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Now 90 Years Old, Alan Adler Is the Selfie King Behind Flinders Street Station’s Iconic Photo Booth

18 Jul 2022

Entertainment For half a century, he’s been snapping test shots of himself at the black-and-white coin-operated photo booth – to keep it running smoothly for all the lovers, tourists and drunken pals. We chat to the new nonagenarian about why he got into the business and how a local photographer helped him save the relic from premature closure in 2018.

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Entertainment This year’s instalment of the adults-only Francophone festival returns to the North Melbourne Meat Market, promising to transport partygoers back in time to a place of decadence, delicacy and dance. In partnership with So Frenchy So Chic, here is everything you can expect from the night.

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