Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Observer
The world’s longest running musical celebrates its 40th birthday with a grand concert version titled Les Misérables, the Arena Spectacular, touring globally and performing at the Rod Laver Arena until May 25.Presented by Cameron Mackintosh, the show is indeed spectacular – often breathtaking – performed by a multi-talented cast and fabulous orchestra of over 65,…
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Community News
New community-building projects will be funded through the Tiny Towns Interface Councils Fund.Eastern Victoria MLC Tom McIntosh visited two of the three successful projects on the Mornington Peninsula, delivered through round 2 of the Fund. Red Hill Scout Group’s Cook, Share, Connect Program will be funded by $50,000 from the fund.The Mornington Peninsula Shire will…
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Community News
The City of Caseyhas announce that Transit Soup Kitchen and Food Support has been awarded a $400,000 grant via Council’s Community Service Organisation Growth and Attraction Fund 2025-2027.The grant is the largest ever awarded by the City of Casey and will be used to establish a Support and Skills Hub at Transit’s existing facility in…
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Community News
South-Eastern Metropolitan MLC Ann-Marie Hermans (pictured) has raised concerns with Roads Minister Melissa Horne about road safety issues at Bangholme.“I have been contacted by parents, teachers and school leaders because of the impact to people at Cornish College,” Ms Hermans told the Legislative Council.“So I ask the minister: will you review the traffic and safety…
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Community News
Pauline Richards, Cranbourne MLA, has told State Parlia-ment about the qualities of altruism and opptimism evident in the City of Casey.Ms Richards asked Local Government Minister Nick Staikos to provide an update on “how we are supporting the City of Casey to be an inclusive and vibrant place for people to live, work and raise…
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Community News
Caulfield MLA David Southwick (pictured) has asked Police Minister Anthony Carbines to provide the appropriate funding to employ the 1100 police that have been promised and the resources and funding to ensure police can do their job to keep the community safe.“I would like to particularly congratulate the new Chief Commissioner of Police Mike Bush…
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Police News
Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary in Kew.It is understood an unknown man attended a residence on Derby St about 2.50pm on Thursday, February 6.Officers have been told the man forced open a lockbox, before using the keys inside to gain access to the unoccupied premises.Once inside, the…
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Politics
Rowville MLA Kim Wells (pictured) has condemned the Allan Labor Government for its failure to support critically needed road and transport infrastructure projects for the people of Knox.Mr Wellds called for vital Knox projects such as the Dorset Rd extension and duplications of Wellington and Napoleon Rds and commence works on a railway line to…
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Environment
The State Government is working to improve air quality in Melbourne’s west with new grants available.Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Environment (pictured), announced another round of Air Quality Improvement Precinct Grants – this round has been expanded to support local government, schools, community groups and research institutions, local industry and businesses to reduce air pollution across…
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Police News
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing a man’s vehicle while he was ordering a burger in the city in the early hours of Wednesday morning (May 14).South Melbourne Police charged the 39-year-old man with theft of motor vehicle, handling and receiving stolen goods, possessing proceeds of crime, committing an indictable offence while on…
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