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YARRA RANGES: Vandalism closes toilets

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Public toilets on Main St, Lilydale, closed “for the foreseeable future” after vandals caused further damage.Months of repeated vandalism attacks have left the community facility unserviceable.Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Richard Higgins said vandals and anti-social behaviour have long targeted the toilets.“Unfortunately, vandals have damaged the facility yet again, and in the interests of public safety,…

Council News

NILLUMBIK: Hurstbridge businesses win awards

Two Hurstbridge businesses have been recognised for their passion and innovation at the Northern Business Achievement Awards.Sustainable Building and Design received the Sustainability and Environment Award, and RadTest Australia won the Best Small Business or Microbusiness Award at the Grand Finale Gala.Presented by NORTHLink, the awards are a regional partnership between local government, education and…

Latest Issues

OUT NOW: Wed., Dec. 10, 2025 – All Latest Editions

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Lots of local news, sport and advertising. The Local Paper has localised editions for all suburbs, in and around Melbourne.(The Melbourne Observer section appears inside ALL editions of The Local Paper.) December 10 Editions • Eastern Suburbs Edition Covers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorsehttps://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_551ae5a4a05687?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw • Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express EditionCovers Healesville, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Warburton, Yarra Valley • Mitchell-Strathbogie EditionCovers Avenel, Broadford, Euroa, Kilmore, Nagambie, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Wallan, Wandong • Northern Suburbs EditionCovers Banyule….

Latest Issues

OUT NOW: Wed., Dec. 10, 2025 – First Edition

Monday, December 8, 2025

The first edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online. Read online at: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_551ae5a4a05687 That’s it for this year. Thanks for everything in 2025.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. First 2026 print/online issue is Wed., February 4, 2026

Observer

OBSERVER: Dianne steps down

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Theatre Works Executive Director Dianne Toulson has announced that after eight years of transformative leadership, she will step down from the role in 2026.Dianne’s eight-year tenure has been defined by major achievements across artistic programming, organisational strategy, and precinct development.She joined Theatre Works at a time when the organisation faced significant structural and financial challenges,…

Community News

WHITTLESEA: ‘Release Wollert rail study’

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams should immediately release the Wollert Rail Feasibility Study, says Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell (pictured)The City of Whittlesea’s Integrated Transport Plan 2024-2034 seeks to have the Mernda rail line extended from Lalor to Wollert by 2030, as Council expects the local population to almost triple, with the number of people…

Observer

OBSERVER: As You Like It

The veritable nonsense of As You Like It has been brought to the fore with verve and vigour in the Melbourne Shakespeare Company’s reimagining of the work.The outdoor setting of St Kilda’s Botanic Gardens fits equitably with the conceit of romance triumphant in the face of all adversity which includes the rightful court being banished,…

Police News

MARIBYRNONG: Harassing emails – Footscray man charged

Friday, December 5, 2025

Detectives from Taskforce Hawk have issued further charges as part of an investigation into allegedly threatening and harassing emails sent to a CFMEU administrator earlier this year.A 61-year-old Footscray man was initially arrested on November 12 and charged with seven counts of using a telecom communications device to menace harass and offend.Detectives have also charged…

Police News

YARRA RANGES: Fatal hit-run at Mooroolbark

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal hit run in Mooroolbark on Friday morning (Dec. 5).Emergency services were called to Manchester Rd after an unconscious male was located on the roadway about 1.55am.The 28-year-old Lilydale man was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.Detectives believe the man was struck by a white…

Police News

PORT PHILLIP: Crime crackdown in Port Melb., South Melb.

Alleged prolific thieves targeting shops and vehicles are among a dozen people arrested during a two-day crime crackdown in Port and South Mel-bourne.Uniform police from South Melbourne and St Kilda, as well as detectives from the Prahran Divisional Response Unit patrolled the streets of both suburbs, , accompanied by a Passive Alert Detection dog.People in…