community action - save burrinja

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See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.

Who are the three wise monkeys turning a blind eye?
Rudd, Albanese, Garrett?

Me and Cr Noel Cliff at the launch of Open Studios at Burrinja last week.

Burrinja launches a Night of

COMMUNITY ACTION to SAVE THEATRE

Burrinja and the local arts community come out fighting to save performing arts for the Dandenong Ranges. On this coming Thursday May 29, they’ll be holding the ‘Save our Theatre’ Night of Community Action at Burrinja.

I'll be there to show my support, the process used to assess the projects under the Regional Partnerships Program has been atrocious with valid, genuine projects like Burrinja getting the chop. It's a slap in the face to our community who have worked hard over many years to make sure this project gets off the ground.

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Sue-Ann Post, the local comedian with the national reputation, will host the program. The night promises to bring the community together to rally against the Federal Government’s decision to axe the Regional Partnership Program and renege on their promise of $2m to help redevelop the Burrinja cultural centre.

Among the special guest performers giving their time and talent to this great cause are Tracey Roberts, Dave McFarlane, Claptonesque, Michael Connell, musicians from the ‘Classics in the Café series’, Stax and more.

The night will include mystery appearances by "Kevin 07" and the "Federal Hatchet Man".

The night starts at 7pm and runs until around 10pm. Entry is by Donation, with all proceeds going to the performers and the funding action campaign.