Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Police News
Mornington Divisional Response Unit officers have charged a man and woman following a warrant in Safety Beach where they allegedly located a commercial quantity of 1,4 Butanediol and a stolen shotgun.A search warrant was executed at a property on Rymer Avenue on Wednesday (Feb. 5) about 1pm.Officers allegedly located a stolen shotgun concealed in an…
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Police News
Detectives from the Illicit Firearms Squad last week served a Firearm Prohibition Order on a Noble Park man, locating cartridge ammunition, a shotgun receiver and what appears to be methylamphetamine.Investigators attended the Noble Park address to serve the FPO before a search of the premises located the items.A 41-year-old Noble Park man was charged with…
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Community News
Mount Martha Soccer Club, Mornington Little Athletics and Mornington Peninsula Athletics Club have a new home: Civic Reserve Sports Pavilion.The clubs moved into the new building last month. This is the first time these three clubs have had a pavilion to call home.The new pavilion was built with the environment and reducing maintenance costs in…
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Council News
A property owner in Langwarrin has been fined $15,000 for illegal vegetation removal following a successful prosecution by Frankston City Council.The decision was handed down in Frankston Magistrates Court following an extensive investigation by Council officers into removal of vegetation and other offences at a property on McClelland Drive.The property owner was ordered to pay…
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Observer
I have been doing publicity for a long time, and I get to meet some fantastic people.Tom Burlinson would have to be among my top five people I have worked with, always gentlemanly, kind and so talented.And, like me, he loves what he does.Tom is bringing a new show, Tom Burlinson , Still Swingin’, to…
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Council News
City of Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon had potentially breached the Model Councillor Code of Conduct, it was suggested at an unscheduled Council meeting held on Tuesday last week (Feb. 4).The meeting was mostly closed to the public, with the open section of the meeting lasting just three minutes.The meeting was held at the South…
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Observer
What do you do when you don’t approve of your mother marrying for the sixth time?In Rachael Johns’s new novel The Bad Bridesmaid, anti-romantic serial dater Winifred (Fred) joins forces with the groom’s son Leo to execute Operation Breakup.That certainly qualifies her for the title of bad bridesmaid.Author Johns describes her plot as a reverse…
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Council News
Yarra Ranges Council says that households in the region may receive survey calls from National Field Services, an independent market research agency.The agency has been commissioned to conduct community satisfaction surveys on behalf of the Council.Deputy Mayor, Cr Richard Higgins, said the surveys will be asking about Council’s performance, and how to improve services.“These community…
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Council News
Murrindindi Shire Council has warned property owners of the importance of obtaining the necessary permits before operating a caravan or camping area.All commercially operated camping areas, including those advertised on websites or apps, require permits.“Property owners are responsible for any incidents that occur on their property, and having the right permits in place helps ensure…
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Community News
Three intersections along in Melton are now safer for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists, according to local MLA, Steve McGhie.The intersections of High St with Coburns Rd, Norton Drive and Holland Drive have been upgraded. Crews installed new traffic lights, traffic islands and signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersections with Coburns Rd and Norton Drive.At both…
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