The Local Paper network publishes localised editions across Melbourne, Victoria and selected country areas, with around 40 local editions in total. The publication is produced by Local Media Pty Ltd and is not associated with any other newspaper group. The Melbourne Observer, established in 1969, appears inside each issue and includes several special-interest supplements. The page also sets out the company's office details, the network's editions and heritage titles, and its registered business names. Local Media Pty Ltd claims intellectual property rights over its trading entities and warns that unauthorised use may attract substantial penalties.
The Local Paper network publishes localised editions across Melbourne, Victoria and selected country areas, with its North-West edition covering suburbs such as Brimbank, Hume, Melton and Wyndham. The page is largely publisher information, including office addresses, subscription and classified contacts, editorial standards and a list of the company's websites, registered business names and local newspaper titles. It states that the publisher is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council and that complaints may be made in writing.
Port Franklin will receive new and upgraded coastal protection infrastructure through a $7.2 million program funded under the latest round of the Disaster Ready Fund. Elwood will also benefit from works designed to improve resilience to storms and rising sea levels. The program is one part of more than $36.8 million invested across Victoria, with 11 projects receiving support. Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the funding would help communities prepare before disasters strike. A $12.3 million levee project in Epsom will reduce flood risk to more than 500 homes and 60 businesses.
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House prices in Victoria's regions rose 6.7 per cent over the past year, even as the Melbourne market slowed after interest rate rises. Glenelg recorded the biggest jump, with prices climbing more than a quarter in 12 months. Agents in Portland and Ararat say interstate investors are driving demand, while limited listings push prices up. Mansfield was one of the few areas where the median house price fell, dropping by more than $75,000 in the September quarter. Experts say regional areas are attracting buyers through relative affordability and more job options.
Mansfield Shire Council has welcomed a potential Victorian Coalition government commitment of $2.8 million to transform the SES station at the proposed Mansfield Emergency Services Precinct. The pledge was announced on Saturday 17 October by Cindy McLeish and Danny O’Brien, who met volunteers at the SES Mansfield Unit. Mayor Steve Rabie said the funding recognised local volunteers and the precinct's importance. The council has urged all parties seeking government at the 2026 state election to support the full precinct.
Mansfield Shire Council has thanked community groups and individuals who gave feedback on Planning Scheme Amendment C60mans, now closed. The proposed changes direct future development into Mansfield township and introduce neighbourhood character statements to protect both the township and outlying communities. Mayor Steve Rabie said the feedback will be carefully considered, and that the council wants to get the planning scheme right rather than rush it. Council is currently working through submissions and speaking with community members who provided feedback.
Thirty-three young performers played 15 acts at the Mansfield Performing Arts Centre on Saturday 10 October. Winners were named in three categories, including the Judges Award and the Bank Category. Solo, duo and band winners will progress to the North East Battle of the Bands Grand Final in Benalla on 14 October, and the winners will perform at the Bendigo Bank Rock Out Stage at the High-Country Festival. Mayor Steve Rabie opened the event and praised local musical talent, while the council thanked volunteers and judges.
The Local Paper's Eastern Suburbs edition covers Monash and surrounding areas, with its heritage titles including the Monash Gazette and Oakleigh Times. The page is a general network notice describing editions, websites and registered business names. It explains the publisher's press standards commitments and asks readers to contact the paper or the Australian Press Council if they believe those standards were breached. Copyright and intellectual property notices appear at the foot of the page, alongside a list of suburban local newspapers.
The Local Paper is a Melbourne and Victorian publisher that produces localised editions in 40 areas. It is produced by Local Media Pty Ltd, and includes the Melbourne Observer section, established in 1969. The publication states it is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. The text lists its editions, heritage newspaper titles and websites, along with copyright and intellectual property notices.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has refused a proposal to extract stone along Mt Buller Road, finding it would harm the protected alpine approach landscape. Mansfield Shire Mayor Steve Rabie said the landscape is central to community identity and tourism. The nearby Delatite Winery, about two kilometres from the site, relies on its natural setting for events and daily business. Hearns Road community group spokesperson Kym Lynch said it is the second tribunal refusal of a quarry permit under the overlay, after one on Buttercup Road in Merrijig.
The Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria’s annual Get Together will return to Merrijig from 16 to 18 October. The event marks 50 years of celebrating High Country heritage and the families who have grazed cattle in the region since 1834. Mansfield Shire Council is sponsoring the event, with Mayor Steve Rabie encouraging the community to attend for horse events, heritage displays, and live entertainment. MCAV President Cass McCormack expressed gratitude for the council’s support, highlighting the event’s significance to the local community.
The Melbourne Observer is a section of The Local Paper, a network of local newspapers covering Melbourne, Victoria, and selected country areas. It includes sections such as Melbourne Homemaker, Melbourne Seniors News, and Victorian Rural News. The Local Paper is produced by Local Media Pty Ltd and is a member of the Local and Independent News Association. It adheres to the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. The company's office is located in Yarrambat, Victoria, and it offers various contact options for classifieds, free ads, and subscriptions.
