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Big questions but empty seats
About 70 people attended a pre-election candidates’ forum at the Town Hall to hear responses to the climate emergency. With three candidates not participating, the climate and environment discussion offered only part of the electoral spectrum. TWiSK takes you there.

Slow Go of FOGO gives Council FOMO
Gags aside, Council’s Annual Report shows waste diversion rates falling despite extra bins. More waste went to landfill, adding about $120,000 in disposal costs. TWiSK unpacks the Slow Go of FOGO to separate the rubbish from the facts.

Mediocrity buried in Annual Report
Council rates its project management maturity at Level 2 out of 5. When can ratepayers expect better?

Gags and red flags in Prahran race
A swag of last-minute nominations for the seat of Prahran points to a wild ride in the lead-up to the 28 November poll. It’s a case of gags and red flags in a race that could be decided by a handful of votes.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens celebrates 165 years
Turning 165 calls for a party, and the Friends of St Kilda Botanical Gardens have a lovely afternoon lined up. Elwood Community Choir and Prahran Accordion Band will provide the live music, with the choir once again premiering a specially commissioned piece about the Gardens.

TWiSK Prahran candidate forum
Public housing, safer streets and the cost of living were front and centre as Prahran’s election hopefuls made their case at the TWiSK Candidates Forum. Watch now or read a summary.

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.
