Crime
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Phillip Micallef’s stolen car dumped
A car belonging to a disabled Altona man has been found dumped at Hoppers Crossing. As reported exclusively by Star Weekly last week, Phillip Micallef’s…
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Home invasions drop despite Apex gang fears
Police have moved to quell fears of home invasions in Hobsons Bay after widespread reports on social media about Apex-style gangs breaking into homes. One…
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Leaders’ accord hits back at crime in Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay police and the council have developed the first community safety accord aimed at reducing crime in the city. The collaboration comes as new…
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Braybrook man charged after counter-terrorism raid
A Braybrook man has become Australia’s first alleged right-wing extremist to be charged under federal anti-terrorism laws. Phillip Galea, 31, was arrested in a counter-terrorism…
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Hoons put Maribyrnong residents on edge
Maribyrnong residents fed up with hooning, crime and anti-social behaviour are calling for help in cleaning up their neighbourhood. Donna Jones was one of three…
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Ziad Haddara loses bid to have sentence reduced
A member of a western suburbs crime family has lost a bid to have his two-year jail term for “ice” trafficking reduced. Ziad Haddara lodged…
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Police released images of two men after Yarraville theft
Police have released images of two men they want to speak with after cards from a stolen wallet were used in Yarraville, Spotswood and Williamstown.…
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Altona Meadows Community Centre trashed by vandals
All childcare and school holiday activities at Altona Meadows Community Centre have been cancelled after vandals smashed windows and tried to set the building on…
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Increase in burglary and theft offences in the Macedon Ranges
People are being urged to play it smart and lock their houses, sheds and cars following an increase in burglary and theft offences in the…
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Crime on the rise in Maribyrnong
A 26 per cent spike in crime in Braybrook and a 21 per cent rise in the 3032 postcode covering the suburbs of Maribyrnong and…
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Hobsons Bay Police and council band with residents to curb crime
Hobsons Bay police and council have joined forces with Altona Meadows residents who last month started conducting citizen night patrols to deter criminals. The collaboration…
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Hunt for Kingsville bandits who shot driver
UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged two men over a Kingsville armed robbery and shooting in 2011. Police recently released CCTV footage in the hope of…
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Number plate theft spike spurs anti-theft screws
Another spike in thefts of car number plates has prompted police to push for drivers to get anti-theft screws in place. Footscray police leading senior…
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Man arrested for western suburbs crime spree
An Altona Meadows man has been charged with 55 offences following a series of crimes involving vehicles across the western suburbs. Investigations began on May…
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Maidstone man charged over $13m LSD haul
A Maidstone man has been charged with multiple counts of drug importation after $13 million worth of LSD was seized. The 39-year-old man was arrested…
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