Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Health
The new $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital is now home to a world-first medical imaging system.The new Canon Alphenix Insight Angio-CT Scanner is making it easier for doctors to deliver faster, safer care – especially in emergencies.It delivers quick, clear and detailed imaging during surgical procedures so issues can be detected and treated earlier.The advanced system…
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Community News
Steve Dimopoulos (pictured), Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, last week visited APT Asia Pacific’s Dandenong South facility, which has received a $10 million upgrade.The expansion strengthens APT’s headquarters and manufacturing base with an extra 50 skilled workers.It will now deliver more than 1000 hard court surfaces each year, supporting professional and community sports.The expansion…
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Environment
The State Government says that it is boosting native wildlife and creating more parkland along the lower Maribyrnong River and Stony Creek.Minister Harriet Shing joined Foots-cray MLA Katie Hall (pictured) at Newell’s Paddock Urban Nature Park to mark the completion of an important wildlife protection and habitat creation project.The project has enhanced habitat for more…
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Police News
A senior constable from North West Metro Region has been charged following an internal investigation.The 33-year-old man has been charged with 23 counts of driving whilst his licence was suspended.The incidents are alleged to have occurred between August and December 2025 whilst the police officer was on-duty.He was charged on summons to appear before a…
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Council News
Cr Josh Gilligan has been suspended as a Wynd-ham City Councillor … for the second time this year.Cr Gilligan is serving a two-week suspension, which started on Wednesday, June 24, following the tabling of an internal arbitration report during the Council meeting on Tuesday (June 23).Cr Gilligan was involved in a dispute with Cr Robert…
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Council News
Nillumbik Council says that a guilty plea is likely in a Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court case over dumping at a property in Black Gully Rd, Diamond Creek.“We acknowledge that there remains community concern over activities taking place on private land in Black Gully Rd, Diamond Creek,” said a Nillumbik Shire Council representative.“We want to reassure the…
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Council News
Bayside City Council has launched legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of Victoria to view documents relating to the State Government’s Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program.Four areas in Bayside have been included in the expanded program including North Brighton (Bay St), Middle Brighton (Church St), Hampton (Hampton St), and Sand-ringham (Sandringham Village). Planning…
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Council News
Port Phillip Council has been recognised in the Award for Excellence: Community Assets and Infrastructure category for the redevelopment of the Port Phillip EcoCentre.Delivered in partnership with the State Government, the $6.7 million redevelopment has created a modern, environmentally sustainable community facility that sets a new benchmark for design and innovation.Achieving a 6-Star Green Star…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria responded to an incident on Boundary Road, Laverton North, after callers to Triple Zero (000) at 1.15am Friday (June 26) reported a factory fire.Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes to find a 20m x 10m concrete tilt slab factory with tin roof fully involved in fire.FRV crews wearing breathing apparatus established…
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Police News
An unlicensed teen will have some explaining to do after being caught at nearly double the speed limit in Campbellfield.Fawkner Highway Patrol officers spotted the Mazda 3 travelling along Sydney Rd just after 7am on Sunday, June 21.The vehicle was detected at an alleged speed of 157-kmh in the 80-kmh zone.Officers intercepted the car and…
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