Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Epping on Friday afternoon (Apr. 11).Emergency services were called to reports a car had collided with a parked truck on Jersey Drive about 2.05pm.A male passenger of the car died at the scene. The driver, a 41-year-old Wallan man, was taken to hospital with…
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Police News
Detectives are investigating the death of a man in Ascot Vale on Saturday morning (Apr. 13).Emergency services were called to reports of a man injured at a property on Churchill Avenue about 4am.Officers arrived on scene to discover a man with injuries consistent with a stabbing.The man died at the scene.Another man was arrested at…
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Police News
Armed Crime Squad detectives are investigating after a man was shot in Coolaroo on Friday afternoon (Apr. 11).It is understood three people were standing near a green Holden Commodore outside a property on Pearson Crescent about 4.10pm.Police were told a dark-coloured BMW turned from Kyabram St into Pearson Crescent, where two offenders got out of…
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Community News
Almost 200 Freemasons volunteered for Sausage Sizzle duties on Saturday (Apr. 12) to help raise funds for the Royal Children’s hospital Good Friday Appeal. The men’s organisation, which has a large community component, partnered with 33 Bunnings stores across the state, to support the fundraiser. The annual telethon will be broadcast on Channel 7 this…
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Council News
Kingston Councillor Jane Agirtan (pictured) has been stood down from her role as a councillor under section 229 of the Local Government Act.Kingston Council, in a written statementm said: “As a result, Chicquita Ward Councillor Agirtan must not perform the functions and duties of, or exercise the powers of a councillor, including attending council meetings,…
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Observer
Heidelberg Theatre Company presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time from April 25 to May 10 at 36 Turnham Avenue, Rosanna.The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is adapted by Simon Stephens from the novel by Mark Haddon.The story tells of Christopher Boone, an extremely clever and intelligent young man,…
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Observer
Following a sellout season at Grouse Melbourne in 2024, Bree Carroll, Ava Grayland and Kadee Axiak present Throuple the Musical until April 20 at The Grace Darling Hotel in the Band Room.This jukebox parody follows Kadee and Bree as they decide to bring a third person into their relationship after a failed proposal.Enter Ava, who…
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Observer
Congratulations to Victorian writer Chrissie Bellbrae (pictured) on releasing her debut novel The Florentine Quilt.While working in education, Chrissie undertook a Fiona McIntosh Masterclass and completed her first manuscript. She says she hasn’t stopped writing since.The novel is inspired by Chrissie’s life-long interest in art and fabric, stories her grandmother told her, and remarkable women…
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Observer
Now in its 32nd year, Theatre of the Winged Unicorn presents The Jane Austen Experience from May 2-18 at the historic Ceres Hall in the Barrabool Hills, just eight kilometres from Geelong.Devised and directed by Elaine Mitchell, The Jane Austen Experience will feature an ensemble of 10 actors who will perform a number of favourite…
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Observer
Hosted by comedian Kru Harale, Comedy Roulette is a fun, mostly improvised piece showcasing seven comedians in one hour.Each show plays host to a different line up though some artists may be invited back. This is a great way to see a variety of talent in one place.The format as explained by Harale is for…
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