Category Archives: Northern Suburbs Melbourne
Do cheap alarm systems really protect you?
You may have heard ads on the radio from large security companies promoting cheap alarm systems for your home. There are a few companies offering systems from around $299 plus monthly monitoring costs. The fine print reveals that the overall cost is quite a bit more than this - actually a minimum of $1600 over … Continue Reading ››
Pre-ANZAC day services in northern suburbs
If you're away over the ANZAC weekend, here's a list of locations and times of Pre-Anzac Day Services from this weekend around Melbourne, including Macleod, Preston, Epping, Reservoir, Continue Reading ››
How burglars use social media to target victims
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Northcote Bike Engraving Day
Bike theft is a big problem in inner north suburbs like Northcote, Thornbury and Fairfield where many residents use bikes as their main form of transport.
Northcote Police are holding another public engraving day this Sunday (March 22) from 11am to 2pm, in the carpark behind Northcote Police station (near Coles at Northcote Plaza).
There will also … Continue Reading ››
Victorian Power Industry Locks
The Victoria Power Industry has joined forces to develop an teh Victorian Power Industry Lock for power meters. Locking your meter protects your home or business from unauthorised access to your power supply. This means criminals won't be able to turn off your security systems just by turning off the power at your meter.
Using a … Continue Reading ››
Mernda Needs a Police Station
Metrolock supports the Mernda Needs a Police Station campaign. According the campaign spokesman Tom Joseph, “Mernda’s crime statistics are one of the worst in the state, with extremely high levels of burglary, family violence, and theft of and from motor vehicles.”
The new Labor State Government made an election promise of $15M to buy land and … Continue Reading ››
Bushfire season is here again
Recent fires in the Diamond Creek area remind us that it's bushfire season again in Victoria. However, it's not just those who live outside cities who need to be careful. Grassfires are also now common in Melbourne's northern suburbs especially near greenbelts and large grass reserves (e.g. near freeways).
This week's Diamond Valley Leader (pp12-13) has … Continue Reading ››