Community News

GLEN EIRA: Caulfield MP says Councils should not have to pay for security

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Caulfield MLA David Southwick (pictured) has asked Police Minister Anthony Carbines to provide the appropriate funding to employ the 1100 police that have been promised and the resources and funding to ensure police can do their job to keep the community safe.“I would like to particularly congratulate the new Chief Commissioner of Police Mike Bush…

MANNINGHAM: Battle to fix Five Ways

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Warrandyte MLA Nicole Werner (pictured) says she is determined to get the Five Ways intersection fixed as soon as possuible.“Thirteen times I have raised it in Parliament – 13 times from my maiden speech to this day, over and again – because of how dangerous and notorious this intersection is in my community,” Ms Werner…

MARIBYRNONG: Everyone should feel safe, says Footscray MLA

Footscray MLA Katie Hall (picxtured) has told State Parliament that everyone is entitled to feel safe. She addressed local concerns: I will always fight for the people in my electorate – for theireducation, their health care and their services. “Because I have a seat at the table as the proud Labor member for Footscray in…

GREATER DANDENONG: ‘Bring Your Bills Day’ at Springvale

Mulgrave MLA Eden Foster (pictured) and Consumer Affairs Minister Ingrid Stitt visited South East Community Links in Springvale.“This vital organisation provides invaluable support to our community. In particular, we spoke with staff who provide importantfinancial counselling to families in my electorate and throughout the south-east,” Ms Foster said.“SECL have a ‘Bring your bills’ day, and…

DAREBIN: MP’s concern over Reservoir corner

The issue of the Hickford and Borrie Sts intersection, which is next to Reservoir Views Primary School,” has been raised in State Parliament by Preston MLA Nathan Lambert (pictured).“Darebin council has recently replaced the roundabout there with raised crossings, but there are concerns from local residents and parents that the raised crossings are very shallow…

CARDINIA: MP tells of power of coffee, cake

Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin told Parliament that there have been many worthy and terrific occasions to celebrate across the electorate this past month.“ I want to talk about the seniors morning tea that I co-hosted with Minister Shing. It was a wonderful turnout, with over 130 local seniors joining us to actively participate in some…

MAROONDAH: Petition for Hospital

Croydon MLA David Hodgett (pictured) presented a petition to Parliament, bearing 140 signatures, draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly community support for the State Government to rebuild Maroondah Hospital to address its dated infrastructure and inadequate facilities.“Maroondah Hospital is a very busy hospital, that is under extreme pressure to cater to patients from…

WHITTLESEA: Boost for Epping-Wollert road

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Crews thismonth began major works to improve Epping Rd’s intersection with Linfield Pde at Wollert..These works will include upgrading the northbound lanes, building a new median and kerbs, and installing new drainage, traffic signals, safety barriers and street lighting.Linfield Pde is temporarily closed at Epping Rd until early July so crews can safely upgrade the…

BANYULE: Network provides work experience

Banyule Nillumbik Local Learning and Employment Network is this week running a new program called Work Inspirations.In partnership with local Banyule businesses Kebet Packaging and Cardboard Mill, tghe Network is delivering a week of work experience and career explorations for a group of 30 Year 10 students from local schools.The program gives students the opportunity…