Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Council News
The City of Whittlesea has endorsed its updated Road Management Plan.The Plan provides a clear framework for how Council manages and maintains more than 1497 kilometres of Council roads. It also covers 2809 kilometres of pathways, 124 bridges and 2403 kilometres of kerb and channel.The Plan sets the standards for road maintenance and outlines how…
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Police News
Detectives have arrested a woman after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Reservoir on Thursday night (Oct. 16).Emergency services responded to reports of a man found with injuries consistent with a stab wound in the vicinity of Reservoir Railway Station about 8.45pm.The man was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.Detectives arrested a…
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Police News
Police have arrested a man and a woman after a stolen vehicle was tracked to a Werribee car wash late Thursday night (Oct. 16).Officers on patrol first caught sight of a stolen silver Ford Territory driving on Kororoit Creek Rd in Williams-town about 11.35pm.The Ford was spotted driving over the speed limit in the vicinity…
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Community News
Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage (pictured) says the community has told her “loud and clear” that they want a pool in Mernda.“A recent survey that I ran for just a short time very quickly had 500 people responding that they want to see a pool built,” Ms Kathage said“Council approved a pool in 2021. At…
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Community News
“It came as no surprise that the Greensborough Bypass and Diamond Creek Rd roundabout topped the most dangerous intersections in the RACV’s 2025 My Melbourne Road campaign,” Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has told Parliament.“It takes a bit of navigation and you need your wits around you as you navigate this big and complex roundabout, which…
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Community News
“Mt Buller Ski Patrol, the longest running ski patrol in Australia, hit a major milestone this year, having been operating for 75 years,” said Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured).“This is a community-based organisation with 33 volunteer patrollers. Patrol director Ed Mahon, who is an institution on the mountain, has been with the ski patrol for…
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Politics
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…
Read More about STATEWIDE: MP calls for licences at age 17
Environment
Northern Victoria MLC Georgie Purcell has asked Environment Minister steve Dimopoulos: “For the first time in 14 years legislation was introduced to establish Victoria’s first major new national parks. “These parks are home to over 380 rare and threatened plant and animal species,including the greater glider,” Ms Purcell said.“However, the bill permits recreational deer hunting…
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Schools
Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence (pictured) has described Seville Primary School as “fantastic”.“Seville Primary School is a fantastic school in my local community, yet sadly in the Labor Government’s budget earlier this year Seville Primary School again missed out on vital funding needed to rebuild classrooms and facilities that are no longer fit for purpose,” Ms…
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Observer
The iconic musical Grease first opened on Broadway in 1972. Since then, I have seen many versions, professional and amateur, including the Melbourne premiere also staged in 1972.Babirra Music Theatre’s production of Grease presented at The Round in Nuna-wading was a first-class, all-round standout interpretation.The exuberant opening set the show’s tone, featuring musical director Vicki…
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