Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Observer
Monstrous Theatre and Paul Mitchell Productions have announced the cast for Paul Mitchell’s controversial new play The Ballad of Dan O’Malley: A Football Tragedy, being presented from August 12-22 at The Explosives Factory, Theatre Works St Kilda.Justin Bell leads the cast as Dan O’Malley; the coach caught between his love of the game and big-league…
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Observer
Sisters in Crime Australia has announced the 2026 Davitt Awards Longlist.For a quarter of a century, Sisters in Crime Australia has been shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of women crime writers of fiction and non-fiction.From the first year of the Davitt Awards with its seven entries, to the present day where more than…
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Police News
Detectives have charged a teenage boy and recovered two allegedly stolen vehicles in Melbourne’s east.Officers spotted an allegedly outstanding stolen grey BMW travelling on Williamson Rd in Doncaster about 4pm on Friday (June 26).Police followed the vehicle along Doncaster Rd, before it continued to Tram Rd.It is alleged the teen occupants dumped the BMW in…
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Sport
This weekend’s footy scores.Click here:isu.pub/RB2sVSf
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Police News
A gun has been fired during a violent brawl outside a church at Vermont on Friday night (June 26).There was a violent altercation between a group of men outside a church.A 19-year-old was taken to hospital with minor injuries.Police say no-one was injured when the gun was fired.
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Local People
Croydon MLA David Hodgett (pictured) has spoken in State Parliament top congratulate Tony Vallance from Building Better Brains on his recognition at the Australian Counselling Association excellence in counselling awards.“Tony was awarded the 2026 ACA Excellence in Counselling Community Impact Award in recognition of Dads Chat, an initiative that he facilitates incollaboration with Building Better…
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Council News
Upgraded footpaths, safer road conditions, and strong environmental protections are some of the major improvements Manningham Council says that it has delivered for the community as part of the Jumping Creek Rd upgrade. at Warran-dyte.Manningham Mayor, Cr Jim Grivas (pictured), said the upgrade of the corridor would achieve safe, sustainable and functional infrastructure while protecting…
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Council News
Whitehorse Council says that the State Govern-ment’s plans for Mitcham go too far, and the City also has concerns for Nunawading.The State Government last Friday (June 26) made an announcement outlining final planning controls for the Blackburn, Nuna-wading and Mitch-am Train and Tram Zones Activity Centres and the final precinct structure plan of the six…
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Council News
The City of Port Phillip has received an Honourable Mention in the National Awards for Local Government for the 2026 St Kilda Festival in the Arts and Culture category.“These awards are the highest recognition for local governments in Australia,” said a Council representative.They celebrate inspiring projects that councils deliver in communities across the country. The…
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Council News
Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Integrated Transport Strategy – Transport to 2040 is a long-term plan for a more connected, better serviced, safe and reliable transport network across the Peninsula and it’s now open for comment.According to mornington peninsula Shire, the community provided feedback on the first stage of the plan in late 2024, helping shape this…
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