Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Police News
Police have arrested five males as part of an ongoing investigation into a tobacco burglary in Clayton South and an aggravated home invasion in Box Hill earlier this year.It is understood the aggravated home invasion occurred on Station St on July 31, while the burglary occurred at a storage facility on Centre Rd on August…
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Community News
Frankston Arts Centre has been named Australia’s Performing Arts Centre of the Year.The national accolade was awarded by PAC Australia, the national peak body representing performing arts centres, presenters and producers.The award celebrates excellence in arts leadership, new thinking and best practice, with a focus on lasting impact in communities.“It recognises more than three decades…
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Council News
Eramosa Rd East between Lower Somerville Rd and Western Port Hwy will receive major upgrades, including pavement and drainage upgrades, road safety barriers at high-risk areas, and audio-tactile line marking.During this period the road will be closed to through traffic, however residents who live along this section of road will maintain access – although with…
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Council News
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council CEO Mark Stoermer (pictured) has spoken out aboutpublic concerns regarding parking infringements around school drop offs and on nature strips within narrow streets.The Council admitted it was fining residents for “trying to do the right thing” – and has vowed to find a fairer solution to its nature strip parking dilemma.“While…
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Police News
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man following a suspicious fire in Corio.Investigators allege a man was seen lighting a rubbish pile on fire outside a property on Sharland Rd about 6.10pm on Tuesday, August 11.The fire spread to the house, which sustained extensive damage.Three occupants inside the property were evacuated safely and there…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded at 2.28am Thursday (Sep. 10) to an incident on Ford Ct, Mill Park after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.Crews arrived on scene within seven minutes to find a single storey house fully involved.Firefighters donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as protecting the…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident at Sycamore Cr, Campbellfield at 3.46am Thursday (Sep. 10) after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.Crews arrived on scene to find a single storey house fully involved.FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as preventing any fire spread to adjoining…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident at 4.19am Friday (Sep. 11) at Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a structure fire.Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find a restaurant shop front fully involved in fire, so the response was escalated.Firefighters donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the…
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Police News
Armed Crime Squad detectives charged five people following an armed robbery at a licensed gaming venue in Hawthorn East on Thursday morning (Sep. 10).It is alleged four offenders attended the commercial premises on Burwood Rd about 1.20am.Invesigators will allege they were armed with knives and confronted the victim, making demands for money. They allegedly stole…
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Observer
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Bendigo last year.Emergency services were called to reports a truck had collided with a pedestrian on High St just after 8.30am on October 10 last year.The pedestrian, a 15-year-old boy, died at the scene.The truck driver, a 36-year-old Sebastian man, was…
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