Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Police News
Moonee Valley Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two men as part of an investigation into the alleged theft of nearly half a million dollars believed to have occurred during the transport of cash to and from ATMs.The men were arrested early yesterday morning following the execution of two warrants in Mickleham and Dallas.Detectives launched…
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Latest Issues
The First Edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online.Other Editions will be published progressively. Read online at: https://isu.pub/h8O109z Next online issue is Wed., July 29, 2026 Next print/online issue is Wed., August 5, 2026
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Council News
Melbourne has Australia’s fastest-growing night-time economy, with employment growing more than six times faster than the national average.The latest Measuring the Night-time Economy Report 2026 shows almost 3,000 new jobs and nearly 180 new venues were added between 2024 and 2025 – fuelled by Melburnians embracing the city on weeknights and weekends.The food sector has…
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Court
The City of Boroondara has served Supreme Court proceedings on the Victorian Planning Minister, Sonya Kilkenny, in relation to a planning permit she issued for the redevelopment of the Leo’s supermarket site in Kew.The Minister’s decision is being challenged because it is alleged that Ms Kilkenny did not appropriately consider the applicable planning controls and…
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Observer
Shows Friends of Black Rock House: The Jewel by the Sea (by Cheryl Threadgold) Until July 25 at Black Rock House, 30-36 Ebden Ave., Black Rock. Director: Debbie Keyt. BYO refreshments. Bookings: Trybooking.Theatrical: Bring It On. Until July 26 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Tahra Canon; Musical Director: Claire Gurrin: Choreographer: Louise Panagiotidis….
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Council News
The new owners of the merged Alexandra Standard-Yea Chronicle newspaper have upset Murrindindi Council by publishing an anonymous criticism of the Shire’s choice of bushfire recovery contractors.In the stinging ‘Thumbs Down’ column criticism, the Standard-Chronicle piece slams the Council for “not using local Murrindindi businesses for tree clearing” after the Longwood summer fires.Murrindindi Council went…
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Community News
The Mansfield Swimming Pool is currently undergoing major upgrades that will breathe new life into the aquatic centre by providing better accessibility and comfort.“The project includes the construction of a new weather-proof enclosure over the learners pool, upgraded change facilities and a solar power system,” said a Mansfield Council representative.“These upgrades mean all members of…
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Schools
The State Government says that it is delivering a new specialist campus for students with autism in Melbourne’s north-west.Niddrie MLA Ben Carroll announced a new Niddrie Autistic School campus will open in Term 4 this year.The new campus will accommodate 32 Year 4 students.Current Year 3 students will begin transitioning to the site later this…
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Police News
Police have arrested five people as part of an investigation into a series of carjackings in Melbourne’s north-west.Three of the five were arrested on Saturday, July 11, following reports several youths, some armed with weapons, were seen fighting near Southbank Promenade about 1.50am.Police responded and moved in on the trio after the allegedly stolen Hyundai…
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Police News
Melton’s Divisional Crime Tasking Team seized a traffickable quantity of drugs along with a rifle following the arrest of two men in an allegedly stolen car in Melton on Monday, July 13.The pair, a 36-year-old from Melton South and 37-year-old from Footscray, have since been charged with theft of motor vehicle and possess both cannabis…
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