Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Court
A Warrandyte man has been fined $12,000 without conviction and had the number of animals he can own restricted for failing to provide sufficient care and veterinary treatment to reptiles in his possession.The 37-year-old was sentenced in the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court, after he pleaded guilty to charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act…
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Council News
Chaman Toiwari, whose pre-election literature described herself as “Proudly Labor”, has won the Thomastown Ward seat on Whittlesea City Council.The Victorian Electoral Commission formally declared the result of the by-election for the ard.Cr Tiwari has been elected as Councillor for the remainder of the current Council term.This by-election was held following the resignation of Nic…
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Council News
A sold-out crowd heard personal reflections at the Yarra Ranges Council 2026 Reconciliation Week event.More than 150 students from local schools, joined community members at The Memo Healesville for this year’s event, which featured a performance from First Nations rapper, dancer and artist, Baker Boy.The students came from schools including Worawa Aboriginal College, Badger Creek…
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Emergency Services
Debriefing sessions for Longwood bushfire locals were due to be held last week (Tues., June 16).Residents impacted by the Longwood–Berrys Lane Bushfire were invited to participate in a debrief to help reflect on the response and early recovery efforts of Strathbogie Council after the January fires.Council CEO Rachelle Quattrocchi said the review was an opportunity…
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Council News
Inland Rail works are being undertaken across multiple sites in Mitchell Shire to provide sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.Works are underway in Broadford, Seymour, Tallarook and Wandong. These works are being delivered by John Holland.Some road closures and extended working hours will be needed as works progress, with delays expected.Drop-in sessions arde being held…
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Council News
Mansfield Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Alexander (pictured) has renewed her contract and will continue leading the organisation for a further four years.Mansfield Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the decision reflected the Council’s confidence in Ms Alexander’s leadership and the direction the organisation is heading.“Kirsten Alexander has worked tirelessly over the past four years…
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Police News
A man has died in hospital following an assault in Narre Warren South.Emergency services were called to reports of a man being assaulted at Strathaird Reserve about 3.15pm on Friday, June 12.A 63-year-old Clyde North man was transported to hospital with critical injuries, where he died on Thursday (June 18).Two men, a 21-year-old man of…
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Police News
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Oakleigh on Sunday evening, June 14.Emergency services were called to reports a truck had struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Burlington St and Huntingdale Rd about 6.10pm. The male pedestrian died at the scene.The driver and sole occupant of the truck wasn’t injured and stopped at the…
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Police News
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following an upskirting incident on a tram in Melbourne’s CBD.Police have been told the 11-year-old victim was on her way to school onboard the route 57 tram, seated opposite an unknown man, between 8.25am-8.45am on May 28.Investigators have been told the…
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Ourselves
Publishing Arrangements: Local Paper/Melbourne ObserverWe are sorry, but due to a production system challenge, there will be no online edition of The Local Paper/Melbourne Observer for Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The June 24 issue (print AND online) will be published as normal, as will following weeks through to December. We apologise for the inconvenience of…
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