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WHITTLESEA: CEO quits, as Staikos finishes as Local Govt Minister

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

City of Whittlesea Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd will not continue as CEO at the municipality, finishing next month. He is moving to a local government position in faraway Western Australia. The City of Whittlesea today announced it will be undertaking a recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer, following Mr Lloyd’s decision not…

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

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Police News

MELBOURNE: Sexual assault at Southbank

Friday, April 10, 2026

Police are appealing for public assistance after a man sexually assaulted a woman in Southbank.It is understood the unknown man approached a woman who was walking with two other women along Evan Walker Bridge about 9.50pm on Sunday, February 15.The man sexually assaulted the 18-year-old victim before fleeing.Investigators have released images of a man they…

Police News

DAREBIN: Hunt for Fairfield stalker

Police are appealing for public assistance following stalking incidents involving the same victim in Fairfield over the past month.Investigators have been told a woman was on a run in Fairfield Park around 11am on March 26 when she noticed an unknown male staring at her.The woman returned home on March 31 and saw the same…

Observer

OBSERVER: Murder Village

Everyone loves a good murder mystery and this one takes place in Melbourne’s Art Centre Members Lounge – of all places.As part of the MICF it was Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit expertly crafted, said to be no performances ever the same. Spanning some 10 years of impressing and exciting audiences around Australia.Led by some…

Observer

OBSERVER: Calle Malaga

Veteran Spanish actress Carmen Maura stars in Calle Málaga, a strange, sweet story about a widow, Maria Angeles. Maria lives on Calle Málaga, Tangiers, a rich melting pot of people and food.Maria spends her days browsing the street stalls, talking to the vendors eager to show her what is fresh and in season.Once home, she…

Observer

OBSERVER: Life, Oh Life

Gillian Cosgriff is funny, clever, relatable. Her show Life, Oh Life in the Arts Centre basement is therefore a ‘one to see’. There are a number of laughs, yet also many moments of reflection.Cosgriff starts by acknowledging that this very moment in time is unique, the first of many food for thought life observations that…

Observer

OBSERVER: Small Poppy

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Gabbi Bolt opens her set, saying she feels like she’s in a SIM world, designed by a 10-year-old trying to find her way out of a pool with no ladder.Next up, she performs an original song lamenting the vagaries of fate. What if fate phoned in your choices on your day? That would explain a…

Observer

OBSERVER: The Adults Only Magic Show

I love magic shows. The Adults Only Magic Show did not disappoint, keeping me amazed in more ways than one.I was trying in earnest to see the ‘tricks’ as they were happening. Showman Productions produced a show that is enjoyable, entertaining, mysterious, original with plenty of ‘tricks’ in the hour timeslot to keep the audience…