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Council News

MURRINDINDI: Permits needed for vans

Friday, February 7, 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council has warned property owners of the importance of obtaining the necessary permits before operating a caravan or camping area.All commercially operated camping areas, including those advertised on websites or apps, require permits.“Property owners are responsible for any incidents that occur on their property, and having the right permits in place helps ensure…

Community News

MELTON: Intersections safer – McGhie, MP

Three intersections along in Melton are now safer for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists, according to local MLA, Steve McGhie.The intersections of High St with Coburns Rd, Norton Drive and Holland Drive have been upgraded. Crews installed new traffic lights, traffic islands and signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersections with Coburns Rd and Norton Drive.At both…

Police News

HUME: Road rage at Roxburgh Park

Police are appealing for public assistance and dashcam footage as they investigate a road rage incident where a man was assaulted in Roxburgh Park on Thursday (Feb. 6).It is understood a man was travelling north on Sydney Rd in a black Volkswagen Golf sedan when a group of motorcyclists drove erratically in front of him…

Police News

MERRI-BEK: Fake plate racket busted

n Some 26 stolen cars have been recovered and more than 130 false number plates seized as part of a regular car theft operation in Mel-bourne’s inner northern suburbs.Uniform police have been running Operation Boston in Merri-bek since August last year, utilising Automatic Number Plate Recognition Technology to rapidly scan vehicles and identify if they…

What's On

DAREBIN: Volunteer Expo planned

Darebin Council will host its free annual Volunteer Expo from 10am-1pm on Saturday, March 29, at the Darebin Intercultural Centre, 350 High St , Preston.The event will showcase over 20 local volunteer-involving organisations and community groups.From environment and conservation, to education, aged care, disability and more, attendees can hear about how they can get involved…

What's On

OBSERVER: Marie’s Crisis

For six nights only, Marie’s Crisis and its top pianists from New York’s West Village iconic basement piano bar are visiting Melbourne’s Fringe Common Rooms in Carlton from February 20 – March 2. It’s just the crowd, the piano and the showtunes. There’s no set list, no stage, no microphone and no ‘shooshing’.Everyone’s welcome to…

Observer

OBSERVER: Rourke’s Reviews

Night Call(MA). 97 minutes. Available to rent or buy on selected digital platforms.Similar to films such as Sleepless Night, REC and MADs, Night Call is a taut French/Belgian thriller that, like a couple of the films mentioned, will most likely go down the Hollywood remake route.Beginning quietly, the story, set in Brussels, centres on Mady…

Ourselves

OBSERVER: Arts House Season 1

Arts House launches Season 1 2025 with two Australian premieres presented in partnership with Asia TOPA: Goldfish by Terrapin in association with Aichi Prefectural Theater; and Fire Drill Scenario by Geumhyung Jeong.Goldfish asks: what role should humanity, and the theatre, play in times of increasing disaster?Developed by Tasmanian puppetry company Terrapin and Japan’s Aichi Prefectural…

Observer

OBSERVER: The Substation

The Substation launched its Season One program which, due to an unfortunate bout of ill health, had to be presented in digital format rather than at its Newport premises as originally planned.Nevertheless, going digital did not lessen the impact of what promises to be an exciting first half of 2025.Staying true to its stated aim…

Community News

CASEY: Objections to Bk 2 Basics

Casey Council says that iot has received a number of objections to theNarre Warren retrospective planning permit application by Bk 2 Basics, a food pantry for struggling families.The couple say they were asked by the Council to stop running the service from their home. They have since lodged a planning permit for donated commercial space…