Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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
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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…
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Local People
Cr Eric Lording has sent us an update og his condition after emergency open-heart surgery on Friday (Apr. 25): “I have had the operation and they say I am Rex,” Cr Lording said in an email to The Local Paper. “Recovering well, but open heart surgery recovery if darn painful. I will leave hospital on…
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Council News
Whittlesea Council unanimously resolved to appoint Debbie Wood (pictured) as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective May 21, following Craig Lloyd’s acceptance of another role and his subsequent departure on May 20. Ms Wood joined the City of Whittlesea executive team in 2020 and currently serves as Director of Infrastructure and Environment. “She brings extensive experience…
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Police News
Knox Crime Investigation Unit detectives arrested a man on Friday morning (Apr. 24) following an alleged car-jacking in Wantirna South on Thursday afternoon.It is alleged a woman was near her vehicle when she was approached by an unknown male at a service station on Burwood Hwy just before 3pm.The 62-year-old was allegedly dragged away from…
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Police News
Police have arrested a man after a Toyota Hilux was allegedly stolen in Aberfeldie.Officers were told about 6.25am the ute had been stolen from Holmes Rd, Aberfeldie, about 3.30am on Thursday (Apr. 23)and was then in South Morang.The ute was spotted near Plenty Rd and Gordons Rd and took off on police.Observations were kept on…
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