Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The total raised for the 2025 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal is $23,822,792 – a new record.
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Newly-elected Prahran MLA Rachel Westaway (pictured) has asked questions in Parliamemt: “When will the Minister [for Mental Health] properly fund drug rehabilitation facilities, including outreach services, to deal with the enormous drug problems plaguing my local area?“In Chapel St and surrounding areas like Prahran Square illicit drug use is ongoing and confronting.“Users blatantly inject drugs…
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Kororoit MLA Luba Grigorovitch (pictured) officially opened the Aintree Community Garden.“This project was made possible by a $75,000 grant from the Living Local Fund’s suburban grants, enabling We Love Aintree to bring this community garden to the heart of Woodlea,” Ms Grigorovitch said.“A huge thankyou to Jono from We Love Aintree for turning this vision…
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“I want to speak on the success of the Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival,” Croydon MLA David Hodgett (pictured) has told State Parliament.“It was a terrific event held in Croydon at Eastfield Park with people travelling from near and far, including international locations, to attend the event,” Mr Hodgett said.“The festival showcased a range…
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