Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teenager following a fatal collision in Pakenham.It is understood a silver Audi collided with a Subaru station wagon at the intersection of Princes Hwy and Windermere Ave just after 4pm on November 21 last year.Police will allege the Audi was stolen.The front seat passenger of the Audi,…
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Police News
Marine Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the theft of a boat in Bundoora.It is believed unknown offenders have attended a university campus on Plenty Rd at 11.45pm on March 3.The unknown offender used a vehicle, described as a dark-coloured Toyota Prado, to steal the boat and trailer worth a combined total of $177,000.Detectives have released…
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Police News
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery in Melbourne.Investigators have been told the victim was walking north along Anthony St from Abeckett St when he was approached by the offender walking the opposite direction about 4.45pm on February 15.The offender threatened the victim with a knife before demanding he hand over his mobile phone.The victim…
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Police News
Westgate Highway Patrol are investigating after a man died following a two-vehicle collision in Spotswood.It is believed a motorbike rider was travelling along the Westgate Freeway when they collided with another rider about 12.15pm on Wednesday, 5 March.The first rider, a 48-year-old Vietnamese national, sustained critical injuries and was taken to hospital where he later…
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Police News
Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit detectives have interviewed four boys following a fire in Montrose on Saturday, March 15.Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at Dr Ken Leversha Reserve about 2pm.The fire quickly spread and caused damage to nearby properties.Four boys from the Yarra Ranges have since been interviewed by detectives.They were…
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Council News
OPINIONBy Local Paper Editor, Aash Long he dysfunctional Council at the City of Whittlesea was at its least convincing about govcernance and transparency last week after it locked out the public from its monthly meeting.Ten of the 11 Councillors met online, as dozens of fuming excluded ratepayers watched a video of proceedings from outside the…
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Police News
Heathcote Police are investigating the theft of a much beloved disability-support horse from Axedale. ‘Rosie’ has helped over 100 children with disabilities as a therapy horse over the past two years. The mild-mannered equestrian is valued at $40,000 but means even more to the young children who ride her. Investigators have been told the horse…
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Police News
Major Drug Squad detectives have charged four people and seized commercial quantities of cocaine, various other drugs of dependence and a hydraulic press following a 14-month investigation in drug trafficking in Melbourne. A 41-year-old Williams Landing man was intercepted by the VIPER Taskforce on October 31 after he was observed in what will be alleged…
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Council News
Monash Council has launched ‘Start Up, Invest and Grow in Monash’, a new program designed to empower entrepreneurs, startups and businesses in the City of Monash.Running throughout May in partnership with Monash Precinct Network, the initiative offers local businesses a chance to connect with Monash’s world-class research institutions, robust infrastructure and powerful networks. Businesses can…
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Council News
Frankston City Council’s advocacy priorities campaign is off to a flying start, with the Federal Government announcing a $5 million commitment towards the redevelopment of Bruce Park Pavilion if re-elected.The Council will $3.33 million, bringing the total funding for the project to $8.33 million.The Bruce Park Pavilion redevelopment is one of Council’s key four advocacy…
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