Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Police News
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men following an alleged assault in Cranbourne on Friday morning (Feb. 6).A man was allegedly struck with a hammer during a physical altercation with two other men outside a property on Wallace Rd about 10am.The 51-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Two men were…
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Police News
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Barjarg, south of Benalla, on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 7).Emergency services were called to Lake Nillahcootie about 1.45pm following reports a man had been pulled out of the water unresponsive.CPR was performed on the man but he could not be revived.
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Police News
Arson and Explosives Squad detectives have charged a man following an alleged assault and fire in Bacchus Marsh.The man was arrested at a residential address in Bacchus Marsh on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 7).This follows calls to emergency services regarding a fire in Lidgett St on Thursday (Feb. 5) about 9pm.Upon arrival a 57-year-old man was…
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Maryborough on Saturday night (feb. 7).Emergency services responded to reports a Commodore collided with a Daihatsu sedan on Dunolly-Maryborough Rd, near the intersection of Drive In Ct about 9.30pm.The male driver of the Daihatsu died at the scene. The male passenger of the Daihatsu…
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Police News
Yarra Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after offensive graffiti was located in Fitzroy.Police were called to reports a group of offenders had spray painted hate-based graffiti on several marquees on Gertrude St about 11.50pm Saturday (Feb. 7).The marquees had been set up for an event running over the weekend.It is understood one of the…
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Police News
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Wyndham Vale on Sunday morning (Feb. 8).Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a property on Jackman Ct about 3.15am.A man was located with critical injuries and died at the scene.A 39-year-old Wyndham Vale man was arrested.He was taken…
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Observer
There are various facets to consider when contemplating Midnight Theatrical’s production of Afterglow.The story, the staging, the acting, the music, the transitions, the costumes – or lack of, the provocations. This is definitely a play to remember.All three members of this ensemble can act. Julian Curtis, Matthew Mitcham, Matthew Predny – although having slight glitches…
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Observer
A Midsumma Festival offering of Midnight Theatricals production of Afterglow has had its premiere Australian season at Chapel off Chapel.This follows its many highly praised seasons in New York, Los Angeles and London since being written and directed by S. Asher Gelman in 2017,It brings a refreshing look at the relationship of two men, a…
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Local People
The State Government has appointing Peita Duncan and Jonathan Hardwick as new Directors to the Racing Victoria Board.Ms Duncan was a former Administrator on the City of Whittlesea, and then a Monitor.Anthony Carbines, Racing Minister (pictured), congratulated Ms Duncan and Mr Hardwick on their appointments.“Ms Duncan brings significant experience in racing administration, governance and regulatory…
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Observer
Artefact Theatre Company presents Cyrano de Bergerac from February 11 – 28 at fortyfivedownstairs.Under the direction of Matthew Cox, Martin Crimp’s radical adaptation of the classic Edmond Rostand tale questions what violence comes from never being vulnerable.This Cyrano is said to be stripped back, sharp-edged, and painfully current. Crimp’s modern-verse adaptation dives beneath the surface…
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