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    Council News

    MANNINGHAM: Pride at Jumping Creek Rd upgrade

    Saturday, June 27, 2026

    Upgraded footpaths, safer road conditions, and strong environmental protections are some of the major improvements Manningham Council says that it has delivered for the community as part of the Jumping Creek Rd upgrade. at Warran-dyte.Manningham Mayor, Cr Jim Grivas (pictured), said the upgrade of the corridor would achieve safe, sustainable and functional infrastructure while protecting…

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    WHITEHORSE: Fears for Mitcham, Nunawading

    Whitehorse Council says that the State Govern-ment’s plans for Mitcham go too far, and the City also has concerns for Nunawading.The State Government last Friday (June 26) made an announcement outlining final planning controls for the Blackburn, Nuna-wading and Mitch-am Train and Tram Zones Activity Centres and the final precinct structure plan of the six…

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    PORT PHILLIP: Mention for St Kilda Festival

    The City of Port Phillip has received an Honourable Mention in the National Awards for Local Government for the 2026 St Kilda Festival in the Arts and Culture category.“These awards are the highest recognition for local governments in Australia,” said a Council representative.They celebrate inspiring projects that councils deliver in communities across the country. The…

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    MORNINGTON PENINSULA: 80% travel by car

    Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Integrated Transport Strategy – Transport to 2040 is a long-term plan for a more connected, better serviced, safe and reliable transport network across the Peninsula and it’s now open for comment.According to mornington peninsula Shire, the community provided feedback on the first stage of the plan in late 2024, helping shape this…

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    Police News

    GREATER DANDENONG: Abduction at Springvale South

    Detectives from the Armed Crime Squad have charged a teenage boy following an alleged abduction in Springvale South on Friday (June 26).Investigators allege a 17-year-old girl was entering a secondary college on Janine Rd when she was approached by a male about 8.30am.The male allegedly forced the girl into a vehicle which fled the scene.Officers…

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    CARDINIA: Hit-run at Cockatoo

    Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a collision between a car and cyclist in Cockatoo on Friday (June 26).Emergency services were called to the collision on Pakenham Rd about 2.40pm.The cyclist, a 47-year-old of no fixed address, was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains.It is alleged the driver…

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    WHITTLESEA: 135-kmh in Lalor school zone

    A learner motorcycle rider has some explaining to do after allegedly being caught at 135-kmh in a 40-kmh school zone outside a school in Lalor.Members from Fawkner Highway Patrol and Mernda Uniform were working Operation Overwatch when they spotted the CF MOTO travelling along Dalton Rd just before 4pm on Friday (June 26).The vehicle was…

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    WEST: 6 charged over serious crimes

    n Westgate Divisional Response Unit / Alliance have charged six people after they were arrested in a stolen vehicle in Tarneit on Friday (June 26).Police alleged the group have been involved in a series of home invasions, aggravated burglaries and car thefts across north-west metro region.Officers sighted an allegedly stolen Mazda CX5 on Hummingbird Boulevard,…

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    Community News

    WHITTLESEA: Business Award winners

    The City of Whittlesea business community came together on Thursday (June 25) to celebrate the inspirational achievements, contributions and success stories.The Business Awards night was held at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre in South Morang, and recognised excellence across six categories. Civil construction company Eifers was crowned the 2026 Business of the Year.A…

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    Education

    MELTON: $55 million for Kangan Institute

    Friday, June 26, 2026

    State Minister Colin Brooks (pictured) last week unveiled the first look at designs for the new $55 million Kangan Institute campus in Melton.The world-class training facility is close to where thousands of Victorians live.The new campus will open in 2028.It will revolutionise vocational education in the west and deliver training to around 800 students per…

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