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St Kilda’s Astor Theatre has reached a major milestone, celebrating 90 years of continuous operation while also earning a place among the world’s most beautiful cinemas.

Reporting in The Age inspired by TWiSK coverage of the Inkerman Oasis sell-off by Housing First has thrust the spotlight on how council is powerless to influence the sale despite gifting the land 25 years ago.

A new democratic process is unfolding in Victoria – one that many non‑Indigenous Victorians may barely notice – but which has lasting implications for our shared future. TWiSK sets the scene as voting closes later this week.

Why are “forever” plastics an annual GP legacy? Kelly Brennan reports on the plastic litter hangover marring Albert Park.

Charley Falla reports on the preseason matches in the first of a series of stories from St Kilda City’s Peanut Farm HQ.

From 31 March, St Kilda Penguin Viewing Experience tickets will be released weekly on Tuesdays at 10 am. With school holidays coming, you can imagine what’s going to happen by 10.05!

The Minister for Planning is set to permit a massive development on the Cosmopolitan Hotel site bypassing Council and VCAT review. Locals have until 8 April to comment.

HousingFirst was in damage control last week as the not‑for‑profit struggled to respond to resident distress about the sale of their homes at the Inkerman Oasis. TWiSK reports on the growing community reaction.

Crime stats for 2025 were released last week showing a 7.8% increase overall in local crime maintaining Port Phillip’s place in the top five areas for crime. However, Local Commander Inspector Brett Coloe says St Kilda data reveals a long-term decline in main street crime. TWiSK presents his data.

HousingFirst is selling 25 social housing units in the Oasis development on Greeves Street. The shocked residents now feel betrayed by broken promises and bullied by the heavy handed ‘take it or leave us’ tactics being deployed to speed up their relocation. TWiSK investigates.