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CASEY: Man dies in hospital after Pearcedale crash

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

A man has died in hospital following a collision in Pearcedale. It is understood a Toyota Camry collided with a Mitsubishi Triton at the intersection of Baxter-Tooradin Rd and Craig Rd about 8am on Saturday, January 11. The driver of the Toyota, an 87-year-old Pearcedale man, was taken to hospital where he died on January…

Police News

YARRA RANGES: Man charged after Powelltown motorcycle collision

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man in relation to a fatal collision in Powelltown earlier in Jnauary. Police executed a search warrant on Wednesdayt morning (Jan. 22) and arrested the 22-year-old Mooroolbark man. He’s been charged with: He was also given an immediate driving ban. The charges follow an incident where two…

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MURRINDINDI: $814,700 for Eildon Boat Club

Indi MHR Helen Haines has welcomed the announcement that Eildon Boat Club is in line to receive $814,700 to develop its Maritime Community Hub. The Eildon Boat Club Maritime and Community Hub will deliver a new multi-purpose facility at the popular tourist spot, Dr Haines said,. “This investment will not only provide a great venue…

Police News

CASEY: Police investigate Narre Warren Pool assault

Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating an affray and assault at a local swimming pool in Narre Warren on Sunday (Jan. 19). It is believed a 19-year-old male lifeguard on duty was approached and assaulted by a group of youths around 5.50pm at the Park Rd premises. The victim was transported to hospital with…

Police News

CORANGAMITE: 7 charged with affray at Camperdown

Police have charged seven people following an alleged affray in Camperdown last Sunday (Jan. 19). Officers responded to reports of the affray on Bowen Sy about 8.30pm. No one was injured. Investigators executed a search warrant at a Camperdown property and located and seized a number of weapons, including a machete, a baseball bat and…

Police News

WYNDHAM: Mambourin murder charge

Detectives from the Homicide Squad have charged a man with murder following the death of a man in Mambourin yesterday. The man’s body was located in a park near Elementary Rd about 7.30am on Tuesday (Jan. 21). Investigators have charged a 31-year-old Brookfield man with one count of murder. He was remanded to appear at…

Police News

GREATER GEELONG: Charges follow collision at Mount Moriac

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a driver following a fatal collision in Mount Moriac on December 20. It is alleged a Mazda CX5 and a Toyota Landcruiser collided near the intersection of Cape Otway Rd and the Princes Hwy about 11.30am. A 62-year-old Docklands man, a passenger of the Mazda, died at the…

Council News

MURRINDINDI: Funeral details for ex-Councillor

The funeral service to celebrate the life of former Councillor Ilona Gerencser is to be held at 12.30pm on Tuesday (Jan. 28) at the Kinglake Forest Adventures Camp, 1419 Whittlesea-Yea Rd, Kinglake West. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McGrath Foundation. The family request that attendees wear formal attire with a…

Council News

HUME: Support for Broadmeadows boost

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Hume City Council has welcomed a significant funding boost of over $3.3 million from the Federal Government to support delivery of an urban development strategy for Broadmeadows. The Broadmeadows Revitalisation Project, which is being sponsored by Hume City Council on behalf of its partners on the Broadmeadows Revitalisation Board, aims to address societal disadvantage in…