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Ngargee Tree camp enters tenth month
As the Ngargee Tree camp enters its tenth month, TWiSK can confirm that Council and Parks Victoria are co-operating to support people camping near Junction Oval to leave the area safely.

$1.5 million more for public CCTV
Josh Burns MP and Mayor Makin are set to announce the allocation of a $1.5 million Federal grant for expanded public CCTV systems across Port Phillip, as well as the purchase of a new mobile CCTV trailer.

Axe looms on social support for seniors
Council is set to relinquish a range of federally funded activities for seniors and hand responsibility back to Canberra.

Summer Jam Championship
Australia’s best squads battle it out with international teams for a World Streetball Championship. A celebration of basketball culture featuring the best elements of a summer block party. Peanut Farm Friday 20 February – Sunday 22 February. Spectacular. Amazing. Dynamic. Friday is free.

The Johnnys with Penny Ikinger’s Marbles and Trauma Boys
It’s The Festival of Billy Pommer Jr and you’re cordially invited to celebrate the 65th birthday of The Johnnys’ original and only drummer. Saturday. Bowlo. Amber fluid will flow. $40/$35.

Summer Sizzler w/ Freya-Josephine Hollick and Smith & Western Jury
Mount up for the first Southside Summer Sizzler bringing local alt-country and Americana to the south side – with Freya-Josephine Hollick fronting a full band and the Smith & Western Jury, supported by Norwood. Memo. Saturday. Yee-haw

Alma Zygier: A Voice All Her Own
Spend an afternoon with Alma as she explores blues and jazz with her interpretations of the classic repertoire. Class act, enthralling sultry voice. Memo. Sunday arvo.

Coady Green – solo piano recital
A classical Sunday arvo with one of Australia’s busiest concert pianists, Coady Green. Program includes Franz Liszt, Meta Cohen and Johannes Brahms. All Saints. Sunday 3 pm.
