Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Uncategorized
Westgate Highway Patrol officers are cracking down on hoon drivers following a series of meets across the western suburbs.Hundreds of owners of vehicles allegedly linked to recent hoon meets were to be targeted during an operation on Saturday (May 9).The aim of the operation is to remove unauthorised drivers and unsafe vehicles from the roads.An…
Read More about WEST: Police put brakes on hoons
Observer
The Australian premiere of Waitress opened to an appreciative packed house at Her Majesty’s Theatre, where it can be enjoyed until July 19.Audiences are greeted by a spectacular lattice cherry pie design covering the front curtain, with numerous racks of delicious-looking pies rotating in two tall glass towers standing either side.The comedy-drama stage musical evolved…
Read More about OBSERVER: Sweet as pie
Community News
of fuel are untrue, a Council representative said last week.“We are aware that concerns around fuel are at the forefront of the community’s mind during the ongoing uncertainty around supply and prices,” the Council spokesman said.“We would like to assure our community, and visitors to our shire, that we are closely monitoring the situation and…
Read More about MANSFIELD: ‘Fuel rumours untrue’
Police News
Detectives from the Arson and Explosives Squad have arrested three males as part of their investigation into an arson at an alcohol storage facility in Keysborough.With assistance from Operation Eclipse and Crime Investigation Units from North West Metro, three search warrants were executed on Thursday morning (May 7) at addresses in Melbourne’s north.Three males have…
Read More about GREATER DANDENONG: Keysborough arson arrests
Community News
The Maroondah Highway is closed in both directions through the Black Spur, due to a single vehicle serious collision. The road isd closed between Healesville and NarbethongThere are delays of up to 90 minutes on the detour route Motorists travelling between Healesville and Narbethong should allow extra time for the significant detour using the Melba…
Read More about MURRINDINDI: Black Spur closed
Ourselves
CHANGE OF ADDRESS After 32 years at Eltham North, Ash and Fleur Long, of Local Media Pty Ltd (The Local Paper and Melbourne Observer), announce their change of address to 1 Jeffrey Drive, Yarrambat, Vic 3091. Postal address remains the same: PO Box 1278, Research, Vic 3095. Phone numbers remain the same: 1800 231 311…
Read More about CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Observer
Broadway’s smash-hit musical Waitress is playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne until July 19.Leading the cast as Jenna is Natalie Bassingthwaighte (Chicago, Shirley Valentine), while Gabriyel Thomas (Cats, Sister Act) and Mackenzie Dunn (Grease, Annie) play Becky and Dawn, Jenna’s coworkers at the diner.Rob Mills (& Juliet, Wicked) is Dr Pomatter, and John Waters (Jesus…
Read More about OBSERVER: Waitress
Latest Issues
Lots of local news, sport and advertising.The Local Paper has localised editions for all suburbs, in and around Melbourne.(The Melbourne Observer section appears inside ALL editions of The Local Paper.) April 29 Editions • Eastern Suburbs Edition – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_5ded2f8b33dd55?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw Covers Boroondara (north), Knox-Sherbrooke, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse • Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express Edition – https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._lilydale_and_yarra_811b62f8023cb8Covers Healesville,…
Read More about OUT NOW: Wed., Apr. 29, 2026
Latest Issues
The First Edition of this week’s Local Paper/Melbourne Observer is published online. There is no print issue this week. Other Editions will be published progressively. Read online at: https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/the_local_paper._eastern_suburbs_ed_5ded2f8b33dd55
Read More about OUT NOW: Wed., Apr. 29, 2026 – First Edition
Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car in Alexandra on Tuesday afternoon (Apr. 28).Emergency services were called to reports of the collision at the intersection of Downey and Grant Sts just before 12.30pm.The pedestrian, a 65-year-old Alexandra woman, was treated by paramedics but died at the…
Read More about MURRINDINDI: Pedestrian dies at Alexandra