Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, September 18, 2026
Observer
Lil Wenker makes her Australian solo debut show Bangtail from March 25 to April 6 at the Motley Bauhaus.This epic tale of a man in search of his manhood.will follow the hero as he journeysfrom the Wild West to the American office in cowboy clown chaos.Alan finds himself caught between his two identities and must…
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Observer
Sundays with WIT present Unlocking Shakespeare with Tim Paige on Sunday (Mar. 23) from 10.30am to 12 Noon at the Bluestone Church Arts Space, 8A Hyde St., Footscray.Shakespeare – the last great vestibule of the English language. A man who taught us to examine our souls, to look within ourselves and help us to distill…
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Observer
South East Melbourne’s emerging theatre collective Upstage Theatre Company is set to bring Stephen Sondheim’s iconic Into the Woods to life under the creative direction of Scott J. Hili.As part of Upstage Theatre Company’s mission to create bold, diverse, and community-driven theatre, this production of Into the Woods will embrace an immersive, visually striking aesthetic…
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Emergency Services
Dignitaries joined Pakenham volunteers at the handover event, showing their support and expressing gratitude for the brigade’s dedication. Pakenham’s BA Support vehicle was jointly funded through a successful grant from the Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program and contributions from the Brigade. Pakenham Captain Chris Fry, a CFA volunteer for 26 years, emphasised the vehicle’s impact…
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Police News
Police are investigating after a man was left with serious facial injuries following an assault in Sunshine North. It is believed a delivery driver was at a fast-food restaurant on Ballarat Rd when he was pushed by an unknown offender about 1.45am on February 1. The pair got into a physical altercation where the offender…
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Police News
Melbourne West Tasking Team officers have arrested and charged a man after walls, doors and other items were tagged in Melbourne’s CBD. Investigators have been told two men exited a car on King St about 11.45pm on March 7. They attended a hotel on Collins St and allegedly tagged a wall in the hotel foyer…
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Community News
More than 170 people have received offers of help from police and support services during a two-week operation focused on aggressive begging in Melbourne’s CBD and Carlton. While the primary intention of the operation is to aid rough sleepers and beggars, there was also 26 people arrested by police for offences including outstanding warrants, shop…
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Police News
Police from Operation Advance charged three men after two firearms were allegedly seized in Cranbourne on Thursday night (Mar. 13). Officers on patrol caught sight of a grey Volkswagen Golf travelling outbound on the Monash Fwy, at an alleged speed of 150-kmh, about 9.30pm. Investigators allege that the Volkswagen had been involved in failing to…
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Observer
ShowsBeaumaris Theatre: Ladies in Black (Book by Carolyn Burns Music and Lyrics by Tim Finn Based on the novel “The Women in Black” by Madeline St John) Until March 22 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director: Debbie Keyt. Musical Director: Rhonda Vaughan; Choreographer: Camilla Klesman. Bookings: beaumaristheatre.com.auCentreStage: Come from Away. Until March 22…
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Observer
Have you ever finished reading a book and thought “I could do that”?Major publisher Penguin Random House is offering an opportunity to would-be writers.PRH’s Write It Fellowship Program is open, offering writers from under-represented communities the opportunity to be mentored by PRH editors over 12 months, with the hope of publication.While Write It aims to…
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