Police Urge Vigilance Amid Summer Spike in Burglaries and Car Theft
Victoria Police is calling on the community to secure their homes and vehicles this summer as new intelligence highlights a rise in aggravated burglaries and car thefts with the arrival of warmer weather. According to data released by Operation Trinity, there has been a noticeable increase in opportunistic crimes over the past month, with unlocked […]
Gambling Awareness Week: Carrying Forward Peta Murphy’s Vision
This Gambling Awareness Week highlights a growing concern across Australia—the pervasive harm caused by gambling. In the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula areas, the issue holds personal significance as the community reflects on the legacy of the late Dunkley MP, Peta Murphy, a tireless advocate for gambling reform. Murphy, who passed away in December after a […]
Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie Condemns Nazi Graffiti in Flinders
Nazi symbols have been discovered painted on a street in Flinders township and defacing a local sculpture, prompting swift condemnation from Flinders MP Zoe McKenzie. Ms McKenzie labelled the graffiti as “totally unacceptable” and stated it has no place in Flinders or anywhere else in Australia. She referenced the Counter-Terrorism Amendment Act, which criminalises the […]
Thousands of Health Insurance Members May Have Been Overcharged
Health insurers are urging Australians who have undergone surgery in private hospitals to review their medical bills following allegations that some specialist doctors may have systematically defrauded patients, health funds, and Medicare for personal gain. Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) has confirmed it is investigating nearly 50 doctors accused of charging hidden fees of up to […]
