Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, October 9, 2026
Politics
Hawthorn MLA John Pesutto potentially faces financial ruin if Moira Deeming is successful in claiming $2.4 million in legal costs, major media speculates.The Age newspaper reported late last week that Mr Pesutto might go close to bankruptcy if a legal costs application went against hi, following his defamation case loss against Ms Deeming.Mr Pesutto was…
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Sport
Greyhound racing is coming back to Cranbourne thanks to a major funding boost from the State Government to upgrade the racetrack and deliver world class facilities and improved safety measures.Anthony Carbines (pictured), Minister for Racing, visited the Cranbourne Greyhound Racing Club to announce a $4 million investment through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund.The club will…
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Community News
The State Government has delivered a new outdoor performance area and new park facilities at Cockatoo’s Alma Treloar Reserve.Harriet Shing (pictured), Minister for Development Victoria, announced the completion of the Alma Treloar Masterplan Implementation Stage 2 project, which is backed by a $180,000 Government investment, with support from Cardinia Shire Council and a grant from…
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Community News
The State Government is rebuilding Mornington Fishermans Jetty to reinstate access for berthing.Melissa Horne, Minister for Ports and Freight, and Eastern Victoria MLC Tom McIntosh (pictured) visited the site where preparations are underway for works to start next month.The Mornington Fishermans Jetty rebuild was funded as part of an $18 million investment delivered in the…
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Police News
Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an alleged police ramming in Footscray.Officers in an unmarked police car attempted to intercept a black BMW station wagon on Hopkins St about 4am Thursday (Mar. 27).While they attempted to intercept, the BMW allegedly began driving on the wrong side of the road.Police will allege…
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Police News
Police have charged a woman and two men after a number of goods were allegedly stolen from a store in Cranbourne.It is alleged two men and a woman entered the store on Thompsons Rd about 11.05am on Wednesday (Mar. 26).The offenders allegedly attempted to leave the store without paying for a range of items.Security grabbed…
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Emergency Services
A pilot suffered two broken wrists in a landing incident at Tyabb Airport.Mornington Peninsula Aero Club President Stephen Braim confirmed that the pilot was taken to hospital after being attended to by emergency services personnel.The pilot required an overnight stay, and was discharged from hospitasl on the next day.The incident involved a vintage aircraft losing…
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Observer
Award-winning British comedian Adele Cliff asserted her presence in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival even before arriving in town, by creating the longest show title in the Festival.Adele, Adele, Adele … Cliff It Isn’t The Consequences Of My Own Actions is a high-energy solo standup show presented by this hard-working dynamo until April 20 at…
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Police News
An Iraq-born man was expected to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Thursday evening (Mar. 27), charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.The man, 34, was charged by the Australian Federal Police in Melbourne after he was arrested on other matters by Victoria Police.The AFP alleged he breached the conditions of…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to a restaurant fire on Springvale Rd, Nunawading shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday afternoon (Mar. 27).Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the ground floor of a double storey brick building.The fire is believed to have started from some cooking activities in the kitchen…
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