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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Weight(MA). 113 minutes. Opens in cinemas September 17.After the outstanding Train Dreams (now available on Netflix), comes The Weight, and while not as good, still proves to be strong entertainment.Set in Oregon in 1933, the story centres on Sam Murphy (a terrific Ethan Hawke), who is imprisoned after trying to defend himself against assailants…
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Silvie Paladino entertains in Morning Melodies being presented at Hamer Hall on Monday, September 14 at 11am and 1.30pm.The performance titled A Life On Stage, is a reflection of Silvie’s successful career.From her breakthrough in Les Misérables in Australia and London’s West End, to standout roles in CATS, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia!, Chess, Passion, Fun…
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Showmen Productions present a return of The Greatest Magic Show on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24 at 10.30am at Spiegel Haus Melbourne, 217 Lonsdale St.Stars Sam Hume and Justin Williams will present their ‘mind-blowing’ illusions, magic, comedy and fun – ‘all wrapped around a powerful message for every child in the audience: Believe…
Read More about OBSERVER: Greatest Magic ShowSarah Rule’s Eurydice, is a heartfelt paean to her late father, faithfully realised in this Melbourne Shakespeare Company production.The myth of Orpheus (Tomàš Kantor) venturing to the underworld to rescue Eurydice (Aisha Aidara) is the device by which Rule explores the longing for the departed and the finality of death.The poetic nature of her dramatic…
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Melbourne Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged two boys following the assault of an off-duty police officer in Southbank on Friday night (May 29).The 32-year-old was walking south along Whiteman St, after finishing his shift, when three unknown boys approached him and became verbally abusive about 11pm.It is alleged the trio then physically assaulted the…
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Westgate Highway Patrol officers are cracking down on hoon drivers following a series of meets across the western suburbs.Hundreds of owners of vehicles allegedly linked to recent hoon meets were to be targeted during an operation on Saturday (May 9).The aim of the operation is to remove unauthorised drivers and unsafe vehicles from the roads.An…
Read More about WEST: Police put brakes on hoonsAfter a copious amount of cheese and beer, the Swiss Club crowd waits in anticipation for Dan Rath’s Comedy Festival show, Help Me Please.And they are not disappointed when the comedy begins.“I’m unwell,” Rath states, delivered in deadpan style. Rath then launches into a set of quick-fire gags dispensed at lightning speed.Rath pivots through jokes…
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Bohm Presents announces the return of Tape Face for his Australian Tour from March 26-April 18 at Fortyfive-downstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.Celebrating 20 years of the show said to ‘redefine physical comedy’, Tape Face will tour nationwide including being part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.Tape Face is the creation of New Zealand-born performer Sam…
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Merri-bek councillor Jay Iwasaki (pictured) has been hit with a one-month suspension after an arbiter found he breached the Model Councillor Code of Conduc.Cr Iwasaki emailecd fellow councillors with accusations against Cr Oscar Yildiz.According to the determination, Iwasaki fired off emails to 26 councillors and executives with accusations over a proposal to resurface a car…
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