Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Community News
The State Government says that the West Gate Tunnel will slash travel times by up to 20 minutes.“The project has officially reached new heights, with three massive timber net structures to mark the entry and exit points of the twin tunnels now completed,” said a Gov-ernment representative.Premier Jacinta Allan (pictured) and Acting Transport Infrastructure Minister…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to several calls of a beach shack on fire in Werribee South just after 1am on Sunday morning, July 6.Crews arrived on scene within 15 minutes due to the remote location to find smoke and flames issuing from the roofs of two single storey beach shacks, so the response was…
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Police News
A man has been charged with allegedly trafficking a plethora of drugs on Chapel St via ride-share drivers, after police uncovered a hidden cache of drugs and weapons behind a false bookshelf.It will be alleged in court that the man was sending out a drug menu to clients frequenting nightclubs and bars on the popular…
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Police News
A motorcyclist has been charged after he was allegedly detected travelling at speeds up to 200-kmh while trying to avoid arrest.Officers patrolling in Mulgrave first observed the motorcycle travelling at a fast rate of speed on Wellington Rd about 8.50pm on Thursday, June 3.The Air Wing was called in as the motorcycle reached speeds of…
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Observer
The enigmatic rockstar David Bowie was the focus of Loving The Alien, an Arts Centre Melbourne show that sought to find out the truth behind the legend.However, while certainly having its moments in portraying Bowie’s life, it ultimately disappointed as it felt under-rehearsed and underdeveloped.Going from his secondary school years up until his death in…
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Observer
Peoples Playhouse Theatre Company: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (based on Roald Dahl’s novel) Until July 19 at the Cranbourne Community Theatre. Bookings: Trybooking. MLOC Productions: The Pirate Queen (Boublil and Schönberg) Until July 19 at the Frankston Arts Centre, Davey St., Frankston. Director: Chris Ryan; Musical Director: Matthew Pines.Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: The Diary…
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after two people died in a collision at Templestowe on Monday morning, July 7.Emergency services were called to reports of a multi-vehicle collision on Fitzsimons Lane about 9.25am.It is understood a silver SUV was travelling northbound when it veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided…
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Latest Issues
Lots of local news, sport and advertising.The Local Paper has localised editions for all suburbs, in and around Melbourne.(The Melbourne Observer section appears inside ALLeditions of The Local Paper.) July 9 Editions • Eastern Suburbs Edition Covers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorsehttps://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_2435f0b88b1269?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw • Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express EditionCovers Healesville, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Warburton, Yarra Valley • Mitchell-Strathbogie EditionCovers Avenel, Broadford, Euroa, Kilmore, Nagambie, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Wallan, Wandong • Northern Suburbs EditionCovers Banyule. Darebin (north,…
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Police News
Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after an engagement ring, $50,000 worth of jewellery and multiple war medals were stolen in two burglaries at neighbouring properties in Toorak. Investigators have been told an unknown offender forced entry to two residential premises on Stonehaven Court at about 6.30pm on Friday, June 27….
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Police News
Banyule-Nillumbik Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate an arson and criminal damage incident at a business in Greensborough on Saturday (July 5). It is understood five unknown people attended the business on Para Road about 3.55am. The offenders gained entry to the business before setting fire to three cars. The group also used red…
Read More about BANYULE: Anti-semitic slogans daubed on cars at Greensborough