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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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The first edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online. CLICK HERE: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_06129a02ec5371 Next online issue is Wed., July 2, 2025. Next print/online issue is Wed., July 9, 2025.
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Emergency Services
The State Government has deemed the Mansfield SES facility as ‘currently functional’, with no plans in place to upgrade the station, says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured).“This is despite the current station being unable to meet the unit’s needs or store their extensive equipment,” Ms McLeish said.“Mansfield SES are not a regular unit, often facing…
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Council News
Mansfield Council has adopted the Goughs Bay Plan, a document that sets out a 20-year vision for the township, balancing future growth with the preservation of its unique lakeside character.The plan is the culmination of extensive community consultation that began in late 2023.“The Goughs Bay Plan provides a strategic framework to manage the area’s development,…
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Police News
Alexandra Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate a home invasion in Yea last week, where a man was seriously injured and his house was destroyed by fire.Three unknown offenders knocked on the door of a rural farm property on Melba Hwy about 1.15am on Monday, June 23.It…
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Environment
Four years after the State Government pledged to create 60,000 hectares of new national parks and conservation reserves in the central west, community and conservation groups are demanding the Allan Government finally deliver on its original commitmen, says the Victorian National Parks Association.“On June 24, 2021, the Government accepted expert recommendations to give forests and…
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Environment
Yarra Valley Water is using a cutting-edge scientific technique to support the restoration of a wetland in Launching Place.Using a scientific approach known as Environmental DNA, (or eDNA), helps Yarra Valley Water to identify the fauna species that are currently occupying or visiting the land where the wetland will be restored.Yarra Valley Water Graduate Program…
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Environment
Goulburn Valley Water will release fully treated recycled water from its Yea Wastewater Management Facility into the Yea River over the coming weeks.“This release is in accordance with EPA requirements and will not alter the strict water quality monitoring processes which remain in place to protect the health of local communities and the environment,” said…
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Council News
Yarra Ranges Shire has featured on A Current Affair TV program – and the Council is not happy about the coverage.A Council statement said: “Yarra Ranges Council is disappointed that the item reported on A Current Affair on Channel Nine last night (June 24) was misleading and rejects the assertion that Council is blocking or…
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Politics
“The Victorian Labor Government is giving huge tax discounts – handouts – to the ultrawealthy to buy luxury penthouse apartments,” said Melbourne MLA Ellen Sandell.“About a year ago the property development lobby came to Labor and said, ‘We’re having a bit of a hard time selling our off-the-plan new apartments, so could you cut us…
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Council News
The City of Whittlesea has endorsed a strategic blueprint to manage and maintain more than $4 billion worth of community assets.The Council’s assets include:1,414km of sealed roads and 77km of unsealed roads2,606km of footpaths and 319km of shared paths2,085km of drainage pipes181 sporting courts / fields190 buildings18,864 light poles, and2,740,203m2 garden beds
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