#459: Battle for Balaclava, Marina plans sunk, Peanut Farm scoreboard, TWiSK Rehearsal Space , Police target Fitzroy St, and more

Monday 7 April – Sunday 13 April

Apr 06, 2025

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Marina Plans Sink Without Trace

After seven years of little or no progress on the massive St Kilda Marina site, the project has sunk without a trace—except for the cost to ratepayers. [Read more]

Carlisle Street Community Forum

With two mega supermarket chains planning redevelopments on Carlisle Street, we’re set for the Battle of Balaclava. Coles to the left, Woolies to the right; will there be a historic Charge of the Community Brigade? Jokes aside, don’t miss a Zoom forum on Thursday to hear some battle plans. [Read more]

The LED Scoreboard is a Winner

A much-anticipated LED scoreboard at the Peanut Farm now keeps spectators and players updated on the scores in vivid colour. Read about the matches of the opening round — from heartbreak to triumph in an afternoon. [Read more]

Introducing the TWiSK Rehearsal Space at Theatre Works

Theatre Works now has a fully accessible backstage and rehearsal space. [Read more]

TWiSK Macnamara Election Forum

Book Now While Seats Last
TWiSK is pleased to present an independent Federal Election Forum focusing on Macnamara with Josh Burns, Benson Saulo, and Sonya Semmens. Live @ Memo and livestreamed. Tuesday 22 April, 7 PM. Seats are limited, so book now or select the livestream. [Book Now]

Vocal Locals Start Young in St Kilda

Cars tooted, drivers waved, and kids chanted outside St Kilda Primary School last Monday in support of their call for a hall after being duded by the State Government. [Read more]

Operation Lion – Police Target Fitzroy Street

A dozen people have been arrested in an operation targeting antisocial behaviour in St Kilda. Official Police Media statement [Read more]

Antilton – Is This Hamilton With More Legs?

Imagine the smash-hit musical Hamilton, and recreate it almost word for word, except for one key difference: now it’s about ants instead of people. Yikes. At the Explosives Factory until Saturday. [Read more]

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