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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Police News
Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have now completed their investigation into an affray in Oakleigh in April.In the last wave of arrests, a further five teenagers were arrested – taking the total number of teenagers now arrested and charged to eleven.Overall, six teenagers, two 14-year-olds, three 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old have all been charged with…
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Police News
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Lalor on Friday morning (June 19).Emergency services were called to reports that two cars had collided at the intersection of Dalton Rd and Burton St just after 6am.The female passenger of the first vehicle, a 49-year-old Lalor woman, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.The male…
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Police News
Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following two alleged attempted carjackings and one carjacking.Officers were called after a 30-year-old man approached a Hyundai Sante Fe on High St, Cranbourne, about 4pm on Thursday (June 18).Police will allege the man opened the rear passenger door before making demands for the keys.It is…
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Council News
Wyndham City Council has launched A Way Forward for Wyndham, a community-led election advocacy campaign calling on all candidates at the 2026 Victorian State Election to commit to 16 priority infrastructure and investment projects across roads, rail, recreation and health.The campaign, built around four investment packages and backed by the Council’s Advocacy Prioritisation Framework, reflects…
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Community News
Hide + Seek Pathways is now open to all artists, musicians, writers, performers and collectives connected to Moorabool.The program providing support in the development of their ideas, practices and careers, according to a Moorabool Shire representative.“It is intended to support the creation of new, place-based artistic work grounded in the stories, histories and living cultures…
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Council News
Merri-bek Council has resolved to transition to a fortnightly rubbish service from July 2027.The Council will implement several changes to the fortnightly rubbish transition to what it says will make it easier for residents.“These changes are a direct result of community feedback,” said a Council representative.Standard rubbish bins will be increased to 140 litres, up…
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Emergency Services
Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a suspicious fire in South Melbourne on Tuesday morning, June 16.It is believed a white vehicle rammed the rolled door of a gym on Montague St about 3.50am.No one was inside the building at the time of the incident.Police were told the offender/s lit a fire inside,…
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Police News
A woman has died following a three-vehicle collision in Merricks North on Monday, June 15.Emergency services were called to reports a Nissan C12, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Landcruiser had collided at the intersection of Balnarring and Myers Rds about 11.50am.The driver of the Nissan, a 22-year-old woman from Hastings, was transported to hospital with critical…
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Police News
Police arrested a 23-year-old woman on Wednesday (June 17) following the death of a man in Forest Hill.Officers were called to a property in Ranfurlie Court about 2am.They located a 29-year-old Forest Hill man at the property with injuries and commenced CPR but he could not be revived.The Forest Hill woman was taken into custody….
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Wallan last Wednesday morning (June 17).Investigators have been told a man was seen near a vehicle parked on the side of the Hume Fwy in the early hours of Wednesday.Police were called to the location about 2.15am after the…
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