Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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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The State Government needs to commit to funding a new police station in Whittlesea township in the 2025-26 State Budget, says Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell.This comes after police representatives admitted that the existing station is not fit for purpose, Ms Lovell said.Ms Lovell ttended a neighbourhood crime forum for the Whittlesea Police Service Area,…
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Bayside Mayor Cr Hanna El Mouallem (pictured) says his Council sharesd the deep concern of the community around the alarming increase in aggravated burglaries and car theft within the municipality and understands the desire of residents to protect themselves and their families.“I implore the Victorian Government to urgently focus more resources and attention to addressing…
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The State Government’s West Gate Tunnel Project has teamed with V8 Supercars to test drive the new connections which will transform how people move between Melbourne’s west and the city. V8 Supercar drivers Cam Waters and Anton de Pasquale toured the new Wurundjeri Way extension and elevated ramp connecting CityLink to Footscray Road, which will…
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The State Government has released new designs for the Newport level crossing removal project reflecting community feedback – with the designs incorporating new community spaces, additional tree planting and exterior designs. Gabrielle Williams (pictured), Transport Infrastructure Minister, invited locals to have their say, with the next round of consultation helping to shape the final designs…
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