Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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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The status of the Mirrabooka Reserve pavilion redevelopment in Blackburn South has been the subject of a question in State Parliament by Box Hill MLA Paul Hamer.Mr Hamer asked the question of Ros Spence, Minister for Community Sport,“As the minister is aware, the pavilion is set to undergo a major facelift, thanks in large part…
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Broadmeadows MLA Kathleen Matthews-Ward (pictured) has taken Glenroy Station issues to State Parliament.“What opportunities exist to improve accessibility at Glenroy station?” Ms Matthews-Ward asked, in the Legislative Assembly.“Some of my constituents have told me that they have trouble accessing disability parking at the station and would like the department to consider putting in additional disabled…
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Albert Park MLA Nina Taylor (pictured) says that joined the Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes to catch up with the St Kilda coastguard unit and see how they are benefiting from the rollout of new digital radios.“We have invested more than $1.3 million to deliver 130 portable radios for volunteers and to install radios on…
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Rowville MLA Kim Wells (pictured) says that it seems the tide is turning for Australia Day all over Victoria.“We have seen everyone getting behind our national day of pride, and nowhere could it be stronger than in Knox,” Mr Wells said.“I started the morning by welcoming over 200 new Australian citizens at the Knox City…
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Narre Warren South MLA Gary Maas (pictuired) joined the South Sudanese Australian Graduates Association to celebrate local South Sudanese young people who finished Year 6 and Year 12 in 2024.“It was a real privilege to join very proud families, friends and community leaders who wished to acknowledge and indeed celebrate the efforts of so many…
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Melissa Horne, Health Infrastructure Minister, was joined by Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin, at the Pakenham Community Hospital worksite to reveal designs for the new service.The new service will help alleviate pressure on nearby emergency departments and major hospitals, delivering important care and treatment for minor injuries or illnesses.“It will also provide strong links to specialists,…
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