Community News

CARDINIA: MP tells of power of coffee, cake

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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…

BANYULE: 17-storey development at Greensborough for 211 homes

The State Government is accelerating the construction of 2112 social and affordable homes in Greensborough.Sonya Kilkenny, Minister for Planning (pictured), has approved the construction of the homes, in a 17-storey building will contain a mix of one and two-bedroom homes – all of which will be operated and managed by a community housing provider providing…

MELBOURNE: 80,000 to live at Fishermans Bend

Sunday, May 11, 2025

The State Government’s Fishermans Bend Innovation Precinct is a step closer to becoming reality – with construction starting on the precinct which will be home to approximately 80,000 residents and up to 80,000 workers by 2050.Winslow Infrastructure Pty Ltd has been appointed to complete main works for Stage 1 of the Precinct at the former…

NORTH-EAST: Youth offending up 39 per cent

“Crime in Victoria has risen in the past 10 years under Labor’s watch, with overall offences up 32 per cent,” says Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.“Youth offenders has increased by 39 per cent, and up a staggering 16 per cent in just the past year alone.“Locals deserve the right to be and feel safe in their…

WHITTLESEA: Olives To Oil

The City of Whittlesea is partnering with environmental education centre CERES to bring local olive oil to the community.The free event invites residents to collect olives from their properties or wherever they choose to harvest, so the fruit can be communally pressed into a blend of local olive oil.Olives can be dropped off on Saturday…

YARRA RANGES: Call for lights at Hull Rd, Mooroolbark

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Croydon MLA David Hodgett (pictured) has called on RoadsMinister Melissa Horne and her department to install traffic lights at the intersection of Reay Rd and Hull Rd, Mooroolbark.“Minister, in the time I have been a memberof Parliament traffic congestion has been a big issue on Reay Rd, Mooroolbark, for residents and the school communities as…

HOBSONS BAY: Take a look at Laverton’s roads, Minister urged

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

State Roads Minister Melissa Horne (pictured) has been urged by fellow Labor MLA Sarah Connolly to inspect roads around Laverton.“My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is that the minister join me to visit my electorate of Laverton to speak with locals from Laverton about…