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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Politics

FRANKSTON: 8 stand for Dunkley

Eight candidates have nominated for the Dunkley by-election to be held on Saturday, March 2.A random draw for positions on the ballot paper was undertaken at a public event on Friday (Feb. 9):• CONROY, Nathan – Liberal• CURRIE, Bronwyn – Animal Justice Party• ABRAHAM, Chrysten – Libertarian• YUNIS, Reem – Victorian Socialists• BERGWERF, Darren –

MONASH: Police sergeant charged

A Police sergeant from eastern region has been charged following an investigation.The charges relate to an alleged assault in July last year in Clayton whilst the man was on duty.The 45-year-old has been charged with common law assault. He will appear before a court at a later date.

MURRINDINDI: Federal politics at Council meeting

Cr Damien Gallagher brought the subject of Federal politics to last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council, discussing the upcoming referendum.“There is very little to report from a local Governance Portfolio perspective this month, but I’d like to continue the discussion on one of the great national governance matters of this generation,” Cr Gallagher said.“It’s the referendum

MELTON: Local hospital ‘step closer’

The State Government has shortlisted two consortia featuring construction companies, sponsors and facilities management providers vying to deliver the new Melton Hospital.Mary-Ann e Thomas (pictured), Minister for Health Infrastructure, announced the shortlisted consortia who have been invited to develop proposals for next major public hospital for Melbourne’s outer West.The shortlisted consortia are Exemplar Health, comprising

SOUTH-EAST: Local MLC asks about Intersex

South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Rachel Payne has asked Equality Minister Harriet Shing in State Parliament about intersex people.“People with intersex variations represent 1.7 per cent of all births,” Ms Payne said.“As the minister is aware, intersex people are born with physical, hormonal or genetic features that are not considered typical male or female sex characteristics.“Advocates have

BAYSIDE: Indecent exposure at Black Rock

Bayside Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Team detectives are appealing for public assistance following an indecent exposure at Half Moon Bay in Black Rock. Investigators have been told a man entered the water and approached two teenage girls who were swimming at 2pm on Wednesday, December 21. The man pulled down his black coloured swimwear

NILLUMBIK: Funds pledged for shopping centres

A Liberals and Nationals Government would grant $150,000 to revitalise the Eltham, Montmorency and Diamond Creek Shopping Centres, as part of their Shopping Strip Recovery Plan. Each centre will receive $50,000 to deliver upgrades, under the election promuise. These funds would include cash for beautification works, amenity improvements or funding for events such as street

FRANKSTON: Libs promise electrified Baxter line

The Liberals-Nationals have promised to electrify the railway line to Baxter, if they win Government on November 26. Two additional stations will be provided at Langwarrin and Frankston East. Six level crossings will be replaced, including: • Wickham Rd (Highett)• Highett Rd (Highett)• McDonald St (Mordialloc)• Bear St (Mordialloc)• Station St (Aspendale)• Groves St (Aspendale)•

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Promises for Hastings

A Liberals-Nationals State Government will provide $1.5 million for Stage 1 of community sporting club facilities upgrades at Hastings Park.Hastings Park is the sporting hub for the Hastings Football Netball Club, Hastings Women’s Football Team, Hastings Cricket Club and multiple junior teams.Hastings Park does not have adequate fenale changerooms facilities, says Liberal candidate Briony Hutton.Many

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Minister visits Pt Nepean

State Minister Lily D’Ambrosio last Friday (July 8) inspected the newly completed new campground at Point Nepean’s historic Quarantine Station.The new campground features pre-pitched tents on timber platforms and caters for range of abilities, including those with little experience or limited gear.This includes all-abilities-accessible sites, showers, toilets and basic kitchen facilities, inside refurbished heritage buildings.Positioned

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