EASTERN SUBURBS EDITION
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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■ Croydon MLA David Hodgett is putting pressure on the State Government to provide a fully weatherproof waiting area on the new elevated railway station platform? “A major flaw raised with my office on multiple occasions is that the waiting room at the new station is located on the ground floor, meaning commuters need to make their way up to the platform in plenty of time before the train arrives, leaving them exposed to the elements during inclement weather,” Mr Hodgett told State Parliament. “The anxiety this causes for the passengers who are older and have mobility issues is extreme, as they are worried about getting to the elevator platform in time, particularly if there are multiple users of the lifts who have mobility aids, wheelchairs or prams. The current seating areas on the platform, although under a roof line, are insufficient for Melbourne’s inclement weather, particularly during windy and rainy days as commuters are exposed to these elements when on the elevated platform.”
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■ Official announcement of local Council election results was due to have occurred after this edition of The Local Paper went to press. Maroondah and Monash results were due to have been declared at 2pm on Monday (Nov. 11). At 2.30pm, Knox City Council was due to list its new 2024-28 Councillors. The Whitehorse Council announcement was scheduled for 3pm Tuesday (Nov. 12). The outcome of the Manningham Council election is scheduled to be announced at 4pm today (Wed., Nov. 13). At Boroondara City Council, winners at Bellevue Ward: Michael Nolan; Cotham Ward: Felicity Sinfield; Gardiner Ward: Victor Franco; Glenferrie Ward: Wes Gault; Junction Ward: Mal Osborne-Smith; Lynden Ward: Lisa Hollingsworth; and Maling Ward: Shima Ibuki; Maranoa Ward: Chris Pattas; Riversdale Ward: Rob Baillieu; Solway Ward: John FriendPereira; Studley Ward: Sophie Torney. ● More results, Page 3
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