Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Observer
Whilst the wind brought the rain undercover nothing could dampen the spirit of the audience at the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s summer concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.Presenter Megan Burslem set the scene for a fun, entertaining night of classical music. Dressed to impress she was relatable, down to earth, friendly.Burslem’s warm manner plus the…
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Observer
Comedian Becky Steepe will perform her show Cancer Card at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as part of her 2025 tour, from March 26 – April 6 (excluding Monday) at The Grace Darling Hotel, Downstairs Theatre in Collingwood.The show is said to combine “side-splitting humor with crucial health information in a hilarious, yet poignant, comedy…
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Observer
Theatre Works presents Three Sisters, reimagined for a contemporary audience, from March 7-22 at Theatre Works, 14 Acland St, St KildaDirected by Greg Carroll, this first season in the 2025 by Theatre Works programming is brought to the stage by a dynamic ensemble of local creatives, working together to breathe fresh life into this iconic…
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Police News
Boroondara Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a Porsche and Mercedes were stolen by a man and a pant-less woman in Camberwell. It is believed the duo forced entry to the home on Through Rd about 2.30am on Saturday January 4. The man and woman crept through the address and stole clothing and jewellery…
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Observer
Heidelberg Theatre Company opens 2025 with the farcical comedy Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, running until March 1 at Heidelberg Theatre, Rosanna.Inspired by P.G. Wodehouse’s The Code of the Woosters (1938) and written by Robert and David Goodale, this fast-paced, witty show set in the 1930s was winner of the 2014 Olivier Award for…
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Observer
ShowsGilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria: Fledermaus! March 1, 2 at The Knowe, 4 Clarkmont Rd., Sassafras. March 8, 9 at The Round Studio, Nunawading. April 12 at Moe Plaza. Director: Robert Ray; Musical Director: Geoffrey Urquhart. Bookings: gsov.org.auWilliamstown Little Theatre: Wicked Sisters (by Alma de Groen) Until March 3 at Williamstown Little Theatre, 2 Albert St.,…
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Observer
Vinyl ProjectCovering a set list of the best hits from the 50s and 60s with a new modern flair, The Vinyl Project is a fresh three-piece R &R outfit thatis set to take the Australian music scene by storm.Lead guitarist and band spokesman Alex Mignone along with his son AJ (bass guitar) and drummer vocalist…
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Observer
Holly Bohmer presents her debut solo show Don’t Let Me Eat my Babies as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from March 24 – April 6 at the Motley Bauhaus, Carlton at 7.15pm.Bohmer will bring to life loners, weirdos, the perpetually dull, and the woefully misunderstood. These characters, described as “her babies,” reflect the…
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Police News
Victoria Police is currently reviewing the investigation into the death of Alana Cecil nearly three decades ago. Alana was located deceased outside a Melton address on November 10 1996. A report was prepared for the Coroner who determined the 16-year-old’s cause of death was heroin toxicity with acute asthma. Local detectives will review the original…
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Schools
Sandringham schools have had visits by local MLA Brad Rowswell (pictured).“Term 1 has kicked off, and I have been lucky enough to visit many of my local schools so far this year, as I do every year, to meet with the principals,” Mr Rowswell told Parliament.“Just last week I visited Mentone Primary School and met…
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