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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025
Local News Mayor’s 4WD ■ Bayside’s Mayor has had his 4WD stolen from his Brighton East home — the second crime incident at his property in a matter of months. ‘ Moorabbin CIU detectives are investigating the theft of a 2022 Toyota LandCruiser from Cr Hanna El Mouallem's home.
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■ A $2.3 million cost of living support package headlines Kingston’s 2025-26 budget, delivering relief to residents doing it tough. in today’s challenging economic climate. The package provides a range of practical, targeted support measures, including: ■ Rates hardship assistance ■ Discounts for business support programs ■ Discounted pet registration ■ Reduced fees on aged care services to help vulnerable elderly people ■ Free and low-cost community activities and events ■ Discounted leisure centre fees
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■ Kingston Council has welcomed more than $28 million in Federal funding to improve two notorious traffic hot spots in Melbourne’s southeast — but says more investment will be needed to fully fix the bottlenecks and keep up with population growth. The Federal Government has committed $25 million to upgrade the Thompson Rd and Mornington Peninsula Freeway intersection at Patterson Lakes. A further $3 million will be spent to improve safety and traffic flow at the McLeod Rd and Station St ntersection in Carrum. Kingston Mayor Cr Georgina Oxley said the funding is a major win for local residents and commuters who regularly face long delays and dangerous traffic conditions. “These are critical intersections that have become choke points for drivers coming from booming suburbs like Clyde, Carrum Downs and Sandhurst,” Cr Oxley said. Deputy Mayor Cr Chris Howe welcomed the important upgrades achieved following strong community advocacy. “This investment will make a real difference, particularly the long-awaited safety improvements at the Carrum intersection, where we’ve seen serious crashes and lengthy traffic queues,” Cr Howe said. Works at the McLeod Rd intersection, which will be delivered in a partnership between the Federal and State Governments, will improve safety at the site.
Glen Eira City Mayor speaks on Synagogue attack ■ Glen Eira Mayor Cr Simone Zmood has spoken out about the attack on the East Melbourne Synagogue. “I am appalled and heartbroken by the attack on the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation during Shabbat and hate-filled protests at the Miznon Restaurant in the Melbourne CBD. ● Cr Simone “I want to extend Zmood, our heartfelt Glen Eira Mayor thoughts to the members of the East Melbourne Synagogue community and patrons of Miznon. “The trauma and horror of these attacks — especially during Shabbat — is unimaginable. Please know that Glen Eira stands with you and we share in your sorrow. “To our Jewish community in Glen Eira: we see you, we support you, and we will continue to stand with you. “To all Glen Eira residents: now more than ever, let’s come together, support each other, speak out against hate, and reaffirm the values of respect, inclusion and unity that make our city strong.
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