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WHITEHORSE: Fatality at East Burwood

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Burwood East on Monday afternoon (Aug. 180. It is understood a motorbike and a car collided on Burwood Hwy, near the intersection of Mahoneys Rd, about 3.50pm. Emergency services worked on the male rider but he died at the scene. The female driver of…

Community News

BRIMBANK: Sunshine crossing delays frustrating, admits Labor MP

Laverton MLA Sarah Connolly has admitted that “everythingt that could go wrong has gone wrong” at a troubled intersection at sunshine West and Ardeer.“Three years ago the Allan Labor Government removed the dangerous and congestedlevel crossing at Fitzgerald Rd in Sunshine West and Ardeer, saving locals time on their commutes and making our road network…

Community News

KNOX: ‘Massive’ spend at Boronia

The State Government is making the biggest investment by any level of government into Boronia ever, according to Bayswater MLA Jackson Taylor (pictured). “It is a massive, massive upgrade, the biggest investment by anylevel of government into Boronia ever, and it complements beautifully the revitalisation work theAllan Labor government has been delivering in Boronia for…

Education

CARDINIA: Thanks Glenda

The service of Ms Glenda George from Living & Learning Pakenham. Living & Learning has been recognised in State Parliament by Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin (pictured).The centre provides quality training, education and skill development, with a particular focus on disadvantaged and vulnerable people.“The success of organisations like Living & Learning is driven by hardworking and…

Schools

WHITTLESEA: Seussical Jr

Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage (pictured) has spoken on taking her daughters to see MerndaCentral College’s production of Seussical Jr.“They really proved that ‘Oh, the thinks you can think’ is not just a lyric but is a mission statement,” Ms Kathage said.“From Jojo and the Cat showing us it is possible to protect what matters…

Schools

MOORABOOL: School’s 175th anniversary

The “ extraordinary milestone” of the 175th anniversary of Bacchus Marsh Primary School has been mentioned in State Parliament by Eureka MLA Michaela Settle (pictured).“It is the oldest continuously operating state school in Victoria. Since opening its doors in 1849 with a humble single room, this school has been at the heart of Bacchus Marsh,…

Community News

MONASH: Multicultural events in Glen Waverley

Glen Waverley MLA John Mullahy (pictured) has told State Parliament about a number of multi-cultural events that he has attended.“It was a pleasure to attend an Eid reunion organised by the Bangladeshi Senior Citizens Club Victoria,” Mr Mullahy said.“It was a vibrant and well-attended gathering filled with laughter and delicious food. Thank you to President…

Sport

NILLUMBIK: Courts upgrade at Diamond Creek

Diamond Creek Tennis Club has upgraded two courts to competition standard, which are now ready for players of all ages and abilities to enjoy.Keen tennis players joined with councillors and Eltham MLA Vicki Ward to mark the official opening of the new courts.Nillumbik Mayor Cr John Dumaresq (pictured) said the court improvements will enable the…

Politics

STATEWIDE: Declare reserve prices – Greens

In some suburbs nine out of 10 homes sell way above the price guide – in Richmond one property sold$450,000 above the guide – and the Labor government has known about this for a long time. Reserve prices of properties should be declared, says Richmond MLA Gabrielle de Vietri.“If you are trying to buy a…

Politics

CASEY: For Muharram

Narre Warren North MLA Belinda Wilson has reported on attending the Taha Centre, the Abu Talib centre and the Rasul Akram Association for the special occasion of Muharram.“Muharram is a significant month in the Islamic calendar,” Ms Wilson said. “For many in the Muslim community this month is marked differently depending on your tradition.“For Shia…