#426: Police snub Council, Dick Gross goes independent, big list of events and more
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What if you called the Police and they didn’t come?
That’s how Council feels after the Police pulled out of a planned St Kilda Community Safety meeting. Informed sources say it was a decision made at the top, leaving the local officers flatfooted. No matter what the story is, it’s not a good look. [Read more]
Gross is determined to stand for Council
Dick Gross has left the ALP to stand as an independent in Alma Ward after being bypassed by ALP HQ without explanation or communication. It’s enough for Dick to throw away a lifetime in the ALP. [Read more]
Vic Opera brings Puccini to the Palais
Opera is just one of the many musical offerings This Week in St Kilda, including The Pearly Shells on Saturday arvos; a whole load of tributes spanning Fleetwood Mac, Abba to George & Whitney; plus freebies by The Tonalists and The Peptides on Sunday arvo. [Read more]
Buster Keaton, Mickey Mouse and a church organ?
It’s not the beginning of a joke. It’s an evening of silent movies accompanied by David Johnston OAM on the Fincham Pipe Organ. Holy Trinty! [Read more]
Medals for locals in Paris. Oui Oui Oui
Two local women are bringing medals back from Paris. Both have been seen doing their thing on local streets and paths for years. Aussie. Aussie. Aussie. [Read more]
St Kilda Youth Refuge: My story so far
Imagine being young and homeless. Read a firsthand account of how the St Kilda Youth Refuge is helping young people to find their way home. [Read more]
Don’t miss your vote
New to the area, just moved house, own a business, landlord or an international resident? You need to check that you are enrolled to vote by the 4 pm Wednesday deadline. [Read more]
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