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    BAYSIDE: After 10 years, Brighton crossings get OK

    Wednesday, September 10, 2025

    Ten years of advocacy for pedestrian crossings in Brighton have finally paid off, according to local MLA James Newbury (pictured).“After years of community advocacy the State and Federal Governments have agreed to jointly fund pedestrian safety infrastructure in Dendy Village and Hampton St,” Mr Newbury told Parliament.“The village is a busy thoroughfare. Currently there is…

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    MELBOURNE: Metro 2 needed to develop Bend

    Tuesday, September 9, 2025

    Southern Metropolitan MLC Katherine Copsey (pictured) says public transport is the key to the future of Fishermans Bend.“Fishermans Bend needs Melbourne Metro 2. Planned to become a home to 80,000 people and a host to 80,000 jobs and a university campus, Fishermans Bend does have the potential to be a crucial part of our city,”…

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    Politics

    STONNINGTON: O’Brien to retire as Malvern MP

    Malvern MLA Michael O’Brien (pictured) will retire from politics ahead of next year’s State election, reports the Herald Sun.Mr O’Brien, a former Opposition Leader, first entered Parliament in 2006.Mr O’Brien’s announcement will increase pressure on State Opposition Leader Brad Battin to reshuffle his shadow cabinet as the 2026 state election draws closer.Mr O’Brien served as…

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    Community News

    YARRA RANGES: 200 can switch from septic

    Almost 200 households in Lilydale can now switch from septic tanks to piped sewerage, saving maintenance hassles and benefiting the environment, thanks to works completed by Yarra Valley Water. The project is part of the water corporation’s Community Sewerage Program, which provides households in Melbourne’s outer northern and eastern suburbs with the option to connect…

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    NORTH-EAST: McLeish queries cutbacks

    Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured) says the State Labor Government continues a program of funding cutbacks.“We have had $8 million slashed from primary prevention, with $24 million from service delivery,” Ms McLeish told Parliament.“One of the things that bothers me greatly is that the Allan Labor Government have failed organisations that do a good job.“Now…

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    STRATHBOGIE: Potholes query from MLC

    Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell (pictured) has asked about fixes for potholes in Nagambie.“ My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. When will the horrendous potholes on Vickers Rd, Nagambie, be properly repaired with a full pavement replacement?” Ms Lovell asked.“Constituents have contacted me about the terrible condition of Vickers Rd,…

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    Council News

    PORT PHILLIP: Minister should work with City

    Southern Metropolitan MLC Georgie Crozier (pictured) says Local Government Minisetr Nick Staikos should work with the City of Port Phillip to address local crime.“The increase in the crime and the level of this crime is out of control,” Ms Crozier said. “I am asking the Minister for Local Government that the local government work with…

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    MONASH: Invitation to Glen Waverley

    Glen Waverley MLA John Mullahy (pictured) has asked Suburban Rail Loop Minister Harriet Shing to join jim in meeting with the traders of the Kingsway precinct, to discuss the impacts of the Suburban Rail Loop East works and the support available throughout this period.“I want to acknowledge the many businesses that continue to serve our…

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    KNOX: ‘Crime crisis’ in Rowville

    ‘ Rowville MLA Kim Wells (pictured) says there is a “crime crisis’ in the region.“When will the Minister and the State Labor Government fix the current crime crisis, particularly the brazen youth crime spree exploding right across our televisions and smartphones each day, leaving many of myRowville electorate constituents living in fear and believing that…

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    BAYSIDE: Highett crossing call

    Sandringham MLA Brad Rowswell (Ipictured) has told State Parliament: “For quite literally years I have been working with our local community and calling for the Government to remove the level crossings at Wickham Rd and Highett Rd in the suburb of Highett in my constituency.“These level crossings are a hazard to my community and cause…

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