Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have charged a man as part of an investigation into threatening communications.A search warrant was executed at a Fraser Rise residential address. A 31-year-old man was arrested and subsequently interviewed by police.He has been charged with two counts of use carriage service to menace/cause offence and was bailed to appear at…
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Sport
A large crowd was attracted to the Cathedral Invitational golf event at the otherwise private Golf Club, said Cr Sandice McAulay (pictured). Murrindindi Council’s visitor economy team worked with the organisers.
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Council News
Trak Buller spoke to Murrindindi Councillors in relation to the use of firearms in the Shire.Lloyd Butler spoke in relation to the use of firearms in the municipality. Mr Butler also spoke against any future proposal to develop a dog park at the Yea Railway Reserve in Yea.
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Council News
Mansfield Library’s Outreach Program for All Seasons has been awarded $242,750 of State Government funding awarded under the 2025-26 Library Infrastructure Program.The funding will be used to purchase a fit-for-purpose fully equipped library van which will enable consistent delivery of library services to outlying communities.“Delivering essential resources to the Shire’s most remote communities has long…
Read More about MANSFIELD: $¼m for books
Environment
Mitchell Shire Council will expand the operation of its Reuse Shops at the Wallan and Seymour Resource Recovery Centres.The Council has awarding a two-year contract to Community Resources Limited, trading as Resource Recovery Australia, following a public Expression of Interest process.“Reuse Shops play an important role in keeping usable items in circulation, diverting waste from…
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Council News
The City of Whittlesea has welcomed continued progress on the Beveridge Intermodal Precinct, with a significant milestone reached as ground was officially broken ground on Stage 1 of the nationally important freight infrastructure project.The project will support increased rail freight capacity between Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.Stage 1 will deliver essential rail access and the…
Read More about WHITTLESEA: Milestone for Beveridge
Health
Access Health and Community will operate the new Lilydale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Richard Higgins (pictured) said the new clinic would make a real difference for residents in Lilydale and surrounding areas.The Lilydale UCC will operate seven days a week with extended hours, helping to ease pressure on Maroondah Hospital and provide…
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Community News
Proposed new data rpocessing centres, including those planned for Donnybrook and Somerton, could overwhelm the electricity grid, says a report from the Australian Marketing Energy Operator.Demand for electricity could more than double if the centres went ahead, and AMEO’s report it was “not possible” to support the demand.Developers are seeking to “cash in” on the…
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Council News
Public toilets on Main St, Lilydale, closed “for the foreseeable future” after vandals caused further damage.Months of repeated vandalism attacks have left the community facility unserviceable.Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Richard Higgins said vandals and anti-social behaviour have long targeted the toilets.“Unfortunately, vandals have damaged the facility yet again, and in the interests of public safety,…
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Council News
Two Hurstbridge businesses have been recognised for their passion and innovation at the Northern Business Achievement Awards.Sustainable Building and Design received the Sustainability and Environment Award, and RadTest Australia won the Best Small Business or Microbusiness Award at the Grand Finale Gala.Presented by NORTHLink, the awards are a regional partnership between local government, education and…
Read More about NILLUMBIK: Hurstbridge businesses win awards