Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Shoplifters, drug traffickers, and anti-social troublemakers remain firmly in the sights of police on Chapel St, with almost 130 people arrested on the popular strip this year.The arrests are a result of two co-ordinated operations targeting key issues along Chapel St – retail theft (Operation Traders) and anti-social behaviour surrounding the street’s nightspots (Operation Safenight).Cost…
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Community News
The Allan State Government is not listening to concerns about North-East Link, Bulleen MLA Matthew Guy (pictured) has told Parliament.He cited worries about matters such astree removal, open space loss, car parking and the moving of water pumps, which are now being placed near residents’ homes.“Residents are constantly telling me – I had a number…
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Local People
Yarra Plenty Regional Library Chief Executive Officer Jane Cowell will step down from her role, effective October 3.Ms Cowell’s tenure has been marked by innovation, sector-wide collaboration, and a deep commitment to access, inclusion, and literacy.“Jane is the leader every library wishes they could have,” Nillumbik’s Shire Cr Grant Brooker said.“She has transformed YPRL into…
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Community News
Leo’s Supermarkets in Heidelberg and Kew are to close late next year.Business tycoon James Parker is said to be one of the investors interested in developing the Heidelberg site, which has already been sold.Leo Blake and wife Rose have operated Le Max Group which bought the property in 2000 for $232,870.The Scintilla restaurant is also…
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Local People
Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio has paid tribute in State Parliament to lthe life of Monika Janinski.“I rise to honour Monika Janinski, a remarkable advocate for social justice and animal welfare,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.“I first met Monika on April 26, 2024, when she reached out to my office as a local constituent. She requested a…
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Community News
The future of Waverley RSL, and the impact on it by the Suburban Rail Loop, has been raised in State Parliament.David Davis, Southern Metropolitan MLC, said: “I refer to the government’s forced acquisition under the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act, listed in the Government Gazette of May 8, of the whole of the land and…
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Community News
Temple Beth Israel was the target of an antisemitic act of vandalism when a swastika was painted on the front signage of the building, David Davis MLC (pictured) has told Parliament.“We are grateful to report that the graffiti was removed … thanks to swift and coordinated efforts of TBI staff, Community Security Group, Victoria Police,…
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Health
Eastern Victoria MLC Rnee heath has spoken about the ambulance that never came to help Pakenham assaultvictim ‘Jack’.“My adjournment matter tonight is for the Minister for Victims [Anthony Carbines]. The action that I seek is for the minister to meet with the family of Jack, the 18-year-old who was brutally assaulted in Pakenham, and explain…
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Politics
Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mulholland (pictured) has spoken about proposals to remove The Lord’s Prayer from Parliament.“The action I seek from the minister, almost a year after I stood here and gave voice to nearly 11,000 Victorians who signed a petition in support of the prayer, is to confirm that Labor will stand united with…
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Community News
A rooming house is being built in Mount Waverley, without proper process, according to Southern Metropolitan MLC David Davis.“My constituency question is for the attention of the Minister for Planning [Sonya Kilkenny], and it concerns 18 Windsor Avenue in Mount Waverley, opposite Jordanville station.“I joined a community demonstration there on Thursday night at 6 pm….
Read More about MONASH: Rooming house row at Jordanville