Naming Proposals
The Registrar of Geographic Names receives naming proposals from naming authorities to name or rename a feature or road, name a locality or amend a locality boundary.
To understand the process to submit a proposal, refer to the Naming rules for places in Victoria, Statutory requirements for naming roads, features and localities –2016.
You can check the Registrar’s consideration of the proposal, the date it is gazetted in the Victoria Government Gazette and when it is registered:
The status of proposals received from naming authorities to name geographic features are detailed below. Information about how to name a geographic feature is detailed in section 4 of the Naming rules for places in Victoria, Statutory requirements for naming roads, features and localities – 2016.
| Feature name (and maps) | Naming authority | Gazette notice | Background information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Garden | Benalla Rural City Council | 6/09/2018 | Former name Indigenous Garden. |
| Ada Cambridge Forecourt | Hobsons Bay City Council | 23/08/2018 | Ada Cambridge, a prolific writer with links to early Williamstown and the Holy Trinity Church Williamstown. |
| Argyle Way Children and Family Centre | Knox City Council | 17/05/2018 | Named after the road where the feature is located. |
| Altona Early Years Centre | Hobsons Bay City Council | 20/12/2018 | Named after the locality. |
| Anzac Park | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | 11/04/2019 | Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) |
| Aqua Pulse | Wyndham City Council | 7/06/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Baille Reserve | Latrobe City Council | 7/02/2019 | Named in honour of the Baillie family an early owner of the land. |
| Baranduda Fields | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Baum Park | Greater Geelong City Council | 11/04/2019 | Named after the original owner Gottfried Baum. |
| Berbert Park | Maribyrnong City Council | 19/06/2019 | Means "ringtail possum" in Woi Woi Wurrung language. |
| Beswicke Square | Boroondara City Council | 19/06/2019 | In honour of Mr John Beswicke (1847-1925) a prolific architect in the area. |
| Bidgood Park | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority |
| Brian Callanan Park | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Brookwood Community Centre | Whittlesea City Council | 7/02/2019 | Named after the road in which the centre is located. |
| Bunjils Nest | Greater Geelong City Council | 7/02/2019 | In Wadawurrung language, Bunjil is a wedge-tailed eagle. |
| Carmel Edmends Reserve | Hume City Council | 11/04/2019 | In honour of Carmel Edmends Principal of the school with close proximity, who maintained a connection with the community and netball association. |
| Cobblebank Rail Station | Regional Rail Revival | 4/04/2019 | Named after the locality. |
| Coffee Palace Park | Northern Grampians Shire Council | 19/06/2019 | In recognition of the longstanding Coffee Palace at the site. |
| Darnum Creek | Melbourne Water | 7/06/2019 | Woi wurrung name for Parrot Creek, which pays respect to the Eastern Crimson Rosellas found in the region. |
| Denison Recreation Reserve | Wellington Shire Council | 24/05/2018 | Named after the locality in which the feature is located |
| Des Custerson Reserve | Greater Dandenong City Council | 23/08/2018 | In honour of Des Custerson who lived and worked in the area for over 25 years and founded the Chubbies dance band. |
| Dexters Bush | Maroondah City Council | 28/02/2019 | Named after the former owner of land. |
| Djila Tjarri Park | Surf Coast Shire Council | 16/05/2019 | Indigenous name meaning "play". |
| Doctors Bridge | Wellington Shire Council | 11/01/2018 | Honours Dr George Hedley (1817-1879). |
| Djerring Trail | Level Crossing Removal Authority | 2/08/2018 | Coming from the Bunurong Aboriginal language, the word Djerring means ‘join’ or ‘unite’. |
| Eagle Stadium | Wyndham City Council | 7/06/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Edith Macpherson Park | Greater Dandenong City Council | 15/03/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Encore Events Centre | Wyndham City Council | 7/06/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Ernie May Park | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Essendon Fields Airport | Essendon Airport Pty Ltd | 17/05/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Faith Leech Aquatic Centre | Greater Bendigo City Council | 29/03/2018 | Commemorates Faith Leech, Olympic Gold medallist, originally from Bendigo. |
| Frankston Oval | Frankston City Council | 29/11/2018 | Named after the locality. |
| Gippsland Regiment Brdige | VicRoads | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Glad Phillips Bridge | Mansfield Shire Council | 11/10/2018 | In honour of Glad Phillips, a long time Bonnie Doon resident and community campaigner. |
| Gurrborra Creek | Melbourne Water | 7/06/2019 | Woi wurrung name for Koala Creek. |
| Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre | Greater Bendigo City Council | 29/03/2018 | Aboriginal word for kangaroo waterhole. |
| Gurrng-gurrng Creek | Melbourne Water | 7/06/2019 | Woi wurrung name for kookaburra. |
| Henrika Kuljurgies Reserve | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Ian Tatterson Pavilion | Greater Dandeong City Council | 19/04/2018 | Commemorates Ian Tatterson, former CEO of City of Springvale. |
| Ida Schubert | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Jack Dunstan Park | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Jan Juc Village | Surf Coast Shire Council | 4/01/2018 | Named after the locality. |
| Karingga Park | Ballarat City Council | 15/11/2018 | In Wathaurung language, Karingga means ‘grow’, which describes the rapid growth of the area. |
| Keilor Community Hub | Brimbank City Council | 11/01/2018 | Named after the locality. |
| Kirrip Park | Port Phillip City Council | 25/11/2018 | Kirrip, means friendship or mate in the Boon Wurrung language. |
| Kosovar Park | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Lewin Reserve | Boroondara City Council | 19/06/2019 | In honour of Mr John Lewin, Surveyor and Town Planner. |
| Littlejohn Bridge | VicRoads | 12/04/2018 | Commemorates William Alfred Littlejohn of a pioneering family in the Dromana region. |
| Marram Bulok Creek | Melbourne Water | 7/06/2019 | Woi wurrung name for many kangaroo's. |
| Marram Tamboore Creek | Melbourne Water | 7/06/2019 | Woi wurrung name for kangaroo waterhole. |
| McCartney Oval | Surf Coast Shire Council | 26/07/2018 | In honour of George McCartney, a South Barwon councillor. |
| Maffra Recreation Reserve | Wellington Shire Council | 17/05/2018 | Named after the locality in which the feature is located. |
| McCubbin Park | Whitehorse City Council | 29/11/2018 | In honour of Frederick McCubbin, an artist well known for Australian landscape painting. |
| McGregor Park | Latrobe City Council | 6/12/2018 | In honour of Alexander and Patricia McGregor and their dedication towards various community activities. |
| Mel Read Park | Wodonga City Council | 25/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Mernda Rail Station, Hawkstowe Rail Station, Middle Gorge Rail Station | Level Crossing Removel Authority | 12/04/2017 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Mittagong Creek | Melbourne Water | 21/03/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Moira Reserve | Mansfield Shire Council | 6/09/2018 | Named after the locality in which the feature is located. |
| Munro Recreation Reserve | Wellington Shire Council | 24/05/2018 | Named after the locality in which the feature is located. |
| Navigators Bridge, Gascards Lane Bridge, Fred Lewin Bridge, Paces Bridge, McCormacks Bridge | VicTrack | 24/05/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Ouyen Lake | Mildura Rural City Council | 6/12/2018 | Named after the locality. |
| Pacoe Vale Community Centre | Moreland City Council | 11/10/2018 | Named after the locality in which the feature is located. |
| Phyllis Street Children and Family Centre | Knox City Council | 17/05/2018 | Named after the street in which the feature is located. |
| Pioneers Park | Whitehorse City Council | 29/11/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Richardson Park | Wodonga City Council | 7/02/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Sherwood Park | Greater Shepparton City Council | 19/06/2019 | Archery theme within estate the park is named. |
| Staceys Bridge | Wellington Shire Council | 11/01/2018 | Named after the locality. |
| St Arnaud Family Learning Centre | Northen Grampians Shire Council | 11/10/2018 | Formerly known as St Arnaud Children’s Precinct. |
| Strathaird Creek | Melbourne Water | 21/03/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Sunvale Community Park | Brimbank City Council | 1/02/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Taylor Bridge | Golden Plains Shire Council | 11/01/2018 | Honours Edwin Taylor, who owned land in the area around 1880. |
| Taylors Creek | Melbourne Water | 21/03/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Waa Creek | Melbourne Water | 7/06/2019 | Woi wurrung name for crow. |
| Wall Wall Creek | Wyndham City Council | 23/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Wallan Creek | Melbourne Water | 21/03/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Warin Creek | Melbourne Water | 7/06/2019 | Woi wurrung name for wombat. |
| Whitham Park | Warrnambool City Council | 10/05/2018 | Recognises contribution to the Warrnambool community of Betty Witham, Stansfield Witham and Benjamin Hargreaves . |
| Wilhelm Koschel Reserve | Wodonga City Council | 6/12/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Wimbi Creek | Melbourne Water | 7/06/2019 | Woi wurrung name for wallaby. |
| Woomerra Creek | West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority | 23/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre | Wyndham City Council | 7/06/2019 | Aboriginal name meaning "strong heart", for the community centre. |
The status of proposals received to name or rename roads are detailed below. Information about how to name or rename a road is detailed in section 3 of the Naming rules for places in Victoria, Statutory requirements for naming roads, features and localities –2016
When road names are approved by the Registrar of Geographic Names the details are sent to Land Information Spatial Services at DELWP. VICNAMES and Vicmap (the state's authoritative dataset) is then updated. This process can take up to 10 working days.
| Road name | Suburb | Local Government Authority | Gazette notice | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelfish Circuit | Ocean Grove | Greater Geelong City Council | 6/12/2018 | Naming using the area's marine/coastal theme. |
| Aqua Street | Ocean Grove | Greater Geelong City Council | 29/11/2018 | Named using the area's marine/coastal theme. |
| Bale Circuit | Southgate | Melbourne City Council | 4/04/2019 | In honour of Alice Marian Ellen Bale, an early Australian artist. |
| Barrys Lane | Ballarat East | Ballarat City Council | 11/10/2018 | In honour of Barry Cosson, judge at the Eureka Stockade trials in 1855. |
| Bakehouse Lane | Euroa | Strathbogie Shire Council | 7/06/2018 | Located near the original/historic bakehouse. |
| Bartlett Road | Munro | Wellington Shire Council | 29/03/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Basin Rise | Highton | Greater Geelong City Council | 15/02/2018 | Name links to the historic water reservoirs in the area. |
| Baskerville Lane | Melbourne | Melbourne City Council | 11/10/2018 | In honour of sculptor Margaret Baskerville. |
| Beaurepaire Street | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Frank Beaurepaire, world champion swimmer who developed the YMCA swimming squad in 1927. |
| Bettles Lane | Heyfield/Dawson | Wellington Shire Council | 26/07/2018 | In honour of Roy Scott Bettles, a blacksmith in Heyfield who enlisted on 25 August 1915 and was killed in action in Pozieres. |
| Bodley Lane | Malvern | Stonnington City Council | 29/11/2018 | In honour of Reginald Bodley, war veteran. |
| Bretherton Road | Wunghnu | Moira Shire Council | 28/02/2019 | In honour of Richard Bretherton, Anzac war veteran. |
| Bucknall Street | Carisbrook | Central Goldfields Shire Council | 9/08/2018 | Contact the naming authority |
| Californian Lane | East Geelong | Greater Geelong City Council | 15/02/2018 | Name links to the Californian bungalows and Edwardian dwellings in the area. |
| Camel Lily Pond Walk | Lorne | Surf Coast Shire Council | 10/05/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Caruso Road | Marybrough | Central Goldfields Shire Council | 17/05/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Centro Circuit | Essendon Fields | Moonee Valley City Council | 10/05/2018 | Named after the AutoCentro complex within the area. |
| Ceriani Circuit | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Juan Carlos Ceriani, originally from Uruguay, who invented the sport of futsal as a synthesis of three indoor sports - handball, basketball and water polo. |
| Chapman Crescent | East Geelong | Greater Geelong City Council | 5/07/2018 | In honour of two sisters who served with the Australian Air Force in World War 2. |
| Cinnabar Lane | Jamieson | Mansfield Shire Council | 21/06/2018 | Cinnabar is an ore of mercury which was mined further up the Jamieson River at the Quicksilver Mine. |
| Coffee Palace Lane | Moonee Ponds | Moonee Valley City Council | 21/03/2019 | Named after the store at the site in 1889, known as the Essendon Coffee Palace. |
| Community Lane | Tyers | Latrobe City Council | 15/02/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Dineen Road | Bayles/Cora Lyn | Cardinia Shire Council | 26/07/2018 | In honour of Michael Dineen Junior, owner of the land in the early 1900s. |
| Duckworth Lane | Yarraville | Maribyrnong City Council | 13/12/2018 | In honour of Richard Nicholas Duckworth, historical land owner. |
| Darshan Lane | Koonwarra | South Gippsland Shire Council | 16/08/2018 | Darshan means ‘to receive from, to receive uplifting glances and blessings from one who is in tune with nature’. |
| Davidson Place | Wonthaggi | Bass Coast Shire Council | 19/06/2019 | In honour of Ms Ruby May Davidson who lived and owned the farm at the site. |
| Embling Street | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Dr Thomas Embling, who is credited with the establishment of the YMCA in Victoria in 1853. |
| Escott Road | Fryerstown | Mount Alexander Shire Council | 21/06/2018 | Named after Elizabeth Escott, who died on the diggings, and whose grave is near the road. |
| Fairy Dell Ridge | Ouyen | Mildura Rural City Council | 29/11/2018 | Named after the area known as Fairy Dell. |
| Flower Lane | Port Fairy | Moyne Shire Council | 20/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Folkes Road | Halls Gap | Norhern Grampians Shire Council | 19/06/2019 | In honour of Agnes Folkes, who is buried within proximity to the site. |
| Formby Road | Winghnu | Moira Shire Council | 19/06/2019 | In honour of Llewellyn Formby a war veteran. |
| Fortelny Way | Moonee Ponds | Moonee Valley City Council | 26/07/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Fortitude Drive | Truganina | Wyndham City Council | 16/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Furness Street | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Mrs Iris Furness, President of Mothers Club and involved with the YMCA in the area. |
| Gates Lane | Devenish | Benalla Rural City Council | 29/03/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Gatehouse Road | Springhurst | Wangaratta Rural City Council | 2/08/2018 | In recognition of the Gatehouse originally at the location. |
| Goodall Lane | Geelong | Greater Geelong City Council | 29/03/2018 | Honours William Goodall, who once owned property in the area. |
| Grand Canal Drive | Sale | Wellington Shire Council | 17/01/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Graves Lane | Malvern | Stonnington City Council | 3/05/2018 | Honours Lesley Jackson Graves, Anzac veteran. |
| Grevillea Way | Inverloch | Bass Coast Shire Council | 22/02/2018 | Recognises the native flora/fauna. |
| Hendras Lane | Foster | South Gippsland Shire Council | 4/01/2018 | Honours the Hendras family, landowners since the early 1900s. |
| Hewitt Street | Meeniyan | South Gippsland Shire Council | 4/01/2018 | Honours the Hewett family, past land owners of the area. |
| Hoff Boulevard | Southgate | Melbourne City Council | 4/04/2019 | In honour of Dr Ursual Hoff, who served the National Gallery of Victoria, first curator and then as an assistant director. |
| Jack Hore Way | Wodonga | Wodonga City Council | 24/05/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Jeffers Road | Cora Lyn | Cardinia Shire Council | 26/07/2018 | Named after a landowner in the area. |
| Kelso Lane | Footscray | Maribyrnong City Council | 23/08/2018 | In honour of J Kelso Duncan who was significant in the founding of the nearby hospital. |
| Kemps Lane | Berringama | Towong Shire Council | 4/01/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Killarney Avenue | Grovedale | Greater Geelong City Council | 6/09/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Kookaburra Lane | Mangalore and Seymour | Bass Coast Shire Council | 22/02/2018 | Recognises the local fauna. |
| Krenz Street | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Peter Krenz and his Exceptional Service Award. |
| Kurmala Street | North Bendiso | Greater Bendigo City Council | 4/01/2018 | Named after the Kurmala building at the former Bendigo Psychiatric Hospital. |
| Kurnager Lane | Richmond | Yarra City Council | 6/09/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Lacey View | Flinders | Mornington Peninsula Shire Council | 11/08/2018 | In honour of Ken Lacey, a prominent member of the Flinders community. |
| Lake Dubban Road | Buckley | Surf Coast Shire Council | 16/05/2019 | The road provides access to Lake Dubban. |
| Langlands Lane | Glenmaggie | Greater Geelong City Council | 6/12/2018 | Named after four war veteran brothers - Alexander, David, Robert and Thomas Langlands. |
| Lawford Street | Truganina | Wyndham City Council | 16/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Laurie Avenue | Tecoma | Yarra Ranges Shire Council | 28/02/2019 | Continuation of the existing Laurie Avenue. |
| Layton Road | Maryborough | Central Goldfields Shire Council | 9/08/2018 | In honour of Thomas William Layton, an Anzac veteran killed in action 17 October 1917. |
| Lear Lane | Woodside | Welliington Shire Council | 10/05/2018 | Honours Eric Nightingale Lear, Anzac veteran. |
| Livestock Track, Show Place, Milnes Circuit, Morgans Way, O'Hagans Way, Vicnash Way, Attenborough Street, Follett Drive. | Dandenong | Greater Dandenong City Council | 22/02/2018 | Contact the naming authority – internal roads within the Greaves Reserve. |
| Livingstone Lane | Meeniyan | South Gippsland Shire Council | 4/01/2018 | Honours the Livingston family, past land owners in the area. |
| Maclean Lane | Peterborough | Moyne Shire Council | 23/08/2018 | In honour of Donald Finlay Maclean, writer, Baptist minister, WW1 Army Chaplain, radio broadcaster. |
| Maddern Street | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Martin Maddern, who in 1900 led the establishment of a YMCA at Langwarrin Camp. |
| Mardling Road | Springhurst | Wangaratta Rural City Council | 29/11/2018 | In honour of the Mardling family, who were granted land at the location in the 1880s. |
| Marriott Lane | Perry Bridge | Wellington Shire Council | 6/12/2018 | In honour of Charles Edward Marriot, war veteran. |
| Matchett Lane | Moonee Ponds | Moonee Valley City Council | 17/01/2019 | In honour of Richard Matchett, who operated the grocery store in Union Road from 1891. |
| McColl Street | Cheltenham | Kingston City Council | 1/02/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Mechanics Lane | Mordialloc | Kingston City Council | 17/01/2019 | Named after the Mordialloc Mechanics' Institute and Free Library, which has been part of the community for over 85 years. |
| Memorial Place | Tatura | Greater Shepparton City Council | 11/04/2019 | Keeping with the memorial features in the nearby park. |
| Mills Boulevard | Alphington | Yarra City Council | 6/09/2018 | In recognition of the former AMCOR paper mill in Alphington. |
| Molonys Arcade | Wangaratta | Wangaratta Rural City Council | 26/07/2018 | In honour of a former landowner Patrick (Paddy) Francis Molony. |
| Monastery Drive | Croydon | Maroondah City Council | 16/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Montalto Place | Collngwood | Yarra City Council | 24/01/2018 | In honour of Joe Montalto, who purchased the land with his brother and ran a service station and mechanical repair workshop in the early 1960s. |
| Mynard Road | Bayles | Cardinia Shire Council | 26/07/2018 | Named after two landowners in the area. |
| Napoleon Lane | Waterloo | Pyrenees Shire Council | 16/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Nillalook Lane | Barjarg | Mansfield Shire Council | 15/03/2018 | Name of farm in the 1800s. |
| Outlaws Court | Beechworth | Indigo Shire Council | 3/05/2018 | Reference to the Kelly gang, who served time at the Old Beechworth Gaol. |
| Ouyen Lake Road | Ouyen | Mildura Rural City Council | 29/11/2018 | Named after the locality and lake. |
| Page Street | Truganina | Wyndham City Council | 16/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Pam Lane | Korumburra | South Gippsland Shire Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Abraham Pam, a bootmaker in the area in the early 1900s. |
| Pines Lane | Beaufort | Pyrenees Shire Council | 16/05/2019 | Refers to the pine plantation in the area. |
| Pinkers Path | Mount Evelyn | Yarra Ranges Shire Council | 7/02/2019 | In honour of John Graham Pinker; and active community member who was instrumental having the walkway made. |
| Plant Grove | Heatherton | Kingston City Council | 16/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Prendergast Drive | Bairnsdale | East Gippsland Shire Council | 10/05/2018 | Honours Anzac veteran James L. Prendergast for his contribution to the community and as a veteran.. |
| President Lane | Williamstown | Hobsons Bay City Council | 7/06/2018 | President was a prison hulk moored off Williamstown in 1853. |
| Redgum Lane | Bringalbert | West Wimmera Shire Council | 21/03/2019 | Named after the trees in the area. |
| Rising Star Lane | Cheltenham | Kingston City Council | 5/07/2018 | Tribute to the golf theme in the area. |
| Rountree Lane | Footscray | Maribyrnong City Council | 13/12/2018 | In honour of Donald Charles Rountree, an influential worker at the Angliss Meatworks Factory at the site. |
| Sadies Way | Leongatha | South Gippsland Shire Council | 15/03/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Sams Way | Moonee Ponds | Moonee Valley City Council | 15/11/2018 | In honour of Sam Gangemi, his life and hardship, and his love for Moonee Ponds and the land. |
| Sandcastle Circuit | Ocean Grove | Greater Geelong City Council | 6/12/2018 | Named using the area’s marine/coastal theme. |
| Sand Dune Street | Ocean Grove | Greater Geelong City Council | 6/12/2018 | Named using the area’s marine/coastal theme. |
| Simpson Street | Foster | South Gippsland Shire Council | 21/03/2019 | A continuation of the existing Simpson Street. |
| Slade Street | Stony Creek | South Gippsland Shire Council | 21/03/2019 | In honour of Ethel Slade, the first teacher at the school in Stony Creek. |
| Saric Street | Fraser Rise | Melton City Council | 11/10/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Smada Crescent | Mansfield | Mansfield Shire Council | 6/09/2018 | In honour of the Adams family, founding pioneers (name spelt backwards). |
| Sobek Street | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Sonora Circuit | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Sonora Louise Smart Dodd, responsible for the founding of Fathers Day. |
| Sorensen Lane | Springhurst | Wangaratta Rural City Council | 2/08/2018 | In honour of the Sorensen family who ran a garage and towing business known as Sorensen Bros. |
| Stables Lane | Wedderburn | Loddon Shire Council | 10/05/2018 | Identifies the history of the area. |
| Stag Street | Korumburra | South Gippsland Shire Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Arthur ’Stag’ Garrard, responsible for breaking a miners’ strike at the Sunbeam colliery in 1924. |
| Stagecoach Track | Mount Best | South Gippsland Shire Council | 11/04/2019 | Significant to the history of the area. |
| Stapleton Road | Foster | South Gippsland Shire Council | 4/01/2018 | Honours Private Stapleton, Anzac solidier. |
| Station Street | Mansfield | Mansfield Shire Council | 21/03/2019 | The road is situated near the old railway station. |
| St Johns Lane | Essendon Fields | Moonee Valley City Council | 3/05/2018 | Original airport site was farmland known as St Johns. |
| Susono Way | Frankston | Frankston City Council | 3/05/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Tassell Lane | Box Hill North | Whitehorse City Council | 13/12/2018 | Named after the adjoining park. |
| Tavares Lane | Collingwood | Yarra City Council | 6/09/2018 | In recognition of Antonio Tavares, who established the Collingwood Housing Estate and Residents Gym. |
| Ticklebelly Hill Track | Ouyen | Mildura Rural City Council | 29/11/2018 | The unofficial name for the road. |
| Towle Lane | Geelong | Greater Geelong City Council | 10/05/2018 | Honours Dr Frederick Towle, who originally owned and occupied an adjoining property. |
| Trewin Lane | Jarrahmond | East Gippsland Shire Council | 15/11/2018 | In honour of Albert John Trewin, war veteran. |
| Trimble Lane | Yarraville | Maribyrnong City Council | 23/08/2018 | Named after a community hall. |
| Tutton Lane | Essendon | Moonee Valley City Council | 26/07/2018 | In honour of the Tutton family of Nimmo Street, early owners on the block. |
| Valentines Lane | Avenel | Strathbogie Shire Council | 7/06/2018 | Continuing the theme of the nearby Lovers Hill |
| Volpini Court | Avalon | Greater Geelong City Council | 7/06/2016 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Weymouth Lane | Canterbury | Boroondara City Council | 19/06/2019 | In honour of the Weymouth family who owned the oldest shop in Canterbury from 1902 until 1970s. |
| Wilmot Road | Traralgon | Latrobe City Council | 13/12/2018 | Contact the naming authority. |
| Winifred Street | Armstrong Creek | Greater Geelong City Council | 20/12/2018 | In honour of Winifred J. Colton, first female on the national YMCA staff and secretary of programs for women and girls. |
| Waikik Court, St Tropez Terrace, Monterey Close, Airlie Avenue, Freycinet Grove, Bora Bora Lane, Ipanema Parade, Cable Drive, Woolamai Way, Glenelg Road | Point Lonsdale | Greater Geelong City Council | 4/04/2019 | Private roads within a retirement village. Contact the naming authority. |
| Glover Close; Withers Way; Nolan Lane; Pereval Court; Darvall Lane; Counihan Mews; Witely Terrace; Haydon Close; Cullen Terrace; Lindsay Court; Paterson Lane; McCubbin Way; and Drysdale Circuit. | Moe | Latrobe City Council | 16/05/2019 | Contact the naming authority. |
The status of proposals received from councils to amend localities' boundaries are detailed below. Information about amending a locality's boundaries is detailed in section 5 of the Naming rules for places in Victoria, Statutory requirements for naming roads, features and localities – 2016
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