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    BAYSIDE: Radio’s Kyle and Jackie to drop balls from the sky after permit OK’d

    Friday, January 24, 2025

    KIIS FM radio pair Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O Henderson have been granted last-minute permission by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to drop foam balls from a helicopter above Elsternwick Park Tennis Centre this morning (Fri., Jan. 24). The radio stunt will go ahead between 6am-9am this morning at Brighton following permission from the government…

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    MITCHELL: Man arrested after Kilmore crash

    Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a man after a woman was left with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Kilmore on Wednesday night (Jan. 22). It is believed the driver of a Mitsubishi SUV was travelling along Kilmore East Rd when they left the roadway and crashed into a tree about 8pm. The…

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    HINDMARSH: Traffic controller killed at Nhill

    Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a fatal collision in Nhill on Thursday (Jan. 23). It is believed a truck was travelling on the Western Hwy just after 6pm when a male performing traffic control duties for road works in the area was struck. The man died at the scene. The truck driver…

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    MURRINDINDI: Funeral details for Dominic McCarthy

    Thursday, January 23, 2025

    The Funeral Mass of Thanksgiving for Dominic George McCarthy, who died on January 15 at age 61, will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11.30am on Wednesday, January 29, followed by burial at Broadford Cemtery at 3.30pm. Dom was husband of Pina; stepfather of Matthew, Nick, Josh and Caleb; brother to Anthony, Kieran,…

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    STONNINGTON: Woman dies in Malvern collision

    A woman has died following a collision in Malvern on Sunday (Jan. 19). It is believed the driver of a Ford Fiesta was attempting an illegal U-turn on Tooronga Rd, between Viva and Young sTS, when they collided with an Audi travelling north just after 9.30am. The 84-year-old driver of the Ford was hospitalised with…

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    STRATHBOGIE: Truck rolls on Longwood-Mansfield Rd

    Emergency services responded to a fatal crash in Creightons Creek on Thursday (Jan. 23). It is believed a tipper truck has rolled on Longwood-Mansfield Rd just before 11.30am and subsequently caught fire. The driver died at the scene. Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined at this stage. Anyone who witnessed the…

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    WANGARATTA: Arrests at Doreen, Mickelham, after alleged extortion

    Detectives from Taskforce Lunar have charged two men following an alleged extortion and a subsequent arson at a tobacco store in Wangaratta in July 2023. Two search warrants were executed early onb Thursday morning (Jan. 23) at residential addresses in Doreen and Mickleham. A 23-year-old Doreen man, who police will allege was the man captured…

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    YARRA RANGES: Kiloran Park, Kilsyth, to stay as open land

    Yarra Ranges Council says that is committed to keeping Kiloran Park as open land following the closure of the Kilsyth Centenary Pool in late 2023. The Council made the decision to permanently close the Kilsyth Centenary Pool in 2023, and to convert the area into public open space for the community to enjoy. The closure…

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    KNOX: Death of ex-Mayor Ray Addicoat, 96

    Knox City Council says it is deeply saddened by the passing of former Knox councillor and mayor Ray Addicoat (pictured), aged 96. Ray served on Council for 13 years from 1969-1981, which included a term as Mayor from 1974-1975. “His dedication and commitment to the Knox community and local government will long be remembered,” said…

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    KINGSTON: Grants boosted to $220,000

    Kingston Council ’s support for community will grow in 2025, with our Charitable Fund and Bi-annual Grants programs now open for applications. These programs apply across health, welfare, sport, recreation, arts, culture, education, and the environment. The Kingston Charitable Fund is growing from $72,000 to 11 charities to just over $220,000 in 2024-25. The Community…

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