Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Observer
When you think of a list of the best Australian films of all time, Shine, the story of pianist David Helfgott, starring Geoffrey Rush, would be right up there.The man whose vision gave us this film is director Scott Hicks, who has just released his autobiography, appropriately titled Shine: Persistence of Vision.Born in Uganda, raised…
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Community News
Indi MHR Helen Haines, 65, is in hospital fighting for her life, after being attacked in Wangaratta. There are fears she may now lose her legs, according to Herald Sun reporters. Dr Haines was outside her electoral office in Murphy St, Wangaratta, when she was struck by a car driven by a man who is…
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Community News
Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell has called for better lighting on Yan Yean Rd to improve safety during road construction works.During construction work for stage 2 of the Yan Yean Rd upgrade, lanes are being closed and realigned.With lane lines and traffic arrangements changing several times already, and the road now considerably narrowed, motorists report…
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Local People
Victorian apprentice technician Jaeden Matteo D’Aloia has been named the Overall Australian Winner in the 2026 Capricorn Rising Stars Awards, after being named Victoria/Tasmania Regional Winner.The 20-year-old, from Eltham, is completing a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Technology at Box Hill TAFE while undertaking his apprenticeship with Technique Automotive, a specialist European vehicle workshop.Jaeden stood…
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Observer
Protective Services Officers have arrested a man following a fire in Oakleigh South on Saturday morning (Oct. 10).Emergency services were called to reports of a factory fire on Valley St about 3am.The fire caused minor damage to the property and there were no injuries.A 53-year-old man was arrested at Clayton Railway Station a short time…
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Police News
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a person in Carlton on Saturday morning (Oct. 10).Emergency services were called to an apartment complex on Cardigan St about 1.45am.Officers located a person deceased inside the premises. A 60-year-old man was arrested nearby and was assisting police with their enquiries. The investigation is ongoing.
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Police News
Cardinia Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a teenager following an extended follow across several suburbs of Melbourne.The 16-year-old from the greater Cardinia area, has been charged with a raft of offences including:• dangerous driving whilst pursued by police• reckless conduct endangering life/serious injury (x2)• theft of motor vehicle• fail to stop on police direction•…
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Observer
After more than two years in limbo, the newly refurbished Ian Potter State Theatre at the Arts Centre opened with a wonderful night of celebration.The audience experienced a more accessible space, with cherry-stained, blackbutt floors, newly upholstered, raspberry velvet seats, and state-of-the-art acoustics, sound, and climate control.The celebrations opened with Gugu Dindi Gunyah (Many Rivers,…
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Observer
Opera Australia presents a new production of Puccini’s opera La Bohème at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne from November 7-18.The first new mainstage production of one of the world’s most famous operatic tragedies by OA in 15 years, this production is set in the winter wonderland of 20th century Paris, recreated through the eyes of the…
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Community News
Lilydale’s 112-year-old heritage railway station has been refurbished and reopened as the home of Lilydale Community House, thanks to VicTrack, Yarra Ranges Council and the State Government.Representatives from the Lilydale Community House, VicTrack, Victorian Railways Institute and the Council formally reopened the heritage-listed building this month, as the new location for the community house.The building…
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