Highlights from Hastings Emergency Services Open Day
The Emergency Services Open Day at Hastings foreshore drew thousands on 22 March 2025, featuring police, SES, CFA, Coastguard, stunt riders, and community safety initiatives.
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Mornington Peninsula Couple’s $2,000 Daily Medical Bill in China
A Mornington Peninsula couple’s holiday turned into a nightmare when David Crowley suffered heart failure in China, leaving them with $2,000-a-day hospital bills. A GoFundMe campaign raised over $16,000 to help cover costs.
Labor Extends $150 Energy Bill Rebate
The Albanese government is extending its $150 energy bill rebate for households and small businesses as part of a $1.8 billion cost-of-living package in the 2025 federal budget.
Man Arrested Following Alleged Sexual Assault on Dandenong Bus
A 25-year-old Springvale man has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault on a Route 811 bus in Dandenong. Victoria Police continues to investigate.
Body Found in Seaford Beach: Investigation Ongoing
A woman's body was found off Seaford Beach near Melbourne, prompting an ongoing investigation as authorities seek to determine the circumstances of her death.
Baxter Men’s Shed Reopens After Two-Year Rebuild Following Fire
The Baxter Men's Shed celebrates its grand reopening after a two-year rebuild following a fire, reaffirming its vital role in community connection and support.
Peninsula Community Legal Centre Supports VALS in Condemning Bail Reform Changes
The Peninsula Community Legal Centre supports the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) in condemning proposed bail reform changes, calling for a statutory review before any amendments are made.
Teenager Charged After Passenger Killed in Fatal Pakenham Crash
A 16-year-old has been charged with culpable driving after a fatal collision in Pakenham last November. Police allege the Audi involved was stolen.
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Loses Bike After Alleged Drug Driving in Skye
A 50-year-old Dandenong man has lost his motorcycle after allegedly riding under the influence of drugs in Skye. His bike was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1,115.
41 Caught Drink or Drug Driving in Nepean Highway Blitz
Victoria Police caught 41 motorists driving under the influence during a two-night blitz on Nepean Highway. Officers conducted 4,747 breath tests and intercepted multiple offenders.
