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HOBSONS BAY: New pop-up at Spotswood

Thursday, January 23, 2025

A new pop-up space in Spotswood has been established to encourage residents to get out and about in the shopping precinct. The temporary pop-up, The Village Spot, found at the Hudsons Rd end of Spotswood’s Forrest St, has been created to facilitate outdoor dining and be a place where the Spotswood community and visitors can…

Politics

DAREBIN: Flags lowered on Jan. 26

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags in Darebin are to be set at half-post on Sunday (Jan. 26), “as a mark of recognition, respect and mourning”lags will be lowered “, says the local Council. The move follows Council’s consultation with the Darebin Aboriginal Advisory Committee. “January 26 marks the beginning of the British invasion of…

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CASEY: City commits to rainbow events

The City of Casey says that it is committed to supporting the rainbow community by reducing discrimination and exclusion, and increasing access to local support services The ‘Glitter Grove: The South East’s Summer Queer Party’ wilol be held at 5pm on Friday, February 7.5pm, Friday 7 February The Casey Rainbow Community Picnic will be held…

Council News

FRANKSTON: As Federal poll draws close, Council prepares its shopping list

Frankston Council Copuncillors held a special meeting on January 20 to prepare a new set of priority initiatives for municipal-led advocacy to federal election candidates The Council is advocating for: • Nepean Highway Precinct Revitalisation – Delivery of signature projects identified in the Nepean Highway Master Plan to enhance local infrastructure and liveability in Frankston’s…

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WYNDHAM: $333 million spend at Werribee … just ahead of by-election

Premier Jacinta Allan and Federal Minister Catherine King were in Werribee today (Jun. 23) to announce a $333.5 million spend … with the Werribee by-election to be held in just over two weeks’ time. The funds will be invested towards the Werribee Main Rod – Princes Freeway Interchange Upgrade and the Ballan Rd Intersection Upgrade….

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BOROONDARA: Celebrations for Lunar New Year

Boroondara Council has festive events and displays, with Lunar New Year falling on Wednesday, January 29. It marks the start of the Year of the Snake. Hawthorn Arts Centre will be lit in red on the day to mark the start of the Lunar New Year. Events and activities include:• Lunar New Year immersive art…

Council News

BRIMBANK: Council requests merits review on third runway

Brimbank City Council has lodged an application for a merits review of the Federal Government’s recent decision to give conditional approval to Melbourne Airport’s Third Runway Major Development Plan. The Council says that it has taken this action due its concerns about the conditional approval. “As always, Brimbank Council’s priority is to ensure the Third…

Local People

BAYSIDE: Manjula is Victorian Senior of the Year

Bayside resident Professor Manjula Datta O’Connor has been awarded the Premier’s Award for Victorian Senior of the Year for her efforts in preventing family violence. In 2012, Prof. O’Connor co-founded the AustralAsian Centre for Human Rights and Health. She had previously spent years teaching and researching family violence in India and worked as a psychiatrist…

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WHITTLESEA: New exhibition about hope

The City of Whittlesea presents Hope: A Spectrum of Possibility, a vibrant art exhibition where local artists share their thoughts through art on hope and what it means from tough times to dreaming of a brighter future. This free exhibition is now open, showcasing a wide range of artworks and styles. For more than 16…

Police News

MITCHELL: Woman critical after Kilmore crash

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a woman was left with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Kilmore on Wednesday night (Jan. 22). It is believed the driver in a Mitsubishi station wagon was travelling along Kilmore East Rd when they left the roadway and crashed into a tree about 8pm. The driver…