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PORT PHILLIP: Attack on synagogue

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Temple Beth Israel was the target of an antisemitic act of vandalism when a swastika was painted on the front signage of the building, David Davis MLC (pictured) has told Parliament.“We are grateful to report that the graffiti was removed … thanks to swift and coordinated efforts of TBI staff, Community Security Group, Victoria Police,…

MONASH: Rooming house row at Jordanville

A rooming house is being built in Mount Waverley, without proper process, according to Southern Metropolitan MLC David Davis.“My constituency question is for the attention of the Minister for Planning [Sonya Kilkenny], and it concerns 18 Windsor Avenue in Mount Waverley, opposite Jordanville station.“I joined a community demonstration there on Thursday night at 6 pm….

GLEN EIRA: MP blasts Govt inaction on crime

Southern Metropolitan MLC Georgie Crozier (pictured) has slammed the Allan Labor State Government for what she calls “inaction” on crime.“My question is for the Minister for Police [Anthony Carbines]. Bentleigh East and Bentleigh have some of the highest crime rates in the City of Glen Eira, and the Glen Eira crime rate has increased by…

FRANKSTON: MLC asks for business exemption

Problems faced by a local Carrum Downs business have been raised in Parliament by South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC David Limbrick.“My question today is for the Minister for Planning [Sonya Kilkenny],” Mr Limbrick told the Legislative Council.“Shaylan, in my electorate, had started her dream business running a beauty salon in Carrum Downs called Beauty by Shaylan.“Unfortunately, due…

YARRA: Pill testing in Brunswick St

Victoria’s first fixed site for pill testing will be located at 95 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. Mental Health Minister Ingrid Stitt (pictured) said: “The service is close to one of Melbourne’s most popular nightlife hubs as well as public transport, health care and social services, and it will offer access to the same life-saving advice and…

HOBSONS BAY: Altona crossing designs released

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Final designs for the removal of the Maidstone St level crossing at Altona have been released. Major construction is set to begin in the coming months.The new road bridge will feature patterned and textured surfaces finished in earthy browns, oranges and muted purples, while porthole-inspired windows will give pedestrians on the bridge views of the…

YARRA: Shortlist for Gasworks

Friday, June 20, 2025

Harriet Shing (pictured), Minister for Development Victoria, last week announced that Local Residential, GFM Group, PDG and Hickory Developments have been invited to participate in the Request for Proposal process to deliver Parcel A of the Fitzroy Gasworks development.Parcel A is expected to deliver around 350 new homes, including a minimum of 20 per cent…

EAST: Councils join to boost tourism

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Three shires have partnered to create a new Visitor Economy Partnership, spreading tourism funding and initiatives.Cardinia, Nillum-bik and Yarra Ranges Shires will transfer of the current agreement with Yarra Ranges Tourism across to the new Visitor Economy Partnership on Tuesday (July 1).All three Councils have now committed to the VEP.Yarra Ranges Mayor, Cr Jim Child,…

NORTH-EAST: Delay on home care packages

Friday, June 13, 2025

Indi MHR Helen Haines (pictured) is amongst a group of independent MPs and Senators who are concerned about the impact the Albanese Govern-ment’s decision to postpone the commencement of 80,000 new Home Care Packages will have on older Australians.Some 83,000 new Home Care packages were due to be rolled out from July 1, this has…

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: McCrae Inquiry extended

The State Government is extending the final reporting date for the Board of Inquiry into the McCrae landslide to gather more expert evidence to get to the bottom of what happened.The reporting date will be extended to September 10 to allow the Inquiry to obtain further expert evidence to make findings on the Terms of…