1 - 2025 - The Local Paper

Local People

MURRINDINDI: Funeral details for Dominic McCarthy

Thursday, January 23, 2025

The Funeral Mass of Thanksgiving for Dominic George McCarthy, who died on January 15 at age 61, will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11.30am on Wednesday, January 29, followed by burial at Broadford Cemtery at 3.30pm. Dom was husband of Pina; stepfather of Matthew, Nick, Josh and Caleb; brother to Anthony, Kieran,…

Police News

STONNINGTON: Woman dies in Malvern collision

A woman has died following a collision in Malvern on Sunday (Jan. 19). It is believed the driver of a Ford Fiesta was attempting an illegal U-turn on Tooronga Rd, between Viva and Young sTS, when they collided with an Audi travelling north just after 9.30am. The 84-year-old driver of the Ford was hospitalised with…

Police News

STRATHBOGIE: Truck rolls on Longwood-Mansfield Rd

Emergency services responded to a fatal crash in Creightons Creek on Thursday (Jan. 23). It is believed a tipper truck has rolled on Longwood-Mansfield Rd just before 11.30am and subsequently caught fire. The driver died at the scene. Exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined at this stage. Anyone who witnessed the…

Police News

WANGARATTA: Arrests at Doreen, Mickelham, after alleged extortion

Detectives from Taskforce Lunar have charged two men following an alleged extortion and a subsequent arson at a tobacco store in Wangaratta in July 2023. Two search warrants were executed early onb Thursday morning (Jan. 23) at residential addresses in Doreen and Mickleham. A 23-year-old Doreen man, who police will allege was the man captured…

Council News

YARRA RANGES: Kiloran Park, Kilsyth, to stay as open land

Yarra Ranges Council says that is committed to keeping Kiloran Park as open land following the closure of the Kilsyth Centenary Pool in late 2023. The Council made the decision to permanently close the Kilsyth Centenary Pool in 2023, and to convert the area into public open space for the community to enjoy. The closure…

Local People

KNOX: Death of ex-Mayor Ray Addicoat, 96

Knox City Council says it is deeply saddened by the passing of former Knox councillor and mayor Ray Addicoat (pictured), aged 96. Ray served on Council for 13 years from 1969-1981, which included a term as Mayor from 1974-1975. “His dedication and commitment to the Knox community and local government will long be remembered,” said…

Council News

KINGSTON: Grants boosted to $220,000

Kingston Council ’s support for community will grow in 2025, with our Charitable Fund and Bi-annual Grants programs now open for applications. These programs apply across health, welfare, sport, recreation, arts, culture, education, and the environment. The Kingston Charitable Fund is growing from $72,000 to 11 charities to just over $220,000 in 2024-25. The Community…

What's On

HOBSONS BAY: New pop-up at Spotswood

A new pop-up space in Spotswood has been established to encourage residents to get out and about in the shopping precinct. The temporary pop-up, The Village Spot, found at the Hudsons Rd end of Spotswood’s Forrest St, has been created to facilitate outdoor dining and be a place where the Spotswood community and visitors can…

Politics

DAREBIN: Flags lowered on Jan. 26

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in Darebin are to be set at half-post on Sunday (Jan. 26), “as a mark of recognition, respect and mourning”lags will be lowered “, says the local Council. The move follows Council’s consultation with the Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Committee. “January 26 marks the beginning of the British invasion of…

What's On

CASEY: City commits to rainbow events

The City of Casey says that it is committed to supporting the rainbow community by reducing discrimination and exclusion, and increasing access to local support services The ‘Glitter Grove: The South East’s Summer Queer Party’ wilol be held at 5pm on Friday, February 7.5pm, Friday 7 February The Casey Rainbow Community Picnic will be held…