Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Council News
Glen Eira parents and residents have launched a petition calling on Glen Eira City Council to prohibit smart glasses and other wearable recording devices in Council-managed facilities.The group cites concerns about privacy, child safety and covert recording in public spaces.The petition comes amid growing concerns that smart glasses can record video, images and audio discreetly,…
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Observer
Following a successful 2024season, Come From Away returns to the CLOC stage with the original 2024 cast and creative team to share a story of extraordinary generosity, human connection and community.The production will run from October 9-24 at the National Theatre, St Kilda.Based on the true story of what happened in the days following September…
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Observer
Steph Crothers brings her solo comedy show Daddy Daycare to Melbourne Fringe for a second season, from October 5-11 at the Motley Bauhaus at 9.50pm.Directed by Sophie Power, the show imagines a daycare for grown men who must earn their ‘Working with Women Check’. Steph has drawn on her years of working as both a…
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Observer
Multilingual storyteller, poet and artist Jasmine Babbar presents her storytelling and poetry show Ghar (Home): Location Not Found from October 10-18 at the Speakeasy Theatre: The Vault, 522 Flinders St, Melbourne.Produced by Alisha Puri, this show is described as “araw, intimate and unexpectedly funny story about leaving home, losing it, and looking for it in…
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Observer
Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director and CEO Anne-Louise Sarks has revealed the ambitious 2027 season – 11 productions spanning bold new Australian work,sharp provocations on classics, compelling dramas and international hits.“Our new season highlights who we are: a company that backs Australian artists, commissions new Australian work and gives artists the support to continue making…
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Observer
Shows CPP Players: Shrek the Musical September 25 – October 3 at the Rowville Performing Arts Centre, Humphreys Way, Rowville. Bookings: cppcommunitytheatre.com.au/shrek/Frankston Theatre Group: As You Like it (by William Shakespeare) Until October 4 at Frankston High School Performing Arts Theatre, 97 Foote St., Frankston. Director: Ruth Gilmour. Bookings: Trybooking.The 1812 Theatre: Switzerland (by Joanna…
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Observer
Pilot Comedy presents Flicker as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival from October 12 -18 at 7.10pm at the Motley Bauhaus Theatrette in Carlton.Flicker is described as ‘a modern-day sex farce that blazes a trail for authentic obsessive-compulsive disorder representation onstage – A Young(ish) Perspective.’After seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre, London, this…
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Observer
World renowned, Australian choreographer and director, Lewis Major, presents a stunning Contemporary dance, lighting and sound fusion to delight audiences at the Fairfax Studio in the Arts Centre, Melbourne. Triptych consists of three short works – Prologue, Unfolding and Epilogue.This production is a perfect meld of modern technical effects and elite precision dance which enthrall…
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Observer
Sisters in Crime presents The Comfort of Cosy Crime on Friday, October 16 at 8pm at the Rising Sun Hotel, 2 Raglan S, South Melbourne.Penny Tangey (What Rhymes with Murder), Kate Solly (The Paradise Heights Miniature Railway Bust-Up), and A.M. Stuart (Christmas at the Convent) will be exploring the joys (and challenges) of cosy crime…
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Observer
Monash University Student Theatre (MUST) presents the contemporary Australian play Prickly Love until October 3 at the MUST Space, Monash University.Written by Gita Bezard and directed by Tiara Pires, assisted by Nethuli Bandara, Prickly Love tells of the challenging climate of modern love, depicted with honest hilarity through messy breakfast breakups, bad dates with finance…
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