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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Police News
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a teenage boy following an alleged abduction in Springvale South on Friday (June 26).Investigators allege a 17-year-old girl was entering a secondary college on Janine Rd when she was approached by a male about 8.30am.The male allegedly forced the girl into a vehicle which fled the scene.Officers…
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Police News
Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a collision between a car and cyclist in Cockatoo on Friday (June 26).Emergency services were called to the collision on Pakenham Rd about 2.40pm.The cyclist, a 47-year-old of no fixed address, was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains.It is alleged the driver…
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Police News
A learner motorcycle rider has some explaining to do after allegedly being caught at 135-kmh in a 40-kmh school zone outside a school in Lalor.Members from Fawkner Highway Patrol and Mernda Uniform were working Operation Overwatch when they spotted the CF MOTO travelling along Dalton Rd just before 4pm on Friday (June 26).The vehicle was…
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Police News
n Westgate Divisional Response Unit / Alliance have charged six people after they were arrested in a stolen vehicle in Tarneit on Friday (June 26).Police alleged the group have been involved in a series of home invasions, aggravated burglaries and car thefts across north-west metro region.Officers sighted an allegedly stolen Mazda CX5 on Hummingbird Boulevard,…
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Community News
The City of Whittlesea business community came together on Thursday (June 25) to celebrate the inspirational achievements, contributions and success stories.The Business Awards night was held at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre in South Morang, and recognised excellence across six categories. Civil construction company Eifers was crowned the 2026 Business of the Year.A…
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Education
State Minister Colin Brooks (pictured) last week unveiled the first look at designs for the new $55 million Kangan Institute campus in Melton.The world-class training facility is close to where thousands of Victorians live.The new campus will open in 2028.It will revolutionise vocational education in the west and deliver training to around 800 students per…
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Health
The new $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital is now home to a world-first medical imaging system.The new Canon Alphenix Insight Angio-CT Scanner is making it easier for doctors to deliver faster, safer care – especially in emergencies.It delivers quick, clear and detailed imaging during surgical procedures so issues can be detected and treated earlier.The advanced system…
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Community News
Steve Dimopoulos (pictured), Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, last week visited APT Asia Pacific’s Dandenong South facility, which has received a $10 million upgrade.The expansion strengthens APT’s headquarters and manufacturing base with an extra 50 skilled workers.It will now deliver more than 1000 hard court surfaces each year, supporting professional and community sports.The expansion…
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Environment
The State Government says that it is boosting native wildlife and creating more parkland along the lower Maribyrnong River and Stony Creek.Minister Harriet Shing joined Foots-cray MLA Katie Hall (pictured) at Newell’s Paddock Urban Nature Park to mark the completion of an important wildlife protection and habitat creation project.The project has enhanced habitat for more…
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Police News
A senior constable from North West Metro Region has been charged following an internal investigation.The 33-year-old man has been charged with 23 counts of driving whilst his licence was suspended.The incidents are alleged to have occurred between August and December 2025 whilst the police officer was on-duty.He was charged on summons to appear before a…
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