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Schools

MONASH: Concern for schools in Glen Waverley

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Increasing concerns about schools maintenance have been raised in Parliament by North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Richard Welch (pictured).“Local school communities in Glen Waverley are growing increasingly concerned about the state of school facilities in our area,” Mr Welch said.“I have heard from parents and teachers about leaking roofs, outdated classrooms, rusting gutters, a case where an…

Schools

KNOX: $13.9 million for Carrington Park

South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Michael Galea (pictured) says $13.9 million in funding has been allocated for the full rebuild of Carrington Primary School’s facilities in Rowville.“It was great to visit with my colleague Mr Tarlamis, meet with principal Brett Speed, have a chat with him and see the excitement in the school community about this wonderful…

Police News

MELBOURNE: Visa breaches alleged

n A Sudan-born man has appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 10), charged with failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 39, after he was located in Melbourne.The man was charged with two counts of failing to ensure an electronic monitoring device remains in good working…

Police News

EAST GIPPSLAND: Two killed at Orbost

Police are investigating a fatal crash in Orbost on Tuesday morning, June 10.Emergency services were called to reports of a car crashing into a tree near the corner of Murphys Lane and Bonang-Orbost Rd about 12.20am.The 18-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old male passenger died at the scene.A third occupant was taken to hospital with…

Police News

BRIMBANK: Home invasion at St Albans

Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged two men following an aggravated home invasion in St Albans early on Tuesday morning,c June 10.Police were called to the Fox St address shortly after 1.10am following reports a number of people had gained access to a property and discharged a firearm.A search of the area was conducted and…

Council News

WHITTLESEA: Rebuilding trust, says Mayor

The City of Whittlesea is rebuilding trust with the public, according to Mayor Cr Martin Taylor (pictured).In a statement to the latest Council meeting, Cr Taylor said: “As your Mayor, I speak to you today with great pride and optimism about the significant progress your Council is making on behalf of our community.“It is both…

Community News

DAREBIN: Early parenting centre for Northcote

A first look has been revealed for the new Early Parenting Centre in Northcote.Melissa Horne, Minister for Health Infrastructure, last week unveiled an early design of the new $20 million facility which will provide vital resources and care for families with young children during the critical early years.Planning is underway for the new Northcote Early…

Police News

PORT PHILLIP: Armed robbery at South Melbourne

Detectives have charged a man following an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in South Melbourne on Monday night (June 9).Investigators allege that a man, armed with a knife, walked into the Clarendon St convenience store about 6pm.It is alleged that the man demanded that a shop attendant hand over cigarettes and cash.The attendant…

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WHITEHORSE: Blackburn under threat, MP claims

The ‘village heart’ of Blackburn is under threat, North-East Metropolitan MLC Richard Welch has told State Parliament.“I rise today to share concerns on behalf of the residents of Blackburn regarding the future of Blackburn Village in the activity centre that has been designated over it,” Mr Welch told the Legislative Council.“For generations Blackburn Village has…

Sport

MERRI-BEK: MPs visit soccer game

Northern Metropolitan MLC Enver Erdogan (pictured) has told Parliament about his visit to a local soccer game, accompanied by two local politicians.“I attended the Upfield Soccer Club seniors match alongside the hardworking members for Greenvale and Broadmeadows, Iwan Walters and Kathleen Matthews-Ward,” Mr Erdogan said.“We were delighted to see the club’s oval lighting delivered through…