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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The scope and ambition of Breath of Kings is epic. Director Robert Johnson has assembled a cast of 20 to perform Shakespeare’s Henry VI parts one, two and three, with Richard III thrown in for good measure. Rarely done, the Henrys are some of the earliest of Shakespeare’s oeuvre detailing the Machiavellian machinations during the…
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The Ferntree Gully and wider district is mourning the death of local cricketer, Ben Austin, 17, after what his father Jace described as a “freak accident”.Ben was struck by a cricket ball whilst training in the nets prior to a T20 match at Wally Tew Reserve on Tuesday (Oct. 28). He died on Wednesday.Tributes were…
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Tilde, the trans-led international film festival celebrates turning 11 with this year’s festival of trans-authored cinema being presented from October 31-November 2This year’s theme ‘Bites Back’ centres trans and gender-expansive authored filmmaking—amplifying voices that confront, resist, and reimagine the narratives imposed on us.In a time of heightened visibility and backlash, Bites Back is a celebration…
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The City of Whittlesea seems unable to shake the perception by the State Government that it requires external monitoring.Local Government Minister Nick Staikos last week appointed Steven Kingshott (pictured) to be the Monitor for the Whittlesea municipality until the end of next year.This follows a Commission of Inquiry into the troubled Council by Prue Digby…
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Sunbury MLA Josh Bull (pictured) has spoken in State Parliament about the success of the Sunbury Show.“I am pleased to have the opportunity to talk about the Sunbury Agricultural Show and I thank every single volunteer who made the show possible.“Of course it was terrific to talk to many in our community about terrific projects…
Read More about HUME: Praise for Sunbury ShowWorld class circus artists and mainstage musical theatre stars are performing together in Oz: The Cirque Experience until November 1 at The Alex Theatre, St Kilda.Described as ‘an all-new theatrical experience’, this will be the well-known Oz story reinvented with stunts, killer songs and a modern twist – perfect for all ages.Musical theatre talent Elena…
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Rarely does an outstanding young talent such as Tomas Clifford emerge onto our stage. It was a delight to experience this fresh, multi-talented performer in his original musical-comedy cabaret Tomas Clifford Got Stood Up at the Melbourne Fringe Festival.He tells his story of the raw feelings of a child growing up as a young gay…
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And the award goes to … Margaret, who was nominated by Margaret and Margaret.Cranbourne’s Margaret Nummey won the most prestigious award at the 2025 Victorian Heart of Dovida awards after her nomination was supported by two of her longest-standing clients, Margaret Ellis and Margaret McPhan.For Margaret Nummey, the honour caps nearly five years of caring…
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Coming to Melbourne Fringe from October 1-5 after two successful Adelaide Fringe seasons and a run during Pride Fest at Qtopia Sydney, Confessions of a Boba Liberalist is an attempt to prove that Nita (Juanita Navas-Nguyen) is in fact not a Boba Liberal and an answer (or not) to the dreaded question “where are you…
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Murrindindi Shire Council has released its draft Urban Tree Strategy and is inviting feedback before the final version is adopted.“The long-term Strategy includes a 10-year action plan to guide how the Council will protect and grow the Shire’s urban forest to enhance canopy cover, biodiversity and community wellbeing in the face of climate and development…
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