Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Police News
Nunawading Highway Patrol officers are appealing for public assistance following a collision involving a stolen vehicle and two motorcycles in Doncaster on Saturday, February 2.It is understood a stolen grey Renault Megane mounted a roundabout, and deliberately rammed a motorcycle, near the intersection of Council St and Roseville Avenue about 4pm.The rider, a 26-year-old Ringwood…
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Police News
An alleged drunken boatie was among 14 vessel operators caught flouting the law at Lake Eildon.The 38-year-old skipper had several passengers on board a 3.5 metre tinny when he was intercepted by the Water Police Squad about 5pm on Friday, January 31.He went positive on a preliminary breath test and allegedly blew 0.134 during an…
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Police News
Port Phillip Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following reports of prejudice motivated graffiti on a property fence in Middle Park on January 31.It is alleged a passerby approached the male offender and was spat on and had a packet of bacon thrown at him.A 68-year-old man was arrested in Macedon on Tuesday…
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Latest Issues
February 5 Editions • Eastern Suburbs EditionCovers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse • Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition Covers Healesville, Lilydale, Mount Evelyn, Warburton, Yarra Valleyhttps://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._lilydale_and_yarra_valley_express• Mitchell-Strathbogie Edition Covers Avenel, Broadford, Euroa, Kilmore, Nagambie, Puckapunyal, Seymour, Tallarook, Wallan, Wandonghttps://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._mitchell-strathbogie_edition._wed • Northern Suburbs Edition Covers Banyule. Darebin (north, south), Nillumbik (urban), Whittlesea (urban)https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._northern_suburbs_edition._wed._f • North-West Edition Covers Brimbank,…
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Observer
I feel that the great stars of the Australian stage during the 20th Century are being forgotten by the modern generation.It is a great pity that we do not celebrate the lives of some of our performersw. I had the opportunity to see Jenny Howard in one show and it made a great impression on…
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Observer
Nation, Memory, Myth by Steve Vizard releases on April 16 from Melbourne University Publishing.In his new book Steve Vizard brings an original perspective to the foundational myth of Gallipoli as a sacred bearer of Australian national values and identity.Nation, Memory, Myth offers the reader a challenging new look at the extraordinary vitality of myth as…
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Observer
sia TOPA (Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts) will present the Triennial’s Nightlife programme at Arts Centre Melbourne from February 20-March 10.Bringing together contemporary performance art and club culture, Asia TOPA is a city-wide celebration of the very best of Asia-Pacific arts, culture and ideas.Featuring a range of specially curated events across the city, from free…
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Observer
Sauna Boy, written and performed by Dan Ireland-Reeves and produced in association with Gavin Roach, is being presented until February 8 at The Motley Bauhaus, Melbourne.Sauna Boy tells of Dan who works at the south-coast’s most successful and infamous gay sauna. A place where men from all walks of life come to relax and socialise.This…
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Observer
Red Stitch Actors Theatre presents Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith from February 19 – March 16 (Previews February 15-18) at the Red Stitch Theatre, Chapel Street, St Kilda.This return season of this poignant exploration of infidelity and identity is directed by multi-award-winning Sam Strong (commissioned and directed Boy Swallows Universe) and features Red Stitch ensemble member…
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Sport
Rugby League powerhouse Melbourne Storm is heading to Casey Fields for a pre-season match against the North Queensland Cowboys.To be held at 5.15pm on Sunday, February 23, Storm fans can also watch three curtain raisers before the kick-off.The Storm Under 17s will play at 1pm, followed by the Storm Under 19s at 2.30 pm. Both…
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