Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, October 30, 2026
Croydon MLA David Hodgett (pictured) has asked Roads Minister Melissa Horne to ask the Department of Transport and Planning to urgently clear the overgrown blackberry bushes that are overhanging the footpath on the pedestrian refuge at the corner of Mount Dandenong Rd and Wicklow Avenue in Croydon.“This is not a new issue. My office wrote…
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An independent trial of next-generation trailer-based road safety camerasis underway along Canterbury Rd.The advanced trailers bring a broader range of detection capabilities including red light violations, bus lane enforcement, licence plate recognition, and driver safety monitoring.Verra Mobility has deployed two relocatable trailers along Canterbury Rd, as part of a four-week non-enforcement technical trial.Positioned at two…
Read More about SOUTH-EAST: Trial on Canterbury RdCaulfield MLA David Southwick (pictured) says the State Labor Government’s new high-rise activity centres are set to disproportionately affect his electorate.“We have got three activity centres proposed in Caulfield, Elsternwick and Glen Huntly that risk creating further congestion without the proper investment in proper transport upgrades and open space,” Mr Southwick told the Legislative Assembly…
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Ten years of advocacy for pedestrian crossings in Brighton have finally paid off, according to local MLA James Newbury (pictured).“After years of community advocacy the State and Federal Governments have agreed to jointly fund pedestrian safety infrastructure in Dendy Village and Hampton St,” Mr Newbury told Parliament.“The village is a busy thoroughfare. Currently there is…
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Southern Metropolitan MLC Katherine Copsey (pictured) says public transport is the key to the future of Fishermans Bend.“Fishermans Bend needs Melbourne Metro 2. Planned to become a home to 80,000 people and a host to 80,000 jobs and a university campus, Fishermans Bend does have the potential to be a crucial part of our city,”…
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Almost 200 households in Lilydale can now switch from septic tanks to piped sewerage, saving maintenance hassles and benefiting the environment, thanks to works completed by Yarra Valley Water. The project is part of the water corporation’s Community Sewerage Program, which provides households in Melbourne’s outer northern and eastern suburbs with the option to connect…
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Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured) says the State Labor Government continues a program of funding cutbacks.“We have had $8 million slashed from primary prevention, with $24 million from service delivery,” Ms McLeish told Parliament.“One of the things that bothers me greatly is that the Allan Labor Government have failed organisations that do a good job.“Now…
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Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell (pictured) has asked about fixes for potholes in Nagambie.“ My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. When will the horrendous potholes on Vickers Rd, Nagambie, be properly repaired with a full pavement replacement?” Ms Lovell asked.“Constituents have contacted me about the terrible condition of Vickers Rd,…
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Glen Waverley MLA John Mullahy (pictured) has asked Suburban Rail Loop Minister Harriet Shing to join jim in meeting with the traders of the Kingsway precinct, to discuss the impacts of the Suburban Rail Loop East works and the support available throughout this period.“I want to acknowledge the many businesses that continue to serve our…
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‘ Rowville MLA Kim Wells (pictured) says there is a “crime crisis’ in the region.“When will the Minister and the State Labor Government fix the current crime crisis, particularly the brazen youth crime spree exploding right across our televisions and smartphones each day, leaving many of myRowville electorate constituents living in fear and believing that…
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