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Police are currently searching for missing man Cristian.The 45-year-old was last seen at Brygee Close, Sunshine North, about 9.30am Thursday (June 29).Cristian is described as 165cm’s tall, having a medium build with shoulder length brown hair usually worn in a bun. He was wearing a dark grey puffer jacket, black work pants, brown work boots

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing man Nicholas.The 50-year-old was last seen on Tyson Way in Sydenham on May 13.Nicholas is described as being 180cm tall and of solid build with long grey hair.He might be travelling in a red Mazda, registration 1FD1HX.Police and family have concerns for his welfare due

The City of Casey Panel of Administrators and Chief Executive Officer Glenn Patterson have issued the following tribute to Simon Crean on his passing.Mr Crean was long serving independent Board Director of the South East Melbourne Group of Councils , of which the City of Casey is part.“Simon demonstrated an impressive commitment to public service.

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Tullamarine woman, Shelly. The 54-year-old was reported missing by a family member on Tuesday (Oct. 18); however she has not had contact with family since December last year. Shelly is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 146cm tall, with brown shoulder-length straight hair, fair skin

Community members are invited to attend the annual White Ribbon event on Wednesday, July 20.The White Ribbon event will run from 1pm to 3pm at Outlook’s function centre on Toomuc Valley Rd in Pak-enham.This year’s event will be hosted by Outlook in partnership with Cardinia Shire Council and Aligned Leisure.Theme for this year is “Contribute

Recipients of Australia Day Honours in Melbourne’s northern suburbs have been announced: Companion (AC) in the General Divisionof the Order of Australia• Distinguished Professor Jennifer Marshall GRAVES AO, Eltham VIC 3095. For eminent service to science, particularly through leadership and research in evolutionary genetics, to international and national professional societies, for science education in schools,

An excerpt from her eulogyProvided by Angela Finn (daughter) Carmel McCarthy, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully at Rosebank Nursing Home, Yea on January 7.Carmel, was one of the most resilient, loving, generous, compassionate and kindest people you could ever meet and anyone who met her was blessed.Carmel was born in Yea on May 3,

Actress Judy Banks died at the age of 86 on Saturday (Jan. 22). Judy was a pioneer of Melbourne television, co-hosted a radio show on Mornington Peninsula radio, was a stage performer from the 1950s, and ran a school of television and dramatic arts/ She was a good friend of this newspaper. Judy’s showbiz credits

Alexandra Hotel and Holmesglen at Eildon are finalists at the Victoian Tourism Awards to be held on Thursday, February 3 at the Melbourne Town Hall. Each of the two businesses are in two categories. The Murrindindi businesses!= return to the Awards which have showcased and recognised the state’s leaders in tourism excellence. The Awards encourage

David Dimech (pictured at right) was installed as the Worshipful Master of Alexandra’s Albert Edward Masonic Lodge this week. The special ceremony, and investituture of Lodge officers, was conducted by John Rodgio. the Senior Grand Warden of Freemasons Victoria.