Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, October 29, 2026
NEXTDC will build a new $2 billion next-generation digital campus in Fishermans Bend.NEXTDC’s M4 Melbourne will feature an AI Factory, Mission Critical Operations Centre, and Technology Centre of Excellence – positioning Victoria as a national digital infrastructure hub.It will create thousands of jobs in tech, AI, digital infrastructure, defence technology, advanced research and more.The tech…
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Michael Galea, South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC (pictured), has raised the need for public transport with Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Public and Active Transport.“The State Budget announced is another great budget for the south-east, including in the space of transport, with locked-in continuation of route 881, with its extension from Merinda Park to Clyde North,” said Mr…
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Southern Metropolitan MLC Ryan Batchelor (pictured) says Sephardi Jews are being supported by the State Government.“ I had the pleasure of visiting the Sephardi Synagogue in Balaclava. Sephardi Jews are those predominantly from the Middle East and Africa, originating from the Iberian Peninsula,” Mr Batchelor said.“The Sephardi synagogue received $126,000 last year from the Multicultural…
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There are no funds in the 2025-26 State Government Budget for the Point cook Community Hospital, Western Metropolitan MLC Trung Luu has told State Parliament.“In the State Budget the Government promoted its investment of over $634 million into the healthcare system; however, not a single cent was promised for the Point Cook community hospital in…
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Community safety needs to be enhanced in Hobsons Bay, says Western Metropolitan MLC Trung Luu (pictured).“Data shows a 31 per cent increase in crime in the area, which has a direct impact on residents going about their daily activities, especially with the increase in daylight attacks.“To make things worse, council reports a growing crisis in…
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A $250,000 expenditure has been allocated by the state Government for the Peterson Street Reserve in Highett, says Ryan Batchelor (pictured), Southern Metropolitan MLC.“There was a win in the budget for the three sporting clubs who call Peterson Reserve in Highett home – $250,000 provided by the Labor Government to support upgrades to facilities,” Mr…
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Access to the Heide Gallery at Bulleen is a worry for North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Aiv Puglielli (pictured).“Heide Museum of Modern Art is a wonderful place to visit in my region. I attend regularly,” Mr puglielli told the Legislative Council.“The art is spectacular, and the nearby parklands are a beautiful place to explore or to picnic.“However,…
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A first look has been revealed for the new Early Parenting Centre in Northcote.Melissa Horne, Minister for Health Infrastructure, last week unveiled an early design of the new $20 million facility which will provide vital resources and care for families with young children during the critical early years.Planning is underway for the new Northcote Early…
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the North East Link tunnelling site at Lower Plenty Rd, Yallambie, in the company of Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan late last week.The North East Link project continues to forge ahead with two massive Tunnel Boring Machines relaunching from Lower Plenty Rd to continue their journey towards Bulleen.The TBMs ‘Gillian’ and…
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Ivanhoe MLA Anthony Carbines says that a number of local projects did well out of the State Budget:• Ivanhoe Park Croquet Club with $250\,000 for significant upgrades at the Ivanhoe Park Croquet Club.• The James Reserve change rooms upgrade, particularly around the female-friendly change rooms, will be great over there in Heidelberg Heights at the…
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