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Sunday, January 24, 2021

Local papers across Victoria

Monday, January 4, 2021

Weekly editions in: Banyule. Bayside. Boroondara. Brimbank. Casey. Darebin. Frankston. Glen Eira. Greater Dandenong. Hobsons Bay. Hume. Kingston. Knox. Manningham. Mansfield. Maribyrnong, Maroondah. Melbourne. Mitchell. Monash. Moonee Valley. Moreland. Mornington Peninsula. Murrindindi. Nillumbik. Port Phillip. Stonnington. Strathbogie. Whitehorse. Whittlesea. Yarra. Yarra Ranges. Statewide (Melbourne Observer). Read your local edition, online.Exact replica of print edition (PDF).

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Police News

ALEXANDRA: Homicide investigation

Monday, December 7, 2020

A Victoria Police media release states: “Homicide Squad detectives are investigating following the death of a man in Alexandra this morning. “Emergency services were called to an address on Bayley Street following reports of an altercation about 1.40am. “The man, who is yet to be formally identified, was pronounced deceased at the scene. “A 62-year-old

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Latest Issue

OUT NOW. Latest Issue: Wed., Nov. 25, 2020

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Read the latest issue of The Local Paper, free, online: The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part A: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpy201125z The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part B (Trader): https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpt200701z The Local Paper – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpv201125z The Local Paper – Mitchell Shire Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpm201125z The Local Paper – Northern Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpn201125z

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OUT NOW. Latest Issue: Wed., Nov. 18, 2020

Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part A: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpy201118z The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part B (Trader): https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpt200701z The Local Paper – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpv201118z The Local Paper – Mitchell Shire Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpm201118z The Local Paper – Northern Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpn201118z The Local Paper – Heidelberger Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lph201118z The Local Paper

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Sport

SDCA Latest Scores

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Seymour District Cricket AssociationA-GRADEEastern Hill 6/86 J Buttler 2/22 R Hanson 2/25 v Kilmore 8/132(cc) M Davern 34* D Tassone 26 DG O’Sullivan 3/31 J Sutherland 2/14. Kings Park ReserveBroadford 4/196(cc) R Mason 63 A Wood 43 JC Martin 41* B Hickey 25* DJ Zoch 2/18 def Pyalong 9/86(cc) D Sowden 36 AL Gurney 2/10

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Latest Issue

OUT NOW. Latest issue: Wed., Nov. 11, 2020

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part A: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpy201111z The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part B (Trader): https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpt200701z The Local Paper – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpv201111z The Local Paper – Mitchell Shire Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpm201111z The Local Paper – Northern Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpn201111z The Local Paper – Heidelberger Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lph201111z The Local Paper

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Sport

SDCA: A-Grade cricket results

Saturday, October 31, 2020

A-GRADEKilmore 6/137(cc) J Buttler 43 B Dawson 25 JP Ryan 4/16 v Pyalong Broadford 130 JC Martin 36 R Mason 30 B Hickey 25* B Coyle 3/22 M Itter 2/18 K Winnell 2/27 def Tallarook 120 C Muir 43 B Coyle 42 AL Gurney 4/11 J Connell 2/18 Seymour 9/101 L Drummond 37 MC Woldhuis

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Police News

WYNDHAM: Man charged after funeral theft

A man at Werribee has been charged following a historical investigation into the alleged theft of donations from a church in 2015. It is alleged the man stole donation envelopes from a church during a funeral procession. Detectives from North West Metro Regional Crime Squad attended a Werribee address on Wednesday last week and arrested

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Police News

WYNDHAM: Lookout for Kelly, 16

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Hoppers Crossing teen, Kelly Verde. The 16-year-old was last seen at her home address on Friday (Oct. 30) around 8.30am. Police and family hold concerns for Kelly due to her age. Anyone who sees Kelly or with information is urged to contact Werribee Police Station

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Police News

RING ROAD: Mill Park P-plater busted at 139kmh

Greensborough Highway Patrol impounded a car in Greensborough on Saturday morning (Oct. 31) after the probationary driver was allegedly speeding. Police saw the Mazda 3 sedan travelling on the Metropolitan Ring Road about 2.53am. It is alleged that the car was detected at 139kmh in an 80kmh speed zone before officers intercepted it. The car

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Police News

WHITTLESEA: Links to South Morang, Thomastown

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Jamie Gibbs. The 28-year-old is wanted on warrant to face assault related matters.Gibbs is described as 176cm tall, with a solid build and brown hair. He is known to frequent South Morang, Fitzroy and Thomastown. Investigators have released an image of Gibbs in the hope someone

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Community News

HOBSONS BAY: $320,000 funds for W’town home

Sacked V/Line Chief Executive James Pinder had received $320,000 funds from contractor Transclean, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission was told late last week. Mr Pinder used some of the funds as a deposit on a $2.5 million home at Williamstown, the IBAC inquiry was told.Transclean had a $40 million contract with V/Line, and a $5

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Police News

MORELAND: Christopher West wanted

Friday, October 30, 2020

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Christopher West. The 31-year-old is wanted on warrant for failing to appear at court for theft related matters. West is described as 175cm tall, with a medium build, dark hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent the Broadmeadows and Coburg areas.

Sport

NILLUMBIK: High praise for Kate

Diamond Creek’s Kate Moloney has been recognised in State Parliament for her achievements as co-captain of the Melbourne Vixens. Yan Yean MLA Danielle Green described Kate as one of Diamond Creek’s favourite daughters. “She started her playing career at Sacred Heart Netball Club, and she backed up the premiership by being the Vixens’ 2020 Sharelle

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Community News

HUME: Broadmeadows to be revitalised

Broadmeadows MLA Frank McGuire has spoken again in State Parliament about how the area is to be revitalised. “We need a plan, unity and hope. This is how we recover from a pandemic that has caused the worst global recession since the Great Depression,” Mr McGuire told the Legislative Assembly last week. “The comeback plan

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Local People

MORELAND: Well done Mohammad

Pascoe Vale MLA Lizzie Blanthorn has praised a local prize winner in State Parliament. “I would like today to acknowledge Mohammad Daghagheleh from Glenroy College, who was awarded third place in the years 10 to 12 category of the 2020 Parliament Prize. “Mohammad’s video contribution spoke to an issue that is very close to my

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Police News

BRIMBANK: Ardeer assault witness appeal

Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man was seriously assaulted in Ardeer, earlier this year. The incident occurred when the victim arrived at his home and was confronted by several men inside his residence in McLaughlin St around 5.20pm on May 18. The victim ran from his home and

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Police News

BANYULE: Monty ‘green machine’ taken

Detectives from Banyule Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance in an effort to reunite a vintage car with its teenage owner. Investigators have been told a 1979 Toyota Corolla sedan was stolen from outside an address on Sherbourne Rd, Montmorency sometime between 4am and 6am on Tuesday (Oct. 27). The vehicle is a

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Council News

WHITTLESEA: City offices re-open

Whittlesea City Council is re-opening its South Morang customer service centre from Wed., Nov. 4 as well as its service desk at Westfield Plenty Valley. Customers will be able to pay bills and complete transactions in person between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Customers need to wear a mask, use the sanitiser station, and

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Community News

HOBSONS BAY: North W’town crossing plans

Labor MLA Melissa Horne has spoken of proposed changes to the North Williamstown railway crossing. “In July 2020 I visited the Ferguson St level crossing in Williamstown North with the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to announce that its removal would be a rail-under-road design,” Mr Horne said. “Across all three rounds of consultation approximately 1800

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Police News

EAST: Bail breaches alleged

Friday, October 23, 2020

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Burwood woman Finulla Macsporran The 36-year-old is wanted for breaching bail conditions and her current location is unknown. Macsporran is Caucasian and is described as being about 170cm tall, with a medium build and long dyed blonde hair. Investigators have released an image of Macsporran in

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Police News

MITCHELL: Fatality at Broadford

Police and emergency services were called to Broadford on Friday morning (Oct. 23) following reports a car struck a tree. It is believed a van was travelling north on the Hume Freeway when it left the roadway and struck a tree about 8.40am The male driver, who is yet to be formally identified, died at

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Latest Issue

OUT NOW. Latest Issue: Wed., Oct. 21, 2020

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Read The Local Paper, free, in ‘hard copy’ or online: The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part A: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpy201021z The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part B (Trader) – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpt200701z The Local Paper – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpv201021z The Local Paper – Mitchell Shire Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpm201021z The Local Paper – Northern Edition:

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OUT NOW. Latest Issue: Wed., Oct. 14, 2020

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Read The Local Paper, free, in ‘hard copy’ or online: The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part A: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpy201014z The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part B (Trader) – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpt200701z The Local Paper – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpv201014z The Local Paper – Mitchell Shire Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpm201014z The Local Paper – Northern Edition:

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OUT NOW. Latest Edition: Wed., Oct. 7, 2020

Friday, October 9, 2020

Read The Local Paper, free, in ‘hard copy’ or online: The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part A: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpy201007z The Local Paper – Regional Edition Part B (Trader) – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpt200701z The Local Paper – Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpv201007z The Local Paper – Mitchell Shire Edition: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/lpm201007z The Local Paper – Northern Edition:

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Council News

MURRINDINDI: Robyn looks at big picture

Sunday, October 4, 2020

Murrindindi Shire candidate Robyn Walsh is taking the pre-election conversation to imaginative new levels. As well as local Red Gate Ward issues, Ms Walsh is canvassing the long-term idea of a new road between Glenburn and Taggerty, which would be a boost to tourism to the Alexandra and Lake Eildon regions. “A new road is

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Coronavirus Pandemic

MITCHELL: New local COVID-19 case

A new COVID-19 case in Mitchell Shire was announced on Sunday by Premier Daniel Andrews and Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton. The case is associated with the Butcher Club outbreak associated with a retail meat outlet at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The Mitchell Shire case relates to a household member of one of the staff

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Council News

MORELAND: New soccer pitch for North Coburg

Hosken Reserve in Coburg North will be home to a new synthetic soccer pitch, allowing more football club participants, local schools, women and girls and wider diverse community to access to modern, safe and inclusive facility. The new sporting facility will include 100-lux LED lighting, a shock pad and low-level fencing. The Fédération Internationale de

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Police News

POINT COOK: Hit-run driver wanted

Police are appealing for information following a hit-run crash in Point Cook last month. Investigators understand the driver of a Holden sedan was driving erratically along Saltwater Promenade just after 2pm on Tuesday September 8 when he lost control and crashed into a light pole. The impact caused the pole to fall on a Commodore

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Police News

WHITEHORSE: Home invasion follow-up

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Box Hill woman Hayley Fisher. The 27-year-old is wanted for questioning in relation to home invasion, false imprisonment and assault offences that occurred in Box Hill between September 23-24. Fisher is described as being about 165cm tall, with a slim build and long brown hair with

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Police News

SUNSHINE WEST: Teen missing since Sept. 21

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Lyla Farage. The 16-year-old was last seen in Sunshine West on September 21. Lyla is described as 160cm tall with a slim build, blonde hair and brown eyes. Police have released an image of Lyla in the hope someone recognises her and can provide

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Police News

HOBSONS BAY: Sexual assaults at Altona Meadows

Police are investigating multiple reports of sexual assault incidents in Altona Meadows last Thursday (Oct. 1). Investigators have been told a man on a black electric bike rode past three women as they were walking along the Skelton Creek Trail between 3.30pm-4pm. The unknown male sexually assaulted the women before riding off. No words were

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