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Thursday, September 17, 2026
The City of Whittlesea is rebuilding trust with the public, according to Mayor Cr Martin Taylor (pictured).In a statement to the latest Council meeting, Cr Taylor said: “As your Mayor, I speak to you today with great pride and optimism about the significant progress your Council is making on behalf of our community.“It is both…
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Murrindindi Shire Council has unanimously passed an urgent motion in response to ongoing community concern about the State Government’s introduction of the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy.This follows the release of legal advice received by the Municipal Association of Victoria. The Council says it acknowledges the significant cost-of-living impact this new state tax will…
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Local government Minister Nick Staikos (pictured) says he has appointed a municipal monitor to Hobsons Bay City Council to support good governance processes and prac-tices at the council. “I am pleased to announce that Mr John Tanner AM will begin as municipal monitor to Hobsons Bay City Council from June 2 2025 until December 31…
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Key dates for the Lalor Ward by-elkection in the City of Whittlesea have been released by the Victorian Electoral Commission.Stevan Kozmevski was unseated due to a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal decision that voided the 2024 election results for the Lalor Ward due to interference. No blame for the interference was pointed at Mr Kozmevski.Voting…
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The City of Casey has endorsed the Cranbourne Hub projec.The proposed Hub is expected to stimulate future investment in Cranbourne.Located on Lyall St, the three-level Hub will allow residents to access essential services, including Council’s Customer Service Centre, Cranbourne Youth Services, Connected Libraries and Peninsula Community Legal Centre.“We want to make interacting with Council as…
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A new 25-lot residential subdivision in Lalor will deliver new local homes and increase the safety of the Whittlesea Public Gardens, according to Whittlesea Council.Councillors approved a planning permit application for the subdivision of a former road reserve along the eastern edge of the gardens for 25 residential lots.The new residential street of new homes…
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Greater Dandenong City Council has taken out a national award for a program connecting more than 1000 vulnerable individuals and families to essential support services.The Community Connector Program won the local government category at the 2025 Welcoming Cities Awards for Change.Greater Dandenong Mayor, Cr Jim Memeti, said the program began as a temporary measure in…
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Knox City Council held its 20th National Sorry Day ceremony around the Yarning Circle at the Knox Civic Centre on Monday, May 26. “National Sorry Day is a day for our nation and community to remember and honour the Stolen Generations; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families,…
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Suspended Whittlesea Councillor Aidon McLindonb has respoonded to a State Government announcement that a Commission of Inquiry has been appointed, and that the Moniutors have been replaced. “I am pleased with the announcement of the launch of the Commission of Inquiry into Whittlesea Council,” McLindon said. “Of note is the premature removal from office of…
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Nick Staikos, Minister for Local Government (pictured), launched a Commission of Inquiry into Whittlesea City Council to ensure it can provide the best possible service to the local community. Mr Staikos determined that an inquiry with broad powers was necessary to address potentially serious and systemic governance issues within the council and identify necessary improvements…
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