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Deborah Anne Conway was recognised in the Australia Daty Honours “for significant service to the performing arts, as a singer, songwriter and producer”. She receives the AM recognition. Also given the AM honour was Paul Joseph Mercrurio, of Tyabb, for significant service to the performing arts, particularly to dance. ABC evebning listeners will be familiar

An open invitation is extended to all attend the Opening Night of the 35th Yea Rotary Art Show on Friday January 24 in the Yea Shire Hall. Doors open at 7.30pm and those attending will be given the opportunity to be the first to view and purchase from the magnificent artworks on show. There will

Entertainer Brendan Scott (as featured on 3AW) will perform at the Bushfires Fundraiser BBQ being held by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge (Freemasons Victoria) at 6.30pm for 7pm on Thursday, February 6, at Ivalda Masonic Centre, 40 Salisbury Ave, Darebin. In just 48 hours, we have received 36 bookings. It’s free admission, but you need to book

Each week, the Melbourne Observer includes a Magazine section, with an emphasis on showbiz and theatre. In Wednesday’s edition there will be a photo spread of the Channel 9 staff reunion. Here is a sneak peek at our photo souvenir.

The Melbourne Observer presents a four-minute TV report on Australia Day in the Victorian bush. Australia Day celebrations were held by community volunteers across the region at locations including Yea, Alexandra, Eildon, Marysville, Kinglake, Flowerdale, Strath Creek and Flowerdale. Matthew Noonan was named as Murrindindi Shire’s Citizen of the Year at Yea. Norma Hodson of

Victorian recipients of Australia Day AM honours include: • Production Company director Deborah Anne Beale, Port Melbourne for significant service to the business and public sectors, and to the community of Victoria. • Dr Cindy Louise Bennett, for significant service to the performing arts, particularly to music, and to the Indigenous community. • Sally Elizabeth

Philanthropist Pauline Gandel, of Toorak, has received Australia day recognition by being appointed as a Companion (AC) of the order. She is cited For eminent service to the community through humanitarian, philanthropic and fundraising endeavours, to social inclusion, and to Australia-Japan relations. Entertainer Olvia Newton-John is made ‘AC’ for eminent service to community health, particularly