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    YARRA RANGES: Meth seized in Healesville raid

    Friday, May 2, 2025

    Police seized a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine and an imitation firearm as part of a major drug investigation in Healesville last week.The investigation commenced after police received intelligence regarding alleged drug trafficking in the Yarra Ranges area.Detectives from the Croydon Divisional Response Unit, with assistance from the Dog Squad, Drone Unit, and uniform members from…

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    WHITEHORSE: Two carjacking attempts at Mitcham

    Police have arrested a man following two collisions and two alleged attempted carjackings in Mitcham on Friday morning (May 2).Officers responded to reports of a white Toyota van driving erratically, and the driver threatening other motorists, in the vicinity of Mitcham Rd about 10.30am.The van allegedly collided with a civilian vehicle before taking off at…

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    Environment

    MORNINGTON PENINSULA: ‘Outcomes based’ decisions

    Mornington Peninsula Shire Council says that it will insist that all future climate-related proposals be subject to individual Council reports or itemised budget bids, with clear measures of effectiveness.“Each project must also consider emissions and provide comparison data for alternative options, supporting more informed decision-making,” said a Council representative. “The decision also allows Council to…

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    MOONEE VALLEY: Monitors’ report received

    Local Government Minister Nick Staikos (pictured) says that he has received the final report from the municipal monitors appointed to Moonee Valley City Council. “I acknowledge the extensive work completed by the monitors, Ms Prue Digby and Mr Phillip Carruthers, between January 2024 and February 2025,” Mr Staikos said.“The report highlights the council’s improvements while…

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    MELBOURNE: Iran man’s visa breaches alleged

    An Iran-born man was expected to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (May 1) charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 43, after locating him in Melbourne.It was tobe alleged the man breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa by failing to maintain his electronic…

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    QUEENSCLIFFE: Woman found dead at Point Lonsdale

    Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a woman in Point Lonsdale on Thursday morning (May 1).Emergency services were called to the Point Lonsdale area about 10.30am after reports a woman went missing.A search of the water was conducted with the Air Wing and local Coast Guard locating an unresponsive…

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    EAST: Senior Constable charged

    A senior constable from Eastern Region has been charged following an internal investigation.The 33-year-old man has been charged with 10 counts of assault with a weapon.The charge relates to an alleged incident while on-duty on May 19 last year.He will appear before a magistrates’ court at a later date.

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    CASEY: Teens arrested at Hampton Park

    Detectives from the Southern Metro Region Crime Squad have arrested two teenage boys following an aggravated carjacking in Hampton Park on 9 April. It is alleged offenders threatened a ride share driver on Elpara Way Hampton Park about 1.20am, before pulling him out of the vehicle and stealing his keys, wallet, mobile phone and fleeing…

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    STONNINGTON: Freeway carejacking at Kooyong

    Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a collision and carjacking on the Monash Freeway in Kooyong.It is believed a stolen Toyota Prius was seen driving erratically and speeding outbound on the Monash Fwy before it crashed into barriers just before Glenferrie Rd about 6.15am on Saturday, April 26.A 33-year-old woman…

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    MELBOURNE: Police probe CBD assault

    Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a man was injured during an altercation on Flinders St, City.It is understood the victim, a 53-year-old man, was approached by an unknown man outside Flinders Street Railway Station on Friday, April 11 about 2.55am.Officers have been told the offender struck the victim in the head, before…

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