Community News

HOBSONS BAY: Funding call for safer beaches

Friday, October 24, 2025

Hobsons Bay Mayor, Cr Daria Kellander (pictured), has called on the State Government for crucial funding to keep beaches safe this summer and into the future.Hobsons Bay City Council will work with other coastal councils to advocate for money. Life Saving Victoria requested Council fund paid lifeguard services at Altona and Williamstown beaches over summer.A…

CASEY: Developers eye Cranbourne golf course

Casey Council has received a planning permit application for a multi-lot residential subdivision at 750 Glasscocks Rd, Cranbourne North. This site is currently the Cranbourne Golf Course.Brown Property Group purchased the land last year and have submitted a planning permit application for:• Use and development of a display home ventre• Multi-lot subdivision• Construction of two…

GREATER DANDENONG: Keysborough sports hub off the table

Thursday, October 23, 2025

The developer Intrapac has withdrawn its application to rezone the Keysborough Golf Course.This included an application to realign the Urban Growth Boundary to allow for the development of 1600 new dwellings.Intrapac has also withdrawn its application for the South East Sports Hub, which was proposed to be a 70-hectare sport and recreation precinct at 226-256…

EAST: Loop underway at Burwood

Works are proceeding on the Suburban Rail Loop with the start of major construction at the Burwood station site.Harriet Shing (pictured), Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, announced contractor Terra Verde has moved onto site, as they prepare for tunnelling works on the northern section to kick off next year to connect Burwood and Box…

BOROONDARA: Fast-track for 14-storeys at Camberwell

More than 90 new homes across two projects in Camberwell have been approved by the State Government.Sonya Kilkenny, Planning Minister, has given the green light to two projects – including 57 new homes at 691-693 Burke Rd and 36 new homes at 552A Burke Rd.Both projects are just around the corner from Camberwell Junction. The…

CASEY: Warneet jetties opened

The Warneet North and South Jetties have been completedMelissa Horne (pictured), Minister for Ports and announced the opening of the new jetties.The new South Jetty features durable steel piles and a modern 2.6-metre-wide timber deck, with new, modern handrails to enhance safety and accessibility.The original pontoon and gangway have been retained to maintain convenient boating…

WHITTLESEA: Pool wanted to Mernda

Friday, October 17, 2025

Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage (pictured) says the community has told her “loud and clear” that they want a pool in Mernda.“A recent survey that I ran for just a short time very quickly had 500 people responding that they want to see a pool built,” Ms Kathage said“Council approved a pool in 2021. At…

NORTH-EAST: Local roads need attention

“It came as no surprise that the Greensborough Bypass and Diamond Creek Rd roundabout topped the most dangerous intersections in the RACV’s 2025 My Melbourne Road campaign,” Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has told Parliament.“It takes a bit of navigation and you need your wits around you as you navigate this big and complex roundabout, which…

MT BULLER: Ski Patrol turns 75

“Mt Buller Ski Patrol, the longest running ski patrol in Australia, hit a major milestone this year, having been operating for 75 years,” said Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured).“This is a community-based organisation with 33 volunteer patrollers. Patrol director Ed Mahon, who is an institution on the mountain, has been with the ski patrol for…