Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Whittlesea Council elected Cr Martin Taylor (pictured) as its new Mayor at a meeting last night Thursday (Apr. 24).He replaces Cr Aidan McLindon who has been suspended as a Councillor for six months by Local Government Minister Nick Staikos.Cr Taylor was elected unopposed to role of Mayor for the remainder of the current Mayoral term,…
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The State Government has announced the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel for 2025, with nine mayors from across Victoria making up the panel.Chaired by the Minister for Local Government, Nick Staikos, the panel provides high-level advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues that affect Victorian councils.This year’s panel is expected to focus on governance…
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The City of Whittlesea has welcomed a $4.5 million election commitment from the Albanese Labor Government to transform Nick Ascenzo Reserve in Thomastown into a vibrant, open recreation space.The funding announcement was made by Andrew Giles, Scullin MHR. It “will significantly enhance access to green space and recreational opportunities for the Thomastown community and surrounding…
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An ‘unscheduled meeting’ of Whittlesea City Council has been called to be held at 6pm on Thursday, April 24, at which time a new Mayor is expected to be elected. Aidan McLindon has been suspended as Mayor and Councillor for six months by Local Government Minister Nick Siaikos. “An Unscheduled Council Meeting has been called…
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Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence (pictured) has called on the State Government again to allocate funding to upgrade dangerous and congested roads across her electorate, including the Hull and Mooroolbark Rds bottleneck, Warburton Hwy in Seville East, and Clegg Rd in Wandin.Ms Vallence called on ther Government to “get on” with the Maroondah Hwy at Killara…
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Aidan McLindon has responded to his effective removal as Mayor and Councillor at the city of Whittlesea: “Today was a dark day for democracy in Victorian Local Government. “I have been stood down for six months by the ‘Governor in Council’ (this is a largely unaccountable and disproportionately powerful ‘committee of four’ created under former…
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FIRST WITH LOCAL NEWS Nick Staikos, Local Government Minister, released a statement today, in which Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aiden McLinden has been suspended for six months: “Following the receipt of a report by the Municipal Monitors appointed to Whittlesea City Council and other information provided, Councillor Aidan McLindon has been suspended from his duties at…
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Infringement notices have been to Victorians who either didn’t respond to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s request for an explanation or didn’t have a valid reason for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections. More than 530,000 Victorians were sent an ‘Apparent failure to vote notice’ by the VEC in February and March. Of…
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Ros Spence, Minister for Agriculture, this week announced $320,000 in funding for Murrindindi Shire Council, to deliver on new projects that will help boost the local economy, especially around Alexandra, Taggerty, Buxton and Marysville The $200,000 of the funding will progress four ‘innovation areas’ identified through the Shaping Murrindindi’s Future Local Development Strategy project. This…
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MNaribyrnong Council has secured $100,000 grant funding for an uipgrade at McIvor Reserve dog park “The upgrade aims to address the increasing demand for dog-friendly spaces, driven by both population growth and a rise in pet ownership in the area. It will provide a safe space for dogs and their owners to enjoy, supporting responsible…
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