Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, October 29, 2026
The theft of valuable cables and equipment from the Tramway Heritage Centre may mean that trams run again at the Bylands site, near Kilmore.The entire overhead wire system has been stolen, and the suspension mechanisms have been destroyed.Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Secretary Graham Jordan describes the thefts as making the task of preserving Melbourne’s…
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Goulburn Valley Water is investigating options to secure a reliable and resilient future water supply for the Longwood community.The January fires caused significant damage to the Longwood Water Treatment Plant and the surrounding catchment.Since then, GVW has continued to provide safe and reliable drinking water through water carting arrangements while long-term options are explored.“One option…
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More than $1000 in book vouchers is up for grabs in this year’s Children’s Book Week Bookmark Competition at Mansfield Library.Children and young people aged 4 to 17 are encouraged to get creative and enter their design.Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie (pictured) sees an opportunity for young people to explore art and literature.“Mansfield Shire is…
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The Mansfield Swimming Pool is currently undergoing major upgrades that will breathe new life into the aquatic centre by providing better accessibility and comfort.“The project includes the construction of a new weather-proof enclosure over the learners pool, upgraded change facilities and a solar power system,” said a Mansfield Council representative.“These upgrades mean all members of…
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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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