#471: Chainsaws poised at Albert Park; Council budget tick; theatre not to miss

Monday 30 June – Sunday 6 July

TWiSK

Jun 29, 2025

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Council budget and plan approved

After many weeks of consultation, intense negotiations and compromise, the draft Council budget was approved at last Monday’s Special council meeting. Yes, rates and charges are up, but there’s more spending on safety, housing and amenity. The budget meeting was a night of some surprises and last-minute manoeuvring. [Read more]

Chainsaws at the ready at Albert Park

With 34 mature trees facing the chainsaw to make way for a plush new Grand Prix garage, lovers of Albert Park are asking questions and not getting many answers. What does it say about priorities when a cash strapped state government spends over $350M for a new garage? [Read more]

School holiday magic at Luna Park

Chris Morant’s Magical Circus Show will be part of the Winter fun at Luna Park. Magic shows are complimentary with your entry ticket and running weekdays only during these school holidays, from the 7th – 18th July [Read more]

Trifecta of songstresses at Ember Lounge

Three local and inspiring singer-songwriters—Freya Josephine Hollick, Allison Ferrier, and Ange Boxall—come together for a special night of music at The Ember Lounge. TWiSK will be there. [Read more]

Mentoring the next generation of local arts writers

The Emerging Theatre Reviewers Program is a new initiative to support and mentor the next generation of local arts writers. A partnership between Theatre Works and TWiSK, the program provides emerging reviewers with access to performances across the City of Port Phillip, mentorship, and the opportunity to be published and paid for their reviews. [Read more]

Entries now open for Linden Postcard Show

Its back for the 35^th show, but with an earlier opening starting 6 September to 2 November. If you want to be in the show, entries close in just a month on Sunday 27 July. [Read more]

Don’t miss some great theatre

Super at Red Stich, Soldier Boy at Theatre Words and All is Good.. in the Glow of Moonlight at the Explosives Factory all close their season this coming weekend. [Follow the links to read more]

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