Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Police News
Police have charged a man after a car allegedly rammed a police vehicle in Langwarrin.Officers first spotted the grey Ford Focus allegedly driving at high speed on the Monash Fwy in Glen Iris about 12.50am on Monday, July 28.Highway Patrol officers activated their light and sirens, however the vehicle evaded officers, taking off at a…
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Police News
Two people have been charged with trafficking methylamphetamine and 1,4 butanediol in Melbourne’s south-east.Officers from the Springvale Divisional Response Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Mossman Drive, Cranbourne East, just before 7am on Monday, July 28.During a search of the property, investigators discovered approximately 140gm of methylamphetamine with an estimated potential street…
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Observer
The National Institute of Circus Arts is embarking on the new intake of students for 2026.With the Bachelor degree firmly nested with NICA’s new educational partner – the Australian College of the Arts (Collarts) – the Certificate IV program has gone through an exciting overhaul and now features three new study streams: Specialty Artist, Circus…
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Observer
A wonderful new Australian musical, The Forgotten Songbook has been born at Chapel off Chapel, delighting packed houses during its too-short three-night premiere season.Presented by McBurney and Hurley, this show is a sensational musical feast of varying genres and great lyrics, entwined with fascinating storytelling and director/choreographer Mikey Halcrow’s snappy dance moves.Jazz musician/writer/composer Emerson Hurley,…
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Observer
The Surfer (MA). 101 minutes. Now available on Stan.Nicolas Cage, after churning out dozens of forgettable-to-bad movies over the last decade or so, is starting to make some interesting choices again as an actor. From Mandy to Longlegs to Dream Scenario, Cage has once more begun to show what a genuinely great actor he can…
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Observer
Community choirs across the country are opening their doors for Try a Choir Week from August 18-22. An open invitation is extended for people of all backgrounds and abilities to experience the power of song and connection.Run by With One Voice, one of Australia’s largest community choir networks, the initiative will see 25 choirs in…
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Observer
The City of Darebin presents the Darebin Fuse Festival from August 31 – September 14.The Darebin Fuse Festival offers an opportunity to unite as a community and enjoy live music, cultural experiences, exhibitions, public art installations, workshops, kids’ activities, theatre and more at various venues.For full program details and venues, visit www.fusedarebin.com.auCheryl Threadgold Pictured: Wrong…
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Observer
In a surprise announcement, the wonderfully atmospheric The Butterfly Club in Melbourne’s CBD has advised the sad news of its closure.According to its website, The Butterfly Club hosts 1200 performances of 200 productions every year, many of them new works.The intimate venue is particularly popular for performances during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the…
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Observer
In the early 21st century, a painting by early 20th century artist Egon Schiele was discovered in the house of a young suburban chemical worker by a modern art specialist. The painting had disappeared when it was looted by the Nazis in the Second World War.The Stolen Painting is based on this true story when…
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Observer
ShowsThe Basin Theatre Company: Educating Rita (by Willy Russell) August 7 – 17 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Sharon Maine. Bookings: thebasintheatre.auWilliamstown Musical Theatre Company: Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. August 1 – 10 at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Pde., Altona. Director: Stuart Dodge; Musical Director: Ang Cuy; Choreographer: Gabriele Pagano….
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