Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Observer
There is a certain simian similitude to Conor Lynch’s contribution to the Fringe Festival. Given there is no dialogue, Lynch, in the appropriately titled production Chimp, must convey the desires of his alter ego in mime from captivity to an almost civilised entity.While the anthropological mimicry may not be sufficient to distinguish a capuchin monkey…
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Council News
Murrindindi Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer Livia Bonazzi’s annual pay packet now appears to exceed $300,000, according to a document due to go before the municipal meeting on Wednesday night (Oct. 22).The Council’s Annual Report lists the Shire’s top earner to receive between $300,000-$309,000 – at least $5769 weekly.According to listings in the ‘Key Management…
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Mitchell Shire Council has welcomed a $2.6 million investment from the Federal Government to help plan a new Cloverton regional city in Melbourne’s north.The funding, delivered through the Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program, will support the Pioneering Urban Innovation: Planning a New City in Melbourne’s North project – a regional partnership between Hume City Council,…
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Council News
Harley Hammond Reserve in Broadford is taking shape as a new hub for community sport and recreation, with demolition of the old netball courts now well underway, a Mitchell Shire Council representative said.“The works mark a major milestone in the Harley Hammond Reserve Netball Courts and Lighting Upgrade and Play Space Project, which will deliver…
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Council News
The City of Whittlesea has received complaints following community-led events at Mernda Recreation Reserve.The Basant Kite Festival (Sept. 28) and Dussehra Mela (Oct. 4) were independently organised events and each received a community grant.“Anyone who hosts an event in a public space in the City of Whittlesea must obtain an event permit which outlines conditions…
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Police News
An Iraq-born man has appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday(Oct. 16), charged with breaching his visa-mandated conditions.“The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 36, after he was located in a town about 50km north of Melbourne,” said an AFP representative.It will be alleged the man allegedly breached one of the conditions of his Commonwealth…
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Police News
Two men have been charged after a stolen vehicle was spotted allegedly speeding around Shepparton in the early hours on Friday morning (Oct. 17).The stolen white Holden ute was seen driving on Wyndham St about 12.45am.Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle before the driver allegedly turned off the Holden’s headlights and took off.The Holden drove…
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Police News
Geelong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a woman after an allegedly stolen vehicle was tracked from South Melbourne to a Norlane car park where a man attempted to carjack four vehicles on Friday afternoon (Oct. 17).Officers were conducting patrols for a suspicious loiter when they observed an allegedly stolen grey Haval on Dorcas and…
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Council News
The State Government has announced the name of the second Municipal Monitor to be appointed to the City of Kingston.John Watson will join John Tanner in working with the municpality through until December 31, said a Governemnt representative.
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Council News
The City of Whittlesea has endorsed its updated Road Management Plan.The Plan provides a clear framework for how Council manages and maintains more than 1497 kilometres of Council roads. It also covers 2809 kilometres of pathways, 124 bridges and 2403 kilometres of kerb and channel.The Plan sets the standards for road maintenance and outlines how…
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