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KNOX: Death at Ferntree Gully

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder after a woman was located deceased inside a residential property in Ferntree Gully on Friday morning (Aug. 21).Emergency services were called to the residence on Ferntree Gully Rd just before 10am and located an injured woman.Despite efforts to revive the 30-year-old Ferntree Gully woman, she was…

Health

NATIONAL: ‘Banned in one, banned in all’

McEwen MHR Rob Mitchell (pictured) confirms critical ‘banned in one, banned in all’ child protection legislation is now in place across all states and territories.This means if a person is rejected from holding a Working With Children Check inone jurisdiction, they are rejected in all – banned in one, banned in all.This milestone comes after…

Council News

MURRINDINDI: By-election for Kinglake Ward

Kinglake Ward residents will have a by-election in December, following the resignation of Cr Jodi Adams (pictured). The by-election will be held by post.“You must be correctly enrolled by the close of roll, which is 4 pm on Wednesday, September 23,” said Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel.“As this is a postal election, it’s important to check…

Police News

YARRA RANGES: Sexual assault at Lilydale medical clinic

Detectives are appealing for information regarding a historical sexual assault in Lilydale.Investigators have received a complaint from a female victim who attended a Lilydale doctor’s office in the late 1970s or early 1980s.The woman was a teenager at the time of the incident. Investigators received the complaint on June 26 this year and commenced an…

Rural News

MURRINDINDI: 70th anniversary of big Eildon Wall

A celebration of the 70th anniversary of the opening of the big Eildon Wall will be held on Sunday, October 25, at Pixies at the Billabong venue.Stephen Wallace has written After 70 Years … Back To The Wall, a performance which will include as many local people as possible.Rehearsals of the ‘popopera’ will be held…

Council News

MANSFIELD: Delatite Valley plan adopted

The Delatite Valley Plan was officially adopted by Mansfield Shire Council at last week’s meeting, marking the end of a two-year planning process .Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie (pictured) commended the collaborative effort between Council officers and the community.“This Council listens to our community and acts upon its behalf – this plan reflects that,” he…

Council News

WHITTLESEA: McLindon demands $3 mil. from Staikos

Friday, August 21, 2026

Former Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon is demanding Victoria’s former local government minister pay $3.5million over an “unlawful” suspension. A letter was presented by Cr McLindon’s lawyer, to Mr Staikos at his private residence on Friday (Aug. 21) Cr McLindon was suspended by Mr Staikos, but the Supreme Court ruled that the suspension was invalid….

Community News

MITCHELL: Thefts may finish trams at Bylands

Thursday, August 13, 2026

The theft of valuable cables and equipment from the Tramway Heritage Centre may mean that trams run again at the Bylands site, near Kilmore.The entire overhead wire system has been stolen, and the suspension mechanisms have been destroyed.Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Secretary Graham Jordan describes the thefts as making the task of preserving Melbourne’s…

Council News

MURRINDINDI: Paid regularly, Councillor did not attend for 9 months

Kinglake’s Cr Jodi Adams (pictured) has not attended Murrindindi Shire Council’s meetings since November last year.It is understood that Cr Adams, whose resignation took effect from last Thursday (Aug. 13), has continued to be paid about $2342 by the Council for each of the nine months.Cr Adams attended the November 19, 2025, ‘virtually’, and according…

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