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Remove items from your saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n AAA<\/p>\n Children and dog walkers were cleared from a popular park in Melbourne\u2019s inner north after police were called to deal with a stash of dynamite found in a nearby property on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n Footage obtained by The Age shows the explosives being detonated near trees at Merri Park, behind Northcote High School, as part of a controlled operation just before 1pm.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n A bomb response robot can be seen near the site, as the explosion sends hay and dirt flying. SES volunteers had been called earlier in the day to provide assistance with sand bags.<\/p>\n A second detonation followed just before 3pm.<\/p>\n The explosives were allegedly located in the shed of a deceased estate in Northcote, where they had been in storage for several decades.<\/p>\n Police confirmed they were at a St Georges Road address, but did not provide additional details.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is no threat to the community nor criminality,\u201d a spokesperson said. \u201cMore information will be available when operationally appropriate.\u201d<\/p>\n Start the day with a summary of the day\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Save<\/p>\n You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n Remove items from your saved list<\/a> to add more.<\/p>\n![\"Marta](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/41eb74333ddfbd164375efda645465e6af29692d.png\")
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