Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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…
Read More about BRIMBANK: Sunshine crossing delays frustrating, admits Labor MP
The State Government is making the biggest investment by any level of government into Boronia ever, according to Bayswater MLA Jackson Taylor (pictured). “It is a massive, massive upgrade, the biggest investment by anylevel of government into Boronia ever, and it complements beautifully the revitalisation work theAllan Labor government has been delivering in Boronia for…
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Glen Waverley MLA John Mullahy (pictured) has told State Parliament about a number of multi-cultural events that he has attended.“It was a pleasure to attend an Eid reunion organised by the Bangladeshi Senior Citizens Club Victoria,” Mr Mullahy said.“It was a vibrant and well-attended gathering filled with laughter and delicious food. Thank you to President…
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Laverton MLA Sarah Connolly has spoken about the facilities available for people to hand in their machetes.“For folks in my electorate and nearby, you can get rid of your machetes at deposit bins located at police stations in Werribee, Sunshine and Altona, all in close proximity to my electorate and safe spaces for our community,”…
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Caulfield MLA David Southwick (pictured) has told State Parliament about attending a book launch of Ruptured at Glen Eira Town Hall.“I want to thank the project team Simonne Whine, Romy Moshinsky, Susie Ivany and Kylie Appel; the editors Tamar Paluch and Lee Kofman; and the publisher the Lamm Library and chair Dr Rolene Lamm.“Since the…
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