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Cosmopolitan gets green light for seven-storey rebuild
The State Government has approved a seven-storey rebuild of St Kilda’s Cosmopolitan Hotel, according to the decision documents provided to TWiSK, clearing the way for a much larger complex spanning Carlisle, Albert and Havelock streets.

Inside Port Phillip’s fight against high-harm crime
After last week’s look at Port Phillip’s crime statistics, we asked local police commander Inspector Brett Coloe how officers are using the data to target high-harm offending, organised retail theft and threats to community safety.

Council to consider 192 days of significance calendar
Council is set to consider an updated Days of Significance Calendar alongside its Multicultural Strategy 2026–2031 on Wednesday.

Weed, learn and connect
Get your hands dirty with Earthcare St Kilda and Westgate Biodiversity. Help wrangle weeds, pick up practical gardening tips and meet like-minded locals over a cuppa.

Port Phillip Seniors Festival: connect, create and celebrate
The Port Phillip Seniors Festival returns from 1–16 October with free and low-cost activities, workshops, music, food and opportunities to meet new people.

TWiSK Prahran candidate forum
Meet the candidates running for election in the state district of Prahran at this free and fair event organised by TWiSK: This Week in St Kilda.

TWiSK Albert Park Election Forum
Meet the candidates running for election in the state district of Albert Park at this free and fair event organised by TWiSK: This Week in St Kilda.

Voters Guide 2026
TWiSK presents an independent guide for local voters in the 28 November State election.
