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MELTON: Review of 1996 teen death

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Victoria Police is currently reviewing the investigation into the death of Alana Cecil nearly three decades ago. Alana was located deceased outside a Melton address on November 10 1996. A report was prepared for the Coroner who determined the 16-year-old’s cause of death was heroin toxicity with acute asthma. Local detectives will review the original…

Schools

BAYSIDE: MP visits Sandringham schools

Sandringham schools have had visits by local MLA Brad Rowswell (pictured).“Term 1 has kicked off, and I have been lucky enough to visit many of my local schools so far this year, as I do every year, to meet with the principals,” Mr Rowswell told Parliament.“Just last week I visited Mentone Primary School and met…

Local People

WYNDHAM: Vale Bob Fairclough

Kororoit MLA Luba Grigorovitch has paid a tribute in State Parliament to the late Bob Fairclough (pictured):“I had the great pleasure of meeting the late Bob Fairclough in 2008 when I was first elected to Hobsons Bay City Council,” Ms Grigorovitch.“Bob was also a councillor, elected to Wyndham City Council, and he was a pillarof…

Local People

YARRA RANGES: MP congratulates locals

Yarra Ranges local people have been congratulated by Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence (pictured) on receiving local community awards.“Harry Moyle and Sue Thompson were jointly awarded the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award – two people who havehad a great impact in our local community,” Ms Vallence said.“Harry dedicated almost three decades to volunteering his financial expertise to…

Health

MARIBYRNONG: 200 more beds at Footscray Hospital

“It was great to be down last week at the new Footscray Hospital and see firsthand the incredible work that is being done to deliver this state-of-the-art facility,” Footscray MLA Katie Hall (pictured) said.“At $1.5 billion this is the biggest spend in Victorian history, and it is happening right here in Melbourne’s west.“When this hospital…

Politics

MITCHELL: Business never been tougher, says Cleeland

Euora MLA Anna-belle Cleeland (pictured) has thanked local businesses that continue toinvest in her electorate.“Their commitment drives our economy, creates jobs and keeps our towns thriving,” Ms Cleeland said.“Last week I sat down with some of these businesses to hear what it is like to operate in Victoria at the moment and understand the challenges…

Politics

STATEWIDE: ‘Government needs to listen’

Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence (pictured) says Jacinta Allan’s State Government needs to listen more.“Over the last couple of weeks I have had the privilege of speaking with many people in the Prahran electorate and in St Kilda, Wyndham and Werribee,” Ms Vallence said.“The common issue that we keep hearing on this side of the house…

Politics

MELBOURNE: Petition about seafood, pork food rules

A petition calling for traditional methods of seafood preparation in Melbourne has been presented to State Parliament.Emma Kealy, Lowan MLA (pictured), presented a petition bearing 40 signatures, with concerns that the Labor Government’s Animal Care and Protection Bill will lead to the loss of access to fresh and local seafood and pork products in Chinatown…

Local People

HOBSONS BAY: Vale Carole Marple

State Parliament observed a moment in memory of the late Carole Marple, former MLA for Altona.Speaker Maree Edwards said Ms Marple member for Altona from 1992 to 1996.“I ask members to rise in their places as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.” Members stood in their places.“Thank you, members. I will…

Community News

YARRA RANGES: Melba Hwy detour problems raised in Parliament

Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has spoken in State Parliament about the problems being caused by the Melba Highway detours. “Traffic chaos has unfolded following the government’s decision to fully close the Melba Highway for landslip repairs on Monday.” Ms McLeish said. “Vehicles are being detoured to local roads, which are unsuitable for the volume of…