Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded at 9.43pm Thursday (May 28) to an incident on Prentice St, Brunswick, after a caller to Triple Zero (000) reported a building fire.Firefighters arrived to find flames issuing from a single-storey brick building that housed a bicycle shop.Crews fought the fire with multiple hose lines and an aerial appliance.The building was…
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Police News
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision which occurred in Ballarat Central on Friday evening (may 29).Investigators were called to the intersection of Creswick Rd and MacArthur St about 6.30pm after reports of the two car collision.One of the drivers involved, believed to be a woman in her 60s, was treated at the…
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Police News
Prahran Highway Patrol officers are appealing to the public to help identify a vehicle following a hit-run in Melbourne in the early hours of Satyrday morning (May 30).A vehicle described as a white Mercedes SUV was spotted driving erratically before it crashed into several cars near the intersection of Queens Rd and Leopold St around…
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Council News
Yarra Ranges Council will begin works to repair and improve the Mooroolbark Library building this week, with limited library services temporarily relocated to Mooroolbark Community Centre while building works are carried out.The library building and public toilet, at Station St, Mooroolbark will close on Friday (June 5) at 5.30pm and reopen on Friday, June 12,…
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Council News
Mansfield Shire Council will soon deliver a major energy resilience upgrade at the Bonnie Doon Recreation Reserve.The project will see a 30kW/72kWh battery system and an additional 8kW of new solar PV installed to improve energy reliability, reduce electricity costs and provide backup power during outages and emergency events.The battery will support the reserve’s role…
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Council News
“The Eildon Key Worker Housing Project is approaching a key milestone, with six new houses now installed at Twenty First St and expected to be available from July-August,” Murrindindi Shire Chief Executive Officer Livia Bonazzi Ipictured) told last week’s Council meeting.“A further stage at Eighth St is scheduled to commence shortly, with additional dwellings anticipated…
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Council News
The City of Whittlesea is calling for continued, long-term investment in Donnybrook Rd. The Council is warning that rapid population growth will significantly outpace the corridor’s current capacity despite the latest funding announcement from the Federal and State Governments.“While we acknowledge the Stage 2 funding from the Federal and State Governments, it does not go…
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Community News
Frontline rangers and operational staff at Parks Victoria are taking protected industrial action, with the Australian Workers’ Union calling for a reclassification and pay uplift.“Our members are the people on the ground. They build campgrounds and amenities, carry out rescues, and protect and save wildlife. They are the reason Victoria’s parks stay pristine and safe…
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Community News
State Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has announced the first part of their cuts plan, says Eureka MLA Michaela Settle (pictured).“The Liberals and Nationals will slash one in seven public servants – directly impacting services in our regions,” said Ms Settle.She said that new analysis shows that this means at least 1,00 workers across regional Victoria…
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Council News
A number of road safety signs installed on Harrys Creek Rd, Euroa Strathbogie Rd and Longwood Ruffy Rd will be removed in the coming weeks following feedback from residents.The yellow and black chevron signs were installed as part of the TAC-funded Safer Local Road and Streets Program, but residents have expressed concern about the number…
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