Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, September 18, 2026
Police News
Police have impounded a motorbike following an evade in St Albans on Sunday (Apr. 6). Officers attempted to intercept the Honda CBR300 on Sage Avenue about 10.40pm. Instead of stopping for police, the rider allegedly accelerated and turned onto Main Rd East. Unfortunately for the rider his motorbike stalled, allowing officers to catch up and…
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Police News
A hiker who sustained serious injuries during a fall in mountainous terrain will today (Monday, April 7) reunite with the emergency crews who helped winch him to safety. The man was hiking across a 1500m mountain with five others in the Cathedral Range State Park when he slipped and fell approximately six metres about 2pm…
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Observer
The 2025 Birrarangga Film Festival has cemented its place as Australia’s premier First Nations-led film festival, delivering its most successful edition to date.With ticket sales tripling since its last event, BFF has set a new benchmark for film festivals nationwide, showcasing a powerful and diverse lineup of Indigenous storytelling from around the world.Over six days,…
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Observer
Melbourne Observer reviewer Graeme McCoubrie has been presented with his 60-year Membership Jewel of Freemasonry as a member, particularly with the Baden-Powell Lodge No. 488 where he has been a member since 1964.Graeme’s award was presented by Worshipful Brother Bob Evans, who delivered a citation of Graeme’s life achievements, both in Freemasonry and the community.The…
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Observer
The title of Luke McGregor’s routine at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Okay, Wow, encapsulates both the ordinary and the sensational and sums up his routine.The topics he addresses are almost mundane but broach, at times, the extraordinary and that which is taboo.Challenging those convinced the earth is flat speaks to the divide in the…
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Observer
When Melbourne based comedian, actor, and writer Nicolette Minster takes the stage at The Westin for her sarcastic, reflective, and often investigative show Rising Damp, her undeniably strong theatrical stage presence welcomes you to feel like you are listening to a sister vent over the phone, or nostalgically laughing until your ribs are sore with…
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Observer
If you are a fan of musical storytelling, then Gillian Cosgriff’s show Fresh New Worries is definitely a must-see at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.Using original stories, music, prop gags, Cosgriff (pictured) entertains seamlessly for the full 50 minutes, displaying a wealth of talent in both acting, story telling, writing , singing, piano playing plus,…
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Observer
Dane Simpson and Isaac Compton have teamed for Blak Holes in what is billed as ‘ the maddest show of the festival. Standup, musical comedy, sketches and a whole lot of horsing around’.Dane Simpson, aka the King Of Wagga Wagga, is known for multiple appearances on the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala, The Opening Night…
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Sport
Division 1 Seniors. Dingley 15.12 (102) d Cheltenham 5.11 (41). Port Melbourne Colts 14.6 (90) d Springvale Districts 12.9 (81). St Paul’s McKinnon 14.10 (94) d Bentleigh 13.14 (92). East Brighton 176.18 (110) d Murrum-beena 7.15 (57). Narre Warren 12.13 (85) d Cranbourne Eagles 9.6 (60).Division 2 Seniors. Endeavour Hills 13.10 (88) d Caulfield Bears…
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Sport
Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football Netball League. Division 1 Seniors. Frankston YCW 12.14 (86) d Dromana 9.10 (64). Langwarrin 13.9 (87) d Pines 12.12 (84). Sorrento 14.10 (94) d Mt Eliza 6.17 (53). Rosebud 15.13 (103) d Red Hill 5.5 (35). Edithvale-Aspendale 8.9 (57).Division 2 Seniors. Chelsea 15.10 (100) d Crob Point 9.9 (63). Pearcedale 14.11…
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