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MURRINDINDI: Kipling’s India

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Murrindindi Film society will present John Huston’s colourful 1975 production of The Man Who Would be King. Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7pmstart on friday (July 18) at the Yea Butter Factory.Based on a novella by Rudyard Kipling, the film had been a pet projecct of director Huston for many years.The story follows the…

Observer

OBSERVER: Sisters In Crime

Sisters in Crime will meet on Friday, July 18 at 8pm at the Rising Sun Hotel, South Melbourne, to present Desperate Times, Desperate Measures.Homelessness, financial crises, bad decisions, and family secrets can make for desperate times requiring desperate measures – even murder.Authors Michelle Prak (Barren Cape), Samantha Byres (Dead Ends) and Anna Snoekstra (The Ones…

Observer

OBSERVER: The Forgotten Songbook

A new Australian musical, The Forgotten Songbook, opens at Chapel off Chapel, Prahran, from July 25 – 27.The ambitious project is led by two talented young theatre makers – 23-year-old historian and composer Emerson Hurley and producer Dylan McBurney.Under the direction of Mikey Halcrow, the cast features versatile Melbourne musical theatre performers Karla Hillam and…

Police News

MELBOURNE: Riotous behaviour charges

Three people have been charged as part of an investigation into an alleged affray outside of a restaurant in Melbourne on Friday, July 4.It is allegedthat a group of about 20 protestors walked to a restaurant on Hardware Lane at about 8.15pm where members of the public were enjoying their evening.It is alleged that several…

Council News

FRANKSTON: Meet new Interim CEO

Frankston City Council has appointed Cam Arullanantham (pictured) as Interim Chief Executive Officer over the next six months.This follows the resignation of CEO Phil Cantillon, effective from Friday (July 18).The appointment decision was made by Councillors at a special meeting on July 7, with Mr Arullanantham’s appointment set to provide leadership continuity. The Council will…

Community News

BOROONDARA: Kew RSL sub-branch suspended

The Kew RSL Sub-Bramnch has been suspended, accused of failing to meet charitable objectives and not complying with regulatory obligations.RSL Victoria President Des Callaghan said the 12-month suspension occurred after incomplete and unsatisfactory responses after two years of warnings.

Council News

KINGSTON: Cr Agirtan returns to duties

Kingston’s Cr Jane Agirtan has returned to her role as a councillor under the Local Government Act, with immediate effect.Cr Agirtan has concluded outstanding legal proceedings that led to her being stood down as announced on April 9.“I am thrilled to be back to work representing the Chicquita Ward that elected me in November,” Cr…

Local People

Death of Mary, Lady Montagu

Mary, Lady Montagu, daughter of Geelong car dealer Walter McClure, has died at age 87. As a rather inventive journalist, she had graced the pages of the Toorak Times and Sunday Observer with her ‘Lady M’ social columns. She had married Lord Angus Montagu in 1961, produced son Alexander (13th Duke of Manchester) and daughter…

Council News

FRANKSTON: Crs travel to Canberra

Frankston Mayor Cr Kris Bolam was accompanied by Cr Sue Baker (pictured) and Cr Brad Hill to the 2025 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Canberra.The annual gathering brings together hundreds of Mayors, Councillors and senior local government leaders from across the country to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing Australian communities.Cr…

Observer

OBSERVER: Trophy Boys

The acclaimed queer black comedy Trophy Boys is returning to Arts Centre Melbourne from August 12 – 24.Set on the night of the Grand Final of the Year 12 Interschool Debating Tournament – Trophy Boys follows the all-boys debate team from an elite private school as they are tasked with arguing that ‘feminism has failed…