Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Observer
Miss Darbus presents the 20 year anniversary performance of: Twinkle Town: The Forgotten High School Musical from April 6-19 at the Motley Spielhaus, Mel-bourne.After a rigorous and drama-filled audition process, this East High Winter Musicale Twinkle Town follows Minnie and Arnold as they Bop to the Top of the theatrical food chain while in rehearsals…
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Observer
Victorian Opera presents its upcoming revival of an iconic work of Australian theatre – Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly: The Musical, being presented on Saturday, March 28 at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Ballarat.Following its original seasons in Adelaide and Sydney in the late 1970s, this landmark musical returns to the stage for the first time in 48…
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Observer
Midwinter Break is one of those thoughtful, delightful films that feature people no longer in the first flush of youth, in whom we see reflections of ourselves.Going against the Hollywood stereotype of glossy airbrushed stars are fine British actors Lesley Manville as Stella and Ciaran Hinds as her husband Gerry.They are classic empty nesters, with…
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Observer
ShowsGilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV) The Arcadians (by Gilbert and Sullivan) Indoors on March 13, 14 at 8pm and March 14 and 15 at 2pm at The Round – Studio, 379-399 Whitehorse Rd., Nunawading. Director: Robert Ray. Tickets theround.com.au/TheArcadiansGSOV Beaumaris Theatre: Chalkface (by Angela Betzian) Until March 21 at Beaumaris Theatre, 82 Wells Rd., Beaumaris. Director:…
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Observer
My Fair Lady remains one of the world’s most enduring and loved musical treasures, and a lavish recreation based on the 2016 Australian production which was directed by Julie Andrews, will be the first musical to return to Melbourne’s rejuvenated and beloved Ian Potter State Theatre in Melbourne.In keeping with the anniversary milestones, Opera Australia…
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Police News
Two men have been charged after approximately 120kgs of pseudoephedrine was located concealed underneath the floorboards of a shipping container.The pseudoephedrine was detected by Australian Border Force officials on January 23 who in turn notified Victoria Police.The pseudoephedrine was seized and replaced with an inert substance.Pseudoephedrine is a main ingredient in the manufacture of methylamphetamine.On…
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Police News
Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives have charged three men following an extensive investigation into a series of incidents across Melbourne between February 23 and March 2.It is alleged that offenders attempted to gain access to a home on Honeyeater Way in Pakenham about 4am on February 23.A resident, home at the time, went to…
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Police News
Detectives from the Missing Persons Squad have arrested a 42-year-old man as part of their investigation into the 2012 suspicious disappearance of Brendan Breen (pictured).Investigators travelled to Queensland and arrested the Brisbane man.He was interviewed and released pending further enquiries.The arrest forms part of the investigation into the disappearance of 55-year-old Brendan, who was last…
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Police News
Detectives from the Gang Crime Squad will investigate an arson attack on a tobacco store and a subsequent car fire in Glenroy.It is understood two men, one of them holding a firearm, got out of a white Mercedes-Benz sedan and entered the shop on Belair Avenue just before 10pm.Officers were told they poured fuel onto…
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Police News
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Mulgrave on Wednesday afternoon (Mar. 4).Emergency services were called to Police Rd, Mulgrave, about 3.40pm after reports a car had left the road and crashed into a tree.Crews attended to the female driver but she could not be revived.A child travelling in the…
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