Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Health
The State Government says that is continuing to make significant progress on the landmark $1.1 billion redevelopment of Frankston Hospital, with the new rooftop helipad now complete.The new helipad will mean that patients with serious injuries or illness can get the care they need, sooner with fast access into the new, 12 storey clinical services…
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Police News
Melton Highway Patrol officers continue to investigate a collision in Mount Cottrell that has since turned fatal.It is believed a motorcycle and a truck collided in the intersection of Boundary and David Rds just after 8am on May 2.The rider, a 39-year-old Wyndham Vale woman, was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition where she…
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Police News
Missing Person Squad detectives have charged a 40-year-old man with murder after the body of a man was located in Bundoora.The deceased was located at a McLeans Rd address about 9.45am on Thursday (May 8).A 51-year-old Bundoora woman and a 40-year-old Bundoora man were arrested at the scene.The woman was interviewed by detectives and released.The…
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Sport
Division 1 Seniors. Dromana 16.16 (112) d Red Hill 4.7 (31). Langwarrin 13.8 (86) d Edithvale-Aspendale 12.12 (84). Rosebud 15.11(101) d Sorrento 5.7 (37). Frankston YCW 13.9 (87) d Mt Eliza 9.12 (66). Pines 20.15 (135) d Mornington 14.12 (96)Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 13.7 (85) d Somerville 7.17 (59). Devon Meadows 20.16 (136) d Karingal…
Read More about SPORT: Mornington Peninsula scoreboard
Sport
SouthernDivision 1 Seniors. Bentleigh17.18 (120) d Cranbourne Eagles 7.8 (50). East Brighton 21.126 (142) d Cheltenham 7.126 (58). Springvale Districts 12.12 (84). St Paul’s McKinnomn 15.11 (101) d Port Melbourne Colts 11.7 (73). Dingley 13.125 (93) d Narre Warren 11.9 (75).Division 2 Seniors. Caulfield Bearsd 19.6 (120) d Doveton Doves 8.6 (54). Hampton Park 12.5…
Read More about SPORT: Southern, Western results
Sport
Goulburn Valley• Seniors. Mooroopna 14.6 (90) d Shepparton United 10.12 (72). Mansfield 10.14 (74) d Shepparton 8.9 (57). Rochester 15.14 (104) d Benalla 112.4 (70). Shepparton Swans 24.8 (152) d Euroa 9.5 (59). Seymour 21.19 (145) d Tatura 6.5 (41). Kyabram 17.17 (119) d Echuca 13.6 (84).• Reserves. Shepparton United 10.4 (64) d Mooroopna 7.8…
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Sport
Northern Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Hurstbridge 15.10 (100) d Banyule 14.15 (99). Heidelberg 15.20 (110) d Montmorency 10.8 (68). Bundoora 15.10 (100) d South Morang 13.7 (85). Eltham 12.11 (83) d West Preston Lakeside 7.8 (50). Greensborough 12.8 (80) d North Heidelberg 9.10 (64).Division 1 Reserves. Banyule 31.15 (201) d Hurstbridge 6.2 (38)….
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Sport
Outer East. Premier Division Seniors. Wandin 19.7 (121) d Olinda Ferny Creek 10.7 (67). Gembrook Cockatoo 8.10 (58) d Officer 7.9 (51). Woori Yallock 14.12 (96) d Upwey Tecoma 7.7 (49). Mt Evelyn 16.15 (111) d Emerald 3.3 (21). Healesville 11.11 (77) d Monbulk 7.10 (52).Premier Division Reserves. Wandin 13.125 (93) d Olinda Ferny Creek…
Read More about SPORT: Outer East footy scores
Council News
Advocacy for the proposed Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre in Altona Meadows will be paused pending review following that latest Hobsons Bay Council meeting.The Council voted unanimously to pause the project until a review of the Hobsons Bay Aquatic Strategy 2019-30 takes place and the endorsement of the new 2025-29 Council Plan.The aquatic strategy,…
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Politics
Greens candidate Samantha Ratnam has conceded to Labor’s Peter Khalil (pictured) who has been returned as MHR for Wills.Dr Ratnam’s concession came as MelbourneMHR Adam Bandt, the Greens leader, lost his seat.Mr Khalil said: “I have received a call from the Greens candidate Samantha Ratnam conceding defeat, and I have been given the great honour…
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