Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, October 9, 2026
Police News
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Wyndham Vale on Sunday morning (Feb. 8).Emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a property on Jackman Ct about 3.15am.A man was located with critical injuries and died at the scene.A 39-year-old Wyndham Vale man was arrested.He was taken…
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Observer
There are various facets to consider when contemplating Midnight Theatrical’s production of Afterglow.The story, the staging, the acting, the music, the transitions, the costumes – or lack of, the provocations. This is definitely a play to remember.All three members of this ensemble can act. Julian Curtis, Matthew Mitcham, Matthew Predny – although having slight glitches…
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Observer
A Midsumma Festival offering of Midnight Theatricals production of Afterglow has had its premiere Australian season at Chapel off Chapel.This follows its many highly praised seasons in New York, Los Angeles and London since being written and directed by S. Asher Gelman in 2017,It brings a refreshing look at the relationship of two men, a…
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Local People
The State Government has appointing Peita Duncan and Jonathan Hardwick as new Directors to the Racing Victoria Board.Ms Duncan was a former Administrator on the City of Whittlesea, and then a Monitor.Anthony Carbines, Racing Minister (pictured), congratulated Ms Duncan and Mr Hardwick on their appointments.“Ms Duncan brings significant experience in racing administration, governance and regulatory…
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Observer
Artefact Theatre Company presents Cyrano de Bergerac from February 11 – 28 at fortyfivedownstairs.Under the direction of Matthew Cox, Martin Crimp’s radical adaptation of the classic Edmond Rostand tale questions what violence comes from never being vulnerable.This Cyrano is said to be stripped back, sharp-edged, and painfully current. Crimp’s modern-verse adaptation dives beneath the surface…
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Community News
Planning provisions that threaten country lot sizes are quietly introduced by Labor, says David Southwick (pictured), Shadow Planning Minister.Sonya Kikenny, Minister for Planning, has signed off on planning amendment VC271, which states: “The amendment enables a permit to be granted to create lots smaller than the minimum lot size where the subdivision is to create…
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Observer
Send Help (MA). 113 minutes. Now showing in cinemas.Sam Raimi is back! After helming the forgettable Oz The Great And Powerful (2013), he disappeared from the big screen for almost ten years, returning, unfortunately, with an entry in the never-ending Marvel franchise, Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness (2022). But, four years later, Raimi…
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Observer
Due to popular demand, a new show has been added to the epic reimagining of James Cameron’s sci-fi classic Terminator 2: Judgement Day at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall from February 25 – 28 February.To celebrate T2’s 35th anniversary, the film will receive the live score treatment for the first time, transforming one of the…
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Observer
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s annual Chinese New Year concert comes to life with renowned conductor Li Biao and cellist Zlatomir Fung on Saturday, February 21 at Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall.Celebrating the Year of the Horse will be soloist Mindy Meng Wang (pictured). Known for her theatrical live performances, this Melbourne-based musician plays the guzheng,…
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Observer
Songs of The Bulbul is a masterclass in Kathak Dance woven with Sufi story telling.The hour-long solo performance of Aakash Odedra at the Playhouse Theatre fascinates from the outset.He performs the dynamic choreography of Rani Khanam with expertise and exacting precision.The story of the Bulbul or Nightingale is brilliantly portrayed and cleverly interwoven with a…
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