Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Observer
Directed by Renee Palmer, Between The Lines: The James Joyce/Groucho Marx Letters is a new play by Steve Carey.Scenes alternate between two time periods, giving the play a Stoppardian vibe: one set in 1937, featuring James Joyce (Tref Gare) and Groucho Marx (Scott Middleton); and the other in 1987.In the latter, Seon Williams portrays Pandora,…
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Education
“Work is also progressing on the business case for a Regional University Study Hub,” Cr Sandice McAulay (pictured) told last week’s meeting of Murrindindi Shire Council.“This initiative builds on Council’s previous applications under the Federal Regional University Study Hub Program and findings from the recently completed work examining future health and care servicedelivery in Murrindindi,”…
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Environment
Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured) has asked Environment Minister Enver Erdogan to urgently strengthen wild dog control efforts in the Alexandra zone, Gembrook, Noojee and Erica zone and the Mansfield wild dog predation management zone.Mr Erdogan was asked to provide immediate support to livestock producers facing devastating attacks.“The wild dog attacks across my electorate continue…
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Council News
Murrindindi Shire Council CEO Livia Bonazzi (pictured) has addressed rumours about the development of Grant St, Alexandra.Resident Abdrea Cohen said: “I have heard rumours today regarding the large scale redevelopment of Grant St in Alexandra, including removal of centre of road parking (and trees?) and 45 degree angle parking to be introduced.“I have not seen…
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Education
“I implore the Minister for Education [Ben Carroll] to quickly find a solution to keep the Mount Buller annexe of the Mansfield Secondary College open,” Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish (pictured) has told Parliament.“The Mount Buller community is ropeable by the decision to close it – the traders association, the ratepayers association, Buller Ski Lifts, Mansfield…
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Police News
Eastern Region Crime Squad detectives have now completed their investigation into an affray in Oakleigh in April.In the last wave of arrests, a further five teenagers were arrested – taking the total number of teenagers now arrested and charged to eleven.Overall, six teenagers, two 14-year-olds, three 17-year-olds and an 18-year-old have all been charged with…
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Police News
Police are investigating a fatal collision in Lalor on Friday morning (June 19).Emergency services were called to reports that two cars had collided at the intersection of Dalton Rd and Burton St just after 6am.The female passenger of the first vehicle, a 49-year-old Lalor woman, was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.The male…
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Police News
Greater Dandenong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following two alleged attempted carjackings and one carjacking.Officers were called after a 30-year-old man approached a Hyundai Sante Fe on High St, Cranbourne, about 4pm on Thursday (June 18).Police will allege the man opened the rear passenger door before making demands for the keys.It is…
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Council News
Wyndham City Council has launched A Way Forward for Wyndham, a community-led election advocacy campaign calling on all candidates at the 2026 Victorian State Election to commit to 16 priority infrastructure and investment projects across roads, rail, recreation and health.The campaign, built around four investment packages and backed by the Council’s Advocacy Prioritisation Framework, reflects…
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Community News
Hide + Seek Pathways is now open to all artists, musicians, writers, performers and collectives connected to Moorabool.The program providing support in the development of their ideas, practices and careers, according to a Moorabool Shire representative.“It is intended to support the creation of new, place-based artistic work grounded in the stories, histories and living cultures…
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