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KNOX: ‘Massive’ spend at Boronia

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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…

MONASH: Multicultural events in Glen Waverley

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…

HOBSONS BAY: Drop the knife, save a life

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,”…

GLEN EIRA: ‘Ruptured’ launched at Town Hall

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…

WYNDHAM: MPs visit local venues

Werribee MLA John Lister (pictured) has told State Parliament about the dedicated volunteers at Wyndham Park Community Centre, “who have seen the positive impact of the tens of thousands of dollars from the Allan Labor Government for their programs.“This funding has enabled the delivery of vital services to those in need in our community, including…

MELTON: Welcome to new hospital

Melton MLA Steve McGhie (pictured) has spoken in Parliament about welcoming the Premier,the Minister for Health Infrastructure, the Minister for Health and the Minister for Mental Health to the new Melton Hospital site to mark the official start of major construction.“Over the next six months the site will be a hive of activity, with excavation,…

MELBOURNE: Arts Centre extended

Work to upgrade and expand Arts Centre Melbourne’s iconic Theatres Building has reached a major milestone.Colin Brooks (pictured), Minister for Creative Industries, last week inspected the site, which extends the basement of the Theatres Building to make way for new and expanded facilities, increasing the centre’s capacity to host world-class performances.Excavation behind the Theatres Building…

PORT PHILLIP: Grandstand named after Pistari

Melbourne born-and-raised motorsports champion, Oscar Piastri, will be immortalised at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit with a Grandstand bearing his name.Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, aid the grandstand opposite the team garages and pit lane would be called the Piastri Grandstand from the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix onwards.

STATEMENT from the Publishers

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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DAREBIN: Funds shared in Northcote

Northcote MLA Kat Theophanous (pictured) is pleased with government funds being shared throughout the electorate.“In local sport, Darebin United secured $5000 for club wellbeing, while the Victorian Roller Derby League and Northcote United Cricket Club picked up grants for more uniforms and gear,” Ms Theophanous said.“We are boosting Thornbury High with $1.27 million to upgrade…