Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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…
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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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The State Government is rebuilding Mornington Fishermans Jetty to reinstate access for berthing.Melissa Horne, Minister for Ports and Freight, and Eastern Victoria MLC Tom McIntosh (pictured) visited the site where preparations are underway for works to start next month.The Mornington Fishermans Jetty rebuild was funded as part of an $18 million investment delivered in the…
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The State Government has unveiled West Tarneit as the confirmed name for Melbourne’s newest railway station, which is set to open to passengers in the west next year.The name was chosen following hundreds of people submitting feedback on five proposed names, with locals showing a strong preference for a place-based and easily identifiable name.The station…
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There are to be more bus services more often in Greensborough, St Helena and Eltham North. More frequent weekend services will be introduced later this year on Routes 513 Eltham – Glenroy via Lower Plenty and Route 514 Eltham – Glenroy via Greensborough, and on weekdays on Route 517 Northland – St Helena. Feedback through…
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More than 170 people have received offers of help from police and support services during a two-week operation focused on aggressive begging in Melbourne’s CBD and Carlton. While the primary intention of the operation is to aid rough sleepers and beggars, there was also 26 people arrested by police for offences including outstanding warrants, shop…
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The State Government is getting on with delivering Australia’s biggest urban renewal project – releasing plans to boost social housing at the Flemington and North Melbourne precinct redevelopments. Harriet Shing (pictured), Minister for Housing, announced that both projects will be delivered through the innovative Ground Lease Model – with social housing boosted by 39 per…
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Melbourne’s west has enthusiastically welcomed the game-changing announcement from the Albanese Government committing $1.1 billion to fix the Western Highway.Melton Councillor Dr Phillip Zada (pictured), Chair of LeadWest, said the announcement by the Catherine King, Federal Minister for Infrastructure Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, of $1.1 billion to fix the Western Freeway is a…
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