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OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report

Sunday, October 4, 2026

ShowsGeelong Lyric Theatre Society: The Addams Family Until October 11 at the Geelong Arts Centre. Bookings: geelonglyric.com/whats-on-geelong/addams-familyMornington Peninsula Theatre Company: Pygmalion (George Bernard Shaw) Until October 11 at the Bellamy Hall Theatre, Albert St., Mornington. Bookings: rybooking.com/au/event/eventlist/mptcThe 1812 Theatre: Switzerland (by Joanna Murray-Smith) Until October 24 at 3 Rose St., Ferntree Gully. Director: Andrew Ferguson….

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OBSERVER: Circus The Show

Circus the Show is a terrific, fun filled hour of entertainment. As well as amazing acts what set this show apart is the storytelling.This circus show is not just awe inspiring acts it is full of heart. The Ringmaster, played eloquently by Jack Wilde shares stories with the audience with passion, sincerity, humour, tying everything…

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OBSERVER: Ode To A Grape

Poor Johann is a failure as a poet which is just as well for the audience at this Fringe Festival diversion because laughter and amusement was the consequence.Em Barrett had her alter ego toying with the audience soliciting input for the next poem only to reject offerings out of hand.That ability to play with the…

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OBSERVER: Opening Night

Most people who have been involved in the world of theatre would recognise the challenges faced by actors when trying to stage a production; cast members dropping out, an uncoordinated technical crew, and a desperate need for funding.Lucy Rees plays the director, producer and, ultimately, the only actor in a rehearsal that has gone wrong….

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OBSERVER: Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds is an indulgent mix of absurd situations and scenarios with extreme and ridiculous characters.Holly Bohmer, Mario Hannah and Taylor Griffiths play multiple characters with associated voices and actions, by simply changing a hat or cape or scarf.A séance is where the show begins and ends but in between, we come across the best of…

Police News

KINGSTON: Caught out at the pump at Moorabbin

A Victoria Police Inspector missed out on filling his police car up with fuel, despite attending a Moorabbin service station twice.The on-duty officer from southern region was attempting to refuel at a service station on South Rd when he observed a Subaru Liberty allegedly displaying stolen number plates about 2am.It is alleged the driver saw…

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STATEWIDE: Fake doctor scam

Fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to phone victims and pretend they’re doctors, fleecing them of thousands of dollars.The fake doctor scam, which is operating across the state, is particularly targeting the Mandarin-speaking community.The scam has seen victims lose significant sums of money after speaking to callers who pretend to be doctors, general practitioners or surgeons.The…

Police News

CASEY: Died at Doveton scene

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Doveton on Thursday morning (Oct. 1).Emergency services were called to a property in Banksia St, following reports a man had been located unresponsive about 11.30am.A woman inside the residence performed first aid on the man, however he died at the scene.The man’s death…

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WYNDHAM: Woman deceased at Manor Lakes

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Westgate Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash in Manor Lakes on Thursday night (Oct. 1).It is understood that a car was travelling along Ballan Rd when it lost control and struck a tree around 11pm.The driver, a 36-year-old woman, died at the scene.The passenger, a teenage girl, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening…

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YARRA: Fitzroy non-fatal shooting

Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged a man following a non-fatal shooting at an apartment in Fitzroy earlier this year.It is alleged thatc a 44-year-old woman was shot during an altercation at a property on Brunswick St about 6.10pm on August 31.She was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been…