Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Indi MHR Helen Haines has called on the Federal Government to bring its Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation Bill on for a vote when Parliament returns in early August, following Telstra’s nationwide outage.The disruption affected mobile services and limited access to triple zero.The Government introduced the Bill almost eight months ago, but it is yet to…
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The community’s help is being requested to locate 26 Angus heifers missing from Burgess Rd, Terip Terip, since June 29.Thesenine-month-old heifers survived the bushfires as calves, spent five months agisted while fencing was rebuilt, and had only recently returned home before escaping after a fallen tree brought down a fence.Some 25 have yellow ear tags…
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State Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has promised a $524 million duplication of Donnybrook Rd, if her party is elected in November.Ms Wilson has not given a timeline on fulfilling the promise.“Every day, around 35,000 vehicles travel along Donnybrook Rd – a road designed to safely carry around 20,000 vehicles a day – and in peak…
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The City of Whittlesea business community came together on Thursday (June 25) to celebrate the inspirational achievements, contributions and success stories.The Business Awards night was held at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre in South Morang, and recognised excellence across six categories. Civil construction company Eifers was crowned the 2026 Business of the Year.A…
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Steve Dimopoulos (pictured), Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, last week visited APT Asia Pacific’s Dandenong South facility, which has received a $10 million upgrade.The expansion strengthens APT’s headquarters and manufacturing base with an extra 50 skilled workers.It will now deliver more than 1000 hard court surfaces each year, supporting professional and community sports.The expansion…
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Hide + Seek Pathways is now open to all artists, musicians, writers, performers and collectives connected to Moorabool.The program providing support in the development of their ideas, practices and careers, according to a Moorabool Shire representative.“It is intended to support the creation of new, place-based artistic work grounded in the stories, histories and living cultures…
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Final designs to remove the Ruthven St level crossing in Macleod have been released.Removing the dangerous and congested Ruthven St level crossing will:• slash 30 minutes of boom gate down time during the morning peak• cut travel times for around 12,600 drivers each weekday.Government representatives say that community feedback has shaped the final designs which…
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Ongoing concerns about the safety atMornington-Tyabb Rd and Racecourse Rd intersection in Mornington, have been raised in State Parliament by Chris Crewther MLA (pictured).“The issue has been raised repeatedly by locals over many years, yet meaningful action has still not occurred,” Mr Crewther said.“Despite repeated correspondence to the State Labor Government’s Minister for Roads and…
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Frontline rangers and operational staff at Parks Victoria are taking protected industrial action, with the Australian Workers’ Union calling for a reclassification and pay uplift.“Our members are the people on the ground. They build campgrounds and amenities, carry out rescues, and protect and save wildlife. They are the reason Victoria’s parks stay pristine and safe…
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State Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has announced the first part of their cuts plan, says Eureka MLA Michaela Settle (pictured).“The Liberals and Nationals will slash one in seven public servants – directly impacting services in our regions,” said Ms Settle.She said that new analysis shows that this means at least 1,00 workers across regional Victoria…
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