Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after he allegedly assaulted another man in a random attack in St Albans on Saturday (Nov. 29).Police will allege the victim was walking along Main Rd East when the man walked past him just after 4pm.The man allegedly circled back and physically assaulted the victim, rendering…
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Council News
Cr Kylie Spears of Maroondah has been named the inaugural winner of the Mary Rogers Award for women in local government.The Victorian Local Governance Association, in partnership with the State Government, made the announcement on Thursday (Nov. 27) at a special presentation ceremony at Queen’s Hall, Parliament House.The Maroondah City councillor and former mayor was…
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Council News
City of Whittlesea Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd (pictured) appears to have scored an annual pay rise of more than $100,000, to take his salary to more than $500,000.The latest Council annual report lists the municipality’s top earner to receive between $500,000-$509,999.The $½-million level equals a weekly pay packet of $9615.In the previous financial year,…
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What's On
Maribyrnong’s signature annual New Year’s Eve event returns from 6.30pm on December 31 at Footscray Park’s Western Lawn.Hosted by Myf Warhurst, the night opens with a Welcome to Country followed by a performance from Boonwurrung Ngargee Dance Group, a dynamic collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young women, fusing traditional and contemporary dance styles.Country…
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What's On
Entertainer Rhonda Burchmore will host Craigieburn’s Anzac Park for Hume Carols by Candlelight on Saturday (Dec. 6).“Christmas is my most favourite time of the year,” Burchmore says. “To be out there in Hume, I’m really thrilled and honoured to be invited to be the MC and to sing for the people who come along.Having performed…
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Merri-bek City Council has adopted a cat curfew that will come into effect from 2027.“Cat curfews aim to improve a cat’s health and lifespan and reduce negative effects on wildlife and the environment,” said a Council representative.“Curfews can also help address community concerns about cat noise, cats digging in gardens and trespass.“Merri-bek’s cat curfew will…
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Community News
Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mul-holland has called on the State Government to urgently duplicate Somerton Rd and upgrade the dangerous Roxburgh Park Drive intersectionMr MNulholland condemning what he describes as decades of Labor’s ongoing neglect of Melbourne’s north.Speaking in Parliament, Mr Mulholland urged the Minister for Roads and Roads Safety [Melissa Horne] to act on…
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Health
The official opening of the permanent Melton Mental Health and Wellbeing Local was conducted by Ingrid Stitt (pictured), Minister for Mental Health, last Friday (Nov. 28).The service, which has been operating since 2023, will now offer walk-in services to the Melton community, with a range of clinical and wellbeing mental health supports – all free…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to several calls of a building fire at Sackville St, Collingwood, at 3.16am on Friday (Nov. 28).Crews arrived on scene within six minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the building, and the response was escalated.FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as preventing…
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Council News
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has been named winner of the 2025 Excellence in Road Safety Award from the Australasia College of Road Safety.The College recognises exceptional leadership, research and innovation in road safety, highlighting individuals and organisations committed to reducing road trauma across Australasia.“This prestigious Australasian award was for the Shire’s innovative work on rural…
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