Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Yarra Junction Community Link (pictured) experienced significant water damage at the weekend due to a burst water main, and will be closed until further notice while the Council assesses the full extent of the damage.“We’re working closely with our teams to relocate services, wherever possible, and minimise disruption to the community,” said a Yarra Ranges…
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Nillumbik Shire Council has endorsed the concept plan for the proposed BMX Jumps and Recreation Park at Challenger St Reserve, Diamond Creek, marking an important milestone for the long-awaited community project.“The concept plan has been informed by years of planning, technical advice, and community feedback, and will provide a destination for riders, families and recreation…
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The latest funding round of the Mansfield Shire Council Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund is open.Community groups can apply for up to $15,000 to support local infrastructure projects, with the 2026-27 Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund is open until October 12.This grant supports outlying communities to develop or improve facilities that boost liveability, resilience and connectivity across…
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Dan Hogan (pictured) – a local government executive with a history of middle level manager jobs at Melton, Brimbank and Kingston Councils – will become the next CEO of the City of Whittlesea.Mr Hogan starts at Whittlesea on Tuesday, September 1. This will be his first time as a CEO.Mr Hogan has most recently been…
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Diamond Creek property owner Joseph Chetcutti has been fined $60,000 and ordered to clean up the mess, expected to cost more than $1 million.The case went before Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court last Tuesday (July 21), and was described by Environment Protection Authority CEO Joss Crawford as a “brazen and highly organised criminal waste dumpring operation”.Mr Chetcuti…
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Melbourne has Australia’s fastest-growing night-time economy, with employment growing more than six times faster than the national average.The latest Measuring the Night-time Economy Report 2026 shows almost 3,000 new jobs and nearly 180 new venues were added between 2024 and 2025 – fuelled by Melburnians embracing the city on weeknights and weekends.The food sector has…
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The new owners of the merged Alexandra Standard-Yea Chronicle newspaper have upset Murrindindi Council by publishing an anonymous criticism of the Shire’s choice of bushfire recovery contractors.In the stinging ‘Thumbs Down’ column criticism, the Standard-Chronicle piece slams the Council for “not using local Murrindindi businesses for tree clearing” after the Longwood summer fires.Murrindindi Council went…
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Mansfield Council says that it has contained rate increases within the 2.75 per cent cap insisted by the State Government, despite inflation of 4 per cent.Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie (pictured) said the Budget reflected a careful balance between fiscal restraint and the investment needed to keep pace with the Shire’s growth.“We recognise the cost-of-living…
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The much-anticipated Hurstbridge Community Shed has opened.The Shed provides a permanent home for the Hurstbridge Shedders.While awaiting their new facility, the group operated out of a small storage room at Hurstbridge Basketball Stadium. This meant numbers and activities were limited.With the new facility, the Shedders can now tackle projects both small and large. Current members…
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The City of Whittlesea has welcomed a $524 million funding commitment from the Liberal-National Coalition to duplicate Donnybrook Rd.The Opposition has announced that if elected it will duplicate a section of Donnybrook Rd from Epping Rd, Woodstock to Dwyer St, Kalkallo.The election promise, made by Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, also commits to the removal of…
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