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OUT NOW. Wed., June 24, 2026. All Latest Editions

Friday, June 26, 2026

Lots of local news, sport and advertising.The Local Paper has localised editions for all suburbs, in and around Melbourne.(The Melbourne Observer section appears inside ALL editions of The Local Paper.) June 24 Editions • Eastern Suburbs Edition – https://isu.pub/FWaciDI Covers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse • Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition – https://isu.pub/hZfnbGCCovers Healesville, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Warburton, Yarra Valley • Mitchell Strathbogie Edition – https://isu.pub/g23DX2VCovers Avenel, Beveridge, Broadford, Euroa, Kilmore, Longwood, Nagambie, Puckapunyal, Seymour,…

What's On

OBSERVER: Once Upon A Storytime

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Melbourne’s fine music radio station 3MBS is back these holidays with a special Classically Kids concert, happening at the Abbotsford Convent in July.Devised and performed by flautist Eliza Shephard, Once Upon A Story-time is a brand-new interactive musical adventure for children aged 2–12 years.Known to many young audiences through her work with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s family…

Observer

OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report

ShowsOff the Leash Theatre: Garage Girls (by Candace Miles, Madeline Nunn, Anna Rodway), Until June 27 at Drouin Hub, Trafalgar Public Hall and Bunyip Hall. Director: Keira Jarred. Bookings: offtheleashtheatre.com.auMOARTZ Inc: Chalkface (by Ange Betzien) Until June 27 at Monash Hall, Reserve St., Yallourn North. Director: Mike Pullar. Bookings: moartz.tickets@gmail.comWarrandyte Theatre Company: The Father (by…

Observer

OBSERVER: Love letter to Scotland

Glenrothan is one of those films that inspires the comment ‘what’s not to like?’Set and filmed in rural Scotland, it’s the story of prodigal son Donal, who fled the ancestral distillery business 35 years ago for the bright lights and his music club in Chicago, and is finally persuaded to return to reconnect and clear…

Observer

FRANKSTON: Jersey Boys by PLOS Productions

PLOS Musical Productions presents Jersey Boys, The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons from July 24 to August 1 at the Frankston Arts Centre.The musical tells the true story of the 1960s American pop band Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and features all their hits including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk…

Observer

OBSERVER: Silence

Subverse Theatre presents Silence by British playwright Moira Buffini from July 3-18 at the Brunswick Mechanics’ Institute.Rarely performed in Australia, Silence is a dark comedy about survival, love and the roles that we are expected to play.Viking raids threaten a kingdom already on the brink of collapse. A paranoid King Ethelred refuses to leave his…

Police News

MELBOURNE: Jerry cans, baseball bats, in stolen vehicle

Monash Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men after an alleged stolen car containing jerry cans and baseball bats was tracked across Melbourne on Friday morning (June 19).The police Air Wing spotted the black Chrysler allegedly speeding along Ferntree Gully Rd in Oakleigh East about 3.50am.The car was followed by the chopper across the…

Observer

OBSERVER: Uncle Vanya

Melbourne Theatre Company has announced a cast of stage and screen performers for Uncle Vanya, being presented July 21-August 22 at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse.Uncle Vanya is written by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith and directed by Anne-Louise Sarks.Cast members include Daniel Henshall (Uncle Vanya) and Catherine Van-Davies (Yelena), Fayssal Bazzi (Astrov), Carolyn Bock…

Observer

OBSERVER: Stella

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Monique diMattina’s Stella is a new Australian musical about Stella Miles Franklin, tracing more than 60 years of her life from the Brindabella Valley in rural Australia, through Sydney, Chicago, London, and back home.Directed by Julia Robertson, Geraldine Hakewell is terrific as Stella, portraying her as multifaceted and conveying the determination and single-minded focus that…

Observer

OBSERVER: Jewel By The Sea

The Jewel by the Sea returns to 34 Ebden Avenue, Black Rock, for its sixth season from July 9-25, celebrating 170 years since building commenced at Black Rock House, the seaside residence of Victoria’s first Auditor-General, Charles Ebden.The production also celebrates the 175th anniversary of the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.Written by Cheryl Threadgold and directed by…