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OBSERVER: Sperm Donors Wanted

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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…

Observer

OBSERVER: Barber of Seville

The aria Largo Al Factotum (think Figaro Figaro Figaro!) is one of the best known in opera and has been used to grace advertisements and cartoons over the years.It’s one of those tunes you might not know the name of, but you certainly recognise it.Largo Al Factotum, meaning make way for the factotum, or jack…

Observer

OBSERVER: Local Theatre Report

Shows Torquay Theatre Troupe Inc: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (by Christopher Durang) Until November 1 at Shoestring Playhouse @ The MAC, 77 Beach Rd., Torquay; Director: Zina Carman. Bookings: Trybookng.com.auPEP Productions: Love, Loss and What I Wore (by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, based on the book by Illene Beckerman) Until November…

Police News

MONASH: Assault at Oakleigh East

Friday, October 24, 2025

Monash Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following an assault in Oakleigh East.Officers responded to reports of a group of males assaulting each other on Dandenong Rd about 9.20pm on Thursday (Oct. 23).Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old Hallam man who was taken to hospital with minor injuries.Detectives arrested and charged an 18-year-old…

Community News

HOBSONS BAY: Funding call for safer beaches

Hobsons Bay Mayor, Cr Daria Kellander (pictured), has called on the State Government for crucial funding to keep beaches safe this summer and into the future.Hobsons Bay City Council will work with other coastal councils to advocate for money. Life Saving Victoria requested Council fund paid lifeguard services at Altona and Williamstown beaches over summer.A…

Council News

HOBSONS BAY: New CEO appointed

Phu Nguyen (pcitured) is the Hobsons Bay Council’s new Chief Executive Officer.Mr Nguyen is currently the CEO of the City of Onkaparinga in South Australia. He grew up in Melbourne’s western suburbs and will return to the west when he takes up the position on January 19.Mr Nguyen has had a broad career across Victoria,…

Education

WHITTLESEA: Uni study hub opens at Epping

Tertiary students in Melbourne’s outer north have greater access to learning closer to home with the official opening of the Northern Study Hub in Epping.This initiative is led by La Trobe University, in collaboration with a range of community partners and support from the Federal Government.Located within the Melbourne Polytechnic Library, the Epping site joins…

Local People

WHITTLESEA: Benetas buys into Wollert

The sale of the aged care site at Keyton’s Sherwin Rise retirement village will see Benetas offer access to residential aged care services, once the project is complete.“I am extremely pleased to have agreed the sale with Benetas and to be able to welcome one of the most successful and renowned providers of residential aged…

Community News

CASEY: Developers eye Cranbourne golf course

Casey Council has received a planning permit application for a multi-lot residential subdivision at 750 Glasscocks Rd, Cranbourne North. This site is currently the Cranbourne Golf Course.Brown Property Group purchased the land last year and have submitted a planning permit application for:• Use and development of a display home ventre• Multi-lot subdivision• Construction of two…

Police News

KNOX: Critical injuries in Wantirna South collision

Major Collison Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for dashcam footage following a collision in Wantirna Southon Thursday night (Oct. 23) that left a child with critical injuries.It is understood a silver Toyota Corolla and a grey Nissan Skyline collided on High Street Rd, at the intersection of Wallace Rd, about 8.20pm.One of the four occupants…