Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
As part of works to construct new roads for the railway precinct upgrades, three English Elm trees located on Railway St, between McGuinness St and Anderson St in Euroa, will be removed by Inland Rail this week.“The tree removal is required to enable construction of new road infrastructure surrounding the upgraded railway precinct,” said a…
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A $40,000 grant has been secured from the Federal Government for Murrindindi Shire Council to prepare a Heritage Management Plan for the Yea Flora Fossil Site.The asite, on Limestone Rd, just north of the Goulburn Valley Hwy, is listed on the National Heritage List.It is said to offer a scientific understanding of how and when…
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Residents are being asked to keep dogs on leashes and adhere to detour signage at local reserves as Nillumbik Council’s Rabbit Control Program gets underway.Wild rabbits are an environmental pest and are prevalent throughout the Shire, causing a major threat to biodiversity and agricultural production. Council uses a non-chemical, non-poison approach by employing a specialist…
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The State Government says that it is boosting native wildlife and creating more parkland along the lower Maribyrnong River and Stony Creek.Minister Harriet Shing joined Foots-cray MLA Katie Hall (pictured) at Newell’s Paddock Urban Nature Park to mark the completion of an important wildlife protection and habitat creation project.The project has enhanced habitat for more…
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Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured) has asked Environment Minister Enver Erdogan to urgently strengthen wild dog control efforts in the Alexandra zone, Gembrook, Noojee and Erica zone and the Mansfield wild dog predation management zone.Mr Erdogan was asked to provide immediate support to livestock producers facing devastating attacks.“The wild dog attacks across my electorate continue…
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A recycling truck caught fire in Mount Martha on Thursday morning (Feb. 5) after hazardous materials were incorrectly placed in a household bin.The incident occurred shortly before 8am when the driver noticed smoke coming from the truck and immediately contacted emergency services.Following their advice, the driver took the burning load to Ferrero Reserve where fire…
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Mitchell Shire Council will expand the operation of its Reuse Shops at the Wallan and Seymour Resource Recovery Centres.The Council has awarding a two-year contract to Community Resources Limited, trading as Resource Recovery Australia, following a public Expression of Interest process.“Reuse Shops play an important role in keeping usable items in circulation, diverting waste from…
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Nillumbik Council has secured a $2.5 million grant to go all-electric at Eltham Leisure Centre, as part of the Federal Government’s Community Energy Upgrades Fund.“This project is an essential step in Council achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2030,” said a Nillumbik Shire representative.The leisure centre is Nillumbik Council’s most-used facility, as well as its…
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Mornington Peninsula communities are celebrating after being named Tidy Town of Victoria 2025 at the Keep Australia Beautiful VIC’s Tidy Towns and Cities Sustainability Awards.The awards recognise the passion and dedication of local people working together to make their communities stronger, more connected and more vibrant places to live.A host of local projects were celebrated,…
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City of Yarra resident Shane Delphine has told the local Council that street trees are “under constant assault” by excessive pruning necessitated by compliance with Electric Line Clearance Regulations.“When this matter was last addressed by officers in December 2023 hope was expressed that a review in 2025 would result in the emergence of more sensible…
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