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Environment

PORT PHILLIP: Help for the Bay

Sunday, May 11, 2025

The Nature Conservancy has announced an innovative marine restoration project to help the recovery of shellfish reef ecosystems in Port Phillip Bay.Evidence shows that kelp can help the natural recruitment of bivalves (for example, oysters and mussels) enabling them to establish and survive at higher rates.Exploring the strength of this symbiotic relationship is at the…

Council News

MELBOURNE: $154m for capital works

The City of Melbourne’s 2025-26 draft has $154 million for capital works, says Lord Mayor Nick Reece (pictured).At Southbank, more than $5.3 million will go towards building a larger, modern library at the Boyd Community Hub.An additional $2.2 million will kickstart transformation of the underused and unsightly City Road Undercroft into a vibrant new park.More…

Council News

YARRA RANGES: Warning to check pet enclosures

Yarra Ranges Council is Council is reminding pet owners to check their animal’s enclosures and fences.Yarra Ranges Director of Communities, Leanne Hurst (pictured), said that containing animals safely on properties was one of the most important responsibilities for owners.“With winter approaching, we know a lot of community members will be getting their properties ready for…

Community News

NORTH-EAST: Youth offending up 39 per cent

“Crime in Victoria has risen in the past 10 years under Labor’s watch, with overall offences up 32 per cent,” says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.“Youth offenders has increased by 39 per cent, and up a staggering 16 per cent in just the past year alone.“Locals deserve the right to be and feel safe in their…

Politics

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: McKenzie likely to win Flinders

Liberal MHR Zoe McKenzie (pictured) is likely to retain the seat of Flinders.As this issue of The Local Paper went to press, Sky News Chief Political Analyst Tiom Connell said that the ‘three-horse race’ in Flinders saw Ms McKenzie achieving a primary vote of 41.59 per cent to the 22.24 per cent for Labor’s Sarah…

Politics

KOOYONG: Monique Ryan’s lead firms

A margin of 724 votes allowed Dr Monique Ryan to be ahead in the count agsainst liberal candidate Amelia Hamer, as this issue of The Local Paper went to press.On Sunday morning (May 11), Sky News called the seat for the incumbent Teal MP.

Politics

BAYSIDE: Zoe Daniel refuses to concede

Teal MHR for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel (pictured), has refused to concede her Parliamentary seat to Liberal candidate Tim Wilson who has claimed victory.Ms Daniel posted on social media last weekend: “I understsand everyone’s desire to rule a line under the election result in Goldstein. I would also prefer it was resolved.“However, there are still up…

Community News

WHITTLESEA: Olives To Oil

The City of Whittlesea is partnering with environmental education centre CERES to bring local olive oil to the community.The free event invites residents to collect olives from their properties or wherever they choose to harvest, so the fruit can be communally pressed into a blend of local olive oil.Olives can be dropped off on Saturday…

Council News

WHITTLESEA: Lalor Ward election voided by Tribunal

The Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal has voided the result of last October’s Lalor Ward election at which Stevan Kozmevski (pictured) was declared as the successful candidate for the City of Whittlesea.The Tribunal said that there was attempted and actual interference in the Lalor Ward election held in the local government elections.As a result of the…

Sport

SPORT: Eastern FNL scoreboard

Eastern Football League. Division 1 Seniors. Blackburn 11.15 (81) d Vermont 8.4 (52). Balwyn 6.13 (49) d Berwick 4.4 (28). Rowville 13.12 (90) d South Croydon 6.13 (49). Noble Park 11.12 (78) d Mitcham 6.12 (48). East Ringwood 14.10 (94) d Doncaster East 10.8 (68).Division 2 Seniors. Beaconsfiled 12.13 (85) d Montrose 10.7 (67). Mooroolbark…