Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Cr Jim Grivas was elected the new Mayor of Mann-ingham, at the annual meeting held last Thursday (Nov. 6).He was unanimously chosen by his fellow Councillors to lead Manningham Council for the coming year, alongside Cr Deirdre Diamante, who was elected as Deputy Mayor.In his acceptance speech, the Ruffey Ward Councillor and Manningham resident of…
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City of Whittlesea Mayor Cr Martin Taylor joined Raf Epstein on ABC Melbourne Mornings for the Meet the Mayor segment. “We spoke openly, directly and honestly about the major issues impacting the City of Whittlesea,” said Cr Taylor.“We discussed a wide range of topics including the Wollert waste to energy incinerator proposal, housing supply, affordable…
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The City of Greater Dandenong is concerned about a possible SMS scam involving municipal rates.The Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Hansen (pictured), said: “We have heard reports of residents receiving SMS reminders to pay rates, when they have already paid.“We are concerned this could be a scam.“We encourage anyone receiving SMS reminders about payments to…
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Frankston Council has awarded 34 local not-for-profit organ-isations almost $130,000 through the 2025 Annual Community Grants, supporting services, programs, and projects.The recipients are:• Alex Makes Metals Group Ltd• Animalia Wildlife Shelter Inc• Baden Powell Cricket Club Inc• Ballam Park Athletics Committee Inc• Ballam Park Cricket Club• Blessing Bags• Boccia Australia Limited• Boomerang Bags Frankston• Caroline…
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Mistakes made by Yarra Ranges Shire Council over several decades means that full refunds are being offered to a number of people who received animal-infringement notices from January 2014 to February 2023.More mistakes relating to a number of parking infringements issued between July 2005 to July 2025 will mean partial refunds will be available.Rather than…
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• ‘There is some evidence that the CEO himself may have struggled with the boundaries between the roles of politician and administrator’ – report • Whittlesea Council boss Craig Lloyd made daily calls about Mayor McLindon “We heard evidence from the Local Government Inspectorate that the CEO was in daily phone contact with them about…
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Murrindindi Shire Mayor Cr Damian Gallagher (pictured) said he is concerned about what he calls an “awareness divide” between Mel-bourne people and locals.“At Benalla, for the Hume Local Government Network forum of 12 Councils from Mitchell and Murrindindi up to Wodonga and Towong, I reported upon our financial sustainability challenges and raised my concerns about…
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Phu Nguyen (pcitured) is the Hobsons Bay Council’s new Chief Executive Officer.Mr Nguyen is currently the CEO of the City of Onkaparinga in South Australia. He grew up in Melbourne’s western suburbs and will return to the west when he takes up the position on January 19.Mr Nguyen has had a broad career across Victoria,…
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Casey mayor Cr Stefan Koomen says that the Council’s past year has been about rebuilding trust.“It’s been a big year for Casey, one focused on accountability, transparency and reconnecting with our community,” Cr Koomen said.“Being elected Mayor was a humbling experience, and I’m grateful to lead a passionate and diverse group of Councillors who are…
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Nillumbik Shire Council has signed-off on the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025–2029.The Domestic Animals Act 1994 requires Councils to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan and renew it every four years,” said a Council representative.“Nillumbik’s latest plan outlines the strategic direction for domestic animal management and was shaped by community feedback.“It focuses on key priorities…
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