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GREATER DANDENONG: ‘Bring Your Bills Day’ at Springvale

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Mulgrave MLA Eden Foster (pictured) and Consumer Affairs Minister Ingrid Stitt visited South East Community Links in Springvale.“This vital organisation provides invaluable support to our community. In particular, we spoke with staff who provide importantfinancial counselling to families in my electorate and throughout the south-east,” Ms Foster said.“SECL have a ‘Bring your bills’ day, and…

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DAREBIN: Strong odours from Visy’s Reservoir plant

There are strong odours from Visy’s Reservoir factory, Preston MLA Nathan Lambert has told State Parliament.“I would like to raise an issue related to the Visy recycling plant on Edwardes St in Reservoir,” Mr Lambert told the Legislative Assembly.“That plant has been there for many decades, but over the past five years it has been…

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DAREBIN: MP’s concern over Reservoir corner

The issue of the Hickford and Borrie Sts intersection, which is next to Reservoir Views Primary School,” has been raised in State Parliament by Preston MLA Nathan Lambert (pictured).“Darebin council has recently replaced the roundabout there with raised crossings, but there are concerns from local residents and parents that the raised crossings are very shallow…

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MAROONDAH: 7 marathons in 7 days for Curtis

The “outstanding individual” Curtis Cooper (pictured) has been saluted in State Parliament.“Curtis took up long distance running after the birth of his son in 2017, and since then he has run 15 marathons,” Croydon MLA David Hodgett said.“In 2024 he took part in his first Bravehearts 777 Marathon event.“The event was founded in 2013 and…

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CARDINIA: MP tells of power of coffee, cake

Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin told Parliament that there have been many worthy and terrific occasions to celebrate across the electorate this past month.“ I want to talk about the seniors morning tea that I co-hosted with Minister Shing. It was a wonderful turnout, with over 130 local seniors joining us to actively participate in some…

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MAROONDAH: Petition for Hospital

Croydon MLA David Hodgett (pictured) presented a petition to Parliament, bearing 140 signatures, draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly community support for the State Government to rebuild Maroondah Hospital to address its dated infrastructure and inadequate facilities.“Maroondah Hospital is a very busy hospital, that is under extreme pressure to cater to patients from…

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DAREBIN: Exhibition at Reservoir Library

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Reservoir Libraryis alive with colour, emotion, and community spirit until Friday (May 23) as it hosts a unique art exhibition showcasing works from participants of ADEC’s Artability Workshops.ADEC – Action on Disability Within Ethnic Communities – is a not-for-profit organisation that has long been a lifeline for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people…

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WHITTLESEA: Boost for Epping-Wollert road

Crews thismonth began major works to improve Epping Rd’s intersection with Linfield Pde at Wollert..These works will include upgrading the northbound lanes, building a new median and kerbs, and installing new drainage, traffic signals, safety barriers and street lighting.Linfield Pde is temporarily closed at Epping Rd until early July so crews can safely upgrade the…

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BANYULE: Network provides work experience

Banyule Nillumbik Local Learning and Employment Network is this week running a new program called Work Inspirations.In partnership with local Banyule businesses Kebet Packaging and Cardboard Mill, tghe Network is delivering a week of work experience and career explorations for a group of 30 Year 10 students from local schools.The program gives students the opportunity…

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WHITTLESEA: Probus 24th anniversary

The Combined Probus club of Whittlesea held its 24th birthday celebrations this month at the Whittlesea Bowls Club. Imediate Past President Cheryl Manicolo together with five previous mantle holders formed up to celebrate the passing of two dozen years.Life Member Mary Wood gave a summary of the Club’s formation and the first meeting and acknowledged…