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CARDINIA: Man critical after Tooradin collision

Monday, January 20, 2025

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a man sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision in Tooradin on Monday evening (Jan. 20). It is believed a motorcycle and a BMW sedan were travelling along the South Gippsland Hwy when they collided about 6pm. The 39-year-old male rider from Jam Jerrup sustained life-threatening injuries and…

Politics

STATEWIDE: Fuel prices to be locked, prices capped

Victoria will cap and lock fuel price rises in a cost-of-living shake up by the State Government. Premier Jacinta Allan and Consumer Affairs Minister Nick Staikos announced the Government’s Fair Fuel Plan, which will require fuel companies to publicly report their fuel price changes the day before they are in effect – and lock in…

Police News

WANGARATTA: Info needed about arson, extortion attack

Detectives are releasing video and appealing for information following an extortion and a subsequent arson at a tobacco store in Wangaratta in 2023. The first incident occurred just after 4pm on Tuesday, July 4, when two unknown men entered the Murphy St store. They approached a female staff member demanding she close the store immediately…

Local People

MURRINDINDI: Death of former Councillor

Murrindindi Shire Council has announced the death of former Kinglake Ward representative, Ilona Gerencser. “It is with profound sadness that we express our deepest sympathy and support to the family and friends of Ilona Gerencser, who died after a long illness,” a Council representative said. “Ilona served as a dedicated Murrindindi Shire Councillor for the…

Council News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: No cash at Rye tip

Rye resident ‘Simon’ asked a question at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council as to why residents cannot use cash at the Rye tip?“During COVID, cash was no longer accepted at the sites to reduce transmission risks between gatehouse staff and customers, ensuring continued service,” a Council representative replied“This also minimised theft, hold-ups, or break-ins due to…

Council News

MURRINDINDI: Eildon key worker house design input needed

Murrindindi Shire Council is starting an important project to address housing shortages for key workers in the Eildon community. By providing essential housing, the Council aims to support the local economy, secure jobs, and sustain businesses. With funding support from the State Government’s Regional Worker Accommodation Fund, the Council will be constructing dedicated key worker…

Emergency Services

TOWONG: Motorcyclist dies at Bethanga

Wodonga Police are investigating following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Bethanga on Sunday morning (Jan. 19). Emergency services were called to Kurrajong-Gap Rd where it is believed a motorcyclist left the roadway and crashed into a tree. The male rider died at the scene. Exact circumstances surrounding the crash…

Police News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: NYE stabbing at Sorrento

Detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man was stabbed during New Years Eve celebrations in Sorrento. It is understood an altercation occurred between a group of males on Point Nepean Rd, near Collins Parade and Calcutta St about 2am on January 1. The victim, an 18-year-old man from Melbourne, was stabbed five times…

Police News

STONNINGTON: Police want witnesses to Malvern incident

Prahran Highway Patrol are appealing for witnesses following a critical injury collision in Malvern on Sunday morning (Jan. 19) The collision occurred on Tooronga Rd, between Viva and Young Sts, just after 9.30am. It is believed the driver of a Ford Fiesta was attempting an illegal U-turn when they collided with an Audi, travelling north…

Police News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Dromana hit-run in stolen vehicle

Rosebud police have charged a woman and a man following an alleged hit-run collision in a stolen vehicle in Dromana early Sunday night (Jan. 19). It is alleged that a stolen green Toyota Rav 4 was involved in a collision with a second vehicle on the Mornington Peninsula Fwy about 5.30pm. No one was injured….