Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Friday, October 9, 2026
Observer
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Victoria (GSOV) presents The Arcadians – outdoors from February 28 to March 9 at The Know, 4 Clarkmont Rd, Sassafras, and indoors at The Round Studio in Nunawading from March 13-15.Directed by Robert Ray and Naomi Tooby, a live quartet will accompany the cast with music specially re-scored by MD Geoffrey…
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Observer
After something of an annus mirabilis in 2025, when the highest box office results were achieved in Theatre Works’ 45-year history, the company finished the year by launching its 2026 season.However, next year will be undoubtedly challenging as its powerhouse executive director/creative producer Dianne Toulsen departs in July.The launch, held at the company’s flagship venue…
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Local People
Eastern Suburbs EditionMember of the Order of Australia (AM)in the General DivisionThe Honourable Bruce Norman Atkinson, Donvale. For significant service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, and to the region of Nunawading.Member of the Order of Australia (AM)in the General DivisionMrs Andrea Coote. For significant service to the people and Parliament of Victoria, and…
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Court
A solar and battery system company has been fined $9000 without conviction in the Seymour Magistrates’ Court after admitting to offences related to unsafely installing home batteries at five Victorian properties between December 2023 and July 2024, including one that sparked a minor house fire.Greenova Pty Ltd pleaded guilty on January 8 to three charges…
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Police News
Detectives from Banyule-Nillumbik Crime Investigation Unit are investigating a collision in Eltham.It is understood a white 2016 Holden Colorado utility, and a white 2021 Toyota Corolla sedan collided on Bolton St about 7am on Thursday, December 11.Officers have been told both drivers pulled over to the side of the road to exchange details and assess…
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Police News
A driver has provided a breath test reading at Mill Park, allegedly more than four times the legal limit.Epping Police on patrol spotted a ute allegedly swerving all over the road and mounting a kerb, all without headlights on, along Fred Hollows Way in the early hours of Saturday morning, January 24.Officers intercepted the ute…
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Police News
A man had his Australia Day long weekend cut short after being charged following an alleged aggravated burglary in Mount Eliza.It is alleged a man gained access to a property on Glen Shian Lane about 3am on Saturday, January 24.Whilst inside the house the man allegedly stole a wallet and car keys before fleeing in…
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Police News
A teenage boy was arrested and a further seven teens fled from a stolen car following a collision on the Monash Fwy.The stolen white Mazda 3 was spotted by members of the public driving erratically inbound on the freeway in Berwick about 10.15am on Saturday, January 24.The Mazda then collided into a Mercedes SUV, causing…
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Police News
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a crash in Tolmie which has left a teenager with critical injuries.Officers were called to the Mansfield-Whitfield Rd scene, between Sawpit Gully and Spring Creek Rds just before 3am on Saturday, January 24.Investigators believe the vehicle was travelling north when it impacted a tree causing…
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Police News
Police nabbed a drink driver over twice the limit in Bulla.Officers initially detected the 56-year-old driver allegedly travelling at 99-kmh in a 60-kmh zone along Bulla Rd about 3pm on Saturday, January 24.The driver was pulled over and undertook a preliminary breath test, which returned a positive result.An evidentiary breath text was then performed, which…
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