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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Plot thickens as car of missing Aussie man Joshua Bishop, 23, found after he vanished 10 days ago
A desperate search is underway for a young man who disappeared without a trace. Joshua Bishop, 23, was last seen in Lalor Crescent, in northwest Melbourne, by his housemate at 9.30pm on May 27. Detectives were able to track his mobile phone to a park in Broadmeadows on the same day before his mother filed a missing persons report two days on May 29. Despite an extensive police search utilising dog squads and drones Mr Bishop has so far not been found. Mr Bishop's phone and bank accounts have been inactive since his disappearance and nobody has heard from him in more than 10 days. His abandoned car, a white Toyota Corolla, was discovered by investigators on Ridley Street, in Albion, on Wednesday. Friends of Mr Bishop believe his car was stolen but no formal theft report has been filed. Mr Bishop's loved ones said they are deeply concerned about his welfare and that his disappearance is completely out of character. Acting Detective Sergeant Matthew Wilson-Hawe said police have yet to rule out any suspicious circumstances relating to the disappearance. 'We were able to track his phone to a park in Broadmeadows, however despite an extensive search of the area we were unable to locate any trace of Joshua,' he said 'At this stage we simply don't know what has happened to him and have increasing concerns for his welfare.' Detectives are now looking into whether Mr Bishop may have been involved in criminal activity prior to his disappearance. 'The more time passes without us hearing Joshua or getting any information about his whereabouts, the more we believe his disappearance is likely to be suspicious,' Sergeant Wilson-Hawe said. Mr Bishop's mother, Kristie, shared a message on Facebook stating that 'someone must know something' regarding her missing son. His uncle, Simon, also shared a post from the missing person's registry in an attempt to find Mr Bishop. 'Our Nephew is still missing, anyone with any information can private message me with no questions asked, someone has to know something,' he wrote. Other friends and family of Mr Bishop shared messages of support on his mother's profile in the hopes that he will be found. 'My heart is breaking for you, I love you and we are praying and hoping for his safe return,' one family friend wrote. 'I cannot imagine what you guys are going through,' another added. 'Try keep your head up, thinking of you guys all the time. You're doing everything you can,' a third said. Mr Bishop was last seen wearing a black singlet and track pants. He has been described as Caucasian in appearance, with an average build, short hair and blue eyes. Police are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts, including Mr Bishop himself, to contact Crime Stoppers.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Mystery deepens as car found abandoned in search for Sunbury man, 23
Police are urging for public help after a young man has vanished without a trace, with his car abandoned and no sign of contact in northwest Victoria. Joshua Bishop, 23, was last seen in Lalor Crescent at 9.30pm on 27 May by a housemate, and was subsequently reported missing by his mother on 29 May. His phone and bank accounts remain inactive, and he has not made contact with his family or friends in the past 10 days. Mr Bishop's mobile phone was tracked by detectives to a park in the Broadmeadows are on 27 May. However, after a significant search by police with the aid of a dog squad and drones, on Wednesday, they were unable to locate Joshua. His car — a white Toyota Corolla — had been located by investigators in Ridley Street, Albion on Wednesday. Mr Bishop's associates have told police that they believe his car was stolen from him, however, no formal theft report was filed. His loved ones are concerned for his welfare and say his disappearance is completely out of character. Police have not been able to rule out any suspicions based on the circumstances around his disappearance. Although Mr Bishop has not been reported missing before and is not known to the police, they are currently investigating if he has been involved in criminal activity. Acting Detective Sergeant Matthew Wilson-Hawe said the police have conducted extensive inquiries and searches to find Joshua in the past 10 days. 'We were able to track his phone to a park in Broadmeadows, however despite an extensive search of the area we were unable to locate any trace of Joshua,' he said 'At this stage we simply don't know what has happened to him and have increasing concerns for his welfare.' Sergeant Wilson-Hawe said Mr Bishop's disappearance on all accounts is incredibly out of character. 'The more time passes without us hearing Joshua or getting any information about his whereabouts, the more we believe his disappearance is likely to be suspicious,' he said. Mr Bishop has been described as Caucasian in appearance, with an average build, short hair and blue eyes The 23-year-old was last seen wearing a black singlet and track pants. Police are urging for anyone who has seen Mr Bishop since 27 May or who has information about his whereabouts to come forward. They are also appealing for Mr Bishop to make contact with authorities himself, should he become aware of the public appeal.
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Melbourne primary schools teaching migrant mums vital skills via Community Hubs
When Iraqi migrant and mum of three Enas Hano enrolled in English language classes at her kids' Broadmeadows school, she was still coming to terms with having her life stolen by the militia. 'I'll never forget the day that we came to Australia (as refugees in 2016),' the now-36-year-old said. '(The militia) took our home and everything we had.' Fast forward to 2025 and Ms Hano has learnt to speak English, can use a computer, has completed a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and is employed part-time by the school to oversee its Healthy Start Breakfast Club and childminding services. This is all thanks to the staff at St Dominic's Primary – who, principal Katie Broadbent says, believe 'we're a school that doesn't just enrol the child, we enrol the family'. 'Inherent in that is a responsibility to embrace what that family looks like and needs, and to support them to engage with the community,' she said. This ethos comes to life via the school's Community Hub, which was established in 2012 to support migrant and refugee families with the ultimate aim of connecting them with each other, and the wider community. 'It's my second home,' Ms Hano said. 'I can't visit my family in Iraq because it is too expensive, but I have met another family here and we help each other with everything.' Four other schools governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic primary schools also run Community Hubs: St Anthony's in Noble Park, Dallas's Holy Child Primary, Roxburgh Park's Good Samaritan Catholic Primary and Holy Eucharist in St Albans South. St Dominic's hub leader and learning support officer Caroline Menassa said the program responded directly to the evolving needs of the school community. 'Sometimes, (the community) comes to me with ideas,' she said. 'Last week, an elderly couple said, 'We've just bought our first mobile phones and we have no idea how to use them.' I said, 'No problem, I'll find a teacher and we'll run a mini class'.' The hub also runs fitness classes, programs that increase employability and teach members how to book doctors' appointments, use Myki cards, call triple-0 and more. 'The goal is to help families become more self-sustaining,' Ms Menassa said. Ms Broadbent said the participants loved the hub so much, many of them volunteered or worked there even after their children had graduated. 'Two of the mums who now run our playgroup used to be students in the hub,' she said.
