Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, October 30, 2026
Health
Access Health and Community will operate the new Lilydale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.Yarra Ranges Mayor Cr Richard Higgins (pictured) said the new clinic would make a real difference for residents in Lilydale and surrounding areas.The Lilydale UCC will operate seven days a week with extended hours, helping to ease pressure on Maroondah Hospital and provide…
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Community News
Proposed new data rpocessing centres, including those planned for Donnybrook and Somerton, could overwhelm the electricity grid, says a report from the Australian Marketing Energy Operator.Demand for electricity could more than double if the centres went ahead, and AMEO’s report it was “not possible” to support the demand.Developers are seeking to “cash in” on the…
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Council News
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,…
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Council News
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…
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Latest Issues
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….
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Latest Issues
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
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Observer
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,…
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Community News
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…
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Observer
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,…
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Police News
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…
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