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DAREBIN: Dangerous drive at Preston

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Police have arrested a man after it is alleged that a car was spotted baring false plates, and driving dangerously, in Preston on Tuesdaty morning (May 13).Officers caught sight of a Black Honda SUV driving erratically, and at a fast rate of speed, in the vicinity of Wood St about 3.30am.Police on the ground, with…

Police News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Hastings pedestrian dies after electric bike crash

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a serious collision in Hastings on Monday (May 12) which has turned fatal.Emergency services were called to reports a pedestrian had been struck by an illegally modified electric bike on Frankston-Flinders Rd about 6.40pm.The pedestrian, a 69-year-old Hastings man, was flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries but…

Police News

BRIMBANK: Freeway speedster caught at Keilor Park

A motorcyclist is without his bike and will face a magistrate following an intercept in Keilor Park on monday, May 12.Officers from the State Highway Patrol’s Solo Unit detected the Suzuki motorcycle traveling at 130-kmh in the 80-kmh zone along the Calder Freeway, about 1.20pm.Officers intercepted the rider and interviewed him for several traffic offences…

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Community News

MELBOURNE: 80,000 to live at Fishermans Bend

Sunday, May 11, 2025

The State Government’s Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct is a step closer to becoming reality – with construction starting on the precinct which will be home to approximately 80,000 residents and up to 80,000 workers by 2050.Winslow Infrastructure Pty Ltd has been appointed to complete main works for Stage 1 of the Precinct at the former…

Emergency Services

SURF COAST: Trio rescued at Barwon Heads

Three people were lucky to escape injury after their boat sank off Barwon Heads on Friday (May 9).The trio – a 37-year-old from Northcote, 41-year-old from Northcote and 29-year-old – launched a 5.5m fibreglass boat from the Ocean Grove boat ramp about 7am.After a day of fishing, the men were attempting to return to shore…

Police News

SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS: Fatal collision at Moutajup

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Moutajup on Saturday (May 10).It is believed a vehicle and a motorcycle collided at the intersection of Mill Rd and Taylors Rd about 4.30pm.The rider of the motorcycle, a 53-year-old man from Coleraine, died at the scene.The passenger from the motorcycle was airlifted to…

Emergency Services

MELTON: Shed fire under control

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a structure fire on Scott St, Melton, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a shed fire at 3.34am on Sunday (May 11)CFA firefighters also responded and assisted FRV.Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of the 15m x 20m…

Environment

PORT PHILLIP: Help for the Bay

The Nature Conservancy has announced an innovative marine restoration project to help the recovery of shellfish reef ecosystems in Port Phillip Bay.Evidence shows that kelp can help the natural recruitment of bivalves (for example, oysters and mussels) enabling them to establish and survive at higher rates.Exploring the strength of this symbiotic relationship is at the…

Council News

MELBOURNE: $154m for capital works

The City of Melbourne’s 2025-26 draft has $154 million for capital works, says Lord Mayor Nick Reece (pictured).At Southbank, more than $5.3 million will go towards building a larger, modern library at the Boyd Community Hub.An additional $2.2 million will kickstart transformation of the underused and unsightly City Road Undercroft into a vibrant new park.More…