Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Council News
Infringement notices have been to Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s request for an explanation or didn’t have a valid reason for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections. More than 530,000 Victorians were sent an ‘Apparent failure to vote notice’ by the VEC in February and March. Of…
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Council News
Ros Spence, Minister for Agriculture, this week announced $320,000 in funding for Murrindindi Shire Council, to deliver on new projects that will help boost the local economy, especially around Alexandra, Taggerty, Buxton and Marysville The $200,000 of the funding will progress four ‘innovation areas’ identified through the Shaping Murrindindi’s Future Local Development Strategy project. This…
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Politics
Melton City Council is calling on all major parties contesting the Federal Election to commit to further investment in rail and roads as a matter of priority. Melton Council has launched its Let’s get the City of Melton Moving campaign with a top priority being electrification of the Melton rail line, and new rsailway stations at Mt…
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Council News
MNaribyrnong Council has secured $100,000 grant funding for an uipgrade at McIvor Reserve dog park “The upgrade aims to address the increasing demand for dog-friendly spaces, driven by both population growth and a rise in pet ownership in the area. It will provide a safe space for dogs and their owners to enjoy, supporting responsible…
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Politics
Hume City Council has welcomed a promise by Anthony Albanese’s Labor Government of $250 million to duplicate Mickleham Rd from Dellamore Boulevard to Craigieburn Rd. “With rapid population growth in Mickleham and Craigieburn placing increasing pressure on local infrastructure, this investment will significantly improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety for thousands of daily…
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Council News
Former Hobsons Bay Council Aaron Van Egmond (pictured) was previously CEO at Hepburn Shire Council. Mr Van Egmond recently quit his $410,000-a-year job after being suspended earlier this year by Hobsons Bay Councillors. Hobsons Bay Mayor Daria Kellander has written to the Victorian Attorney-General, calling on the State Government to officially release a report into…
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Brimbank Council is reviewing car parking arrangements om areas near Sunshine Hospital and Ginifer Station and St Albans. Parking needs change over time as suburbs grow and develop,” said a Brimbank Council representative. “We are seeking to address parking issues caused by Sunshine Hospital visitors, commuters at Ginifer Station and local school traffic to ensure…
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Politics
Monash Council says it was pleased to receive a funding commitment for the upcoming Federal Election from Dr Katie Allen, the Liberal Party candidate for Chisholm, of $9.65m for the rejuvenation of Kingsway in Glen Waverley. “This rejuvenation will create widened footpaths enabling outdoor trading, lighting, tree planting, a new public plaza on the Central…
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Council News
Whitehoirse Council will now not proceed with a proposal to install gates at Mahoneys Reserve North (Bob Saker Oval) and Morton Park West Oval/ “Council officers have considered all feedback from the community and will present the issues in a future report to Council. As a result, Council will not proceed with the planned gate…
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Council News
Yarra ranges Council has endorsed the establishment of a new Visitor Economy Partnership following last week’s Council meeting. The Council says the move will help spread the funding of tourism initiatives across the region. A proposed Visitor Economy Partnership would see the transfer of Council’s current agreement with Yarra Ranges Tourism across to the new…
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