Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Council News
Hume City Council has welcomed a significant funding boost of over $3.3 million from the Federal Government to support delivery of an urban development strategy for Broadmeadows. The Broadmeadows Revitalisation Project, which is being sponsored by Hume City Council on behalf of its partners on the Broadmeadows Revitalisation Board, aims to address societal disadvantage in…
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Politics
Strathbogie Shire Council, based at Euroa, has “adjusted its approach” to Australia Day, reinstating its official support for January 26 celebrations. The Council last month resolved to:• Receive and note the letter dated November 16, from the Euroa Australia Day Committee 2025, requesting Council immediately reinstate Council’s official support of Australia Day on January 26.•…
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Politics
The State Government is fast-tracking the delivery of more homes close to public transport, after giving the greenlight to a South Melbourne development. Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny (pictured) announced the approval of more than 240 new homes on Dorcas St in South Melbourne, close to the new Anzac Station which will open with the Metro…
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Police News
Detectives from the Homicide Squad are investigating after a body was located in Quambatook on Tuesday morning (Jan. 21). Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Cemetery Rd and Knight Rd when they located the deceased about 6.30am. An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is underway. Anyone with information is urged to…
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Police News
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Mount Evelyn on Tuesday morning (Jan. 21). It is understood a vehicle crashed into a tree on Clegg Rd about 3.50am. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene. Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be established and the investigation remains ongoing….
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Police News
A man is expected to be charged after officers were called to reports of a fire in Diamond Creek on Monday (Jan. 20). Diamond Creek police swiftly arrived at the Edmonds St property to find a recently extinguished fire about 6.40pm. It is believed that a man had deliberately lit a fire with the intention…
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Politics
Donald Trump is US President – again. The inauguration took place in Washington DC early on Tuesday morning (Melbourne time), with the oath of office administered by Chief Justice John G. Roberts. J.D. Vance became Vice-President. Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong was present for the ceremony. Mr Trump’s address – as 45th and 47th…
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Council News
Aggressive, unlawful behaviour including violent behaviour and illegal drug taking are matters for the Victoria Police, Port Phillip Mayor Cr Louise Crawford says. Cr Crawford says that the City of Port Phillip shares community concerns about safety and that it stands with the community in an expectation and commitment to Port Phillip as being a…
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Politics
Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon is standing as a right-wing independent in the Werribee state by-election being held on Saturday, February 8. Pundits say that Cr McLindon will seek to direct preferences to Liberal candidate Steve Murphy, who is contesting the by-election against Labor candidate John Lister. The by-election has been caused by the resignation…
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Local People
The 2025 International Women’s Day event will be held in Nillum,bik on Thursda, March 6. This year’s theme is ‘March Forward’ and Nillumbik is focusing on the impacts younger generations are having on creating progressive change for gender equity. This year’s keynote speech will be delivered by Courtney Ugle, a proud Noongar woman who plays…
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