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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Frankston City Council says that it has seen positive economic activity at a local level, with 639 new businesses registering for GST in the past 12 months.“Investor confidence in Frankston City can be seen across the full spectrum, from a resurgence of fledgling start-ups to established national franchise chains, to sizeable private investments in commercial…
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Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has backed Yarra Ranges Council’s call for the State Government to improve pedestrian safety at the Don Rd and Warburton Highway intersection in Launching Place.Speaking in Parliament, Ms McLeish called on Melissa Horne, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, directly to ensure that Council’s requests were met to upgrade the intersection…
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Ranahans Fine Foods has been appointed by Mornington Peninsula Shire Council to provide for the Meals on Wheels clients from this month.“Following a competitive tender process, Ranahans Fine Foods was selected based on their experience delivering Meals on Wheels to two other councils and their thorough understanding of the service model,” said a Council statement.“Ranahans…
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Hume Council said it was deeply concerned by the anti-immigration protests planned for Sunday, August 31.“Council unequivocally rejects all forms of hate speech, racism, and discrimination and stands firm in its commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful community for all,” a Council statement said.“As one of Australia’s most culturally and linguistically diverse municipalities,…
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Kingston Council has been advised by the State Government of the appointment of Municipal Monitors.John Tanner has been appointed until December 31. Mr Tanner has extensive experience in the local government sector and is currently serving as Municipal Monitor at Hobsons Bay Council.He also chaired the panel of administrators appointed to Moira Shire Council. A…
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Darebin Council says that it is aware of Salta’s sale of its 50 per cent share of Preston Market to its long-standing co-owner, Medich Corporation.Darebin Mayor Cr Kristine Olaris (pictured) said: “Darebin Council has consistently advocated with the community to highlight the importance of Preston Market.“Through the recently adopted Council Plan, we have committed to…
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Angela Villella has won the North-West Ward by-election in the City of Darebin. She had accummulated most first preference votes (2495, 27.43 per cent). Distribution of preferences then took place. Cr Villella then had 5240 votes (57.61 per cent), followed by Cat Rose (3855, 42.39 per cent).
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The Victorian Electoral Commission has declared the result of the Lalor Ward by-election – Michael Labrador will serve for the remainder of the current Council term. Cr Labrador was sworn in today (QWed., Aug. 13), and will begin the Council induction program over the coming week.
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Counting of preferences continues in the North-West Ward by-election for the City of Darebin. No candidate has received more than 50 per cent of first preference votes. The Victorian Electoral Commission will distribute voters’ preferences to find the successful candidate. Candidate. First preference votes. PercentageZEMBEKIS, Leon. 1140. 12.53%ROSE, Cat. 1316. 14.46%VILLELLA, Angela. 2495. 27.42%KANJERE, George…
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No candidate has received more than 50 per cent of first preference votes in the Lalor Ward by-election for the City of Whittlesea. The Victorian Electoral Commission will distribute voters’ preferences on tuesday, August 12, to find the successful candidate. First preference votes, rounded to 2 decimal places. Candidate. First preference votes. PercentageNICHOLSON, Rex. 825….
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