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From race driving to pile driving

The prospect of three months of pile-driving construction works in Albert Park Reserve is driving locals and park users to despair – and anger at the lack of communication from Development Victoria (DV).

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Snail’s Pace: Why Alma Park Families Deserve Better

A local mother reports on how families are grieving the loss of their Snail Queen, even though it is only for a year or so. She’s hoping the upgrade will be an improvement but fears otherwise.

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Sorry not part of democracy

An internal review of the Picturing Democracy exhibition has raised more questions than it answered, prompting calls for further scrutiny. TWiSK reports on the likelihood of a review of the review.

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Does housing trump local say in planning?

Tension was on display last week at Council, when three councillors abstained from a motion opposing increased state planning interventions. TWiSK explores the background and motivations of both sides.

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Greens aim high with hope

An unusually mild Friday night provided an ideal setting as fairy lights glowed over a packed St Kilda laneway café while generous plates of candidate cooked food were gobbled up at $15 a serve in a tasty fundraiser. TWiSK reports on the start of the Greens campaigns for Brighton and Albert Park.

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Trio Anima Mundi

An internationally acclaimed ensemble, has stood out as a beacon in Australia’s chamber music scene since its establishment in 2008. All Saints. Sunday 3 pm

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