Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Observer
In what was a wonderful evening’s celebration of the work of renowned American composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, Colour and Light: The Art of Sondheim met with a well-deserved rapturous reception on its opening night at Theatre Works.Set in a sumptuous recreation of a cabaret venue circa Berlin of the decadent inter-war years, the revue…
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Observer
Melbourne-based performer Dylan McBurney presents his show Loud Jazz Will Fix Me for the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 3-5 at the Festival Hub, Trades Hall in the Music Room.The show is created and performed by Dylan under the direction of Carly Rose Watson, with music composed by Cassie Hamilton.A self-described workaholic, Dylan McBurney believes…
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Observer
The Last Night of the Proms are a famous British musical institution, but we have our own Australian version happening in Melbourne soon.Skunkworks Community, along with the City of Boroondara, are presenting Last Night of the Proms – a celebration of community music, on Saturday October 11 at Hawthorn Arts Centre, with around 140 musicans…
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Police News
Emergency services responded to a crash in Woodend on Saturday morning, September 20.It is believed a car was travelling on Donalds Rd when it rolled over about 12.30am.The driver and sole occupant died at the scene. exact circumstances of the crash are being investigated.
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Police News
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Birdwoodton on Saturday evenin, September 20It is believed a motorcycle rider and his pillion passenger were riding south along McEdward St about 7.15pm. A man died at the scene.A second man sustained life-threatening-injuries and was to be airlifted to Melbourne.The investigation remains ongoing.
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Police News
Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives charged a man and teenage boy following an alleged aggravated carjacking in Shepparton.It is alleged a ride-share driver was in his Nissan vehicle in Northumberland Crescent when a rear male passenger produced a knife, and an unknown male approached the vehicle about 3.20pm on Saturday, September 20.The pair allegedly threatened…
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Police News
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Red Cliffs last wednesday morning (Sep. 24).Officers were driving along Cocklin Avenue when they noticed a car on its side just before 3.30am. driver had died at the scene.Exact circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated.
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Observer
Brunswick-based company Strut and Fret present Blanc de Blanc Encore for a three-month season from October 29 to February 1, 2026 at the new two-level entertainment precinct Spiegel Haus, 217 Lonsdale St, Melbourne.Blanc de Blanc Encore is billed as ‘a five-star, champagne-soaked spectacle overflowing with vintage French glamour, world class circus, lavish costumes, music, outrageous…
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Observer
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria celebrates their 90 years of entertainment and 150 years of Trial by Jury with their special season of Jubilee, featuring Trial by Jury, being presented at the Athenaeum Theatre, Collins St, rom October 17-19.Trial By Jury is described as “probably the most successful British one-act operetta of all time” (Kurt-Friedrich…
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Observer
Shows Frankston Theatre Group: Emma (by Jane Austen, adapted by Michael Bloom) Until October 5 at Frankston High School Performing Arts Theatre97 Foot Street, Frankston. Director: Candice Mitrousis. Bookings: frankstontheatregroup.com.auThe Basin Theatre Group: Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Sarah Ruhl) October 2 – 12 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: John Putman. Bookings:…
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