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Sunday, September 20, 2026
Observer
Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and 3AW, a special Morning Melodies performance on Monday, June 2 at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, will feature culinary icon and music lover, Maggie Beer (pictured), joined by Orchestra Victoria.There will be two performances – at 11\am and 1.30pm – in the program which has been handpicked for the…
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Observer
Bloomsday in Melbourne presents Circe’s Carnival of Vice from June 11-22 at fortyfivedownstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.Directed by Wayne Pearn, Circe’s Carnival of Vice explores the fever-dream world of Monto, Dublin’s notorious red-light district, inviting audiences to experience a daring and provocative new play inspired by James Joyce’s Ulysses.This original production reimagines Joyce’s ‘Circe’ episode…
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Observer
What is a symphony orchestra? It’s a symphonia, a “sounding together” of musicians and their instruments. That is our very own Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.MSO’s current season at the Hamer Hall is an inclusive mix over several individual concerts with the first recital offering being An Evening of Fairy Tales.Under Conductor Alpesh Chauhan, works by composers,…
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Police News
A Sudan-born man appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates Court, charged with allegedly failing to comply with his visa-mandated conditions. The AFP arrested and charged the man, 38, locating him in Melbourne. It will be alleged he breached the conditions of his Commonwealth visa 15 times between May 3-20. The man has been charged with: These…
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Community News
The Staste Government has lowered speed limits approaching the Montague St bridge in South Melbourne. The speed limit on Montague St will soon be reduced from 60-kmh to 40-kmh between a 350-metre stretch from Munro St and Buckhurst St, to improve safety by reducing the likelihood and severity of crashes. The reduced speed will provide…
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Emergency Services
Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to an incident on Keilor Rd in Niddrie just after 12.30pm on wednesday Mmay 21) following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000) reporting a fire at a panel shop. Firefighters arrived on scene in fivce minutes to find a fire inside of a collision repair centre involving both the spray…
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Police News
Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged five men following an aggravated burglary in Keysborough. It is alleged the men gained entry to a Winslow Ct house around 5am on February 8. It is believed an altercation occurred inside the residence and a firearm was discharged. A 45-year-old man sustained minor injuries during the incident and…
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Police News
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a house fire in Chadstone on Wednesday night (May 21). Emergency services were called to reports of the blaze at an address on Terrigal St about 9.40pm. A woman and two children were evacuated from the residence. The trio were taken to hospital with serious injuries. At this stage,…
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Police News
Police are investigating a crash in Bonbeach It is understood a Porsche wagon was travelling along the Nepean Hwy when it crashed into the fence surrounding a power substation about 2.30am. The male driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital under police guard with serious injuries. It is understood four other occupants of the…
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Police News
Police have charged a man following an extended follow which ended in Malvern. Officers first spotted a white Audi wagon bearing allegedly false plates travelling on Monash Fwy at 1.30am Wednesday (May 21). With the assistance of the Air Wing, uniform and PORT, officers followed the wagon through Malvern towards Carnegie. The Air Wing spotted…
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