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FRANKSTON: As Federal poll draws close, Council prepares its shopping list

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Frankston Council Copuncillors held a special meeting on January 20 to prepare a new set of priority initiatives for municipal-led advocacy to federal election candidates The Council is advocating for: • Nepean Highway Precinct Revitalisation – Delivery of signature projects identified in the Nepean Highway Master Plan to enhance local infrastructure and liveability in Frankston’s…

Politics

WYNDHAM: $333 million spend at Werribee … just ahead of by-election

Premier Jacinta Allan and Federal Minister Catherine King were in Werribee today (Jun. 23) to announce a $333.5 million spend … with the Werribee by-election to be held in just over two weeks’ time. The funds will be invested towards the Werribee Main Rod – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade and the Ballan Rd Intersection Upgrade….

What's On

BOROONDARA: Celebrations for Lunar New Year

Boroondara Council has festive events and displays, with Lunar New Year falling on Wednesday, January 29. It marks the start of the Year of the Snake. Hawthorn Arts Centre will be lit in red on the day to mark the start of the Lunar New Year. Events and activities include:• Lunar New Year immersive art…

Council News

BRIMBANK: Council requests merits review on third runway

Brimbank City Council has lodged an application for a merits review of the Federal Government’s recent decision to give conditional approval to Melbourne Airport’s Third Runway Major Development Plan. The Council says that it has taken this action due its concerns about the conditional approval. “As always, Brimbank Council’s priority is to ensure the Third…

Local People

BAYSIDE: Manjula is Victorian Senior of the Year

Bayside resident Professor Manjula Datta O’Connor has been awarded the Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year for her efforts in preventing family violence. In 2012, Prof. O’Connor co-founded the AustralAsian Centre for Human Rights and Health. She had previously spent years teaching and researching family violence in India and worked as a psychiatrist…

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WHITTLESEA: New exhibition about hope

The City of Whittlesea presents Hope: A Spectrum of Possibility, a vibrant art exhibition where local artists share their thoughts through art on hope and what it means from tough times to dreaming of a brighter future. This free exhibition is now open, showcasing a wide range of artworks and styles. For more than 16…

Police News

MITCHELL: Woman critical after Kilmore crash

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a woman was left with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Kilmore on Wednesday night (Jan. 22). It is believed the driver in a Mitsubishi station wagon was travelling along Kilmore East Rd when they left the roadway and crashed into a tree about 8pm. The driver…

Police News

ECHUCA: 92-year-old man’s mobility scooter stolen

Echuca police are investigating after a 92-year-old man’s mobility scooter and car were stolen from a local property this week. Unknown offenders gained access to the victim’s shed at his property on Hare St, stealing his Merits motorised scooter between 4pm on Monday (Jan. 20) and 8.15am on Tuesday (Jan. 21). It is believed the…

Police News

CASEY: Man dies in hospital after Pearcedale crash

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

A man has died in hospital following a collision in Pearcedale. It is understood a Toyota Camry collided with a Mitsubishi Triton at the intersection of Baxter-Tooradin Rd and Craig Rd about 8am on Saturday, January 11. The driver of the Toyota, an 87-year-old Pearcedale man, was taken to hospital where he died on January…

Police News

YARRA RANGES: Man charged after Powelltown motorcycle collision

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man in relation to a fatal collision in Powelltown earlier in Jnauary. Police executed a search warrant on Wednesdayt morning (Jan. 22) and arrested the 22-year-old Mooroolbark man. He’s been charged with: He was also given an immediate driving ban. The charges follow an incident where two…