Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs held strong for Labor as Anthony Albanese was returned as prime minister on Saturday Opposition leader Peter Dutton conceded the elections at 9.30pm and congratulated Mr Albanese Labor was ahead in 72 seats and projected to pick up a few more The Liberals seem to have suffered a significant swing in Fraser or 7.16 per cent according to the Australian Electoral Commission as at 10pm on election night which all recorded an upswing in their primary vote in Fraser Sitting MP Daniel Mulino recorded a slight .5 per cent downturn in his primary vote There were not two party preferred figures at the time of publication which sat at more than 16 per cent before this election is expected to increase when all votes are counted is one of the Albanese government’s safest was only announced as Liberal candidate for Fraser on April 7 more than a week after the election was called.The delay was caused by the party’s previous candidate having to stand down in March after being found in breach of Section 44 of the constitution by having dual Vietnamese citizenship Labor has increased its majority in Gellibrand with the Australian Electoral Commission projecting a 6 per cent swing to the party on a two party preferred basis at 10pm on election night and comfortably returning sitting MP Tim Watts Mr Watts was projected to attract 67.2 per cent of the two party preferred vote compared to his Liberal rival’s 32.8 per cent The inner-west seat has been held by the Labor Party since it was created in 1949 Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Watts has held Gellibrand since 2013 the creation of the neighbouring seat of Fraser in 2018 meant Gellibrand was pushed to the south and west taking in parts of the Wyndham council area such as Point Cook Meanwhile losing Yarraville means Gellibrand no longer takes in any part of the Maribyrnong council area and Spotswood and Brooklyn shifting to Fraser means it no longer covers all of Hobson’s Bay either Gorton has a new MP with Alice Jordon-Baird succeeding long-serving retiring Labor MP Brendan O’Connor Mr O’Connor previously held the seat of Burke from 2001 to 2004 which was in place before the formation of Gorton meaning he had represented much of the area for 24 years Labor attracted a 2.4 per cent swing on a two party preferred basis according to the Australian Electoral Commission on election night New MP Alice Jordon-Baird attracted 62.3 per cent of the two party preferred vote Gorton covers Brimbank and Melton with much of the electorate part of the growth areas between the Melton township and Brimbank The Labor Party promised budget funding for both upgrades to the Western Freeway and Calder Park Drive Hawke MP Sam Rae attracted a small swing in line with the broader ALP swing nationally to comfortably retain Hawke the Australian Electoral Commission predicted a 1.8 per cent swing to Labor in Hawke which was created in 2022 after a boundary redistribution Mr Rae attracted 59.4 of the two party preferred vote compared to 40.5 per cent for his Liberal rival Simmone Cottom as of 10pm on election night Covering 1986 square kilometres and including Sunbury the electorate was first contested at the last election The seat was visited by opposition leader Peter Dutton four times during the campaign Labor increased its vice-like grip on Lalor recording a 3.36 per cent swing according to the Australian Electoral Commission predicted outcome on election night The swing to Labor followed a 16.5 per cent swing against the party’s primary vote in February’s Werribee state by-election Sitting MP Joanne Ryan was re-elected for a fifth time attracting a 3.36 per swing to Labor gaining 66 per cent two party preferred votes as at 10pm on election night attracted 34 per cent of the two party preferred vote Williams Landing and parts of Truganina and Point Cook Lalor lost about 10,000 voters in parts of Truganina Williams Landing and Point Cook to Gellibrand in the east Despite the seat shrinking in area from 464 to 180 square kilometres much of which was down to a thinly populated corridor in Little River that was redistributed to Corio Labor’s margin remained relatively unchanged Maribyrnong has a new MP but it is likely it will remain a Labor stronghold the AEC was projecting that Labor would win the seat 65.76 per cent to the Liberal Party’s 34.24 per cent on a two-party preferred basis Those figures represent a 2.05 per cent swing to Labor Labor’s Jo Briskey 41.58 per cent of first preferences with 64 per cent of polling booths counted Liberal candidate Tim Beddoe had 28.69 per cent Bill Shorten retired as Maribyrnong MP in January Labor held the seat by a margin of 13 per cent Based in Melbourne’s western suburbs Maribyrnong covers 70 square kilometres between CityLink and Pascoe Vale Road in the east Among the suburbs it covers is Gladstone Park Labor has held the seat from 1969 and is classed a very safe seat heading into the election The last prime space of land in the Woodgrove precinct is up for grabs A 1.6ha commercial site in Melton West is set to transform one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs with major developers and big-box retailers rumoured to be eyeing the high-profile location Located opposite the bustling Woodgrove Shopping Centre the site at 143-147 Barries Rd and speculation is already growing that a Costco large-format homemaker centre or even a hotel could move in The site’s $9m price tag is expected to draw strong competition RELATED: Iconic burger chain Wendy’s eyes first Melbourne store New $70m shopping centre coming to Melbourne’s west Future of gold rush Coffee Palace up in the air Savills Melbourne director Stephen Bolton said while he wouldn’t confirm names that the Barries Rd site was one of the last opportunities for buyers to purchase in the Woodgrove precinct “The zoning allows for a range of large-scale developments,” Mr Bolton said “We know the calibre of interest that came for the old Bunnings site next door and we expect similar major players here.” The 1.6ha commercial site in Melton West is ready to be snapped up Woodgrove Shopping Centre boasts seven million visitors a year Mr Bolton said the sites proximity to Woodgrove Shopping Centre which attracts more than seven million visitors a year has already put it on the radar for major national retailers and developers looking to capitalise on Melbourne’s booming outer west “Interest has been incredibly strong – the fundamentals are all here.” Developers and investors are already circling keen to secure a foothold in one of Melbourne’s strongest growth corridors The site also boasts 65,000+ passing vehicles daily and is located alongside major brands like McDonald’s Savills Melbourne director Rick Silberman said the demand reflected Melton’s rapid transformation into a major commercial and retail hub with land values in the area skyrocketing in recent years driven by increasing demand for large-format retail and commercial space “Land values here have soared over the past five to 10 years and demand isn’t slowing down,” Mr Silberman said The $900 million new Melton hospital that will be completed in 2029 with the capacity to treat 130,000 patients a year we expect this to be one of the most competitive commercial land sales in the region.” Melton’s population is set to double to 440,000 by 2050 with billions in government investment fast-tracking its transition from suburban fringe to a key commercial and transport centre the federal government announced the green light for $10bn Melbourne Airport Rail project and funding to electrify the Melton line linking the city to fast metro services and the Sunshine superhub dramatically reducing travel times to the Melbourne CBD and airport Prime minster Anthony Albanese alongside Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced funding for Airport Rail and Melton line electrification A $650m upgrade to Melton Station will boost capacity by 50 per cent preparing the area for even greater growth Mr Bolton said major infrastructure investment was driving a wave of commercial development with businesses positioning themselves now before prices surge “It won’t be long before Melton is seamlessly linked to the Melbourne CBD and the airport making sites like this even more valuable,” he said “This isn’t just a retail hub anymore — it’s an emerging business and transport centre.” Melton Station design – for Herald Sun Real Estate Mr Silberman said now was the time for developers to act as demand for the site was only set to intensify “Buyers already regret missing out on the old Bunnings site next door,” he said they’ll probably be saying the same thing about this one.” Expressions of interest for the site close on March 26 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Inside $41m Melbourne mansion for sale with wild luxury perks ‘Act quickly’: Where Melb first-home buyer battles are heating up New chapter for Katy Perry’s $23.6m mansion This is probably not the page you’re looking for If you have any queries about this error, try emailing feedback@mirror.co.uk and we'll do what we can to help you A 16-year-old boy has been tragically stabbed to death during an argument outside Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West which occurred at approximately 11:50am on Tuesday escalated after two teenage boys became involved in a verbal dispute It is alleged that a 15-year-old boy produced a knife and fatally stabbed 16-year-old Oscar Hamilton “several times” near La Porchetta in front of shocked onlookers at the outdoor food court area Emergency services were called to the area just before noon and investigators quickly arrested a 15-year-old boy from Melton West who was later charged with one count of murder He will appear in a children’s court at a later date Homicide Squad detectives have confirmed that the two boys knew each other and believe the altercation led to the fatal incident The suspect fled the scene towards High Street but was apprehended soon after Police have stated that no links to youth gangs have been identified in this case The knife used in the attack has not yet been recovered and police continue to study security footage from the shopping centre to better understand the circumstances The victim’s mother is assisting detectives in the investigation and police have reassured the public with an increased presence at the centre to ensure community safety This incident is part of a troubling series of violent episodes at the shopping centre with police and investigators continuing to review all available evidence Police are investigating after a person was found deceased following a house fire in Melton West on Sunday Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Gloucester Way about 11.45pm a person was located deceased at the property A crime scene has been established and an arson chemist will attend the scene this morning At this stage investigators believe that the fire is non-suspicious Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Homicide detectives have arrested a 15-year-old boy after a 'lovely' teenager described by his shattered girlfriend as a 'beautiful soul' was allegedly stabbed to death in front of shocked bystanders at a busy Melbourne shopping centre was allegedly stabbed during an altercation in an outdoor food court of Woodgrove Shopping Centre A 15-year-old boy from Melton West was arrested later on Tuesday and spent the night being interviewed by the homicide squad He has since been charged with one count of murder and will appear at a children's court at a later date Police alleged the boy and Oscar were known to each other but insist no ties to youth gangs in the western suburbs have been established 'It's believed there may have been an altercation between the victim and another male,' Victoria Police said 'The exact circumstances surrounding the teenager's death are yet to be determined.' It's understood the weapon allegedly used is yet to be recovered by police It's understood Oscar's mother dropped him off at the shopping centre before he was allegedly stabbed 'several times' outside La Porchetta Police say Oscar mother has been with assisting investigators who have since obtained CCTV of the alleged murder Oscar's death sparked an outpouring of tributes on social media She has created a public Facebook group to commemorate the 16-year-old's life as she remembered Oscar as a 'beautiful soul that I was lucky enough to call my boyfriend' 'It was never meant to end this way but I'm guessing heaven needed you more than us,' she wrote You filled everyone's life with so much light and joy You never failed to bring a smile to faces My heart will forever ache knowing that you are gone 'Everyone was so lucky to have you in their life This world was too cruel for your beautiful soul.' Many heartbroken friends remembered Oscar as a 'lovely' and 'well mannered' boy Words can't describe how much everyone is going to miss you Another friend added: 'It breaks my heart knowing I won't see you anymore but I'm extremely grateful for every memory we've had and all the moments we shared on the way You were the bestest (sic) and funniest friend any of us could have asked for.' A third wrote: 'My heart sank when I heard you were no longer with us A fourth one posted: 'Rest in peace and love sweet boy You had such a gorgeous smile and a very contagious laugh No words can describe how much I will miss you who met Oscar on a few occasions through her dauter was devatated for his family I can't even begin to imagine what these kids are going through,' she told the Herald Sun 'It's something these children should not have to deal with The incident comes just days after a local issued a warning to shoppers about possible 'gang' issues at the shopping centre 'I've heard possible issues with gang problems this weekend at Woodgrove,' the woman wrote on Facebook on Saturday A woman who works in a shop at the centre told Daily Mail Australia she heard a group of young people 'yelling and screaming' as the attack unfolded Witness Steve told 3AW the centre was bustling with shoppers at the time of the attack 'There has to be 25 police cars and choppers in the sky,' he said 'The food court where it happened is open and there's people oblivious to it.' 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Police are investigating after a person was found dead following a house fire in Melbourne's west overnight A person has been found dead following a house fire in Melbourne's west overnight Emergency services responded to reports of a house fire on Gloucester Way in Melton West A person was found dead at the property after the fire was put out Police established a crime scene and an arson chemist was called to inspect the circumstances of the fire Detectives are currently treating the fire as non-suspicious Anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage or any information that could assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The teenager accused of killing a 16-year-old boy at a shopping centre on Melbourne’s western fringe has sobbed during a court hearing as his family watched on Oscar Hamilton was found with life-threatening injuries at the outdoor food court of Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West just before midday Tuesday but the boy from Harkness died at the scene died in a stabbing at a Melton shopping centre “It’s believed there may have been an altercation between the victim and another male who fled the scene,” Victoria Police said in a statement Homicide detectives later arrested a 15-year-old boy police said in a statement released early on Wednesday He was seen crying in the dock during parts of the brief hearing and his family was present in the courtroom The court heard it was the teenager’s first time in custody He was remanded in custody to reappear in court in January released a statement to The Age on behalf of his family late Tuesday night “Today our world was shattered,” the statement said “Broken to pieces by a senseless act that cut short the life of our son and brother His loss has left a gaping hole in our hearts and our grief knows no bounds We ask for the space and privacy to navigate this incredibly difficult time.” said he was a “beautiful soul” who filled people’s lives with “so much light and joy” Homicide squad detectives at the shopping centre on Tuesday.Credit: Nine News “You never failed to bring a smile to faces Life will never be the same without you,” she wrote on Facebook “My heart will forever ache knowing that you are gone.” Police officers and forensic investigators swarmed the shopping centre crime scene on Tuesday afternoon Detective Senior Sergeant Nigel L’Estrange told reporters it was likely the pair involved knew each other “This is an absolutely tragic and senseless act that’s occurred here on school holidays in an area where there’s going to be lots of kids attending,” he said Police rushed to the scene after the stabbing.Credit: Nine News A police spokeswoman said the circumstances of the teenager’s death were still being investigated told radio station 3AW that several police cars had converged on the shopping centre after the stabbing “The food court where it’s happened just outside of it’s still open and there’s people oblivious to it,” he said Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens. Get it here The teenager accused of killing a 16-year-old boy at a shopping centre on Melbourne\\u2019s western fringe has sobbed during a court hearing as his family watched on Oscar Hamilton was at the outdoor food court of Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West just before midday Tuesday \\u201CIt\\u2019s believed there may have been an altercation between the victim and another male who fled the scene,\\u201D Victoria Police said in a statement faced a children\\u2019s court on Wednesday The court heard it was the teenager\\u2019s first time in custody \\u201CToday our world was shattered,\\u201D the statement said \\u201CBroken to pieces by a senseless act that cut short the life of our son and brother We ask for the space and privacy to navigate this incredibly difficult time.\\u201D said he was a \\u201Cbeautiful soul\\u201D who filled people\\u2019s lives with \\u201Cso much light and joy\\u201D \\u201CYou never failed to bring a smile to faces Life will never be the same without you,\\u201D she wrote on Facebook \\u201CMy heart will forever ache knowing that you are gone.\\u201D Detective Senior Sergeant Nigel L\\u2019Estrange told reporters it was likely the pair involved knew each other \\u201CThis is an absolutely tragic and senseless act that\\u2019s occurred here on school holidays in an area where there\\u2019s going to be lots of kids attending,\\u201D he said A police spokeswoman said the circumstances of the teenager\\u2019s death were still being investigated \\u201CThe food court where it\\u2019s happened just outside of it\\u2019s still open and there\\u2019s people oblivious to it,\\u201D he said Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to make a confidential report online at Our Breaking News Alert will notify you of significant breaking news when it happens We’re removing 4 dangerous and congested level crossings at Coburns and Hopkins Road in Truganina to make Melton boom gate free accessible Melton Station with modern facilities for passengers Final designs have been released for the new Melton Station the rail bridges over Coburns and Exford roads and the road bridges over the rail line at Ferris and Hopkins roads Your feedback has helped shape these designs elevated Melton Station with 4 platforms paving the way for future improvements to the line and increased train capacity along the rail corridor Removing the 4 level crossings will improve safety and ease congestion for drivers in Melton and Truganina with drivers no longer held up by the boom gates on Coburns and Exford roads pedestrians and bike riders will benefit from the new road bridges with shared paths making journeys safer for some of the fastest growing communities in Australia Early works are underway and construction will begin later this year with all 4 sets of boom gates gone and trains running to the new Melton Station in 2026 We heard you want a station that reflects the surrounding area with better connections and improved safety and security throughout the precinct Your feedback has helped shape the final designs for your new Melton Station The new Melton Station will feature 4 elevated platforms paving the way for future improvements to the line ready for 9 car VLocity trains to run from 2028 air-conditioned waiting room will be close to the stairs and lifts to the elevated platforms New undercover areas on the platforms will provide shelter from the elements Passenger information displays and signage throughout the station will make it easier for passengers to get to their destination We heard you want convenient and safe connections throughout the station precinct A new 16m wide pedestrian through link will connect both entrances to the platforms providing direct pedestrian access from Staughton Street in the south to Brooklyn Road in the north New pedestrian and bike paths will make it easier to walk and ride to the station with secure Parkiteer bike storage and bike hoops included in the precinct We’re building a new multi-bay bus interchange near the Melbourne bound platforms creating easier and safer connections between train and bus services We'll install enhanced lighting and CCTV throughout the precinct and we'll improve sight lines between staffed areas and the station entrances to discourage antisocial behaviour and to enhance safety with most car parking conveniently accessed from Brooklyn Road making it easier to catch the train towards Melbourne You told us you want new community spaces where people can gather and relax At the corner of Brooklyn and Exford roads we’ll create a welcoming area with seating in the shade provided by the existing trees The design reflects community feedback with a spacious landscaped forecourt featuring a mix of native and indigenous trees We’ll select plant species that are suited to the local area and conditions to ensure their long-term viability and fit with the local flora and fauna We heard traffic congestion is a common frustration especially during peak hours and school pick-up and drop-off times Removing these 4 level crossings will make journeys faster safer and more reliable for the 73,000 drivers that pass through these crossings each day All 4 sets of boom gates will be gone in 2026 We're removing these level crossings by building new rail bridges over the roads connecting to the new elevated Melton Station we heard trees and vegetation are important to the community Building rail bridges over the roads allow us to retain more of the existing trees and vegetation We'll build new shared paths under the bridges creating safer connections for pedestrians and bike riders we'll build the new rail bridges as we construct the new Melton Station limiting the impacts to train services and the roads We're removing the level crossings at Ferris and Hopkins roads by building new road bridges over the rail line creating safer connections to the Western Freeway and newly built residential areas Your feedback has helped shaped the designs and landscaping aspects of the Ferris and Hopkins road bridges We heard you want a design to support the future growth of the area We’re future proofing the road bridge designs to support this by allowing room for additional train tracks extra road lanes and pedestrian connections We’re also relocating underground services to help minimise future disruptions This paves the way for future rail and road upgrades when required with minimal disruptions to the community We heard you want better walking and cycling connections We’re building new walking and cycling paths along the road bridges at Ferris and Hopkins roads creating safer connections and more ways to get around We heard that you want a natural look and feel on the new infrastructure that reflects the local area and whilst enhancing the vibrant character the design and colour on the road bridge screens was selected to reflect the wildflowers commonly found within Volcanic Plains grasslands the design celebrates the natural look and feel of the surrounding environment The patterns on the Ferris Road bridge and symbols to be used throughout a new community gathering space illustrate trees and water we asked the Melton and Truganina communities to share their ideas on concept designs We received more than 900 pieces of feedback which helped us shape the final designs We heard the following is important to you: Your feedback has helped shape the final designs for the project You can find out more about what we heard from the community in our consultation reports Join our information sessions to talk to the project team ask questions and find out more about the final designs Visit EngageVic to register for our information sessions you’ll see increased activity in the area with early works underway and construction starting later this year You'll see more construction workers and vehicles including impacts to local roads and train services at times We'll provide you with plenty of notice and more information ahead of our works so you can plan ahead Stay up to date on our works and receive SMS updates Stay up to date on our works and receive SMS updates about changes to the way you travel through the area It is alleged that a 15-year-old boy produced a knife and fatally stabbed the 16-year-old “several times” near La Porchetta but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene was arrested later that afternoon and is currently being interviewed by Homicide Squad detectives Police have confirmed that the boys knew each other and that there are no known links to youth gangs in the area The weapon used in the attack has not yet been recovered Police have also released a description of the suspect from earlier reports stating that he has almost shoulder-length dark He allegedly fled the scene towards High Street after the attack Shopping centre security footage captured the incident and it will be reviewed as part of the investigation The victim’s mother is assisting investigators and police have increased their presence in the area to ensure community safety This stabbing is part of a troubling pattern of violent incidents at the shopping centre with detectives continuing to piece together the exact circumstances A 15-year-old boy in hospital has been charged with murder after an 18-year-old man died after being stabbed during a wild brawl in Melbourne’s outer north-west on Friday night Police were called to McBurnie Drive in Kurunjang, near Melton, about 7pm on Friday after reports of a large fight involving about 40 youths Police officers at the scene of the fatal brawl in Kurunjang on Friday night.Credit: Nine News The 18-year-old from Kurunjang was found by police with stab wounds and died at the scene presented to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and were placed under police guard The boy has since been charged with murder and will face a children’s court at a later date The 22-year-old remains in hospital under police guard Acting Superintendent Kelly Walker told reporters that a preliminary investigation indicated the stabbing was allegedly a targeted attack Walker said investigators believed the parties were known to each other and police were concerned by the number of young people involved in the brawl “I think the community should definitely feel unrest,” Walker said We do have weapons that were reported at the scene … We have a victim and we have parents now without a child at Christmas.” police have identified the victim in what they believe was a targeted shooting in a quiet suburban street in Campbellfield A police officer at the scene of the Campbellfield shooting on Friday night.Credit: Nine died in hospital from his injuries after he was shot outside a property in Gentles Avenue about 10.10pm Police found Karam lying on the street with gunshot wounds Two men remain under police guard in hospital but are yet to be interviewed a 20-year-old from Yarraville and a 22-year-old from Westmeadows came to police attention after being dropped at a hospital with injuries investigators believe could be linked to the fatal shooting Detectives have released CCTV footage of a Porsche they believe was linked to the shooting The Porsche was found burnt-out in Northbourne Road Police said on Sunday they believed the shooting was targeted and investigations continue Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter A 15-year-old boy in hospital has been charged with murder after an 18-year-old man died after being stabbed during a wild brawl in Melbourne\\u2019s outer north-west on Friday night Police were called to McBurnie Drive in Kurunjang about 7pm on Friday after reports of involving about 40 youths The boy has since been charged with murder and will face a children\\u2019s court at a later date \\u201CI think the community should definitely feel unrest,\\u201D Walker said We do have weapons that were reported at the scene \\u2026 We have a victim and we have parents now without a child at Christmas.\\u201D with dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Police investigations remain ongoing after 16-year-old died at Woodgrove shopping centre in Melton West A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after another teenager was stabbed to death after an altercation at a Melbourne shopping centre Emergency services were called to an outdoor food court at Woodgrove shopping centre First responders attempted to provide CPR to the 16-year-old from Harkness A boy was later arrested by police and would now be interviewed The exact circumstances surrounding the incident were yet to be determined and investigations remained ongoing Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad have charged two men following an affray where a firearm and a machete were produced in Kurunjang in July With assistance from the Special Operations Group two men were arrested at a residential address in Melton West yesterday afternoon (Tuesday A 26-year-old Kurunjang man was yesterday charged with affray and possess controlled weapon He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates' Court on 28 January A 26-year-old Traralgon man was this afternoon charged with affray He will appear at Melbourne Magistrate's Court later today three search warrants were executed at residential addresses in Traralgon ammunition and small quantities of what appear to be cannabis and cocaine were seized from the addresses This week's activity follows an alleged affray in a Kurunjang convenience store around 3.40pm on Sunday An altercation occurred between a number of men inside the store a white Hyundai iLoad van arrived at the address and a 26-year-old Traralgon man exited the driver's seat carrying a handgun An unknown passenger also exits the vehicle in possession of a machete Two males who were initially inside the store and involved in the affray then get into a red VE Commodore and a further two run from the scene on foot The 26-year-old Traralgon man then allegedly threatens the passengers in the Commodore One man remains at the scene and can be seen using a public telephone the 26-year-old Kurunjang man returns to the scene in the white Hyundai He runs towards the man using the public phone and the man is not physically injured during the incident The white Hyundai then tries to hit the male before he is chased away from the scene on foot There were no physical injuries during the incident has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au The final designs for the new Melton Station and four level crossing removals on the Melton Line have been released These developments are expected to greatly improve travel in Melbourne’s booming west Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson announced that a new rail bridge will be built to eliminate traffic congestion at the Coburns and Exford roads level crossings. Additionally, new road bridges with dedicated shared use paths will be constructed along Ferris Road in Melton and Hopkins Road in Truganina improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists The new Melton Station will have four platforms to accommodate the rapidly growing community in Australia The station will be accessible from both sides of the rail line and each platform will have lifts and stairs for accessibility It will also feature pick-up and drop-off zones The precinct will be well-lit and monitored by security cameras The final designs were influenced by over 850 submissions from locals who expressed a desire for improved passenger facilities Construction on the new Melton Station and the removal of the four level crossings is expected to begin later this year and be completed in 2026 the Labor Government is also planning a $650 million upgrade for the Melton Line allowing for nine-car VLocity trains and increasing passenger capacity by 50% “We’re getting rid of these four dangerous and congested level crossings to make Melton boom gate free – which will cut congestion in Melbourne’s booming west.” Member for Melton Steve McGhie added “These final designs show how fantastic the new Melton Station will look when it opens in 2026 and removing these level crossings will improve the daily commute for the 73,000 drivers that use these roads each day.” Member for Kororoit Luba Grigorovitch also commented “These level crossing removals will transform the area The final designs take us one step closer to construction starting later this year.” The Level Crossing Removal Project aims to eliminate 110 level crossings by 2030 These developments will greatly impact the way people live A siege at a suburban home has ended after armed police arrested a man who allegedly shot at officers in Melbourne’s outer west before barricading himself in a stranger’s house with a man and a toddler show police surrounding a house on Leon Drive on Tuesday afternoon believed to have been stolen in a carjacking in Snake Gully earlier on Tuesday was observed around the Melton area about 3.40pm The vehicle was followed by Police Air Wing to Leon Drive where the man got out of the car and fired shots at police The armed male then entered a house on Leon Drive where two occupants Police said officers continued to negotiate with the offender and the man and toddler were able to leave the house Images from the scene show police carrying a small child Police said the man fired at officers once again Officers entered the property with a police dog to make the arrest Images show a handcuffed man being treated by paramedics in a driveway before he was taken to hospital under police guard for treatment Residents were permitted to return to surrounding homes shortly after 7pm The street had been blocked during the stand-off said he was coming home from work when the drama unfolded He said he was prevented from entering the area for several hours couldn’t get back home due to the stand-off.Credit: Alex Crowe you’ll be a bit scared,” he told The Age at the scene “It’s not something that normally happens here.” armed officers from Victoria Police’s special operations group and a black BearCat armoured vehicle surrounded the home and armed officers were seen stationed on the roof of a nearby house A crime scene has been established as investigations continue. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here A siege at a suburban home has ended after armed police arrested a man who allegedly shot at officers in Melbourne\\u2019s outer west before barricading himself in a stranger\\u2019s house with a man and a toddler you\\u2019ll be a bit scared,\\u201D he told The Age at the scene \\u201CIt\\u2019s not something that normally happens here.\\u201D armed officers from Victoria Police\\u2019s special operations group and a black BearCat armoured vehicle surrounded the home A crime scene has been established as investigations continue Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Credit: 7NEWSA 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing another teenager outside a shopping centre in Melbourne on Tuesday Emergency services were called to an outdoor food court at Woodgrove Shopping Centre at Melton West just before midday on Tuesday were they found a 16-year-old with life threatening injuries Police believe there was an altercation between the victim and the 15-year-old boy who were known to each other Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Homidice squad investigators subsequently arrested the 15-year-old Melton West boy and he has been charged with one count of murder He will appear at a children’s court at a later date Detective Senior Sergeant Nigel L’Estrange said the incident began as a verbal argument that then turned physical Police allege the 15-year-old stabbed the victim several times before running from the area “A young man whose life has now been taken away and a family grieving now,” he said “Another young kid whose life is going to be destroyed for what he’s done.” Woodgrove Shopping Centre manager Kylie Robertson said additional security personnel had been deployed and they were working with police to support a heightened level of security across the local area “Woodgrove Shopping Centre is supporting Victoria Police with an investigation following a serious incident at Woodgrove’s outdoor dining precinct this afternoon,” she said “The centre’s incident management procedures were activated in a coordinated manner with the scene secured and immediate first aid administered “Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family and all those impacted by today’s events.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Police have vowed to step up patrols of Woodgrove Shopping Centre after a teen was fatally stabbed there on Tuesday died from injuries sustained the knife attack with emergency services arriving within minutes of the incident He was found in a critical condition in the outdoor food court and despite efforts to revive him through CPR police arrested a 15-year-old Melton West boy and later charged him with murder He has been remanded to a committal mention in January and did not apply for bail His lawyer told the magistrate it was the 15-year-old’s first time in custody and he needed to be assessed by a nurse Superintendent Michael Cruse said the incident was “beyond devastating.” “These incidents impact the entire community,” he said Mr Cruse said locals can expect to see an increase in police in the area in addition to an ongoing operation “We completely understand the concern felt especially by parents … we have boosted both foot and vehicle patrols of Woodgrove Shopping Centre and surrounds,” he said “These patrols are in addition to Operation Cavalcade units which have been tasked to the Brimbank and Melton area every day since September 16 “This highly visible presence will continue throughout the entire school holiday period.” Woodgrove Shopping Centre manager Kylie Robertson said the centre’s dedicated security team worked closely with police and would remain vigilant “Additional security personnel have been deployed on site and are continuing work with police to support a heightened level of security across the local area,” she said “Our thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family and all those impacted by [Tuesday’s] events.” Counselling and support services will be offered to staff and retailers You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of another teenager at a shopping centre in Melton West Multiple callers alerted 3AW to the tragic incident yesterday “It was unbearable watching that on the news last night,” Ross Stevenson said Press PLAY to hear the latest details from police Police believe a fight broke out between two teenagers at the outdoor dining area of Woodgrove Shopping Centre yesterday where a 16-year-old died after he was allegedly stabbed a number of times The frightening assault took place in front of school holiday crowds Investigators subsequently arrested a 15-year-old Melton West boy and he’s been charged with one count of murder Event Details:Date: Sunday, 9 March 2025Venue: Melton Community Hall, 238 High St, Melton VIC 3337Time: Arrival & Quran Exhibition – 6:15 PM | Program Commencement – 6:30 PM | Followed by Iftaar Dinner About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:  The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a very peaceful the Community spans more than 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the leading Islamic organisation to categorically reject terrorism in any form the Ahmadiyya Community is the only Islamic organisation to endorse a separation of mosque and state it continues to be an advocate for universal human rights and protection for religious and other minorities It champions the empowerment and education of women Its members are among the most law-abiding For the official website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia, please visit: www.Ahmadiyya.org.au X: @AhmadiyyaVIC | Facebook: AhmadiyyaMuslimVIC/ Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet Pay per release or save with a subscription The Lowy family is making a return to the retail sector after nearly a decade – via Melton’s biggest mall The 27.3 hectare Woodgrove shopping centre in Melton West Expectation was market-value – c$500m – when QIC listed it in October after 27 years Colliers’ Lachlan MacGillivray with JLL’s Sam Hatcher and Nick Willis were the agents; an expressions of interest campaign for 533 High Street The deal comes eight years since Sir Frank Lowy to France’s Unibail-Rodamco (now Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield) for $32 billion Also about that time the executive divested his stake in SCentre Group – which holds other Westfield branded malls – which he co-chaired The family’s interest in AFM is via sons David Ex-Westfield leader Michael Gutman is the chief executive officer Woodgrove is 38 kilometres west of Melbourne’s CBD (story continues below) The Melton West asset includes the smaller Coburns Central All up with 155 tenancies in 55,911 square metres – it is one of 11 Australian shopping centres to be triple anchored to the key supermarkets Harris Scarfe and Readings are major occupiers too The agents promoted the amalgamation’s significant development upside – at least four hectares immediately The address is at the centre of a growth corridor – presently with a catchment of 172,100 set to rise o over 290,000 in 15 years – they added Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist 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You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login The girlfriend of a 16-year-old boy who was allegedly stabbed to death in a busy shopping centre has urged her peers to 'stop carrying weapons' Briannan Hibbert changed her Instagram biography to include the message following the death of her boyfriend Oscar Hamilton on Tuesday Oscar Hamilton was allegedly stabbed in the outdoor food court of the Woodgrove Shopping Centre, in Melton West, in Melbourne's west A 15-year-old boy from Melton West was arrested later on Tuesday and spent the night being interviewed by the detectives He has since been charged with one count of murder Photos shared to Instagram show some of Oscar's mates posing up with giant machetes Others have reposted the hashtags '#stopyouthcrime #stopyouthknifecrime #knivesdown' on their Instagram Stories Friends of Oscar also re-shared his girlfriend's plea 'stop carrying weapons' on their own Instagram biographies Ms Hibbert has created a public Facebook group to commemorate Oscar who she described as a 'beautiful soul that I was lucky enough to call my boyfriend' 'It was never meant to end this way but I'm guessing heaven needed you more than us,' she continued Police say Oscar's mother has been assisting investigators released a statement on behalf of the family to The Age saying his family's world had been 'shattered' 'Broken to pieces by a senseless act that cut short the life of our son and brother 'His loss has left a gaping hole in our hearts and our grief knows no bounds We ask for the space and privacy to navigate this incredibly difficult time.' Oscar's accused murderer appeared in court on Wednesday and was seen wiping away tears No details of the alleged offending were read in court with the 15-year-old instead remanded to a committal mention in January His lawyer told the magistrate it was the 15-year-old's first time in custody and he needed to be assessed by a nurse Quarterly statistics released by Real Estate Institute Victoria reveal suburbs in Melton are experiencing a surge in price whilst remaining the most affordable in Melbourne Four suburbs were in the top 20 highest price changes for the quarter with a 17.7 per cent increase taking its median price from $580,000 in March to $682,500 in June Hillside also experienced a significant rise of 12.8 per cent to take the median house price to $880,000 Melton West ($527,500) and Brookfield ($550,000) were the top five cheapest suburbs in the city Despite having the second and fourth lowest median prices Melton West and Melton South experienced a significant rise of 6.8 and 5.8 per cent respectively REIV chief executive Kelly Ryan said the numbers reflected “great value” for both buyers and sellers Your home is generally your biggest asset so the fact that it is continuing to appreciate at the rate that it has been … means more value is added to the house on a daily basis,” she said Barry Plant Melton real estate agent Ned Nikolic said the cash was flowing from outside Victoria for these properties “A lot of investors from interstate have tapped into the market just in the last two months so they’ve seen something before everyone else has,” he said Mr Nikolic said the value for money in the area was the reason for the uptick in price “Getting a brand-new house for under $650,000 – where else can you get that?” Please check that the URL entered is correct or try loading the page again A teenager has been fatally stabbed at a shopping centre on Tuesday Police confirmed they were called to the incident before midday where they located a teenage boy with life threatening injuries who sadly later died at the scene Click PLAY to hear the latest on 3AW Drive Multiple callers to 3AW are reporting a stabbing at a shopping centre in Melbourne’s west Steve told 3AW the incident occurred near the food court at Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West Click PLAY to hear what happened at the shopping centre on Tuesday  “There has to be 25 police cars and choppers up in the sky,” he told Tony Moclair Teenager charged after fatal stabbing at shopping centre in Melbourne’s west Residents are up in arms after the price of petrol in Melton became 30 cents higher than the next most expensive option in Melbourne’s western suburbs this July has made unleaded fuel 219.9 cents per litre as of Monday July 22 A Facebook page called Melton Fuel Group has more than 4000 members who monitor and compare the prices of Melton to surrounding areas Melton Fuel Group administrator Jordan Mizzi said it was “extremely unfair” and that the geographic isolation of Melton played a role in the prices “It’s like the petrol stations look at the map and think people aren’t going to bother going for a drive for a better price,” he said “People either don’t know that there’s cheaper fuel elsewhere or don’t have the time to travel to go and get it.” unleaded petrol in Bacchus Marsh was as cheap as 181.5 cents per litre while in Caroline Springs it was 175.9 cents per litre across the board and Ampol operate all 12 petrol stations in Melton Mr Mizzi said independent service stations like United and Apco would bring fairer prices to Melton “When I’ve looked at the proximity of big name stations to independent stations there’s a very direct correlation in price there,” he said “One thing that is crystal clear to us is that independent service stations bring down the price of petrol wherever they appear.” Melton MP Steve McGhie echoed Mr Mizzi’s assessment and said an independent service station would have an impact on lowering costs “Fuel outlets in Melton must stop their price gouging,” he said “The sooner an independent operator enters the Melton market the better for all in the Melton community.” A BP spokesperson said BP reviewed its prices every day to ensure it was competitive A spokesperson from 7-Eleven said its ‘fuel price lock’ had saved motorists in Melton more than $775,000 in the most recent quarter of 2024 more than 55 per cent of customers purchasing fuel have used the fuel price loc k… and saved an average of 16 cents per litre,” they said Shell and Ampol were contacted for comment Bargain hunters have snapped up ultra-cheap homes across our capital cities over the past 12 months with capital city home sales as low as $89,000 Affordable homes in our major cities are hard to come by, with the median home price across the combined capital cities climbing to $855,000 in June But some savvy buyers have secured homes for a song compared to average prices in their areas PropTrack economic analyst Megan Lieu said home buyers were drawn to more affordable homes “Securing a home has become increasingly difficult in recent years as prices continue to peak and borrowing capacities have reduced,” she said “Record growth in home prices during the pandemic coupled with rapid interest rate hikes from mid-2022 are key contributors to the challenging market conditions “Recent analysis indicates that people may be opting for more affordable properties as a result.”   The cheapest home sale during the 2023-24 financial year was 13/14 Sandpiper Place, Frankston in greater Melbourne Frankston in greater Melbourne sold for $89,000 one-bathroom unit was purchased in December last year trading well below the suburb’s median unit price of $505,000 The cheapest Melbourne house sale was the four-bedroom residence at 8 St John Place, Melton West that changed hands for just $260,000 in April this year It had two bathrooms and two parking spaces on a 592sqm plot selling for much less than the area’s median house price of $550,000 Melton West in greater Melbourne sold for $260,000 The most affordable house sale across the capital cities was the one-bedroom house at 16/3 Snedden Street in the greater Brisbane suburb of Bethania The cheapest apartment deal in the greater Brisbane area was the studio apartment at 19/97-111 Routley Drive in Kooralbyn Adelaide's cheapest house sale at 29 Crabb Road In greater Sydney, the cheapest apartment sale was a one-bedroom unit at 3066/185-211 Broadway in Ultimo that sold for $110,000 The most affordable house sale in the greater Sydney area was the one-bedroom, one-bathroom house at 21 Mooga Avenue in Spencer that sold for $400,000 in February this year In greater Adelaide, the most affordable house sale was 29 Crabb Road, Smithfield Plains that sold for $251,000 last December Selling for just $110,000 in January, the one-bedroom apartment at 428/304 Waymouth Street, Adelaide was the cheapest apartment deal in South Australia’s capital The two-bedroom house at 13B Osmunda Place Pinjarra in greater Perth traded for $155,000 The two-bedroom house at 13B Osmunda Place, Pinjarra was the most affordable house sale in greater Perth over the past financial year In Perth, the one-bedroom unit at 2/2148 Albany Highway, Gosnells sold for $165,000 in July last year representing the city’s cheapest apartment sale third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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HULL IS THIS LOCAL NEWS – WITH A POSITIVE PURPOSE Construction has begun on the latest development at the thriving Melton West business park in East Yorkshire The £10m Evolve @ Melton West development will create 85,000 sq ft of prime commercial space for growing companies in one of the most sought-after business locations in the region and with excellent transport links via the A63 the development will comprise of two larger units of 37,000 sq ft and 22,900 sq ft and a terrace of five smaller units of 5,000 sq ft each Leading Yorkshire commercial property developer Wykeland Group has appointed West Yorkshire-based Triton Construction as the principal contractor on the project Construction work is now underway on the speculative development ahead of occupiers moving in from February 2025 Wykeland Development Director Jonathan Stubbs said: “Evolve @ Melton West will plug an important gap in the region for high-quality “Small and medium-sized businesses are the beating heart of our economy and it’s vitally important to create spaces fit for today “Equally important is the development’s outstanding sustainability credentials Sustainability is something which connects all businesses and companies are increasingly seeking facilities which are of a high environmental quality “Evolve @ Melton West meets that need and this was a key focus for us when planning this development.” All of the units at Evolve @ Melton West will be EPC A-rated green living walls and electric vehicle charging infrastructure available for occupiers Cycle storage shelters will form part of the development which will also feature planted green roofs with fast electric vehicle charging also available for public use The buildings allow high levels of natural light in creating bright and attractive workplaces and reducing the length of time when artificial lighting is required has a strong track record of delivering outstanding projects in a range of sectors including commercial said: “It’s great to be working with Wykeland on a development which will create new business opportunities and support the economic growth of the East Riding “We’ve got a track record of delivering quality commercial developments just like this one and we’re pleased to be playing our part in the evolution of Melton West business park “Triton Construction is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year and this sort of project underlines our capabilities and expertise in commercial development.” is acting as the employer’s agent for the development supporting the management and delivery of the project Melton West has reinforced its status as one of Yorkshire’s most significant sites for large-scale investment and employment The business park’s occupiers include blue chip companies such as Amazon shower maker Kohler Mira and generator manufacturer Allam Marine Business Investment & Tourism Services Manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council said: “We are very pleased to be supporting Wykeland to build much-needed small industrial units at Melton West business park “The project will provide almost 100 construction jobs and then at least the same amount of permanent opportunities once the industrial units have been completed and are fully occupied “This is another example that the East Riding is an ideal area in which to start Almost 2.5m sq ft of space is already under construction at Melton West including global medical technology business Smith+Nephew relocating from its existing site in Hull to a new £120m research and development and manufacturing facility There are now around 1,500 people employed at Melton West For enquiries about Evolve @ Melton West, contact the letting agents Dave Garness of Garness Jones on 01482 312360 or david.garness@garnessjones.co.uk or Mike Baugh of CBRE on 01133 948844 or mike.baugh@cbre.com For further information on Melton West, go to www.wykeland.co.uk/our_developments/meltonwest-a63-hull You can send press releases and local news items to: Subscribe to receive a summary of our latest news direct to your inbox each morning Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your HULL IS THIS eNews subscription You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link in each daily email Early designs have been released for 2 more level crossing removals in Melbourne’s booming west, to make Melton boom gate-free by 2026 We will build new road bridges over the rail line at Ferris Road in Melton and Hopkins Road in Truganina creating smoother and safer journeys for drivers while minimising disruption during construction the road bridges will feature new walking and cycling paths funded as part of the Victorian Government’s Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution creating more ways for locals to get around A $229 million contract has been awarded to an alliance comprising Fulton Hogan Metro Trains Melbourne and the Level Crossing Removal Project to build the Ferris Road and Hopkins Road bridges These early designs follow the artist’s impressions released earlier this year for new rail bridges that will take trains over Coburns and Exford roads in Melton which will cater for one of the fastest-growing communities in Australia Removing the 4 dangerous and congested level crossings will unclog roads for more than 73,000 vehicles travelling these roads each day Drivers currently face up to 28 minutes of boom gate down time in the morning peak Major construction on all 4 level crossings and the new Melton Station is scheduled to begin later this year with the new station open and all 4 sets of boom gates gone for good in 2026 – 2 years ahead of schedule The Melton level crossing removals will also pave the way for the introduction of larger 9-car VLocity trains as part of the $650 million Melton Line Upgrade Locals are being asked to share their ideas to help refine designs for the level crossing removals at Ferris Road and Hopkins Road. The early designs, online surveys and more information about community information sessions is available via Engage Victoria We’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings from around Melbourne by 2030 A 32-year-old man following a collision in Melton West on Sunday It is alleged a bus collided with a motorcycle on High Street about 4.15pm a 43-year-old Melton man was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition It is believed three passengers were on board the bus and were not injured has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury Shoppers in Melton West have been left terrified after a group of armed men converged on the local shopping centre Shoppers in Melbourne's west have been left terrified after several armed men became embroiled in a fight at a local shopping complex Customers ran from Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West as a group of men wielding edged weapons broke out into a brawl and began throwing furniture on Monday evening.  A man was seen by witnesses exiting the centre near McDonald's He has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Police confirmed the others involved are yet to be located at this stage One mother who was shopping at the time said she grabbed her five-year-old and ran Ran out with my kids and advised everyone walking in to turn around,” she posted on Facebook The mother said was “disgusted” that she was forced to explain to her five-year-old why they were running from the centre adding that she expected the thugs to “take pause” after the mass stabbing event in Bondi “Woodgrove needs a police presence for all hours that it’s open and these little turds need harsher punishments There is zero value for human life.” Woodgrove Shopping Centre Manager Kylie Robertson said the security response was swift but the centre has since deployed additional security “Woodgrove Shopping Centre’s security personnel rapidly responded to a security incident yesterday with support from Victoria Police,” Ms Robertson said in a statement retailers or security were harmed and we continue to assist authorities with their investigation “The safety and wellbeing of our entire Woodgrove community is always our overriding concern and something we take very seriously “Our centre is patrolled by our dedicated security team 24 hours a day 7 days a week with support from an extensive CCTV network “To provide our community with some assurance and additional comfort following the tragic events that occurred at Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday we have already deployed additional security staff on site and have worked with Local Area Police in Melton to support a heightened level of security across the local area.” Communities in Melbourne’s booming west have had a first look at concept designs of the brand-new Melton Station and rail bridges set to be built as part of the project to remove 4 dangerous and congested level crossings In Melton new rail bridges will take trains over Coburns and Exford roads and new road bridges will be built over Ferris Road and Hopkins Road in Truganina – making Melton boom gate free in 2026 modern Melton Station will be built with four platforms to cater for one of the fastest-growing communities in Australia paving the way for future improvements and increased capacity on the line The new transport hub will provide better connections to trains buses and car parking with a new multi-bay bus interchange and the majority of car parking moving to the northern side of the rail line The new Melton Station will be accessible from both sides of the rail line with an expansive pedestrian walkway pick-up and drop-off zones and each platform accessible via 2 lifts and stairs The elevated station will include a new air-conditioned waiting room and staffed ticket office along with lighting and security cameras throughout the surrounding area The expanded station precinct will include a spacious more connections for pedestrians and cyclists and secure bike storage The Melton level crossing removal works will also pave the way for the introduction of larger 9-car VLocity trains as part of the $650 million Melton Line Upgrade To support the introduction of 9 car trains a new train stabling facility is being investigated at Cobblebank where trains would be stored when they are not operating have shaped the early concept designs for the new Melton Station precinct and the level crossing removals Locals have the opportunity to help refine designs for the new Melton Station and level crossing removals at Coburns and Exford roads. Concept designs, online surveys and more information about online and in person events is available at the Engage Victoria website Designs for the level crossing removals at Ferris Road in Melton and Hopkins Road in Truganina will be released in the coming months Major construction is on track to start this year with the new station open and all 4 boom gates gone for good in 2026 – 2 years ahead of schedule Removing these 4 dangerous and congested level crossings will make moving around the area easier for the more than 73,000 vehicles which use the roads every day where the boom gates can be down for almost half an hour during the morning peak