Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Observer
Babirra Music Theatre sparkled in its 70th anniversary year with a fabulous interpretation of the classic toe-tapping musical 42nd Street, presented at The Round Theatre, Nunawading,The masterly directorial and choreographic talents of Alan Burrows and Susan Lewis merged for their 13th collaboration and third visit to 42nd Street, creating one of the best versions ever…
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Observer
ShowsThe 1812 Theatre: The Ladykillers (by Graham Linehan) Unti June 13 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Susan Rundle. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.auThe Basin Theatre Group: The Full Monty (by Simon Beaufoy) June 11 – 21 at The Basin Theatre, Doongalla Rd., The Basin. Director: Julie Cunningham. Bookings: thebasintheatre.com.auPEP Productions: The Heartbreak…
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Police News
Victoria Police ‘Operation Stand’ officers continue to crack down on recidivist and aggressive retail thieves in the Melbourne CBD and Yarra areas.Their latest catch was a 38-year-old Footscray man who is alleged to have stolen more than $30,000 worth of goods from supermarkets, department stores and other retail outlets between October and May.Goodsd allegedly stolen…
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Community News
Final designs to remove the Ruthven St level crossing in Macleod have been released.Removing the dangerous and congested Ruthven St level crossing will:• slash 30 minutes of boom gate down time during the morning peak• cut travel times for around 12,600 drivers each weekday.Government representatives say that community feedback has shaped the final designs which…
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Police News
Ten people have been arrested over their alleged involvement in a syndicate trafficking drugs, firearms and peptides across Melbourne and importing illicit tobacco.Police from the Eastern Region Crime Squad executed 12 simultaneous search warrants across the CBD, southeastern and northern suburbs from 10am Thursday (June 4).The searches uncovered more than 2kg of cocaine with an…
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Police News
Merri-bek Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a burglary in Pascoe Vale earlier this year.A grey Mitsubishi ASX parked on O’hea St about 5.30am on Sunday, March 1.It is believed two male offenders got out of the vehicle and approached a licensed premises on Cumberland Rd.Police were told they…
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Police News
A senior constable from north-west metro region has been charged following an investigation.The 35-year-old man has been charged with one count of distribute intimate image.The incident occurred in 2023 while the police officer was off duty.He has been charged on summons and will appear before a magistrates’ court at a later date.
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Police News
Fawkner Highway Patrol officers have charged a driver following a collision in Brunswick West on Thursday, June 4.Emergency services were called to reports a car had struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Melville Rd and Victoria St just after 8.30am.The pedestrian, a 70-year-old female, was transported to hospital with serious injuries.The driver of the…
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Politics
Gary Maas, MLA for Narre Warren South, has advised Premier Jacinta Allan that he will not be seeking re-election in 2026.The announcement was made at 3.29pm on the Friday of a long public holiday weekend.“For more than two decades, Gary has worked tirelessly for the labour movement, for working people, and for the values that…
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Police News
Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested three teenagers following an affray in Clyde North on Sunday, June 7.Police were called to the scene after reports up to four teenagers, some armed with weapons, were seen fighting at the Linsell Boulevard centre on May 31 about 4.40pm.It is alleged four males, who were armed with…
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