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The St Kilda PCYC’s new volunteer board is moving quickly to understand their financial situation and enlist community support for their next steps.

A proposal to merge Port Phillip Council with Melbourne and Yarra councils earned more headlines than support last week. But were the Mayors making a point rather than a move?

Council is struggling to prevent persistent encampments on the West Beach foreshore. The camps are in areas rehabilitated by conservation volunteers and valued for their serenity. Council says police co-operation is needed.

In a move that has sparked anger and confusion among older residents, Port Phillip councillors have voted unanimously to relinquish all remaining Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services from June 2026.

A bevvy of Federal MPs were on hand last week to announce a $1M grant to the Pride Centre for security upgrades over four years.

People who enjoy walking around Albert Park Lake will need to make other plans from Monday until late March, as the Grand Prix takes over the park for a new 21‑day extended race period.

Council is set to relinquish more federally funded activities for seniors and hand responsibility back to Canberra.

Josh Burns MP and Mayor Makin are set to announce the allocation of a $1.5 million Federal grant for expanded public CCTV systems across Port Phillip, as well as the purchase of a new mobile CCTV trailer.

As the Ngargee Tree camp enters its tenth month, TWiSK can confirm that Council and Parks Victoria are co-operating to support people camping near Junction Oval to leave the area safely.

The historic St Kilda Artillery Training Depot in Chapel Street is included in the Defence real estate sell off announced last week. The one hectare site features a heritage listed drill hall and a rich colonial backstory.