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Police investigate carjackings

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WEST FOOTSCRAY, VIC. — Westgate Divisional Response Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a series of aggravated carjackings after a group of six male offenders, who were all riding motorcycles, approached a man on a motorbike on Napier Street, West Footscray, at about 12.20am on Saturday, September 19.

Police investigate fatal house fire

Detectives charge man after alleged scams

Police investigate Truganina home invasion

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre devastated after thieves steal two vans

REGIONAL NEWS

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Paramedics reunite with survivor of near-fatal crash

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TALLYGAROOPNA, VIC. — As Ambulance Victoria paramedic Jed Bellgrove treated a 19-year-old girl trapped in her crushed car after a head-on collision, he worried she wouldn’t survive to be freed from the vehicle.

Longerenong surge boosts fire season readiness

Two dead and a third fighting for life following multi-vehicle crash

Search for missing Warrnambool woman Sharon

Glenburn bus collision

NATIONAL NEWS

News
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Sixth Victorian man charged with violent extremist material offences

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ROXBURGH PARK, VIC. — A sixth Melbourne man has been charged by the AFP’s National Security Investigations (NSI) team as part of an ongoing investigation into a group of Australian men accessing and distributing ISIS propaganda online. 
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Australia’s biggest-ever cocaine bust

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

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

International News

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

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UNITED STATES. (AP). — An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports.
International News

Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE

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NEW ORLEANS, USA. (AP) — U.S. Immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Colombian Amateur Radio Emergency Network activated following earthquake

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Trump hides in catering cart

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

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Mitchell Shire

Registrations open for Mitchell Shire’s Small Business Skills Summit

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BEVERIDGE, VIC. — Marketing, money, networking and AI. Mitchell Shire Council is bringing four areas that small business owners often find challenging into one practical day.
Whittlesea City

Whittlesea Council withdraws parking fines from weekend finals footy

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WHITTLESEA CITY COUNCIL, VIC. — In a massive local government 'about face', Whittlesea Council today announced that it will revoke a series of parking infringements issued at recent local football NFNL finals matches "following community feedback."

Hurstbridge Hub powers into a more resilient future

Family fun at the Nillumbik Pet Expo

Murrindindi and YPRL celebrate 30-year partnership

Electricity upgrades at Kingsway

STATE GOVERNMENT

Victoria

Lyle Shelton’s Family First endorses Deeming as leader

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SPRING ST, MELBOURNE. — Family First National Director Lyle Shelton has announced that the party’s Federal Executive has endorsed Moira Deeming as its lead candidate for the Western Metro region for the Victorian Legislative Council (Upper House) at the November state election.

Carroll finds an extra $550 million for Western Fwy

Burwood-Waverley Loop works start

Bec Freedom publishes Nazi video on Telegram

Former Whittlesea Mayor McLindon demands $3m from Staikos

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Business & Finance

Interest rates hit 15-year high

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CANBERRA, ACT. — The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, in a unanimous decision, lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, raising interest rates by 25 basis points to the highest level since 2011, as it wrapped up its two-day meeting this afternoon.

OpenAI hacks Medicare site

One Nation migration plans slammed

September 14, 2015: Turnbull topples Abbott

Lyle Shelton’s Family First endorses Deeming as leader

CORRUPTION

Melbourne

Two CMFEU officials charged

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ST ALBANS PARK, VIC. — Detectives from Taskforce Hawk charged two CFMEU officials yesterday as part of an investigation into a report of a data breach involving a former CFMEU member and the subsequent sharing of personal information and photographs.
Mornington Peninsula

Former Victorian cop accused of tracking & stalking women

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FRANKSTON, VIC. — Former Victoria Police officer, Timothy Wilson, 65, yesterday faced Melbourne's Bail and Remand Court via video link from a police cell on four charges of stalking, along with weapon offences.

Setka bailed again

Cop charged with trafficking firearms

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

Victoria Police Sergeant charged with sexual assault

MOIR'S VIEW ...

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SPORT

Football

Heidelberg history breakers earn fifth-straight flag

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PRESTON CITY OVAL, VIC. — Heidelberg has continued its Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Division 1 dynasty with a 32-point win over Greensborough in the grand final at Preston City Oval yesterday.
Football

NFNL Division 1 – Grand Final Preview

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BUNDOORA, VIC. (NFNL HQ). — The stage is set for a blockbuster Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) Division 1 Grand Final, with Heidelberg and Greensborough set to battle it out for the 2026 premiership at Preston City Oval.

NFNL Division 1 – Preliminary Final Review

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

Old Paradians Complete Fairytale Run with NFNL Division 2 Flag

NFNL Division 1 – Preliminary Final Preview

ART & CULTURE

Theatre

Flicker

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MOTLEY BAUHAUS, CARLTON, VIC. — After a shitshow of a shag, Jo must hide a suspicious stain, a semi-naked man, and her terrifying intrusive thoughts from her housemate Anna, before she loses everything.
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Triptych

The Comfort of Cosy Crime

Prickly Love

The Manager Is Me

SPOTLIGHT

OPINION

Science & Technology

Amateur Radio

Today Aussie hams pay tribute to the radio ops of WWII

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AUSTRALIA. (WIA). — On the weekend closest to the Victory in the Pacific (VP Day), Australian amateur 'ham' radio operators hold the Remembrance Day Contest.
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Australian Air League students speak to astronauts aboard the Space Station

Colombian Amateur Radio Emergency Network activated following earthquake

Space Station contact with Australian Air League is go

Space Station contact with Aussie students scheduled for tonight

MEDIA MATTERS

Media

MS NOW, CNN and Politico journalists denied access to White House

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NEW YORK, USA. (AP). — Reporters from three major news organisations — CNN, MS NOW and Politico — were denied access to the White House on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump said he was barring them because of reporting he found to be “fake news.”

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

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9/11 transformed our relationship with news – and laid the groundwork for today’s crisis of trust

ABC presenter Francis Leach reveals why he left the commentary box as it’s “shallow as a puddle in summer”

TV legend Johnny Young dies

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Business & Finance

Interest rates hit 15-year high

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CANBERRA, ACT. — The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board, in a unanimous decision, lifted the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, raising interest rates by 25 basis points to the highest level since 2011, as it wrapped up its two-day meeting this afternoon.
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.

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

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

Editorial

Monica Smit being investigated by ScamWatch

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MELBOURNE, VIC. — On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, journalist and editor of VicNews, Ashley Geelan, purchased a ticket to Monica Smit's 'Reignite Democracy Australia's 'Bye Bye GVT' event using a credit card ending in 6499.
Moir's View ...

Moir’s View …

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Please explain ...

Make ‘em laugh: how One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas

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One Nation migration plans slammed

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September 30, 1813: The strange coins “holey dollar” and “dump” are circulated in NSW to combat currency shortages

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NEW SOUTH WALES. — The coins “holey dollar” and “dump” were created by punching the centre out of Spanish dollars. The outer circle was the “holey dollar”, and the punched-out inner circle was the “dump”. They were only ever used in New South Wales, Australia, and on Prince Edward Island, Canada.

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