Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Council News
Murrindindi Shire Council says that it is disappointed that fire-impacted residents will now need to pay gate fees to dispose of bushfire debris at Council Resource Recovery Centres, following the end of the free waste disposal program.“While the State Government has waived the EPA levy for eligible bushfire waste, residents will now be required to…
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Police News
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad have arrested a man as part of their investigation into a suspicious fire at a Richmond car dealership.A vehicle was used to smash into the Swan St premises, near the intersection of Burnley St, about 11.20pm on Thursday, May 21.Once inside, the offenders are alleged to have spread…
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Police News
A man has died following a collision in Balwyn North last week.Emergency services were called to reports after a vehicle stuck a pedestrian on Burke Rd about 6.05pm on Tuesday, June 30.It is understood the pedestrian was walking southbound on the footpath outside a petrol station while a Tesla was exiting the business.The pedestrian, a…
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Police News
Manningham Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a burglary in Doncaster.It is alleged two offenders smashed the front door of a Clancys Lane residence about 10am on April 2 last year.Once inside the offenders rummaged through the property allegedly stealing handbags, jewellery and watches.On Wednesday (July 1), detectives executed a search warrant…
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Police News
North West Metro Regional Crime Squad detectives are continuing to investigate and appeal for witnesses to come forward after up to 50 motorcycles were seen being ridden erratically across Melbourne’s western suburbs.It is understood the group was riding in convoy along the Tullamarine and Westgate Freeways on Sunday, June 21, allegedly driving at speed, weaving…
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Police News
Police have arrested five teens after a suspected stolen Mazda crashed into roadworks signage in Balwyn North on Friday morning (July 3.Emergency services were called to reports of the crash city-bound on the Eastern Freeway, between Doncaster and Bulleen Rds, about 7.15am.Police were told four males and a female were seen fleeing over a fence…
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Health
Free pads and tampons are now available at Nillumbik Council’s recreation and leisure facilities, including:• Hurstbridge Community Hub• Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre, Greensborough• Eltham Leisure Centre• Diamond Creek Community Centre• Community Bank Stadium, Diamond CreekThe items are dispensed via vending machines that have been installed as part of the State Government’s Free Pads…
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Local People
Twelve of Mansfield Shire’s most accomplished athletes will feature on a new Sporting Wall of Fame mural at the Mansfield Sporting Complex after Mansfield Council endorsed the selections at its ordinary meeting for June.The selection of athletes, chosen by the community through a Council engagement, celebrates the depth and breadth of sporting talent to come…
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Emergency Services
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following a fatal fire in Springvale South on Friday night (July 3).Emergency services were called after reports of a fire in a bedroom of the property ust before 11pm.A man who was pulled from the room unresponsive was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.Cause…
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Police News
Officers from the Croydon Divisional Response Unit have charged three teens following two armed robberies in Boronia.Investigators allege two teenage boys, both aged 15-years-old, were approached by a group of three males at a bus stop near Chandler Rd about 5pm.One of the males allegedly produced a machete, threatened one of the 15-year-olds and made…
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