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EAST: Meth, firearms, golf bullion seized

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Seven people are facing serious drugs charges over their alleged involvement in a meth trafficking syndicate in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.The alleged syndicate was busted after a series of raids, where police seized methylamphetamine, firearms, gold bullion and large amounts of cash.Detectives from the Croydon Divisional Response Unit have been investigating alleged methylamphetamine trafficking across the…

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HUME: Death at Meadow Heights

Police are investigating the death of a man following a collision in Meadow Heights.Emergency services were called to a collision between a pedestrian and a car at the intersection of Shankland Boulevard and Nicholson Crescent about 5.50pm on May 12.The pedestrian, a 78-year-old man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital, where he died…

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OUT NOW: Wed., May 20, 2026 – First Edition

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The First Edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online.Other Editions will be published progressively. Read online at: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_4931a8f1403a9b Next print/online issue is Wed., May 27, 2026

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OBSERVER: Twist of Fate

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

You could call them ambitious, but Scary Goats Theatre, founded in 2023 by Chloe Towan (pictured), has proven beyond doubt of their ability to create unique works such as A Twist of Fate, in fact Season 4.In less than a year SGT has already performed Seasons 1 to 3 and obviously my regret is having…

Observer

OBSERVER: La Traviata

“What’s not to love about Verdi?” I asked my companion for the evening at the Australian Opera’s production of La Traviata. The maestro could sway the audience with a lyric motif that could evoke both delight and sadness. As the courtesan, Violetta (Stacey Alleaume) is dying in the final act, echoes of the theme that…

Observer

OBSERVER: You and Me and the Land of Lost Things

Arts Centre Melbourne presents a CDP Kids Production, Andy Griffiths’ You and Me and The Land of Lost Things on June 13-14 at 11am or 1.30pm at the Playhouse.A play by Richard Tulloch, this show is adapted from the book by Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope in a fun new theatrical adventure for children aged…

Observer

OBSERVER: Beneath A Broken Sky

Detective stories are loved by so many people, and the leading protagonist can range from an elderly English villager, a Belgian detective, a mediaeval monk or a contemporary cop.But rarely is the detective a queer man investigating the murder of a gay son’s mother.American author Joshua Moehling created the acclaimed and best-selling Ben Packard series,…

Observer

OBSERVER: Circus Showcase

One of the funniest, most endearing/clever MCs Dandyman (Daniel Oldaker)- a physical comedian, opened the Circus Showcase at Gasworks.This show featured a variety of finalists in this development competition, all receiving awards/prizes.Oldaker set the scene for a fun evening with his physical comedy, plus sharp wit. He was funny, engaging, very professional, quite unique, though…

Observer

OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report

Shows The Mount Players: Mr Bailey’s Minders (by Debra Oswald) Until May 24 at the Mountview Theatre, 56 Smith St., Macedon. Director: Sonja Prater. Bookings: themountplayers.comCLOC Musical Theatre: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, May 15-30 at the National Theatre, St Kilda. Director: Shaun Kingma, Musical Director: David Clausen-Wisken, Choreographer Melanie Ott. Bookings: cloc.org,auMordialloc Theatre Company: The Other Place…

Observer

OBSERVER:: Fabulous Caprettos

The Fabulous Caprettos perform at Frankston Arts Centre on Friday, May 22 at 8pm in the Main Theatre.Four legends unite for a night of Australian hits, including Dave Gleeson (The Screaming Jets/The Angels), Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty Merc/Joe Satriani/Sammy Hagar/TOTO), Joe Camilleri (The Black Sorrows) and Wendy Matthews (Multi Aria Award Winner) live together as The…