Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Mornington Peninsula homelessness has surged by 37 per cent in the past five years, according to Mornington MLA Chrois Crewther who has quoted Southern Peninsula Community Support.“There are over 3000 applications for public housing from Mornington Peninsula residents out of the 66,000 altogether,” Mr Crewther told Parliament.“Half of these are classed as priority, such as…
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Ros Spence, Kalkallo MLA (pictured), has spoken in State Parliament about the rapid growth of her electorate.“The Kalkallo electorate continues to be one of the fastest growing regions in Victoria, with diverse residents of all stages of life. “And as it grows, the community relies on ongoing investment in services and infrastructure.“The health of every…
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“When will the Government finally fix the dangerous intersections up and down Rathdowne St which are endangering kids in my electorate – especially kids who go to Carlton Gardens Primary School?”That was the question from Melbourne MLA Ellen Sandell (pictured), who said that 90 per cent of students at Carlton Gardens Primary School either walk,…
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East Kew residents living in Ramsay Ave are living in fear of criminals, local MLA Jess Wilson (pictured) has told State Parliament.“ I met with residents on Ramsay Avenue in Kew East to hear their concerns following a spate of aggravated burglaries in the street and in the area,” Ms Wilson said in comments addressed…
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Bulleen MLA Matthew Guy (pictured) has questioned Roads Minister Melissa Horne as to why the State Labor Government make the temporary traffic lights at the bottom of King St, near Hillcroft Drive in Temple-stowe, a permanent road feature.“This is a very dangerous part of King St in Templestowe, particularly when residents are heading westbound along…
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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan (pictured) joined Cranbourne MLA Pauline Richards and Narre Warren South MLA Gary Maas at the Bring Your Bills event at Arthur Wren Hall in Hampton Park.“We saw firsthand the impact that this initiative has on my electorate of Narre Warren South and surrounding areas,” Mr Maas told State Parliament.“The fantastic event…
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Croydon MLA David Hodgett (pictured) has asked Roads Minister Melissa Horne to ask the Department of Transport and Planning to urgently clear the overgrown blackberry bushes that are overhanging the footpath on the pedestrian refuge at the corner of Mount Dandenong Rd and Wicklow Avenue in Croydon.“This is not a new issue. My office wrote…
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An independent trial of next-generation trailer-based road safety camerasis underway along Canterbury Rd.The advanced trailers bring a broader range of detection capabilities including red light violations, bus lane enforcement, licence plate recognition, and driver safety monitoring.Verra Mobility has deployed two relocatable trailers along Canterbury Rd, as part of a four-week non-enforcement technical trial.Positioned at two…
Read More about SOUTH-EAST: Trial on Canterbury RdCaulfield MLA David Southwick (pictured) says the State Labor Government’s new high-rise activity centres are set to disproportionately affect his electorate.“We have got three activity centres proposed in Caulfield, Elsternwick and Glen Huntly that risk creating further congestion without the proper investment in proper transport upgrades and open space,” Mr Southwick told the Legislative Assembly…
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Ten years of advocacy for pedestrian crossings in Brighton have finally paid off, according to local MLA James Newbury (pictured).“After years of community advocacy the State and Federal Governments have agreed to jointly fund pedestrian safety infrastructure in Dendy Village and Hampton St,” Mr Newbury told Parliament.“The village is a busy thoroughfare. Currently there is…
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