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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin (pictured) has told State Parliament about a bust list of public engagements locally.“I was very proud to accompany the Minister for Emergency Services in handing over the keys to Pakenham Fire Brigade for their new BA support vehicle,” Ms Vulin told the Legislative Assembly.“This hardworking brigade supports the Cardinia group of…
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I walked into this chamber some months ago and said that theLabor government plan to redesign the Porter Street–Fitzsimons Lane intersection was going to lockout MarketPlace Fresh, Templestowe – that whole business – from being able to operate because theLabor government designed the intersection off a Google Maps analysis. They did not go onsite tolook…
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“Finally, the Federal Labor Government have announced that they are delivering funding to upgrade the Saltwater Reserve in Point Cook,” local MLA Matthew Hilakari (pictured) has told the Legislative Assembly.“They have turned up with $5 million for something the Point Cook Football Club, the Point Cook Cricket Club and the whole community have been calling…
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Alongside the solemn religious observances of GoodFriday, Victorians come together this week to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.Our firends at The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, publishers of the Herald Sun, throw their weight into co-ordinating the Appeal, which last year raised a record-breaking $23,368,724.The annual telethon will be broadcast…
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Crowds were captivated by an activation at the Slow Art Pavilion at Brighton Town Hall Gardens last Saturday (Apr. 12), according to a Council representative. “The event opened with an Origami boat making workshop, which had children and adults alike engaged in the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, before launching their boats in the…
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Almost 200 Freemasons volunteered for Sausage Sizzle duties on Saturday (Apr. 12) to help raise funds for the Royal Children’s hospital Good Friday Appeal. The men’s organisation, which has a large community component, partnered with 33 Bunnings stores across the state, to support the fundraiser. The annual telethon will be broadcast on Channel 7 this…
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Police Minister Anthony Carbines joined Albert Park MLA Nina Taylor to turn the first sod at the new $53 million South Melbourne Police Station in Dorcas St. Construction company McCorkell Constructions Pty Ltd has been appointed as the head contractor for the build. Once operational, the 24-hour facility will accommodate 73 police members – an…
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Boroondara Mayor Cr Sophie Torney says the impact of State Government planning changes “will change the heritage and character of our city forever”.At Camberwell Junction, buildings ranging from six to 12 storeys will be allowed, with surrounding areas of up to four to six storeys in an ‘inner catchment’.Three to four storeys in an ‘outer…
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Scouts in Deer Park will now have an upgraded hall to develop leadership skills, connect with community, participate and grow – thanks to a $140,000 investment.Youth Minister Natalie Suleyman (pictured) and Kororoit MLA Luba Grigorovitch toured the Deer Park Scouts Hall to celebrate the upgrades for Scouts and the community to enjoy.The hall is a…
Read More about BRIMBANK: $140,000 for Deer Park Scout Hall
The State Government has delivered a new outdoor performance area and new park facilities at Cockatoo’s Alma Treloar Reserve.Harriet Shing (pictured), Minister for Development Victoria, announced the completion of the Alma Treloar Masterplan Implementation Stage 2 project, which is backed by a $180,000 Government investment, with support from Cardinia Shire Council and a grant from…
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