Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Politics
Southern Metropolitan MLC David Davis (pictured) says the State Governemnt’s plans for high-rise developments in local suburbs is “half-baked”.“There are a couple of areas in particular in the Southern Metropolitan Region that I want to focus on,” Mr Davis said.“Ashburton has been told that there will be a high-rise, high-density development up to four storeys,…
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Politics
Some Police officers wear a ‘ThinBlue Line’ badge, which is a symbol of violence, according to North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Aiv Puglielli (Greens) (pictured).In a question to Police Minister Anthony Carbines, Mr Puglielli said: “The action that I seek is for you to make inquiries as to why Victorian Police officers are still wearing thin blue…
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Schools
North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Richard Welch attended Box Hill High School’s 95th anniversary historical expo.“They had on display uniforms and photographs from past years. I especially enjoyed seeing the circular that said in 1967 boys would have their grades downgraded for not getting their hair cut,” Mr Welch said.“There were former alumni and former principals. I…
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Uncategorized
And the award goes to … Margaret, who was nominated by Margaret and Margaret.Cranbourne’s Margaret Nummey won the most prestigious award at the 2025 Victorian Heart of Dovida awards after her nomination was supported by two of her longest-standing clients, Margaret Ellis and Margaret McPhan.For Margaret Nummey, the honour caps nearly five years of caring…
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Council News
Cardinia Shire Council hosted the annual Good Choice Awards on Tuesday, September 23.This event celebrated young people aged 12-24 who exemplified resilience, kindness and strength in their decision-making throughout 2025.The event brought together families, friends, educators, and community leaders, all united in their commitment to create a supportive environment for youth to thrive. Cardinia Shire…
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Council News
Two new initiatives designed to ease cost of living pressures are part of Frankston Council’s $1.7m local support package.The Active Participation Subsidy Program and Ratepayer Rewards initiative, together worth more than $250,000, are designed to reduce cost-of-living pressures while strengthening community connection, health and wellbeing.The Council has invested $137,000 into a new subsidy program to…
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Environment
Agencies which manage public land should be aware Moorabool Shire Council’s repeated requests for transparency about toxic waste illegally dumped on public land have fallen on deaf ears at the Environment Protection Authority, the Council says.The EPA has maintained a code of silence around the contamination crisis, the Council has claimed.Moorabool Council now plans to…
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Council News
The Commonwealth Reserve rotunda in Williamstown will be closed temporarily to ensure community safety.“It was found that further engineering assessments are required to confirm what works are needed to ensure the safety of the site,” said a Hobsons Bay Council representative.“While still deemed safe for light use, the assessment highlighted concerns around ongoing and extended…
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Council News
Hume City Council is doubling its efforts to stamp out rubbish dumping on local streets through a name and shame community awareness campaign.The move comes as part of the Dob in a Dumper campaign that’s been reinforcing Council’s stance on rubbish behaviour, by encouraging locals to report dumpers to council and cracking down strong on…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to a house fire at Ferndale Rd in Sunshine North on Friday afternoon (Oct. 3).Firefighters arrived within five minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the roof of a single storey brick home.Three occupants were able to evacuate safely and confirm all persons were accounted for.Firefighters in breathing apparatus…
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