Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Monday, October 26, 2026
A by-election for the seat of Nepean in the Victorian Legislative Assembly is to be held, following the resignation of Liberal Party MLA Sam Groth.The by-election date had not been announced by the Victorian Electoral Commission when this issue of The Local Paper went to press.Mr Groth resigned from representing the electorate nine months out…
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The Nationals Party dumping of the ‘Net Zero’ emissions aim has been endorsed by Nicholls MHR Sam Birrell (pictured)“The Nationals decision to back Australians first with cheaper electricity, secure jobs and lower emissions is an important step forward for our region,” said a media statement from Mr Birrell’s office.“Across the Nicholls electorate people rely on…
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A petition bearing 4168 signatures has been presented to the Legislative Council by Northern Victoria MLC Gaelle Broad (pictured).“The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council that Victoria is the only state or territory in Australia that still requires probationary drivers licence holders to be…
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Appreciation for action taken by the US Trump administration regarding the Middle Easrt conflict was shown by the Jewish community in south-eastern suburbs, Southern Metropolitan MLC Georgie Crozier (pictured) has told Parliament.“Members of the Jewish community in Caulfield came together to offer their thanks and show their support for theactions of the United States administration…
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Southern Metropolitan MLC Georgie Crozier has spoken in State Parliament about Park Towers Community Pantry.“ My question is for the Minister for Children. My constituent writes that they are concerned about the management of the Park Towers Community Pantry in South Melbourne.“The president of the Park Towers tenant management has written to the board of…
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Kat Theophanous MLA (pictured) has outlined to parliament the busy times in Northcote.“At Bracken Creek I joined the Merri Creek Management Committee and Friends of Bracken Creek, where 14 of us collected 40 kilograms of litter in just a couple of hours – hands-on environmental care that makes a real difference to our local waterways,”…
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Frankston City residents are invited to enjoy a sausage in bread and a conversation with their elected representatives at a special Pollies BBQ community event from 11am-1.30pm on Saturday, November 15, at Ballam Park.Frankston Mayor Cr Kris Bolam and Councillors will be joined by Dunkley MHR Jodie Belyea (pictured) and Frankston MLA Paul Edbrooke. All…
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Southern Metropolitan MLC David Davis (pictured) says the State Governemnt’s plans for high-rise developments in local suburbs is “half-baked”.“There are a couple of areas in particular in the Southern Metropolitan Region that I want to focus on,” Mr Davis said.“Ashburton has been told that there will be a high-rise, high-density development up to four storeys,…
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Some Police officers wear a ‘ThinBlue Line’ badge, which is a symbol of violence, according to North-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Aiv Puglielli (Greens) (pictured).In a question to Police Minister Anthony Carbines, Mr Puglielli said: “The action that I seek is for you to make inquiries as to why Victorian Police officers are still wearing thin blue…
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Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin and Bass MLA Jordan Grugnale will not contest the State Election in November 2026.Premier Jacinta Allan said of Ms Vulin: “Helping others is a part of who Emma is – something instilled in her from a young age.“Emma worked in retail, administration and as a vet nurse, before following in her…
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