Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Council News
Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has extended the appointment of the two Municipal Monitors at Darebin City Council for a further six months. Ms June Anstee and Mr Ross Millard will continue their appointment until June 30. Ms Horne has noted that Darebin has made progress in improving its governance structures. The extension of the…
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Politics
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visited Kalkallo on Monday January 13, when he was welcomed by the Mayors of Hume City Council, City of Whittlesea, Mitchell Shire Council and local community members to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing fast-growing communities. The visit provided an important opportunity for the Councils to highlight the unique pressures…
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Council News
The City of Whittlesea has endorsed an application to rezone industrial land in Bundoora to allow the building of a new residential neighbourhood of more than 700 new homes. The application, lodged by a private developer, seeks to transform the former quarry site at 149 McKimmies Rd into a residential neighbourhood featuring new public open…
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Council News
Murrindindi Shire Council Mayor Cr Damien Gallagher is alerting residents to the serious risks of improper battery disposal, following a dangerous fire at the Alexandra Landfill, believed to have been caused by a lithium battery incorrectly placed in household rubbish. The fire broke out when a garbage load began emitting smoke, setting fire to surrounding…
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Council News
Cr Sean O’Reilly (pictured) authored a report to Greater Dandenong Council in which he highlighted the growing issue of cleanliness and odour problems in the Springvale Activity Centre, particularly around Springvale Market.Cr O’Reilly said he wanted to address the concerns raised by residents and traders by developing a structured approach to mitigate these issues.“Ongoing cleanliness…
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Police News
Police have seized approximately 750 vapes and 3000 sticks of illicit tobacco, from a service station in Kyabram, as part of an ongoing investigation. The investigation was launched after information was received from the public about underage children being in possession of vapes that had been purchased within the local community. As a result, police…
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Police News
Moorabool Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman with drug trafficking following an investigation into a death during a retreat in Clunes last year. During the investigation, police will allege they found evidence a 53-year-old woman involved in the retreat was trafficking drugs. The Mount Macedon woman was charged on summons on January 13…
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Police News
Casey Crime Investigation detectives have charged four teenagers after a series of alleged burglaries and robberies in the south-east. A stolen Hyundai Accent sedan had been seen in the vicinity of a series of cigarette burglaries and other offences between January 15-17. Patrolling officers sighted the vehicle entering the Monash Frwy from Eastlink about 1.30am…
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Politics
The State Government says that it is backing small businesses in St Albans to grow, providing support to local multicultural traders and precincts. Natalie Suleyman (pictured), Minister for Small Business and Employment, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt joined the community at the annual St Albans Lunar New Year Festival to announce support for…
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Police News
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Avoca. Officers have been told the crashed vehicle was spotted off to the side of the Pyrenees Highway, by a passing motorist, about 2.30am on Thursday, January 16. It appears the driver of the white Toyota Corolla was travelling north on the Pyrenees Hwy, between…
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