Alexandra Newspapers

04/06/2026

ITEMS LOCATED IN ALEXANDRA

Earlier this year two blue dry boxes were located by Alexandra police. Police would like to return the boxes and their contents to their owner.

If you believe these boxes may belong to you, please contact Alexandra Police Station on 03 5772 1040.

Reference: 202602-E-0522

03/06/2026

POLICE OPERATION REGAL

Victoria Police is urging motorists to take extra care on the roads as wet and wintery conditions are expected over the King’s Birthday long weekend.

The warning comes as Victoria Police launches Operation Regal, a four-day blitz across the state’s roads that will see police highly visible and enforcing in an effort to reduce road trauma.

There have been 109 lives lost on Victorian roads in 2026, and while this is currently trending down compared to last year, police are pleading with motorists to avoid being complacent over the coming weeks.

A total 63 lives were lost on Victorian roads between during winter (June to August) last year, including 15 pedestrians and 12 motorcyclists.

With winter officially getting underway this week, police are urging motorists to take extra care and pay attention behind the wheel, particularly with reduced daylight hours and wet weather impacting road visibility and conditions.

Police will be focused on speeding, distraction and impaired driving this King’s Birthday long weekend, which has been identified as a high-risk period on Victoria’s roads.

With the state’s snow season kicking off this weekend, major roads heading to alpine areas will be targeted, as well as highways and freeways to regional holiday hotspots.

Those heading to the snow are being urged to monitor conditions prior to travelling and ensure they’re carrying and using appropriate wheel chains as required.

Failing to carry wheel chains in Victoria may result in a $407 fine, while failing to fit wheel chains when directed can incur a $1018 fine.

With several events and festivals scheduled across state over the weekend, police will also prioritise roadside alcohol and drug testing, with motorists warned to expect to be tested anywhere, anytime.

During last year’s Operation Regal enforcement period, police issued more than 6000 infringements.

Operation Regal starts at 12:01am on Friday 6 June and ends at 11:59pm on Monday 8 June 2026.

For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.

01/06/2026

How much rain did you get? Don't forget to include your town/area.

31/05/2026

FROM POLICE MEDIA 6.47pm - BLACK SPUR INCIDENT:
"Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the discovery of a man’s body inside a vehicle in Fernshaw on Sunday 31 May.

"Officers were patrolling the area when they observed a vehicle down an embankment just off the Maroondah Highway around 10.30am.

"The body, which is yet to be formally identified, is believed to be that of missing 96-year-old man Hoey Kou (David).

"The death is not being treated as suspicious."

They also stated that the road should now be open.

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30/05/2026

Remote Sensing Bushfire Detection project.
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30/05/2026

Yea Fountain Restoration Appeal.
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29/05/2026

Police have released further CCTV footage of missing 96-year-old man David, and are urging those travelling to the Yarra Ranges area this weekend to look out for him and his vehicle.

Sunday will mark three weeks since David was last seen and new CCTV shows his vehicle, a 2004 Toyota Camry sedan bearing registration TCG818, at a service station in Healesville on 10 May.

David attempted to enter the service station on Maroondah Highway, Healesville about 11.10pm, but left as it was closed.

His car had previously been sighted around 10pm in the Lilydale and Ringwood areas.

David is not familiar with the Lilydale or Healesville areas and his family believe he was lost.

A smart tag was fixed to David’s vehicle and data suggests he had likely been driving around in circles between Melbourne’s CBD and the Lilydale area.

The smart tag has not provided an updated location for David’s vehicle since.

Investigators established David was last seen in person at a licenced venue near the corner of Lonsdale Street and Cohen Place in the CBD about 7.30pm on 10 May.

It is believed David left the venue in his silver 2004 Toyota Camry sedan, heading in an easterly direction.

Police and family have serious concerns for David’s welfare due to his age, a medical condition and the length of time he has been missing.

David has been missing on two previous occasions in 2023. He was located in Melbourne’s CBD in a confused state.

He is Asian, with a thin build, balding grey hair and was last seen wearing a beige baseball cap, green and navy puffer jacket and dark pants.

David does not have his mobile phone and has access to a small amount of money.

Anyone with information on David’s whereabouts or the whereabouts of his vehicle is urged to contact Triple Zero (000) or Doncaster Police Station on (03) 8841 3999.

29/05/2026

Family history book donated to library.
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29/05/2026

Alexandra is a finalist in the 2026 Top Tourism Town Awards – Small Tourism Town category!

28/05/2026

Big crowds reel in success at Lake Eildon Fishing Challenge.
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