Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, October 9, 2026
Ourselves
The Local Paper – Federal Election Candidates Media Kit 2025. https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper_federal_election_candidates_media
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Latest Issues
The first edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online. CLICK HERE: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_e0ef50734d9201 Next print/online issue is Wed., Apr. 16, 2025.
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Police News
A woman has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment by the County Court following her third conviction for heroin importation. The Cabramatta (NSW) woman, 75, who had twice previously been convicted of the same offence in NSW, will serve a non-parole period of eight years. She was sentenced on Tuesday (April 1 for importing 5.1kg…
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Police News
Detectives from the Homicide Squad are investigating following the discovery of a man’s body at a property in Cowes on Monday morning (Apr. 7). Officers were called to the home, at the intersection of Church St and Justice Rd about 10.20am. A man, believed to be aged in his 80s, was located deceased. The death…
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Police News
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a series of bottle shop robberies in Melbourne’s southern suburbs on Monday (Apr. 7). Investigators believe that a male offender started his afternoon by entering a liquor store on Glen Huntly Rd in Elsternwick about 2pm. The offender made demands for cigarettes and cash….
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Police News
Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information to identify a third man who allegedly impersonated security at a major event in Albert Park last month. It is alleged the group impersonated security guards to attend the event at Albert Park on Sunday, March 16. Videos were also shared on social media of…
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Police News
Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into an aggravated burglary where a man was threatened with a firearm in Hillside. It is understood five male offenders approached a house on Antonietta Street just after 2am on December 30, 2024. Police were told one of the men climbed…
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Council News
Another controversy has hit the City of Whittlesea, led by $400,000 Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd (pictured).The Victorian Electoral Commission has applied to the Victorian and Civil Administrative Tribunal to have the Lalor Ward election in Whittlesea voided.“A hearing is set for later this month to hear evidence of vote tampering,” reported Tom Cowie of…
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Council News
The Australian Marina Development Corporation will not be proceeding with the redevelopment of the St Kilda Marina.Port Phillip Council says it has a “contingency plan” in place. The Counncil claims the redevelopment is moving forward.“Our Council entered into a long-term lease with AMDC in 2020 to redevelop the Marina. “Since then, there have been changes…
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Police News
Police have impounded a motorbike following an evade in St Albans on Sunday (Apr. 6). Officers attempted to intercept the Honda CBR300 on Sage Avenue about 10.40pm. Instead of stopping for police, the rider allegedly accelerated and turned onto Main Rd East. Unfortunately for the rider his motorbike stalled, allowing officers to catch up and…
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