Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Final designs to remove the Ruthven St level crossing in Macleod have been released.Removing the dangerous and congested Ruthven St level crossing will:• slash 30 minutes of boom gate down time during the morning peak• cut travel times for around 12,600 drivers each weekday.Government representatives say that community feedback has shaped the final designs which…
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Ongoing concerns about the safety atMornington-Tyabb Rd and Racecourse Rd intersection in Mornington, have been raised in State Parliament by Chris Crewther MLA (pictured).“The issue has been raised repeatedly by locals over many years, yet meaningful action has still not occurred,” Mr Crewther said.“Despite repeated correspondence to the State Labor Government’s Minister for Roads and…
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Frontline rangers and operational staff at Parks Victoria are taking protected industrial action, with the Australian Workers’ Union calling for a reclassification and pay uplift.“Our members are the people on the ground. They build campgrounds and amenities, carry out rescues, and protect and save wildlife. They are the reason Victoria’s parks stay pristine and safe…
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State Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has announced the first part of their cuts plan, says Eureka MLA Michaela Settle (pictured).“The Liberals and Nationals will slash one in seven public servants – directly impacting services in our regions,” said Ms Settle.She said that new analysis shows that this means at least 1,00 workers across regional Victoria…
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Vandals have trashed public toilets at the All Abilities Play Space in Mill Park, leaving families and people with disabilities without vital facilities. Whittlesea Council must pick up the bill.The extensive damage, totalling more than $50,000, has impacted all public toilets at the park, including the Changing Places facility, which is utilised by people with…
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Dysons Bus Services has been sold to the Kinetic Group, an Australian-based multinational bus company that wholly owns a number of bus operations in Australia and New Zealand, including the SkyBus business.Reported sale price is in the vicinity of $200 million.Kinetic also operates buses and railway services in the United Kingdom, Sing-apore, Germany, Ireland and…
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of fuel are untrue, a Council representative said last week.“We are aware that concerns around fuel are at the forefront of the community’s mind during the ongoing uncertainty around supply and prices,” the Council spokesman said.“We would like to assure our community, and visitors to our shire, that we are closely monitoring the situation and…
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The Maroondah Highway is closed in both directions through the Black Spur, due to a single vehicle serious collision. The road isd closed between Healesville and NarbethongThere are delays of up to 90 minutes on the detour route Motorists travelling between Healesville and Narbethong should allow extra time for the significant detour using the Melba…
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Murrindindi Shire Council has expressed deep concern about the decision to close the Community Bank Kinglake branch in two months’ time.The Council warns that the clousre risks undermining bushfire recovery and will leave the community without a critical local service.The branch will close on Friday, June 5, forcing residents to travel around 25 kilometres to…
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Waverley RSL Sub-Branch has announced the purchase of the Ibis Mel-bourne Glen Waverley hotel as its new home.The Sub-Branch’s current site at Coleman Pde, Glen Waverley, was acquired by the State Government as part of the construction of the Suburban Rail Loop in May last year, with full closure originally due in February 2028.This purchase…
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