Community News

FRANKSTON: Emergency Fund established

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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…

YARRA: Proud about Pride Party

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…

STONNINGTON: Crime problem at Windsor

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…

GREATER DANDENONG: Problems at Market, Councillors told

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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…

MELBOURNE: Metro Tunnel to open in Dec.

The Metro Tunnel will open in early December with hundreds of new services a week.Premier Jacinta Allan (pictured) and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams announced the soft Summer Start program for the tunnel’s opening in December, followed by the ‘Big Switch’ network-wide timetable integration on February 1.During the Summer Start period, Metro Tunnel services…

NORTH-EAST: Green light for Yan Yean Rd

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The Federal and State Governments are pressing ahead with upgrades to one of Melbourne’s busy arterial roads, with the contract for the Northern Package of the Yan Yean Rd Upgrade Stage 2 now awarded.Australian-owned-and-operated company Decmil will deliver the Northern Package of works between Bridge Inn Rd and Orchard Rd – improving traffic flow and…

MITCHELL: Snake sighted at Wandong

Friday, October 3, 2025

A snake, believed to be a copperhead but potentially a brown snake, has been reported across the road from Wandong Primary School near the rail bridge.Local snake removalist Anthony Calleja was notified and was tosafely relocate the snake once it reappears, likely on the next sunny day.“We appreciate the community staying alert and taking care…

MURRINDINDI: ‘Don’t short-change us on bridge’

Murrindindi Shire Council is calling for tenders to reinstate Breakaway Bridge atAcheron.The Council is telling State and Federal Governments that full funding is needed to deliver a safe, functional and future- proofed bridge.Breakaway Bridge was damaged in the October 2022 floods, severing a vital connection for Acheron and surrounding districts.“Since then, Council has worked with…

MELBOURNE: Wurundjeri Way extension to open

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Melbourne’s first CBD bypass in 25 years, the new Wurundjeri Way extension, is set to open this month.Gabrielle Williams (pictjured), Transport Infrastructure Minister, announced the new road will open to traffic on Monday, October 27 – giving more options to move around the city before the West Gate Tunnel opens later this year.The new Wurundjeri…

WHITTLESEA: $2.5m for community grants

Friday, September 26, 2025

More than $2.5 million in community grants have been allocated in 2024-25 to support community groups, businesses, sporting groups, individuals and emergency services in the city of Whittlesea.More than $320,000 has been allocated to 41 applicants. Tis ncluded grants as part of the Female Inclusion in Sport Program and ongoing support to Community Based Emergency…