Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Police News
A man has died in hospital following a suspected medical episode in Glenroy on Saturday afternoon (Mar. 8).Police attended Chapman Avenue to reports of a man lying on the road about 2.40pm.Officers located the man, who appeared to be acting erratically, and he was taken into custody by police so appropriate medical treatment could be…
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Sport
Thefillies and mares will clash over 1500 metres at Rosehill.Before nominations, some punters took interest in the smart filly. Lady Shanendoah, who in great fashion won the TAB Light Fingers at Randwick on February 15.She did it again, winning the Surround Stakes after a battle with Lady of Camelot.Prepared by leading Sydney traine Chris Waller,…
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Police News
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision in Buangor on Saturday afternoon (Mar. 8). It is understood two vehicles collided on the Western Hwy about 5.10pm. The driver of the first vehicle died at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle was extracted and airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Exact circumstances…
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Police News
A senior constable from Eastern Region has been charged following an internal investigation. The 34-year-old woman has been charged with one count of shop steal. The charge relates to an alleged theft from a Chirnside Park supermarket while off-duty on July 18 last year. She will appear before a Magistrates’ Court at a later date.
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Police News
Police are investigating after a person was located deceased in an overturned car in Buffalo River on Saturday morning (Mar. 8). The car was spotted by a passerby in waters off Buffalo River Rd about 9am. Search and Rescue Squad officers were deployed to the scene to conduct a search of the vehicle. One person…
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Observer
Extra performances have been added in Australia for Les Miserables The Arena Spectaculat – The World Tour as it arrives at Rod Laver Arena from May 14.New performances have been scehduled on Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25.The London production of Les Miserables has entered its incredible 40th record-breaking year, still playing to sell…
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Observer
he BirdsMUMA is unveilling the eighth Ian Potter Sculpture Court Commission – The BirdsCreated by artists Ben Berean, Callum Morton and Linda Tegg – working collaborative as Monash Arts Projects (MAP) – this temporary installation takes inspiration from the humble bird bath to encourage the return of birds to the urban campus.Comprising six stone boulders…
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Community News
The State Government’s West Gate Tunnel Project has teamed with V8 Supercars to test drive the new connections which will transform how people move between Melbourne’s west and the city. V8 Supercar drivers Cam Waters and Anton de Pasquale toured the new Wurundjeri Way extension and elevated ramp connecting CityLink to Footscray Road, which will…
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Police News
Police have seized illegal firearms, ammunition, explosive devices, and drugs, resulting in the arrests of 15 people subject to Firearms Prohibition Orders in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. Investigators from the Caulfield Divisional Response Unit – with assistance from the Public Order Response Team and general duties officers – conducted 30 compliance checks on people already known…
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Police News
Wonthaggi police have a charged woman with a number of offences after she was rescued while fishing in Foster in the early hours of Monday, March 3. It is believed the woman drove to Foster Beach and got into trouble while fishing for garfish at Foster Beach sometime overnight. Officers have been told the woman,…
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