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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Frankston Mayor Cr Kris Bolam was accompanied by Cr Sue Baker (pictured) and Cr Brad Hill to the 2025 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra.The annual gathering brings together hundreds of Mayors, Councillors and senior local government leaders from across the country to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing Australian communities.Cr…
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Mansfield Council has adopted the Goughs Bay Plan, a document that sets out a 20-year vision for the township, balancing future growth with the preservation of its unique lakeside character.The plan is the culmination of extensive community consultation that began in late 2023.“The Goughs Bay Plan provides a strategic framework to manage the area’s development,…
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Yarra Ranges Shire has featured on A Current Affair TV program – and the Council is not happy about the coverage.A Council statement said: “Yarra Ranges Council is disappointed that the item reported on A Current Affair on Channel Nine last night (June 24) was misleading and rejects the assertion that Council is blocking or…
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The City of Whittlesea has endorsed a strategic blueprint to manage and maintain more than $4 billion worth of community assets.The Council’s assets include:1,414km of sealed roads and 77km of unsealed roads2,606km of footpaths and 319km of shared paths2,085km of drainage pipes181 sporting courts / fields190 buildings18,864 light poles, and2,740,203m2 garden beds
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The City of Casey has unveileditsDraft Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan. It is now open for community feedback.The draft structure plan outlines the long-term vision to guide how the area grows, develops and evolves“In 2024, we gathered community feedback and ideas for the area, to understand what matters most,” said a Council representative.“This…
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Frankston City Council has adopted its $304.82 million 2025-26 Annual Budget.A $1.7 million Local Support Package that encapsulates a diverse range of targeted initiatives to ease the financial burden for many residents, community groups and businesses.“The Budget reflects the continued transformation of Frankston City, underpinned by the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre Structure Plan and driven…
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City of Frankston Chief Executive Officer Phil Cantillon has resigned, and will leave the job within weeks.In a statement to Council staff, Mr Cantillon announced he will step down by late July.Appointed CEO in 2019, Mr Cantillon has guided the organisation through a period of complex challenges and change.In his email to staff, Mr Cantillon…
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Murrindindi Shire Council has welcomed the State Government’s announcement to cap the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy for primary production properties at 2024–25 levels for the next financial year.“The cap offers much-needed short-term relief for farmers facing the worst drought conditions in over a decade, and follows strong, coordinated advocacy from farmers, local communities,…
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Matthew Cripps has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bayside City Council.Mr Cripps has been Acting Chief Executive Officer since March.He was previously the Director of City Planning and Amenity at Bayside. Prior to this, he was the Director Planning and Economic Development at Baw Baw Shire Council and has 25 years’ experience in local…
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Monash Council’s 2025-26 budget has been confirmed.Highlights of this year’s budget include:• $71.9m in capital works projects• $13.5m in road projects including reconstructions and rehabilitation works, resurfacing and kerb and channel renewals• $4.8m in footpath renewal works• $2.6m on drainage improvements• $1m of renewal works at our aquatic centres• $1.6m to progress the Glen Waverley…
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