Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Observer
Melbourne Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, set against the lush backdrop of Central Park, Malvern, from February 28 to March 16..Transported to the intrigue-filled streets of 1940s Vienna, where secrets lurk in the shadows, this 90-minute production combines Shakespeare’s immortal words with the charm of The Third Man and the intimacy of acoustic…
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Observer
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock masterpiece Jesus Christ Superstar will play at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre from March 16, running until June 22.This new production stars Australian musician Michael Paynter, musical theatre star Javon King and soul and blues ‘powerhouse’ Mahalia Barnes.Producer John Frost, on behalf of his co-producers, said: “I am delighted to…
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Observer
Agatha Christie’s thriller And Then There Were None runs until March 23 at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne.Directed by Robyn Nevin, this brand new production of the best-selling crime novel tells of ten strangers lured to a solitary mansion on an island off the English coast.When a storm cuts them off from the mainland and one…
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Sport
Comment• Harness Racing Victoria would have been completely demoralised by the disgraceful performance of Sky Channel’s coverage of Terang with most races shafted to Sky 2 and on many occasions being shown on a split screen with Newcastle taking the audio while Queensland gallops on Sky 1 continued to be running late.Even the Terang Cup…
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Observer
When I was a teenager I had all the singles by Bobby Rydell on 45 rpm records. I am sure many of our readers were also fans.He had a bright and breezy style which endeared him to fans throughout the world.Robert Louis Ridarelli was born in 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He won a talent quest…
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Observer
Déjà vu – Mark Forbesis a captivating exhibition of C-Type prints featuring a number of large scale images from Mark Forbes’s recent monograph Collected Memories alongside a handful of images that have not been shared anywhere previously before.The images Déjà vu explore hoe photographs evolve into memories over time, shaping personal and shared narratives.Photographed on…
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Observer
Both side of MilhousePamela Hayden is the voice behind that legendry loser Milhouse in The Simpsons animated series. Although Pamela has retired from voicing Milhouse she has a particular project to complete. Pamela is soon to launch a new book’ From Jailhouse to Milhouse’. The book chronicles her journey from teenage disasters including theft, jail,…
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Police News
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton was the subject of a vote of no confidence on Friday (Feb. 14).It means that Mr Patton will not be offered a second five-year contract by the State Labor Government.More than 12,000 rank-and-file members are said to have participated in the vote.Police Minister Anthony Carbines said he acknowledged the…
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Observer
When I was a teenager I had all the singles by Bobby Rydell on 45 rpm records. I am sure many of our readers were also fans.He had a bright and breezy style which endeared him to fans throughout the world.Robert Louis Ridarelli was born in 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He won a talent quest…
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Observer
SHOWS Auditions Cheryl Threadgold
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