The Local Paper

Schools

WHITTLESEA: MPs at Wollert school opening

Sunday, February 23, 2025

Wirrigirri Primary School in Wollert received a visit from Mill Park MLA Lily D’Ambrosio (pictured) with the Deputy Premier Ben Carroll and Sonja Terpstra to officially open the school.“This vibrant new school is a fantastic addition to our Wollert community, which has been flourishing and expanding with time,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.“The school was made possible…

Local People

MURRINDINDI: Yea High School 1964 Form 2 reunion planned

A class reunion for the Yea High School students from Form 2 in 1964 is being organised for Saturday, April 12, at the residence of Ian Sichlay, 17 Sichlau’sd Rd, Yea.The reunion is being organised by Ian Sichlau, Rob McGregor and Terry Cooper.The class photograph, taken at the Racecourse Rd campus in its earelier years,…

Community News

MITCHELL: ‘Crime crisis’ in Donnybrook

Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell has called for increased police patrols in Donnybrook as a “crime crisis” sweeps the northern suburb.Ms Lovell spoke in Parliament last week to share harrowing stories of her constituents from Olivine and other housing estates in Donnybrook, who are living in fear as break-ins, car thefts, and burglaries continue to…

Sport

SPORT: Ted Ryan’s Racing Column

At nomination time for the Australian Guineas comes around, some of those top three-year-olds possibly competin look like making it a top event for the youngsters.The latest market has the New Zealander, Savaglee, on top.Prepared by leading New Zealander, Paul Gerard, he is a Guineas winner in New Zealand, having won seven of his 13…

Community News

BRIMBANK: New kinder opens at St Albans

Saturday, February 22, 2025

St Albans MLA Natalie Suleyman (pictured was joined by Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn to officially open the transformed and brand new buildings at Epalock Crescent Kindergarten in St Albans.“What a fantastic investment it has been – close to $4 million from our Government to redevelop a very old and outdated 1980s building,” Ms Suleyman…

Police News

STONNINGTON: Malvern Police Station closed 16 hours each day

Malvern Police Station is closed 16 hours every day, local MLA Michael O’Brien has told State Parliament.“Not a day goes by when I do not receive emails from constituents of mine who are sick and tired of feeling scared in their homes because of the crime crisis,” Mr O’Brien told the Legislative Assembly.“While they are…

Local People

FRANKSTON: Nod to Seaford Life Saving Club

Work of the Seaford Life Saving Club has been highlighted by local MP, Sonya Kilkenny (pictured): “I joined local families at the Seaford Life Saving Club for Friday night nippers. It was also an opportunity to take part in the club’s inaugural art competition. The artwork was incredible – so many ideas, so much creativity…

Local People

FRANKSTON: Vale Gemma Boucher of Seaford

The memory of Seaford resident, Gemma Boucher, has been honoured in State Parliament by Sonya Kilkenny, MLA.“ I would like to acknowledge Gemma Boucher, a dear neighbour, a kind and generous friend, awesome school mum and beautiful work colleague to so many at the Department of Transport and Planning and the Level Crossing Removal Project,”…

Local People

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Top citizens praised

Mornington Peninsula’s top citizens have been praised in State Parliament by Nepean MLA Sam Groth (pictured):“ I want to acknowledge the recipients of Order of Australia Medals on the Mornington Peninsula and in my electorate: Mrs Judith Patricia McKee OAM for her service to the community of Melbourne, Ms Deborah Rae Mellett OAM for her…

Council News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: McCrae landside – 3 orders lifted

Three more McCrae properties have emergency orders lifted.Residents of an additional three properties impacted by the landslide at McCrae are now allowed to move back into their homes.The Emergency Orders were lifted at 9am Friday (Feb. 21) on these three properties, meaning 11 out of 19 properties have had orders lifted.Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Cr…