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Number plate thefts hit hardest on residential streets

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MELBOURNE, VIC. — Almost half of all number plates stolen in Victoria are from cars parked on residential streets, with Dandenong, Preston, Reservoir, St Albans and Craigieburn the hardest hit.

Life threatening injuries following hit-run collision

Men charged after shots fired towards home

Investigation into anonymous tasking of offenders via online encrypted apps

Triple the limit

REGIONAL NEWS

Gippsland

Firearms, drugs, stolen Nissan and trailers seized

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DROUIN, VIC. — Morwell Divisional Response Unit have arrested two men and two women and seized an allegedly stolen vehicle, trailers, drugs and firearms following a search warrant on Thursday, July 30.

Man charged after lewd acts

Armed robberies and pursuit in Red Cliffs

Rare roadside surgical procedure saves crash patient

Stolen vehicle tracked across Victoria’s west

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

International News

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

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LAUNCESTON, TAS. (Reuters). —  For U.S. President Donald Trump, Australia's failed "Great Emu War" nearly a century ago offers a highly relevant lesson: technological superiority does not guarantee victory against a dispersed and resilient foe.
International News

Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

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MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA. (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal authorities Saturday (US time) in Miami, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

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

Hells Angels members targeted

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Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness

THE BOY WHO CRIED HORMUZ: Trump’s Iran Timeline

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Nillumbik Shire

Hurstbridge Community Hub buzzing with activities this Wattle Festival

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NILLUMBIK SHIRE, VIC. — The Hurstbridge Community Hub will be a hive of excitement on Sunday, August 30, with Nillumbik Shire Council, community groups and local organisations joining together to deliver a fun-filled program as part of the annual Hurstbridge Wattle Festival.
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.

Applications open for Summer Sounds and Artist in Residence Program

Murrindindi welcomes Bushfire Inquiry report and calls for action

Help shape the future of Alexandra’s Grant Street

Healthy eating for local kids

STATE GOVERNMENT

Editorial

State Election 2026

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SPRING ST, VIC. — When the Victorian State election writs are issued by the State Governor and the Victorian Parliament is dismissed to 'caretaker' mode, we have some rules for Victorian state politicians.

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

New specialist school

Deeming’s last-ditch plea to retain candidacy

Whittlesea Council welcomes Donnybrook Road election commitment

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

ON THIS DAY

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

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FITZROY, VIC.  — Alfred Deakin was born on August 3, 1856, in Fitzroy, Melbourne. In 1879, Deakin gained a seat in the colonial Parliament of Victoria, and after holding office in several ministries, he began to turn his efforts towards the push for Federation.

Don’t vote down under? It’s fine

State Election 2026

Hanson starts fake news website

TAB pays $2.7m for telemarketing and spam breaches

CORRUPTION

News

Victoria Police Sergeant charged with sexual assault

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VICTORIA. — A sergeant - that Victoria Police refuse to name- from the Western Region has been charged with misconduct in public office and sexual assault following an internal investigation.
News

Cop charged with sexual exposure

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VICTORIA. — A 40-year-old male senior constable from the southern region has been charged following an internal investigation.

Cop charged with ‘sexual penetration of a child’

Senior constable charged

Victoria Police busted lying

Former Greensborough cop who harassed woman online sentenced to six months’ prison

MOIR'S VIEW ...

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SPORT

Football

NFNL finals venues for 2026 confirmed

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BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — The NFNL is pleased to announce its full schedule of finals venues for the 2026 senior men’s and women’s football finals series.
Football

NFNL Division 1 – Round 15 Preview

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BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — With the finals race heating up, Round 15 shapes as another important weekend of Northern Football Netball League Division 1 action.

NFNL Women’s Finals Series – Week One Information

NFNL Division 2 – Round 16 Preview

NFNL Division 3 – Round 17 Preview

NFNL Division 1 – Round 14 Review

ART & CULTURE

Film
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Beyond the Baton

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TYCHO! Beyond the Baton is the remarkable story of Tommy Tycho, a Hungarian child prodigy who survived the Holocaust and rebuilt his life to become the pre-eminent musical director in Australia.

Hide + Seek Pathways open to local creatives

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Nordic Film Festival

Palace of Lost Virtue

42nd Street

SPOTLIGHT

OPINION

Science & Technology

ON THIS DAY

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

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SYDNEY, NSW.  — George Augustine Taylor was born in Sydney on August 1, 1872. As a young man, he trained as a builder and then worked as a cartoonist.

Fast-track reforms, Haines says

How does a Telstra outage bring down trains? A telco expert explains

Telstra outage halts calls, NBN, wi-fi, and critical communications systems. Again.

July 7, 1826: Sir Charles Todd is born

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

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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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ON THIS DAY

ON THIS DAY

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

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FITZROY, VIC.  — Alfred Deakin was born on August 3, 1856, in Fitzroy, Melbourne. In 1879, Deakin gained a seat in the colonial Parliament of Victoria, and after holding office in several ministries, he began to turn his efforts towards the push for Federation.

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