a man had suffered a gunshot wound about 3.45pm.A 22-year-old Meadow Heights man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains.Protective Services Officers from Transit Safety Division…
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Police News
Police have charged a man following a theft in Fraser Rise on Thursday morning (Oct. 2).It is alleged that two offenders stole copper wiring from a construction site on Taylors Rd before fleeing in a vehicle about 4.20am.The vehicle was tracked to Edith St in Tarneit where the offenders got out and fled on foot.One…
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Police News
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a 15th person following an alleged affray and assaults which occurred in Mel-bourne in August.Police will allege the men assaulted people in Kings Domain around 5pm on Sunday, August 31.Detectives arrested a 35-year-old Berring-ama man in Albury on Wednesday (Oct. 1).He has been charged with violent disorder, affray,…
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Police News
Three men have been charged over their alleged involvement in the trafficking of cannabis across Melbourne’s south-east.The three-month long investigation culminated in the discovery of 400kg of cannabis, as well as traps that were allegedly set up inside the factory.Detectives from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit executed two search warrants – one at a factory…
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Council News
An extra meeting of Whittlesea Council is due to be held on Tuesday October 14, just prior to the expected return of suspended Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon.The meeting, being held in addition to the regular meeting on October 21, is expected to include a resolution by Councillors of a new contract for Chief Executive Officer…
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Council News
Fire season is fast approaching, which means Murrindindi Shire Fire Prevention Officers will soon begin inspections to help identify and reduce fire hazards across the community.“Fire prevention isn’t optional, it’s a legal responsibility we all share. By working together, we can help stop fires from starting and spreading in our Shire,” said a Council representative.“Our…
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What's On
Nillumbik Council’s much-loved, long-running Pet Expo is coming back to Diamond Creek on Sunday 19 October.The event will feature face painting, pony rides, kids’ activities, food and retail stalls and entertainment.There will be a Vision Australia puppy performance, help with barking dogs courtesy of Leading the Hounds, plus a range of rescue organisations on-site.Pet competitions…
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Politics
The Federal Government is helping more Australians realise their dream of home ownership, with 5 per cent deposits for all first home buyers launched last week (Wed., Oct. 1).Through the expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme, the Government will guarantee a portion of the first home buyer’s loan, so they can purchase with a lower…
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Latest Issues
Lots of local news, sport and advertising.The Local Paper has localised editions for all suburbs, in and around Melbourne.(The Melbourne Observer section appears inside ALL editions of The Local Paper.) October 1 Editions • Eastern Suburbs Edition Covers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorsehttps://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_edition._wed._oc?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw • Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express EditionCovers Healesville, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Warburton, Yarra Valley • Mitchell-Strathbogie EditionCovers Avenel, Broadford, Euroa, Kilmore, Nagambie, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Wallan, Wandong • Northern Suburbs EditionCovers Banyule. Darebin…
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