Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Community News
Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley is calling on the State Government to allow proper time for thorough assessment and genuine community consultation on the latest development plans for the former Kingswood Golf Course site.Developer Slattery is finalising its plans and gave the Dingley Village community a first look late last year, but Cr Oxley says…
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Police News
Police, including officers from Operation Trinity, have charged a boy allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle in Preston early hours of Friday mnorningt (Feb. 14). Officers caught sight of an allegedly stolen black Mazda CX3 near the intersection of Murray and St Georges roads about 12.45am. It’s alleged that the vehicle turned right into…
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Community News
Applications for the 3-year-old kindergarten program in 2026 and the 4-year-old program in 2027 are now open in the City of Whittlesea..Help sessions are available for families who need support completing their kindergarten applications. These sessions provide assistance with:• Completing application forms• Understanding immunisation requirements• Learning about Early Start Kinder, a program for eligible families.Upcoming…
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Council News
Community groups, not-for-profits, and local clubs will soon have the chance to apply for grants of up to $5000 from a total pool of $120,000 under the Nillumbik Community Fund.Applications close March 23, with successful projects announced in June.The Fund supports community organisations, clubs, and artists who live, work, study, volunteer, or play in Nillumbik….
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Laverton North on Thursday night (Feb. 13).Emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Dohertys and Fitzgerald Rds about 10.10pm.A passenger from the first vehicle died at the scene.The driver of that vehicle was taken to hospital.The…
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Politics
Western Metropolitan Liberal MLC Trung Luu (pictured) says ALP local members voted against efforts to toughen bail laws: Katie Hall (Footscray), Sarah Connolly (Laverton), Deputy Premier Ben Carroll (Niddrie), Mathew Hilakari (Point Cook), Dylan Wight (Tarneit) and Melissa Horne (Williamstown). “Crime has surged by 15 per cent this year, with violent assaults and serious youth…
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Observer
The Last Showgirl(MA). 85 minutes. Opens in selected cinemas February 20.Much has been made of 80’s bombshell icon Pamela Anderson’s comeback role, but unfortunately the film doesn’t come close to matching the hype, an empty feature that gives its star very little to do.Anderson stars as Shelly, a legendary Vegas showgirl who has been part…
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Police News
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy after a stolen vehicle was tracked by police in the south-east.Officers spotted the allegedly stolen grey Mercedes sedan travelling on the Princes Hwy in Narre Warren about 3.35am.The Air Wing followed the vehicle from overhead as it was seen allegedly travelling at speeds of up to 200-kmh.Police kept eyes…
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Police News
Southern Metro Crime Squad are appealing for public assistance following a hit-run car crash in Mulgrave.It is believed a white Volkswagen Polo crashed into a pole on Monash Freeway at the intersection of Springvale Rd about 11.45pm on Saturday, February 8.The crash caused the pole to fall across three laneways of southbound traffic, and no…
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Police News
A 72-year-old man has received a 21-month suspended imprisonment sentence after pleading guilty to false accounting over three properties at Caulfield East.He admittefd creating false accounts to disguise payments made to Malaysian public officials and their associates to facilitate the purchase of his property developments in 2013.The man pleaded guilty on October 29, and was…
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