Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
What's On
Stonningtonm Council is unable to say whether or not the Chapel St Fetuival will go ahead as planned on February 23. The event appears to have been cancelled indefinitely. “The festival is not managed by Council, it is wholly owned and organised by the Chapel Street Precinct Association, an independent organisation,” a Council representative said….
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Council News
Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon has backed down from a position that he would not stand down whilst standing for the Werrivee by-election. His Councillor colleagues issued a statement on Friday (Jan. 24), confirming that Cr McLindon would now stand down from the top municipal position, “We, the undersigned Councillors of the Whittlesea City Council,…
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Police News
Police are preparing for a busy period on Victorian roads as a statewide road policing operation kicks off for the Australia Day long weekend. Operation Amity, which commenced on Friday (Jan. 24), sees police highly visible across the state’s major roads and highways, in an effort to reduce road trauma. With the imminent return of…
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Council News
Licence plate recognition equipment has been installed near the site of the McCrae landslide, Mornington Peninsula Mayor cr Anthony Marsh has confirmed. “Extensive investigations and testing continue. This includes geotechnical assessments, drainage investigations, extensive water testing, and monitoring of ground movements,” Cr Marsh said. “CCTV cameras, including those with Licence Plate Recognition technology, will be…
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Police News
Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating after shots were fired in Collingwood on Friday morning (Jan. 24). Emergency services were called to Vere St, near Palmer St, where two boys were located with gunshot wounds about 1am. A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with…
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Council News
Murrindindi Shire Council is announcing the start of a 12-month trial for a new Marysville Recreational Vehicle Rest Stop, or short stay area, on Saturday, February 1. With its waterfalls, scenic walks and natural beauty, combined with a vibrant tourism offering, this new trial provides self-sufficient travellers an inviting opportunity to explore the region, said…
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What's On
The Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art exhibition will this year showcase the works of 34 artists who have been shortlisted from a record 468 entries for the prestigious exhibition and prize. Showcasing the talent and creativity of artists from across Australia – among them, seven Nillumbik artists – the works highlight Australia’s contemporary arts community….
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Police News
Police arrested a man last night following an assault and two firearms incidents in the Glenroy area on Thursday (Jan. 23). Officers were told a woman was assaulted by a man known to her at a property in Essendon North about 7.50am. The victim, a 27-year-old Essendon North woman, was hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening…
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Police News
Two people have been arrested following an alleged aggravated burglary and subsequent theft of a car in Balwyn North on Frioday morning (Jan. 24) Local police and police dedicated to Operation Trinity were called to a property on Musca St, Balwyn North about 4.30am. It is alleged three men entered the home before stealing keys…
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Local People
Detectives from the Sexual Crime Squad have charged a man almost 44 years after an 82-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted twice in her own Newport home in 1981 and 1983. A 69-year-old Hoppers Crossing man was arrested in Wyndham Vale on Friday morning (Jan. 24). He was interviewed by investigators and has subsequently been…
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