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OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report

Sunday, November 30, 2025

The 1812 Theatre: Rhinestone Rex and Miss Monica, Until December 6 at The 1812 Theatre, 3 Rose St., Upper Ferntree Gully. Director: Chris and Libby Procter. Bookings: 1812theatre.com.au 9758 3964.Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company: Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree (book, lyrics and music by Dan Goggin) Until December 6 at the Lilydale Mechanics’ Institute, Castella…

Police News

BRIMBANK: Serious assault at St Albans

Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after he allegedly assaulted another man in a random attack in St Albans on Saturday (Nov. 29).Police will allege the victim was walking along Main Rd East when the man walked past him just after 4pm.The man allegedly circled back and physically assaulted the victim, rendering…

Council News

MAROONDAH: Aaward for Cr Kylie Spears

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Cr Kylie Spears of Maroondah has been named the inaugural winner of the Mary Rogers Award for women in local government.The Victorian Local Governance Association, in partnership with the State Government, made the announcement on Thursday (Nov. 27) at a special presentation ceremony at Queen’s Hall, Parliament House.The Maroondah City councillor and former mayor was…

Council News

WHITTLESEA: Did CEO score $100,000 pay rise?

City of Whittlesea Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd (pictured) appears to have scored an annual pay rise of more than $100,000, to take his salary to more than $500,000.The latest Council annual report lists the municipality’s top earner to receive between $500,000-$509,999.The $½-million level equals a weekly pay packet of $9615.In the previous financial year,…

What's On

MARIBYRNONG: New Year’s Eve on Western Lawn

Maribyrnong’s signature annual New Year’s Eve event returns from 6.30pm on December 31 at Footscray Park’s Western Lawn.Hosted by Myf Warhurst, the night opens with a Welcome to Country followed by a performance from Boonwurrung Ngargee Dance Group, a dynamic collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young women, fusing traditional and contemporary dance styles.Country…

What's On

HUME: Rhonda to hosts Carols at Craigieburn

Entertainer Rhonda Burchmore will host Craigieburn’s Anzac Park for Hume Carols by Candlelight on Saturday (Dec. 6).“Christmas is my most favourite time of the year,” Burchmore says. “To be out there in Hume, I’m really thrilled and honoured to be invited to be the MC and to sing for the people who come along.Having performed…

Uncategorized

MERRI-BEK: Cat curfew adopted

Merri-bek City Council has adopted a cat curfew that will come into effect from 2027.“Cat curfews aim to improve a cat’s health and lifespan and reduce negative effects on wildlife and the environment,” said a Council representative.“Curfews can also help address community concerns about cat noise, cats digging in gardens and trespass.“Merri-bek’s cat curfew will…

Community News

HUME: Call for Somerton Rd upgrade

Northern Metropolitan MLC Evan Mul-holland has called on the State Government to urgently duplicate Somerton Rd and upgrade the dangerous Roxburgh Park Drive intersectionMr MNulholland condemning what he describes as decades of Labor’s ongoing neglect of Melbourne’s north.Speaking in Parliament, Mr Mulholland urged the Minister for Roads and Roads Safety [Melissa Horne] to act on…

Health

MELTON: Mental health service opened by Minister Stitt

The official opening of the permanent Melton Mental Health and Wellbeing Local was conducted by Ingrid Stitt (pictured), Minister for Mental Health, last Friday (Nov. 28).The service, which has been operating since 2023, will now offer walk-in services to the Melton community, with a range of clinical and wellbeing mental health supports – all free…

Emergency Services

YARRA: Investigation into Collingwood fire

Fire Rescue Victoria crews responded to several calls of a building fire at Sackville St, Collingwood, at 3.16am on Friday (Nov. 28).Crews arrived on scene within six minutes to find smoke and flames issuing from the building, and the response was escalated.FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and began attacking the fire as well as preventing…