Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Beale Ward Councillor Elizabeth Nealy advised Banyule City Council of her resignation as a councillor effective from last Friday (July 3).Cr Nealy was a Councillor of Banyule City Council since 2020, and held the role of Mayor in both 2021-2022 and 2024-2025 years.Ms Nealy said it had been a privilege to serve the Banyule community…
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Murrindindi Shire Council says that it is disappointed that fire-impacted residents will now need to pay gate fees to dispose of bushfire debris at Council Resource Recovery Centres, following the end of the free waste disposal program.“While the State Government has waived the EPA levy for eligible bushfire waste, residents will now be required to…
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Upgraded footpaths, safer road conditions, and strong environmental protections are some of the major improvements Manningham Council says that it has delivered for the community as part of the Jumping Creek Rd upgrade. at Warran-dyte.Manningham Mayor, Cr Jim Grivas (pictured), said the upgrade of the corridor would achieve safe, sustainable and functional infrastructure while protecting…
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Whitehorse Council says that the State Govern-ment’s plans for Mitcham go too far, and the City also has concerns for Nunawading.The State Government last Friday (June 26) made an announcement outlining final planning controls for the Blackburn, Nuna-wading and Mitch-am Train and Tram Zones Activity Centres and the final precinct structure plan of the six…
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The City of Port Phillip has received an Honourable Mention in the National Awards for Local Government for the 2026 St Kilda Festival in the Arts and Culture category.“These awards are the highest recognition for local governments in Australia,” said a Council representative.They celebrate inspiring projects that councils deliver in communities across the country. The…
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Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Integrated Transport Strategy – Transport to 2040 is a long-term plan for a more connected, better serviced, safe and reliable transport network across the Peninsula and it’s now open for comment.According to mornington peninsula Shire, the community provided feedback on the first stage of the plan in late 2024, helping shape this…
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Cr Josh Gilligan has been suspended as a Wynd-ham City Councillor … for the second time this year.Cr Gilligan is serving a two-week suspension, which started on Wednesday, June 24, following the tabling of an internal arbitration report during the Council meeting on Tuesday (June 23).Cr Gilligan was involved in a dispute with Cr Robert…
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Nillumbik Council says that a guilty plea is likely in a Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court case over dumping at a property in Black Gully Rd, Diamond Creek.“We acknowledge that there remains community concern over activities taking place on private land in Black Gully Rd, Diamond Creek,” said a Nillumbik Shire Council representative.“We want to reassure the…
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Bayside City Council has launched legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria to view documents relating to the State Government’s Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program.Four areas in Bayside have been included in the expanded program including North Brighton (Bay St), Middle Brighton (Church St), Hampton (Hampton St), and Sand-ringham (Sandringham Village). Planning…
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Port Phillip Council has been recognised in the Award for Excellence: Community Assets and Infrastructure category for the redevelopment of the Port Phillip EcoCentre.Delivered in partnership with the State Government, the $6.7 million redevelopment has created a modern, environmentally sustainable community facility that sets a new benchmark for design and innovation.Achieving a 6-Star Green Star…
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