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Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Police News
Fire Rescue Victoria responded on Sunday, June 14, to Austarc Avenue, Thomastown, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.The incident was deemed under control at 7.59pm.Firefighters were to remain on scene to fully extinguish the fire and ensure the safety of the area. Victoria Police were also on scene.Crews arrived on scene…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to Montague St in South Melbourne at 3.13am on Wednesday 9june 17) morning, following calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a building fire.Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from a 50m by 70m single storey building and immediately escalated the response.FRV crews donned…
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in West Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon (June 17).Emergency services were called to reports that four vehicles had collided on Dynon Rd just before 4.30pm.A two-year-old girl in one of the vehicles died at the scene.The driver of that vehicle, a 30-year-old man, was transported to…
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Police News
A vehicle rebirthing syndicate operating across Melbourne has been dismantled, with 10 vehicles and stolen car parts worth $1.5 million seized across the northern and south-eastern suburbs.Investigators from the Melton Divisional Crime Tasking Team – with assistance from the Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation and Vehicle Crime Squad units – executed seven search warrants at properties…
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Court
A Warrandyte man has been fined $12,000 without conviction and had the number of animals he can own restricted for failing to provide sufficient care and veterinary treatment to reptiles in his possession.The 37-year-old was sentenced in the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court, after he pleaded guilty to charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act…
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Council News
Chaman Toiwari, whose pre-election literature described herself as “Proudly Labor”, has won the Thomastown Ward seat on Whittlesea City Council.The Victorian Electoral Commission formally declared the result of the by-election for the ard.Cr Tiwari has been elected as Councillor for the remainder of the current Council term.This by-election was held following the resignation of Nic…
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Council News
A sold-out crowd heard personal reflections at the Yarra Ranges Council 2026 Reconciliation Week event.More than 150 students from local schools, joined community members at The Memo Healesville for this year’s event, which featured a performance from First Nations rapper, dancer and artist, Baker Boy.The students came from schools including Worawa Aboriginal College, Badger Creek…
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Emergency Services
Debriefing sessions for Longwood bushfire locals were due to be held last week (Tues., June 16).Residents impacted by the Longwood–Berrys Lane Bushfire were invited to participate in a debrief to help reflect on the response and early recovery efforts of Strathbogie Council after the January fires.Council CEO Rachelle Quattrocchi said the review was an opportunity…
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Council News
Inland Rail works are being undertaken across multiple sites in Mitchell Shire to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.Works are underway in Broadford, Seymour, Tallarook and Wandong. These works are being delivered by John Holland.Some road closures and extended working hours will be needed as works progress, with delays expected.Drop-in sessions arde being held…
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Council News
Mansfield Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Alexander (pictured) has renewed her contract and will continue leading the organisation for a further four years.Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the decision reflected the Council’s confidence in Ms Alexander’s leadership and the direction the organisation is heading.“Kirsten Alexander has worked tirelessly over the past four years…
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