Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Schools
Sandringham MNLA Brad Rowswell (pictured) has spoken in State Parliament about the new Principal of Kilbreda College.“Stephanie Smyth has been appointed after a year of dedicated service as Acting Principal and eight years as the Assistant Principal. With almost two decades of experience in education, Stephanie brings, in my view, invaluable expertise to the job….
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Community News
Ashwood MLA Matt Fregon (pictured) has told Parliament about his busy electorate:“Earlier this month I joined my Federal colleague the member for Chisholm, Carina Garland, to announce two exciting social housing projects right there in my patch,” Mr Frergon said.“Through the latest round of the Housing Australia Future Fund the ageing estates on Alamein Avenue…
Read More about MONASH: Ashwood thrives, MP tells Parliament
Community News
Berwick MLA Brad Battin (pictured) has presented a 3706 signature petition to Parliament from Officer and District Community Association, and the Save the Beaconsfield Reservoir Action Group, residents of Cardinia Shire, City of Casey, and surrounding communities about Beaconsfield ReservoirThe petition says that the Victorian State Government and Melbourne Water have kept the Beaconsfield Reservoir…
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Community News
Euroa MLA Annabelle Cleeland (pictured) says that she cannot understand how the Allan Labor Government closed Dhurringile Prison overnight on August 31.“This was a highly successful low-security prison that not only helped reintegrate people into the community, but also contributed more than $20 million every year into our local economy,” Ms Cleeland said“ Thankfully, groups…
Read More about GREATER SHEPPARTON: Closure of Dhurringle Prison
Health
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas (pictured) has approved the voluntary merger of five health services – Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health – from January 1.More than 1.2 million Victorians in Melbourne’s south, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, Koo Wee Rup and Bass Coast are said to…
Read More about SOUTH-EAST: Merger creates Bayside HealthUncategorized
Scouts in Kalkallo now have a purpose-built hall. Youth MNinister Natalie Suleyman (pictured officially opened the new hall at Gilgai Plains Primary School.The hall will act as a hub for local Scouts and Girl Guides, offering a safe and accessible space for meetings, leadership programs, social connection and outdoor activities.Located adjacent to the Recreation Reserve,…
Read More about HUME: New hall for Kalkallo
Police News
A Cambodia-born man was expected to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday, August 29, charged with failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions.The Australian Federal Police charged the man, 24. It was to be alleged he breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa on August 26.He was charged with one count of failing…
Read More about MELBOURNE: Visa breach alleged
Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to Station Avenue, Ashwood, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire at 8.13pm on Thursday, August 28.Enroute to scene, firefighters observed significant smoke and flames issuing from the area and quickly escalated the response.Crews arrived on scene within five minutes to find a residential unit fully alight.Firefighters wearing…
Read More about MONASH: House fire at Ashwood
Police News
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident in Como Parade, Mentone, at 5.35am on Wednesday, August 27, after a caller to Triple Zero (000) reported a structure fire.The response was escalated with firefighters managing to contain the blaze within minutes of arrival. The store received some minor damage and smoke logging.The incident was deemed under…
Read More about KINGSTON: Tobacco store fire at Mentone
Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident in Erskine Way, Melton West, at 11.03pm Saturday, August 30, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported smoke issuing from a house.FRV crews arrived on scene within six minutes to find the house well alight with flames through the roof of the single storey 15m x 20m home….
Read More about MELTON: 22 firefighters at blaze