Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Local People
Kororoit MLA Luba Grigorovitch has paid a tribute in State Parliament to the late Bob Fairclough (pictured):“I had the great pleasure of meeting the late Bob Fairclough in 2008 when I was first elected to Hobsons Bay City Council,” Ms Grigorovitch.“Bob was also a councillor, elected to Wyndham City Council, and he was a pillarof…
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Local People
Yarra Ranges local people have been congratulated by Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence (pictured) on receiving local community awards.“Harry Moyle and Sue Thompson were jointly awarded the Mayor’s Lifetime Achievement Award – two people who havehad a great impact in our local community,” Ms Vallence said.“Harry dedicated almost three decades to volunteering his financial expertise to…
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Health
“It was great to be down last week at the new Footscray Hospital and see firsthand the incredible work that is being done to deliver this state-of-the-art facility,” Footscray MLA Katie Hall (pictured) said.“At $1.5 billion this is the biggest spend in Victorian history, and it is happening right here in Melbourne’s west.“When this hospital…
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Politics
Euora MLA Anna-belle Cleeland (pictured) has thanked local businesses that continue toinvest in her electorate.“Their commitment drives our economy, creates jobs and keeps our towns thriving,” Ms Cleeland said.“Last week I sat down with some of these businesses to hear what it is like to operate in Victoria at the moment and understand the challenges…
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Politics
Evelyn MLA Bridget Vallence (pictured) says Jacinta Allan’s State Government needs to listen more.“Over the last couple of weeks I have had the privilege of speaking with many people in the Prahran electorate and in St Kilda, Wyndham and Werribee,” Ms Vallence said.“The common issue that we keep hearing on this side of the house…
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Politics
A petition calling for traditional methods of seafood preparation in Melbourne has been presented to State Parliament.Emma Kealy, Lowan MLA (pictured), presented a petition bearing 40 signatures, with concerns that the Labor Government’s Animal Care and Protection Bill will lead to the loss of access to fresh and local seafood and pork products in Chinatown…
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Local People
State Parliament observed a moment in memory of the late Carole Marple, former MLA for Altona.Speaker Maree Edwards said Ms Marple member for Altona from 1992 to 1996.“I ask members to rise in their places as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.” Members stood in their places.“Thank you, members. I will…
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Community News
Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has spoken in State Parliament about the problems being caused by the Melba Highway detours. “Traffic chaos has unfolded following the government’s decision to fully close the Melba Highway for landslip repairs on Monday.” Ms McLeish said. “Vehicles are being detoured to local roads, which are unsuitable for the volume of…
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Police News
Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a 31-year-old woman this morning following the alleged assault of two Muslim women in Epping last week. It is alleged the Pascoe Vale woman assaulted a 30-year-old Lalor woman and 26-year-old Wollert woman inside a shopping complex on High St between 1.10pm-1.20pm on February 13. Both women sustained…
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Police News
Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following the theft of multiple electronic items in Melbourne’s CBD. Investigators have been told an unknown male gained entry to an unoccupied apartment on Elizabeth St about 9.30pm on Friday. January 31. It is believed the male stole a number of items, including a digital…
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