Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, October 30, 2026
Narre Warren South MLA Gary Maas (pictured) has told Parliament that he had the honour of attending the Onam Festival held by Casey Malayalee at Arthur Wren Hall in Hampton Park.“The Onam Festival celebrates the bounty of nature and the homecoming of the asura king Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala during this…
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Greenvale MLA Iwan Walters told Parliament that he visited and met with the team at Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust at Fawkner Memorial Park and Northern Memorial Park.“I saw how GMCT is working closely with local religious congregations to ensure that our cemeteries and memorial parks are inclusive and reflective of the needs and traditions of…
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Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell (pictured) has questioned the Police Minister Anthony Carbines about unplanned closures of Epping Police Station due to staff shortages, and demanded increased numbers of police at Epping station.Ms Lovell spoke in Parliament to draw attention to the troubling news that on July 15 this year Epping Police Station had to…
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Sandringham MLA Brad Rowswell (pictured) has spoken in State Parliament about Black Rock House.“I would like to remark on the annual general meeting of the Friends of Black Rock House, which occurred. I was accompanied by my son Charlie to that meeting,” Mr Rowswell said“I would like to especially congratulate someone who was presented with…
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Ashwood MLA Matt Fregon (pictured) has told Parliament about his busy electorate:“Earlier this month I joined my Federal colleague the member for Chisholm, Carina Garland, to announce two exciting social housing projects right there in my patch,” Mr Frergon said.“Through the latest round of the Housing Australia Future Fund the ageing estates on Alamein Avenue…
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Berwick MLA Brad Battin (pictured) has presented a 3706 signature petition to Parliament from Officer and District Community Association, and the Save the Beaconsfield Reservoir Action Group, residents of Cardinia Shire, City of Casey, and surrounding communities about Beaconsfield ReservoirThe petition says that the Victorian State Government and Melbourne Water have kept the Beaconsfield Reservoir…
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Euroa MLA Annabelle Cleeland (pictured) says that she cannot understand how the Allan Labor Government closed Dhurringile Prison overnight on August 31.“This was a highly successful low-security prison that not only helped reintegrate people into the community, but also contributed more than $20 million every year into our local economy,” Ms Cleeland said“ Thankfully, groups…
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Maroondah’s post-war heritage will be preserved, following the approval and gazettal of a Planning Scheme amendment.The amendment introduces new heritage protections for buildings and places that reflect Maroondah’s rapid growth and transformation after World War II.Maroondah Mayor, Cr Kylie Spears, said the amendment was a significant milestone.“Although older heritage places have long been recognised as…
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Prahran MLA Rachel Westaway has asked that the State Government prepares a comprehensive report on the granting and enforcement of liquor licences in the electorate. “Residents in my electorate, particularly along Chapel St, are experiencing increased antisocial behaviour linked to licensed premises,” Ms Westaway told Parliament,“Since the establishment of Liquor Control Victoria in July 2022…
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Laverton MLA Sarah Connolly has admitted that “everythingt that could go wrong has gone wrong” at a troubled intersection at sunshine West and Ardeer.“Three years ago the Allan Labor Government removed the dangerous and congestedlevel crossing at Fitzgerald Rd in Sunshine West and Ardeer, saving locals time on their commutes and making our road network…
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