Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Police News
Shepparton Divisional Response Unit officers are appealing for public assistance to identify a man following the theft of a vehicle in Shepparton.Police have been told a vehicle with a sleeping child inside was parked in a supermarket car park on Maude St while the victim quickly ran into the store just before 2pm on November…
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Police News
Knox Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary in Wantirna South.It is understood that an unknown offender gained access to a residence on Buchan Ct sometime between 3pm on Wednesday, November 5, and 7pm on Thursday, November 6. No one was home at the time.A number of personal items were…
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Police News
A man died following a collision in Parwan on Friday morning (Nov. 21).Police were told that a utility travelling west on Ballan Rd collided with a truck driving in the opposite direction about 6.25am.The driver of the ute and sole occupant died at the scene. The truck driver was uninjured.Road closures took place on Ballan…
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Observer
A large crowd comprising family, friends and book lovers attended the launch of Isabel de la Rambelya’s historical novel From Fields of Stone at the Beaumaris Bowling Club.For the past 20 years, inspired by her mother Olive’s stories of family history, Isabel has explored and recorded the life of her great-great grandmother, Nappy King.Nappy was…
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Observer
Melbourne’s Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre has unveiled its 2026 season, marking the company’s 25th anniversary with a program that reflects its ‘legacy of risk-taking, excellence and artist-led storytelling.’Anchored by a landmark revival of Ray Lawler’s The Doll Trilogy, the season also features new international works, and a world premiere as part of Red Stitch’s INK…
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Observer
Opera Australia’s Carmen is a sultry, sensual and passionate production.I was both excited and privileged to attend the opening night of Opera Australia’s shiny, new, freshly updated production of Bizet’s Carmen at the majestic Regent Theatre in Melbourne.The Regent was the most perfect venue for this sumptuous evening of spectacular singing, clever sets, splendid costuming…
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Observer
Overlooking the banks of the Yarra, this year’s German-Australia Opera Grant Final was held in The Edge Auditorium at Federation Square but the eyes of the contestants were firmly set upon the Hessisches Staatstheater in Wiesbaden where the winner would take up a year’s long contract to develop their craft as an opera singer.Baritones Ziggy…
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Observer
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is inviting its adult fans to experience the world-renowned exhibition in a new way with the launch of After Hours, an exclusive 18+ event on December 8 at the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre, Brunswick, 6pm-9pm.After Hours offers a relaxed experience that blends social connection with exploration. Guests can enjoy a…
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Observer
OSMaD presents the musical Come From Away, with performances from December 4 – 13 at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre, Hawthorn.Come From Away tells the true story of how the town of Gander, in Newfoundland, Canada, became the unexpected host to thousands of stranded passengers on September 11, 2001.After 38 planes were diverted to Gander’s airstrip,…
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Observer
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced the program for Morning Melodies 26.The 2026 season will run from February through to December, and shows will feature Caroline O’Connor, Silvie Paladino, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Georgia Wilkinson, Denis Walter and Claire Lyon who are among the star-studded line-up set to perform at Hamer Hall as part of the 2026…
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