Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Sunday, October 11, 2026
The Commonwealth Reserve rotunda in Williamstown will be closed temporarily to ensure community safety.“It was found that further engineering assessments are required to confirm what works are needed to ensure the safety of the site,” said a Hobsons Bay Council representative.“While still deemed safe for light use, the assessment highlighted concerns around ongoing and extended…
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Hume City Council is doubling its efforts to stamp out rubbish dumping on local streets through a name and shame community awareness campaign.The move comes as part of the Dob in a Dumper campaign that’s been reinforcing Council’s stance on rubbish behaviour, by encouraging locals to report dumpers to council and cracking down strong on…
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Centenary Park Golf Course will enter a new chapter from July 2026, with management of the much-loved public facility to be taken on by Peninsula Leisure Pty Ltd.“The change marks a new direction designed to maximise community benefit, unlock opportunities for reinvestment, and strengthen Frankston City’s reputation as a leading destination for sport and recreation…
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Mornington Peninsula Council has reaffirmed its commitment to a safer community, allocating a one-off investment of $500,000 to upgrade the Shire’s CCTV camera system.A key new feature of the upgrade will be access to footage from cloud-based platforms, enabling police to view footage from multiple devices while on patrol.The Shire currently maintains 60 CCTV cameras…
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Murrindindi Shire Council has adopted the Boundary Creek Open Space Concept Plan at Yea.the Council says it sets a clear direction for the future of this important community space.“The four-hectare site, located along Boundary Creek and adjacent to the Yea Springs Estate, was created through land provided to Council by the Estate developer, as part…
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An extra meeting of Whittlesea Council is due to be held on Tuesday October 14, just prior to the expected return of suspended Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon.The meeting, being held in addition to the regular meeting on October 21, is expected to include a resolution by Councillors of a new contract for Chief Executive Officer…
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Fire season is fast approaching, which means Murrindindi Shire Fire Prevention Officers will soon begin inspections to help identify and reduce fire hazards across the community.“Fire prevention isn’t optional, it’s a legal responsibility we all share. By working together, we can help stop fires from starting and spreading in our Shire,” said a Council representative.“Our…
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Veteran Yarra Ranges Shire’s Cr Len Cox (pictured) was the only Councillor to vote against a planning permit for a 25-lot subdivision at 41-43 Hoddle St, Yarra Junction.Other Councillors voted at the September Council meeting voted for the decision to grant a permit that allows for vegetation removal, creation and removal of easements.“The subdivision is…
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Murrindindi Shire Mayor, Cr Damien Gallagher (pictured), has returned from Canberra where he joined three fellow Victorian Mayors as part of the Municipal Association of Victoria’s inaugural Mayoral Delegation to the Federal Parliament.The visit provided an opportunity to put the concerns of local councils directly before Federal decision-makers.The advocacy campaign coordinated by the MAV is…
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Southern Metropolitan MLC Georgie Crozier (pictured) says Local Government Minisetr Nick Staikos should work with the City of Port Phillip to address local crime.“The increase in the crime and the level of this crime is out of control,” Ms Crozier said. “I am asking the Minister for Local Government that the local government work with…
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