Emergency Services
Archives for July 2026
Observer
OBSERVER: Death of Derryn Hinch, 82
BY ASH LONG, EDITOR So long, mate. Vale Derryn Hinch, dead at age 82. Derryn and I shared lunch just a few weeks back at the Survivors bi-annual gathering at the Emerald Hotel, South Melbourne. We always shared war stories about leg wounds. Derryn had started to be a regular at the luncheons at my…
Read More about OBSERVER: Death of Derryn Hinch, 82
Council News
MANSFIELD: Rates up 2.65 per cent
Mansfield Council says that it has contained rate increases within the 2.75 per cent cap insisted by the State Government, despite inflation of 4 per cent.Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie (pictured) said the Budget reflected a careful balance between fiscal restraint and the investment needed to keep pace with the Shire’s growth.“We recognise the cost-of-living…
Read More about MANSFIELD: Rates up 2.65 per cent
Council News
NILLUMBIK: Hurstbridge Community Shed opens
The much-anticipated Hurstbridge Community Shed has opened.The Shed provides a permanent home for the Hurstbridge Shedders.While awaiting their new facility, the group operated out of a small storage room at Hurstbridge Basketball Stadium. This meant numbers and activities were limited.With the new facility, the Shedders can now tackle projects both small and large. Current members…
Read More about NILLUMBIK: Hurstbridge Community Shed opens
Community News
MURRINDINDI: 26 heifers missing from Terip
The community’s help is being requested to locate 26 Angus heifers missing from Burgess Rd, Terip Terip, since June 29.Thesenine-month-old heifers survived the bushfires as calves, spent five months agisted while fencing was rebuilt, and had only recently returned home before escaping after a fallen tree brought down a fence.Some 25 have yellow ear tags…
Read More about MURRINDINDI: 26 heifers missing from Terip
Council News
WHITTLESEA: Council backs Libs promise
The City of Whittlesea has welcomed a $524 million funding commitment from the Liberal-National Coalition to duplicate Donnybrook Rd.The Opposition has announced that if elected it will duplicate a section of Donnybrook Rd from Epping Rd, Woodstock to Dwyer St, Kalkallo.The election promise, made by Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, also commits to the removal of…
Read More about WHITTLESEA: Council backs Libs promise
Environment
NILLUMBIK: Rabbit control program underway
Residents are being asked to keep dogs on leashes and adhere to detour signage at local reserves as Nillumbik Council’s Rabbit Control Program gets underway.Wild rabbits are an environmental pest and are prevalent throughout the Shire, causing a major threat to biodiversity and agricultural production. Council uses a non-chemical, non-poison approach by employing a specialist…
Read More about NILLUMBIK: Rabbit control program underway
Police News
WHITTLESEA: Armed robbery at Epping
Police have arrested a man following an attempted armed robbery in Epping on Sunday night, July 5.It is understood the man approached the counter of a fast-food restaurant on the corner of High St and Cooper St just after 10.30pm.Officers have been told the man produced a wooden bat and demanded a staff member hand…
Read More about WHITTLESEA: Armed robbery at Epping
Latest Issues
OUT NOW: Wed., July 8, 2026 – First Edition
The First Edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online.Other Editions will be published progressively. Read online at: https://isu.pub/L3XSSiV Next online issue is Wed., July 15, 2026 Next print/online issue is Wed., July 22, 2026
Read More about OUT NOW: Wed., July 8, 2026 – First Edition
Council News
BANYULE: Elizabeth Nealy quits as Councillor
Beale Ward Councillor Elizabeth Nealy advised Banyule City Council of her resignation as a councillor effective from last Friday (July 3).Cr Nealy was a Councillor of Banyule City Council since 2020, and held the role of Mayor in both 2021-2022 and 2024-2025 years.Ms Nealy said it had been a privilege to serve the Banyule community…
Read More about BANYULE: Elizabeth Nealy quits as Councillor