Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Community News
Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell (pictured) has questioned the Police Minister Anthony Carbines about unplanned closures of Epping Police Station due to staff shortages, and demanded increased numbers of police at Epping station.Ms Lovell spoke in Parliament to draw attention to the troubling news that on July 15 this year Epping Police Station had to…
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Council News
Hume Council said it was deeply concerned by the anti-immigration protests planned for Sunday, August 31.“Council unequivocally rejects all forms of hate speech, racism, and discrimination and stands firm in its commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful community for all,” a Council statement said.“As one of Australia’s most culturally and linguistically diverse municipalities,…
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Community News
Sandringham MLA Brad Rowswell (pictured) has spoken in State Parliament about Black Rock House.“I would like to remark on the annual general meeting of the Friends of Black Rock House, which occurred. I was accompanied by my son Charlie to that meeting,” Mr Rowswell said“I would like to especially congratulate someone who was presented with…
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Schools
Sandringham MNLA Brad Rowswell (pictured) has spoken in State Parliament about the new Principal of Kilbreda College.“Stephanie Smyth has been appointed after a year of dedicated service as Acting Principal and eight years as the Assistant Principal. With almost two decades of experience in education, Stephanie brings, in my view, invaluable expertise to the job….
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Community News
Ashwood MLA Matt Fregon (pictured) has told Parliament about his busy electorate:“Earlier this month I joined my Federal colleague the member for Chisholm, Carina Garland, to announce two exciting social housing projects right there in my patch,” Mr Frergon said.“Through the latest round of the Housing Australia Future Fund the ageing estates on Alamein Avenue…
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Community News
Berwick MLA Brad Battin (pictured) has presented a 3706 signature petition to Parliament from Officer and District Community Association, and the Save the Beaconsfield Reservoir Action Group, residents of Cardinia Shire, City of Casey, and surrounding communities about Beaconsfield ReservoirThe petition says that the Victorian State Government and Melbourne Water have kept the Beaconsfield Reservoir…
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Community News
Euroa MLA Annabelle Cleeland (pictured) says that she cannot understand how the Allan Labor Government closed Dhurringile Prison overnight on August 31.“This was a highly successful low-security prison that not only helped reintegrate people into the community, but also contributed more than $20 million every year into our local economy,” Ms Cleeland said“ Thankfully, groups…
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Health
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas (pictured) has approved the voluntary merger of five health services – Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health – from January 1.More than 1.2 million Victorians in Melbourne’s south, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, Koo Wee Rup and Bass Coast are said to…
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Scouts in Kalkallo now have a purpose-built hall. Youth MNinister Natalie Suleyman (pictured officially opened the new hall at Gilgai Plains Primary School.The hall will act as a hub for local Scouts and Girl Guides, offering a safe and accessible space for meetings, leadership programs, social connection and outdoor activities.Located adjacent to the Recreation Reserve,…
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Police News
A Cambodia-born man was expected to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August 29, charged with failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 24. It was to be alleged he breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa on August 26.He was charged with one count of failing…
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