Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
A 428-signature petition about the intersection of Centre/O’Grady Rds and Hallam Sth Rd, Hallam, has been presented to State Parliament by Ann-Marie Hermans MLC.“With the constant stream of traffic, motorists are at risk when merging into (or crossing traffic onto) Hallam Sth Rd from O’Grady and Centre Rds,” says the p0etition.“This is causing widespread concern…
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A large public meeting at Glenferrie Primary School, convened by Hawthorn MLA John Pesutto, has voted against high-density high-rises.Southern Metropolitan MLC David Davis told parliament he was accompanied to the meeting by Georgie Crozier MLC.Also attending was property developer Max Shifman, and Jane Oldham from theBoroondara Citizens Group.“There were more than 200 people at the…
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Greenvale MLA Iwan Walters (pictured) has spoken in State Parliament about the challenges being faced br drivers on Mickleham Rd.“Congestion at the southern end of Mickleham Rd during peak periods is a pressing issue for residents who rely on this arterial route to reach jobs, schools, appointments, hospitals and of course, Melbourne Airport, and I…
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Prahran MLA Rachel Westaway is pressuring the State Government for a return of the Route 8 tram along Domain Rd inSouth Yarra.“My question is to the Minister for Public and bActive Transport [Gabrielle Williams] and concerns the route 8 tram through Prahran, specifically Park St and Domain Rd in South Yarra,” Ms Westaway said.“When will…
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Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured) has questioned the under-use of“The demand for social and community housing for low-income earners and those on pensions is very high, and the government is failing miserably in this area.“Why then is the public housing facility Kalimna House in Healesville not being used to its full potential?“Kalimna House at 5…
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Nepean MLA Sam Groth has told Parliament that residents have been raising ongoing concerns about unauthorised camping and occupation along the arterial road reserve on Boneo Rd between Rosebud and Flinders. “Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has confirmed that this land is a declared arterial road reserve for which VicRoads, and therefore the Department of Transport…
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Frankston City Council says that it is safeguarding the community against the growing risks of natural and other disasters by establishing a dedicated Emergency Disaster Fund.“The initiative reflects Council’s commitment to responsible financial management and future-proofing the municipality against events such as landslips, bushfires, coastal erosion, and severe storms,” a Council representative said.Mayor Cr Kris…
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Richmond MLA Gabrielle de Vietri (pictured) has spoken about how proud she is of the Pride Party in Collingwood and Fitzroy.“Free rainbow ice cream, lots of sequins, bare bum cheeks, platform heels, streets turned into massive dance floors, shopfronts turned into exhibition spaces and live dioramas – this is Collingwood and Fitzroy when they are…
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Prahran MLA Rachel Westaway (pictured) has presented a 99-signature to Parliament, with residents complaining about crime probelms at Windsor.“We, the undersigned residents of Victoria, draw attention to Planning Permit for a ackpackers’ accommodation at 7 Duke Street, Windsor,” the petition said.“Windsor is already experiencing elevated levels of crime and anti-social behaviour. This proposal would intensify…
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There is no formal independent grievance or mediation process available to Dandenong Market stallholders, Keys-borough resident Maria Sampey has told Greater Dandenong Councillors.“When issues arise, stallholders can only write directly to the Manager or Leasing Manager, with no assurance that their concerns will be referred to the Board,” Ms Sampey said“This lack of transparency and…
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