Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Police News
Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad charged a man and a woman as part of an investigation into firearm possession.A search warrant was executed at a residential address in Pakenham on Wednesday morning (May 14).A 22-year-old woman was arrested in a vehicle outside the address.Investigators searched her car, resulting in the seizure of a slam…
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Politics
Kingston Council hasslammed the State Government’s concerns about the Victorian Government’s Suburban Rail Loop draft precinct plans.Cr Georgina Oxley, Kingston Mayor (pictured), said that the plans released by the Suburban Rail Loop Authority do not commit to essential services and infrastructure to match the scale of growth being proposed.“These draft precinct plans allow for significant…
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Schools
Middle Kinglake Primary School has been praised in State Parliament by Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.“Middle Kinglake Primary School have set the benchmark when it comes to student-led Anzac Day services,” Ms McLeish said.“It was again a pleasure to attend this year’s service at the school. I want to commend MCs Alannah Strubing and Cullen Gardiner…
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What's On
Albert Park MLANina Taylor (pictured) has called on Colin Brooks, Minister for Creative Industries, to visit the Australian Tapestry Workshop to engage with local creatives, to showcase the creative works in her community.“Albert Park is home to a vibrant and diverse creative community, and the Australian Tapestry Workshop stands as a testament to the skill,…
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Politics
Richmond MLA Gabrielle de Vietri has called onVioki Ward, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, to find a permanent home for the She Matters memorial and investment in real solutions to family and domestic violence.“128: that is the number of Australian women and children who have been killed since the start of 2024 – 25…
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Politics
Nepean MLA Sam Groth (pictured)says that the new emergency service and volunteers tax weill extract more than $50 million from Mornington Peninsula ratepayers next financial year.“We will see significant rises of more than 100 per cent on residential property owners, up to 189 per cent on primary producers and 100 per cent on commercial property…
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Latest Issues
Lots of local news, sport and advertising.The Local Paper has localised editions for all suburbs, in and around Melbourne.(The Melbourne Observer section appears inside ALL editions of The Local Paper.) May 14 Editions • Eastern Suburbs Edition Covers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorsehttps://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_ac3f5283d6d7e5?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw • Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express EditionCovers Healesville, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Warburton, Yarra Valley • Mitchell-Strathbogie EditionCovers Avenel, Broadford, Euroa, Kilmore, Nagambie, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Wallan, Wandong • Northern…
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Local People
State Parliament has heard about the community efforts of Noel Withers (pictured).Bundoora MLA Colin Brooks said: “The Greensborough Historical Society is a cornerstone of our local community and is dedicated to preserving the rich history behind the Greensbor-ough area.“Today I wish to acknowledge in particular the service of Mr Noel Withers.“Noel served as President of…
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Community News
Warrandyte MLA Nicole Werner (pictured) says she is determined to get the Five Ways intersection fixed as soon as possuible.“Thirteen times I have raised it in Parliament – 13 times from my maiden speech to this day, over and again – because of how dangerous and notorious this intersection is in my community,” Ms Werner…
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Community News
Footscray MLA Katie Hall (picxtured) has told State Parliament that everyone is entitled to feel safe. She addressed local concerns: I will always fight for the people in my electorate – for theireducation, their health care and their services. “Because I have a seat at the table as the proud Labor member for Footscray in…
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