Latest articles by Dermot O’Brien
Lights out for our furry friends – City of Melbourne votes for cat curfew
September 30th, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien
The City of Melbourne has voted to introduce a nightly cat curfew as part of its new Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029, with the policy set to take effect from October 1.
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Weapons – a review
September 25th, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien
Not knowing when to laugh or scream. Weapons (2025) is the newest film by Zach Cregger, following his breakout horror hit Barbarian (2022).
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Viaggio Italiano brings the soul of Italy to Carlton
August 12th, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien
The bond between Melbourne and Italy is one of the city’s most enduring cultural exchanges – a constant flow of people, history, food and ideas that keeps the two connected across continents.
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A window into Sue’s amazing collection of rare books
July 30th, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien
East Melbourne resident Sue Louis says she loves the smell of ink in the morning. To her, it “smells like history.”
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We Sit in Circle: The Torch’s new exhibition presented in partnership with QVWC
July 2nd, 2025 - Dermot O’Brien
They are mothers, aunties, grandmothers, daughters, and sisters.
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