Neighbourhood Watch Richmond & Surrounds

16/10/2026

Final dates for our 2026 parent and carer webinars are here!

There is still time to build your knowledge, skills and confidence to help your children have safer, more positive experiences online 😊💻

Join us for practical conversations about:
👦 the online experiences of young men and boys
📱 navigating screen time
🤝belonging and connection
🔐online parental controls
🤖 AI.

Register now and join us for our final webinars of the year. Don't miss the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and feel better equipped to support your child in their online world: https://news.esafety.gov.au/41hNsb3

16/10/2026

Thinking of buying an e-scooter? 🛴

Not all e-scooters are legal to ride in Victoria.

A legal e-scooter must 👇:

- Have a max speed capability of 25 km/h
- Only be ridden by aged 16+ wearing a helmet
- Be ridden at a maximum speed of 20km/h
- Have two wheels, a handlebar and a footboard
- Weigh less than 45 kg.

Before you buy, make sure you know the rules: https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/e-scooter-road-rules

15/10/2026

The Eastern Fwy will be closed in both directions between Chandler Hwy and Tram Rd from 10pm, Friday 16 October to 5am, Monday 19 October.

Delays of up to 90 minutes are expected, so avoid the area if you can. Detours will be in place.

There will also be changed traffic conditions in place between Hoddle St and the Chandler Hwy, and Thompson Rd will be closed in both directions between Bulleen Rd and the Thompsons Rd Ringwood-bound entry ramp.

The closure is part of the Eastern Fwy Upgrade, so crews can asphalt new lanes, widen the Bulleen Rd bridge and install freeway flyovers.

Bus Routes 200, 905, 906, 907 and 908 will also be affected.

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

A prolonged and record cold and flu season has contributed to critically low supplies of the most common blood types.

We urgently need everyone who is eligible and well to book a donation as soon as possible https://app.lifeblood.com.au/XW3k/zghwg8ge

Share this post to help us find the 16,000+ donors we need this week.

15/10/2026

15/10/2026

Jaiden is missing.

The 17-year-old was last seen at 7:40am at an address in Diamond Creek on Sunday 4 October 2026.

Jaiden was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black jeans and white shoes and is described as 155-160cm in height, dark hair with brown eyes.

Anyone with information or who sights Jaiden is urged to contact Heidelberg Police Station on (03) 9450 8000.