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Cardinia copper thief

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CARDINIA, VIC. — Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a spate of thefts of copper from suburbs within the Shire of Cardinia, between May 9 and August 12.

Man with a van arrested

What friends aren’t for

Investigation into Beaumaris fatality

Two Finks OMCG members charged

REGIONAL NEWS

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Bushland winch marks memorable first day for Mansfield paramedic

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MANSFIELD, VIC. — When Courtney Farren received her Ambulance Victoria paramedic epaulettes on the morning of July 25, she never imagined that just hours later she’d play a crucial role in safely winching a patient to a specialist Air Ambulance helicopter.

Man dies after tree strikes car

Investigations underway to secure Longwood’s future water supply

Shots fired in Wollert

Dangerous roads in Kinglake’s fog

NATIONAL NEWS

National News
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Australia’s biggest-ever cocaine bust

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MIDGE POINT, QLD. — The AFP has seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine – the largest ever cocaine seizure in Australia – as part of an investigation into an organised crime plot to import and distribute significant quantities of border-controlled drugs along Australia’s east coast.

Five Eyes law enforcement leaders united in call to better protect children and vulnerable people from serious online crime

Air Ambulance Victoria diverts to NSW in life‑saving mission

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13 Australians charged with Philippines-based child abuse offences

Hastie to face grilling after frontbench exit

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Amateur Radio

Colombian Amateur Radio Emergency Network activated following earthquake

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COLOMBIA. (IARU). — On the morning of Monday, August 10, several regions of Colombia were shaken by an earthquake. According to data from the Colombian Geological Service, the quake occurred at 07:34 local time, with its epicentre located in the municipality of San José del Palmar, Chocó (at coordinates 5.04°N, -76.34°W).
International News
00:02:56

Trump hides in catering cart

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ANKARA, TURKEY. (AP). — President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on an alternate military aircraft while the White House made it appear that the Republican president was flying on Air Force One, according to a report published by The Washington Post.

Aussie pilots put their lives on the line to rescue a Yank in Antarctica. Trump can’t even say the words “thank you”

Trump could get a lesson on Iran from an unlikely source — emus

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

July 17, 1918: Czar Nicholas II of Russia, his wife, children and several servants are executed

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Murrindindi Shire

Cr Jodi Adams resigns from Murrindindi Shire Council

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ALEXANDRA, VIC. — Murrindindi Shire Council has received the resignation of Kinglake Ward Councillor Jodi Adams, effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Yarra Ranges Shire

Burst water main closes community link

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YARRA JUNCTION, VIC. — Unfortunately, the Yarra Junction Community Link experienced significant water damage overnight Friday due to a burst water main and will be closed until further notice whilst Yarra Ranges Shire Council assesses the full extent of the damage.

Lighting works in Seymour

BMX park for Diamond Creek

Hurstbridge Community Hub buzzing with activities this Wattle Festival

Nillumbik’s Great Business Connect is back

STATE GOVERNMENT

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Dangerous roads in Kinglake’s fog

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KINGLAKE, VIC. — "The [Labor] State Government has dismissed growing community concerns over dangerous conditions on Whittlesea–Kinglake Rd," Eildon [Liberal] MLA Cindy McLeish says.

Symes demoted

Carroll announces new ministry

State Election 2026

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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Dangerous roads in Kinglake’s fog

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KINGLAKE, VIC. — "The [Labor] State Government has dismissed growing community concerns over dangerous conditions on Whittlesea–Kinglake Rd," Eildon [Liberal] MLA Cindy McLeish says.

Symes demoted

Carroll announces new ministry

August 3, 1856: Alfred Deakin, Australia’s second Prime Minister, is born

Don’t vote down under? It’s fine

CORRUPTION

News

Cop charged with trafficking firearms

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VICTORIA. — A 57-year-old leading senior constable from the eastern region has been charged following an internal investigation.
ON THIS DAY

August 8, 1789: The first police force in the convict colony of New South Wales is formed

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PORT JACKSON, NSW.  — Australia was settled by the convicts and officers of the First Fleet in January 1788. It was believed that the colony’s isolation from any civilisation would be deterrent enough for convicts attempting to escape.

Victoria Police Sergeant charged with sexual assault

Cop charged with sexual exposure

Cop charged with ‘sexual penetration of a child’

Senior constable charged

MOIR'S VIEW ...

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SPORT

Football

NFNL Division 3 – Round 18 Review

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BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — It took until the last minutes of the last game to decide the finals make-up in the Northern Football Netball League's (NFNL) Division 3 as the regular season came to a thrilling end.
Football

Turtles end Mustang’s finals hopes

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ELTHAM COLLEGE, VIC. — Old Eltham Collegians came from behind to upset Reservoir by 13 points at Eltham College in round 18 action of the Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Division 3 football.

NFNL Division 1 – Round 16 Preview

NFNL Division 2 – Round 17 Preview

NFNL Division 3 – Round 18 Preview

NFNL Women’s Finals Series – Week Two Information

ART & CULTURE

Music
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Recording industry giant Bill Armstrong dies at 97

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Bill Armstrong, an Australian recording industry pioneer, has died aged 97. He was a sound engineer, studio owner, producer and broadcaster who founded and was the managing director of Melbourne’s first stereo FM station, EON-FM, in the 1980s.
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Beyond the Baton

Hide + Seek Pathways open to local creatives

00:02:17

Nordic Film Festival

Palace of Lost Virtue

SPOTLIGHT

OPINION

Science & Technology

Amateur Radio

Colombian Amateur Radio Emergency Network activated following earthquake

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COLOMBIA. (IARU). — On the morning of Monday, August 10, several regions of Colombia were shaken by an earthquake. According to data from the Colombian Geological Service, the quake occurred at 07:34 local time, with its epicentre located in the municipality of San José del Palmar, Chocó (at coordinates 5.04°N, -76.34°W).

Space Station contact with Australian Air League is go

Space Station contact with Aussie students scheduled for tonight

August 1, 1872: WIA founder George Taylor a little-known pioneer in Australian aviation is born

Fast-track reforms, Haines says

MEDIA MATTERS

Media

Alan Jones loses bid to censor media

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SYDNEY, NSW. — Alan Jones' legal team lost their bid to prevent the media from reporting on the evidence provided to Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court by one of his alleged sexual abuse victims in his upcoming indecent assault trial.

Hanson starts fake news website

00:08:33

Rupert Murdoch journalist makes rape jokes live to air

Unexpected frontrunner emerges to take over from Karl Stefanovic

Derryn Hinch was a bombastic journalist fuelled by imperfect principles and righteous outrage

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Nillumbik Shire

Nillumbik’s Great Business Connect is back

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NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — Connect with purpose to like-minded businesses, expand your network and build valuable relationships that support long-term success at this free business networking event.
ON THIS DAY

July 16, 1914: Australia’s first interstate air mail departs Melbourne

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AUSTRALIA.  — The first domestic airmail service in Australia departed from Melbourne on July 16, 1914. The airmail was flown from Melbourne to Sydney by French aviator Maurice Guillaux. 

July 15, 1912: The first branch of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia opens

Optus in government’s sights

New play area for Kinglake Pub

COOKERWATCH

Media

Alan Jones loses bid to censor media

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SYDNEY, NSW. — Alan Jones' legal team lost their bid to prevent the media from reporting on the evidence provided to Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court by one of his alleged sexual abuse victims in his upcoming indecent assault trial.
Victoria

Deeming’s last-ditch plea to retain candidacy

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SPRING ST, VIC. — Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has made a last-ditch plea to her party to retain her candidacy for the state election, after refusing to apologise to Matthew Guy for allegedly placing her 'in a headlock.'

Yea man charged with trespass after filming inside Dezi Freeman’s shipping container hideout

Without Nine’s shackles, Karl Stefanovic is free to become a culture warrior hero

Deeming doomed

Karl Stefanovic’s podcast is not just a career change. It’s journalistic laundering

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August 13, 1941: The Australian Women’s Army Service is formed

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CANBERRA, ACT.  — Before World War II, women in Australia were only permitted to serve in the defence forces within the Medical Services. The need for men to be released from military duties for utilisation within fighting units became increasingly obvious as the war progressed, and this could only be done if women were employed for certain tasks.

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Cardinia copper thief

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NFNL Division 3 – Round 18 Review

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Man with a van arrested

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Cr Jodi Adams resigns from Murrindindi Shire Council

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