Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Community News
The status of the Mirrabooka Reserve pavilion redevelopment in Blackburn South has been the subject of a question in State Parliament by Box Hill MLA Paul Hamer.Mr Hamer asked the question of Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport,“As the minister is aware, the pavilion is set to undergo a major facelift, thanks in large part…
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Community News
Broadmeadows MLA Kathleen Matthews-Ward (pictured) has taken Glenroy Station issues to State Parliament.“What opportunities exist to improve accessibility at Glenroy station?” Ms Matthews-Ward asked, in the Legislative Assembly.“Some of my constituents have told me that they have trouble accessing disability parking at the station and would like the department to consider putting in additional disabled…
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Local People
Kororoit MLA L:uba Grigorovitch has told State Parliament about her annual Kororoit Christmas barbecue.“This event provides a wonderful opportunity for the entire community to come together and share their thoughts,” Ms Grigorovitch said.“It is also an opportunity where I get to honour and recognise individuals who have gone above and beyond in our community, presenting…
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Schools
Pascoe Vale MLA Anthony Cianflone (pictured) told Parliament that he was delighted to officially open the new $11.9 million arts and technology hub at Pascoe Vale Girls Secondary College. “Alongside the member for Broadmeadows, it was a pleasure to unveil the hub’s new state-ofthe-art library; university-style auditorium; seminar and presentation spaces; arts studios; creative and…
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Community News
Albert Park MLA Nina Taylor (pictured) says that joined the Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes to catch up with the St Kilda coastguard unit and see how they are benefiting from the rollout of new digital radios.“We have invested more than $1.3 million to deliver 130 portable radios for volunteers and to install radios on…
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Community News
Rowville MLA Kim Wells (pictured) says that it seems the tide is turning for Australia Day all over Victoria.“We have seen everyone getting behind our national day of pride, and nowhere could it be stronger than in Knox,” Mr Wells said.“I started the morning by welcoming over 200 new Australian citizens at the Knox City…
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Community News
Narre Warren South MLA Gary Maas (pictuired) joined the South Sudanese Australian Graduates Association to celebrate local South Sudanese young people who finished Year 6 and Year 12 in 2024.“It was a real privilege to join very proud families, friends and community leaders who wished to acknowledge and indeed celebrate the efforts of so many…
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Politics
Laverton MLA Sarah Connolly (pictured) says that she was witness to a slew of the most appalling racist commentary on her social media by people parroting messages.“In my 43 years I have never seen anything like it. This included the racial vilification of students in grade six in one of my wonderful local schools in…
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Health
Work to upgrade the emergency department at the Austin Hospital at Heidelberg is now underway.Melissa Horne, Health Infrastructure Minister, last week released the designs for the multi-million-dollar expansion which, once complete, will treat 30,000 more emergency patients each year.Made possible by a $275 million Government investment, the new three level facility will deliver up to…
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What's On
International superstar Liam Neeson has hit the road in Victoria as production starts on The Mongoose, Neeson’s third film in the state in four years.Colin Brooks, Creative Industries Minister, last week visited Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome to meet the Taken and Schindler’s List star and production team on the set.The action-thriller which will shoot in Bacchus…
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