Special express edition #319
Macnamara by a whisker?
Macnamara count concludes on Monday
How close was that vote?
Link to AEC’s latest count
Observers will be watching the detail of the Macnamara vote closely when it is finalised in the next few days.
While the ALP’s Josh Burns seems likely to hold the seat, it’s notable that the Greens candidate Steph Hodgins-May has not yet conceded.
Conservative preferences give Liberals the highest vote
Liberal Colleen Harkin eventually topped the poll thanks to a swag of preferences from conservative minor candidates like One Nation and United Australia Party. The final contest was then between the ALP and Greens to see who would be ahead at the final preference elimination – the leader would win the seat using the others preferences to out poll the Liberal.
ALP and Green preferences crucial
Scrutineers on both sides are tight-lipped about just how close the final vote between the ALP and Greens might be, with gossip ranging from margins as low as 160 to about 1,000.
We will have to wait for the AEC to release the preference distributions and elimination details to be sure of the facts.
Implications for State election
With the November State election looming and Teals looking to join the fray at the State level, a swag of local seats including the very marginal Liberal seats of Caulfield (margin <0.01%) and Brighton (margin <0.6 %) will be hotly contested.
Watch this space
Not near our front door says St Kilda Park Primary
Students and family protested last Tuesday to make their opinions about the location of the long-awaited public toilet just 100 metres from their school.
The School Council believes the toilet will make the school community less safe by attracting the anti-social behaviours seen elsewhere on Fitzroy Street to the doorstep of the school.
The school community is asking people to join their petition to Council.
Sign the petition ASAP
The real Moby Dick @ EcoCentre Zoom
Wednesday 8 June, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
To celebrate World Oceans Day, EcoCentre palaeontologist Ben Francischelli will share his hunt for the biggest predators of all time in Melbourne. Hidden under the waves of Port Phillip Bay, the remains of the real Moby Dick are slowly being uncovered. In this online talk, Ben will give a complete overview of all sperm whales, including the largest of the Killer Sperm Whales, Livyatan of Moby Dick fame.
Register
End Of The Line: Wilburys Tribute @ Memo
Thursday 9 June, 7.30 pm
Celebrating the phenomenal success of The Wilburys through a narrative and musical journey. All-time hits including performed by the who’s who of Oz Rock, including Brian Mannix, Bernard Curry & Taylor Sheridan. TWiSK has seen this show – five star performances.
Tix
Young Henrys @ Espy
Thursday 9 June, 8.30 pm
Clean Cut Society are a rowdy trio from the ‘burbs: playing with Sandy Dish. Free
Espy gigs
Purple Revolution: Prince Celebration @ Memo
Friday 10 June, 7.30 pm
Andrew De Silva and friends pay homage to the Purple Prince in Purple Revolution: A Tribute to Prince. $50 / $40
Tix
The Bamboos – 10 Years of Medicine Man @ Espy
Friday 10 June, 8 pm
The Bamboos celebrate the 10th anniversary of their much-loved album ‘Medicine Man’ with a special one-off album performance show at The Espy’s Gershwin Room. $38
Espy gigs
Four new exhibits span supernatural to domestic @ Linden
From Saturday 11 June, opening Friday 10 June 6 pm
Kate Beynon > The Shapeshifter’s Hour
Honor Freeman > Ebb
Louisa Bufardeci > Figuring
Morganna Magee > Distant Shores
Four new exhibits are opening at Linden. The Shapeshifter’s Hour explores supernatural themes, guardian figures and magical creatures; Ebb harnesses the mimetic qualities inherent in clay, through the magic of slip casting, to produce exact replicas of overlooked domestic items such as sponges, plugs and cracked bars of soap; Figuring features over one hundred string figures made of face-mask elastic, pinned across the walls of three galleries; and Distant Shores combines documentary photography, family photos and written testimony to tell the story of the migrant experience through themes of cultural connection, memory, longing and loss. Free
More info
Melinda leaving to direct SAM
After 10 years as Linden CEO and Director, Melinda Martin is leaving to become Director at the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) in July.
Melinda told TWiSK that it was more a return to country than a tree change. ‘I am a country kid after all’ she said.
In her time at Linden, Melinda has overseen a substantial refit and accessibility upgrade.
Read about her appointment to SAM
Nigel Ng ‘The Haiyaa World Tour’ @ Palais
Friday 10 June and Saturday 13 August
Nigel Ng is a Malaysian stand up comedian and content creator based in London. In 2020, he went viral from his portrayal of Uncle Roger, a middle-aged Asian man reviewing an egg fried rice video.
Tix
The Dandy Jonestown Massacre @ George Lane
Friday 10 June, 6.30 pm – 11.30 pm
The Dandy Jonestown Massacre present a celebration of the music of two of the iconic bands of their time The Dandy Warholes and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. The night will feature three sets of both bands.
Tix
Hearth @ Gasworks
Friday 10 June & Saturday 11 June, 7.30 pm plus 4.30 pm Saturday
It’s the 7th of February 2009 – forever known in Australia’s history as ‘Black Saturday.’ It’s also Tom Robinson’s 18th Birthday. Celebrations kick off at the family’s Kinglake home and nothing seems out of the ordinary. But tensions start to rise between Tom and his older brother Matthew, along with the temperature outside, and before the ice-cream cake has time to melt a deeply held family secret is revealed. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Geoff Paine (TV’s Neighbours), Sonya Suares (Melbourne Talam, MTC), Martin Blum (Boy out of the country, Larrikin Productions), Carole Patullo (Button, La Mama) and Kurt Pimblett (Hir, Belvoir). $40
Tix
The Luke Sinclair Set (Raised By Eagles) @ George Lane
Saturday 11 June, 6:30 PM 11:30 PM
Luke will be joined by his full band – Zayne Lynd (bass, vocals), Matt Dixon (lead guitar) and Liam O’Leary (drums).
Tix
The Johnnys plus Burn In Hell and more @ St Kilda Sports Club
Saturday 11 June, doors 7 pm
With host Fiona Lee Maynard. Free
Ron S. Peno & The Supersititions @ Memo
Saturday 11 June, 7.30 pm
Ron S. Peno and The Superstitions return with their new album, “Do the Understanding.” $40/$23
Tix
Memo Music Hall Poetry Massacre @ Memo
Sunday 12 June, 2.30 pm
Writer and Music activist, Michael Crane reckons our songwriters are the true poets. In this event some of Melbourne’s best music identities will sing a new song as well as recite their favourite song lyric or poem. Poets include Angie Hart from Frente, Rebecca Barnard, Alison Ferrier from the Opelousas, Dan Warner, Fenn Wilson, Jack Kong and Shane O’Mara. Compered by Michael Crane with ‘surprise’ guests including Jeff Lang, Charles Jenkins and Monique Brumby. $45 / $25
Tix
St Kilda Repair Café @ EcoCentre at Cora Graves
Sunday 12 June, 2pm to 5pm
Bring your broken items to the Repair Cafe to reduce waste and learn new skills, all while having a cuppa.
If you have any unwanted phones or laptops, please bring them along to donate. Our IT experts will wipe all data to ensure your personal information is safely cleared. Your donated device will be provided to refugees and asylum seekers via Deakin University’s Centre for Refugee Employment, Advocacy, Training and Education (CREATE) program.
38 Blessington St, St Kilda (across from previous EcoCentre location)
Sunday Blues T.K. Reeve @ Espy
Sunday 12 June, 6 pm – 9 pm
T.K. Reeve will be playing some cuts from his new album “Pay No Mind” amongst 3 sets of boogie, stomps, jams and blues with his rhythm section – Ben Hendry (drums) and Dale Lindrea (bass).
Espy gigs
Darude @ Espy
Sunday 12 June, 9 pm
Billed as one of dance music’s most influential stars, Finnish DJ / artist / producer Ville Virtanen created the milestone single ‘Sandstorm’ under his pseudonym Darude. $35
Espy gigs
Ecolibrium: Enviro pixs in The Glade @ Gasworks
Until 31 July
Students from the Photography Studies College in South Melbourne participated in EcoCentre sustainability tours to document the reality for the flora, fauna and habitats in the ‘hood. The result is 120 photographs installed outdoors in the Glade and Terrace areas of Gasworks Arts Park. Free
Gasworks info
Soon
Everybody wants to belong @ Space2b
Wednesday 15 June, Doors 6.30 pm for 7 pm start.
Celebrate the beginning of Refugee Week With The Art of Belonging event and ongoing exhibition, including a dynamic panel discussion hosted by Tasneem Chopra (OAM) with five resilient creatives who have overcome amazing odds:
Farhad Bandesh – A Kurdish musician, artist, winemaker who walked out of Melbourne Transit Accommodation after 8 years in detention
Shabboo Shariati – Facing loneliness and isolation, Shabboo sought creativity to help to regain belief in herself.
Abouk Giir – A self-taught artist who arrived as a refugee from Sudan via Egypt when she was just 13. She has found freedom in her art.
Anudeepa Kadiresan – After settling in Australia, Anudeepa started missing her culture and traditions. She started to connect to her roots through painting.
Anahita Diba – Self-taught artist who started with pen and paper whilst in detention. She progressed to oils and water-colours because she ‘treasured brushing colours gently onto canvas’.
Tickets $20-$30 includes Syrian nibbles from Flavours of Syria.
Venue: Manabi Hall St Kilda Primary School, 2B Brighton Rd, St Kilda (entry via Chapel Street)
More info
Art of Belonging exhibition will run throughout June at Space2b, 144 Chapel Street, St Kilda.
Free concert for Sputnik’s 25th +2 anniversary @ St Kilda Town Hall
Sunday 19 June, 3-6 pm
Enjoy a free gala concert works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Ysaÿe & more performed by world-class musicians.
Over the past 27 years, Sputnik Russian Cultural and Television Association has produced over 2700 weekly Russian-language “Sputnik” television programs on Channel 31 and organised 16 concerts, each of which attracted more than 500 people.
Donations to the victims of the war in Ukraine will be collected. The program also features Ukrainian composers Marc Karminsky and Igor Krutoy. Free.
Please RSVP
Greg Day
Happy to chat anytime 0418 345 829
Content suggestions and community questions are always welcome.
gday@archives.gdaystkilda.com.au
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