Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Banyule and Nillumbik Councils are calling for urgent action to improve safety at the Civic Drive Roundabout in Greensborough, following its ranking as the most dangerous intersection by the RACV.The RACV survey, which received over 12,000 responses, identified the Civic Drive Roundabout (also known as Greensborough Bypass / Diamond Creek Road Roundabout) as a high-risk…
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The City of Stonnington has commenced a comprehensive review of its waste management service, including the kerbside collection of general rubbish and food organics and green organics (FOGO).The Council currently operates a hybrid service model, with some services provided in-house and others through contractors. The review will consider whether a transition to contracted provision of…
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Homes across Richmond, Cremorne, Burnley, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Abbotsford and Clifton Hill are at risk of severe flooding, Richmond MLA Gabrielle de Vietri has told State Parliament.“My hairdresser in Abbotsford wakes up in a panic every time it rains. She leaves home to pack sandbags to keep the stormwater out.“And now we know why: Melbourne Water…
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Objections to a four-storey block of 17 apartments in a quiet Rosanna suburban street have been presented in a 900-signature petition,by Ivanhoe MLA Anthony Carbines to State Parliament.This first of its kind application for 125 Mountain View Pde, Rosanna, proposes a development , on a street not designed for such density, the petition said.“The site…
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There was loud public gallery applause when Whittlesea Councillors voted unanimously to refuse a planning permit for a Hindu temple at 330 Grants Rd, Woodstock.Councillors agreed that there were eight grounds on which the proposal was not consistent with the Whittlesea Planning Scheme,.The refusal to grant a planning permit was partly based on a desire…
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As Cr Aidan McLindon returns to Whittlesea Council this week after a six-month suspension, Local Government Minister Nick Staikos has appointed Steven Kingshott as Municipal Monitor until December next year.Findings critical of Cr McLindon, Whittlesea CEO Craig Lloyd, and Councillors, were handed down in a Commission of Inquiry report by Prue Digby and Jim Gifford,…
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A planning application for the use of land as a Place of Worship at 330 Grants Road, Woodstock was to be considered last night (tues.) at the Whittlesea Council meeting, as this issue of The Local Paper went to press.Up to 20 patrons are proposed to be on the site at any given time, with…
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A major transport campaign spanning seven councils in Melbourne’s north is calling on residents and local businesses to speak up about the real impacts of inadequate and unreliable transport in their daily lives.Launched on Tuesday (Oct. 7), the Connect Melbourne’s North campaign brings together the municipalities of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek, Mitchell, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.It…
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Cardinia Shire Council hosted the annual Good Choice Awards on Tuesday, September 23.This event celebrated young people aged 12-24 who exemplified resilience, kindness and strength in their decision-making throughout 2025.The event brought together families, friends, educators, and community leaders, all united in their commitment to create a supportive environment for youth to thrive. Cardinia Shire…
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Two new initiatives designed to ease cost of living pressures are part of Frankston Council’s $1.7m local support package.The Active Participation Subsidy Program and Ratepayer Rewards initiative, together worth more than $250,000, are designed to reduce cost-of-living pressures while strengthening community connection, health and wellbeing.The Council has invested $137,000 into a new subsidy program to…
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