Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Council News
Former Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon is demanding Victoria’s former local government minister pay $3.5million over an “unlawful” suspension. A letter was presented by Cr McLindon’s lawyer, to Mr Staikos at his private residence on Friday (Aug. 21) Cr McLindon was suspended by Mr Staikos, but the Supreme Court ruled that the suspension was invalid….
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Community News
The theft of valuable cables and equipment from the Tramway Heritage Centre may mean that trams run again at the Bylands site, near Kilmore.The entire overhead wire system has been stolen, and the suspension mechanisms have been destroyed.Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Secretary Graham Jordan describes the thefts as making the task of preserving Melbourne’s…
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Council News
Kinglake’s Cr Jodi Adams (pictured) has not attended Murrindindi Shire Council’s meetings since November last year.It is understood that Cr Adams, whose resignation took effect from last Thursday (Aug. 13), has continued to be paid about $2342 by the Council for each of the nine months.Cr Adams attended the November 19, 2025, ‘virtually’, and according…
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Latest Issues
The First Edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online. Read online at: https://isu.pub/UnfbDea Next print/online issue is Wed., August 19, 2026
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Police News
Police are investigating after shots were fired at a vehicle in Wollert.It is understood a white SUV was parked on Garrong Avenue with three male occupants inside about 12.45am.Officers were told a red sedan approached the white car before several shots were fired. The red car fled the scene.The three victims inside the white vehicle,…
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Police News
A driver has died following a two-car collision in Wyndham Vale on Saturday afternoon (Aug. 8).Police were told two cars, driving on Bolton Rd near Ballan Rd collided about 2.05pm.The driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles died at the scene.The driver and passenger of the second vehicle were not injured and remained…
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Police News
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two people following an assault in Melbourne’s CBD.Police will allege the pair approached two men on King St and assaulted them about 1.30am on Saturday (Aug. 8).The two victims, both aged 28 and from Dandenong, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Police arrested a 27-year-old woman at a…
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Police News
Police are investigating after a man was located with serious injuries in South Yarra on Sunday (Aug.9).Emergency services were called to reports of a man with head injuries on Malvern Rd about 12.20am.Officers were told the man was assaulted before being stabbed.The male victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.Police are working to establish…
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Local People
Bill Armstrong , Australian recording industry pioneer, has died aged 97.He was a sound engineer, studio owner, producer and broadcaster, who was a founder and managing director of Melbourne’s EON-FM.His career began with primitive recording equipment in post-war Mel-bourne and extended through the development of Armstrong Studios, and the launch of Australia’s first commercial FM…
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Community News
Goulburn Valley Water is investigating options to secure a reliable and resilient future water supply for the Longwood community.The January fires caused significant damage to the Longwood Water Treatment Plant and the surrounding catchment.Since then, GVW has continued to provide safe and reliable drinking water through water carting arrangements while long-term options are explored.“One option…
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