Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Police News
Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information to identify a third man who allegedly impersonated security at a major event in Albert Park last month. It is alleged the group impersonated security guards to attend the event at Albert Park on Sunday, March 16. Videos were also shared on social media of…
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Police News
Melton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released CCTV footage as part of an investigation into an aggravated burglary where a man was threatened with a firearm in Hillside. It is understood five male offenders approached a house on Antonietta Street just after 2am on December 30, 2024. Police were told one of the men climbed…
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Council News
Another controversy has hit the City of Whittlesea, led by $400,000 Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd (pictured).The Victorian Electoral Commission has applied to the Victorian and Civil Administrative Tribunal to have the Lalor Ward election in Whittlesea voided.“A hearing is set for later this month to hear evidence of vote tampering,” reported Tom Cowie of…
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Council News
The Australian Marina Development Corporation will not be proceeding with the redevelopment of the St Kilda Marina.Port Phillip Council says it has a “contingency plan” in place. The Counncil claims the redevelopment is moving forward.“Our Council entered into a long-term lease with AMDC in 2020 to redevelop the Marina. “Since then, there have been changes…
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Police News
Police have impounded a motorbike following an evade in St Albans on Sunday (Apr. 6). Officers attempted to intercept the Honda CBR300 on Sage Avenue about 10.40pm. Instead of stopping for police, the rider allegedly accelerated and turned onto Main Rd East. Unfortunately for the rider his motorbike stalled, allowing officers to catch up and…
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Police News
A hiker who sustained serious injuries during a fall in mountainous terrain will today (Monday, April 7) reunite with the emergency crews who helped winch him to safety. The man was hiking across a 1500m mountain with five others in the Cathedral Range State Park when he slipped and fell approximately six metres about 2pm…
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Observer
The 2025 Birrarangga Film Festival has cemented its place as Australia’s premier First Nations-led film festival, delivering its most successful edition to date.With ticket sales tripling since its last event, BFF has set a new benchmark for film festivals nationwide, showcasing a powerful and diverse lineup of Indigenous storytelling from around the world.Over six days,…
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Observer
Melbourne Observer reviewer Graeme McCoubrie has been presented with his 60-year Membership Jewel of Freemasonry as a member, particularly with the Baden-Powell Lodge No. 488 where he has been a member since 1964.Graeme’s award was presented by Worshipful Brother Bob Evans, who delivered a citation of Graeme’s life achievements, both in Freemasonry and the community.The…
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Observer
The title of Luke McGregor’s routine at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Okay, Wow, encapsulates both the ordinary and the sensational and sums up his routine.The topics he addresses are almost mundane but broach, at times, the extraordinary and that which is taboo.Challenging those convinced the earth is flat speaks to the divide in the…
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Observer
When Melbourne based comedian, actor, and writer Nicolette Minster takes the stage at The Westin for her sarcastic, reflective, and often investigative show Rising Damp, her undeniably strong theatrical stage presence welcomes you to feel like you are listening to a sister vent over the phone, or nostalgically laughing until your ribs are sore with…
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