Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell has called for increased police patrols in Donnybrook as a “crime crisis” sweeps the northern suburb.Ms Lovell spoke in Parliament last week to share harrowing stories of her constituents from Olivine and other housing estates in Donnybrook, who are living in fear as break-ins, car thefts, and burglaries continue to…
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St Albans MLA Natalie Suleyman (pictured was joined by Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn to officially open the transformed and brand new buildings at Epalock Crescent Kindergarten in St Albans.“What a fantastic investment it has been – close to $4 million from our Government to redevelop a very old and outdated 1980s building,” Ms Suleyman…
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Greater safeguards are needed at Morn-ington Peninsula back beaches, according to a petition presented to Parliament by Nepean MLA Sam Groth.“In 2023–2024, Victoria had its highest summer drowning total on record with 26 lives lost,” the petition says.“The back beaches of the Mornington Peninsula can be dangerous and are generally unpatrolled.”The petition calls on the…
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The Melba Hwy roadworks between Yartra Glen and Tollangi Junction have been halted, and the road will re-open by 12 Noon Saturday (Feb. 22). The Department of Transport will reconsider the works program, and it is likely they will be rescheduled for September.
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Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has spoken in State Parliament about the problems being caused by the Melba Highway detours. “Traffic chaos has unfolded following the government’s decision to fully close the Melba Highway for landslip repairs on Monday.” Ms McLeish said. “Vehicles are being detoured to local roads, which are unsuitable for the volume of…
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The State Government says that it is helping small businesses in the Murrindindi Shire expand – helping to create new jobs and growing the local economy. Ros Spence, Agricultire Minister, announced a total of $100,000 in funding has been awarded to Dindi Daycare centre and the Inferno Marine boat servicing business at Wildon from the…
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Traffic lightds at Dairy Creek Bridge on the Goulburn Valley Hwy, west of Yea, will remain in place until mid-April, according to Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish.“The office of the Minister for Roads confirmed the Dairy Creek bridge railing is currently being fabricated off site and that works are scheduled to take place in mid-April at…
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Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley is calling on the State Government to allow proper time for thorough assessment and genuine community consultation on the latest development plans for the former Kingswood Golf Course site.Developer Slattery is finalising its plans and gave the Dingley Village community a first look late last year, but Cr Oxley says…
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Applications for the 3-year-old kindergarten program in 2026 and the 4-year-old program in 2027 are now open in the City of Whittlesea..Help sessions are available for families who need support completing their kindergarten applications. These sessions provide assistance with:• Completing application forms• Understanding immunisation requirements• Learning about Early Start Kinder, a program for eligible families.Upcoming…
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Frightened communities are hiring their own expensive private security because of rising crimr rates, Caulfield MLA David Southwick (pictured) has told State Parliament.“I know in my electorate in Glen Eira 150,000-odd residents across the City of Glen Eira for many, many years had one divisional van looking after the whole area,” Mr Southwick said.“We have…
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