The Melbourne Observer is a leading independent newspaper service for readers throughout and advertisers throughout Victoria which has a population of 7.07 million (2025).
Breaking news is updated instantly at this website. The Melbourne Observer is a print and online news service. Printed versions of the Melbourne Observer (established 1969) are contained fortnightly in all editions of The Local Paper in all Melbourne suburbs, the Mornington Peninsula, and selecrted Victorian country areas
The Melbourne Observer is part of the Australian National Press Network, operated by Local Media Pty Ltd.
PHONE: 1800 231 311
EMAIL: editor@LocalMedia.com.au
Editor is Ash Long, who started as a Melbourne Observer newsboy in 1969. Local Media Pty Ltd has published the Melbourne Observer since 2002.