News

Surprise public housing relocation
The wrecking ball looms over local public housing towers in Inkerman Street and Victorian Avenue. TWiSK reports that local tenants weren’t the only ones taken by surprise.

Artillery training depot for sale
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.

Drive thru drama ends in bloodshed near Theatre Works
Drama, mayhem and Shakespearean duels are usually confined to the stage at Theatre Works on Acland Street. However, last week the street next door became the setting for the final scenes of a violent car chase and assault, with blood spilled on the pavement.

Fast charging in the slow lane
The road to electric vehicles can be full of unexpected speed humps. Despite the delays, the first of a new generation of local public EV chargers is coming … fingers crossed.

Ngargee Tree No-Go Zone Again
A sprawling rough-sleeping encampment around the Ngargee Tree in Albert Park Reserve has confronted visitors and authorities since April last year, creating a threatening no-go zone as the Grand Prix circus flies into town.

Accessibility Action Plan compares poorly
While Council is set to consider a below par accessibility action plan. TWiSK has found that Council compares poorly to other inner city council on accessibility.

Operation Lion targets Fitzroy St crime
Seven people have been arrested in a police operation targeting antisocial behaviour on St Kilda’s high streets.

Local Honours 2026
Illustrating, skateboarding, respiratory medicine and hockey helped these locals make an outstanding contribution to our nation, earning them an award in the Australia Day Honours List. Bravo

Full house to remember Raoul Wallenberg
The annual Raoul Wallenberg Day at the Town Hall was standing room only as the faithful gathered to acknowledge the bravery of this Swedish Diplomat who helped thousands of Jews flee Hungary in the closing stages of World War 2.

Childcare Centre in distress about relocation
UPDATE: Eildon Road Childcare and Kindergarten is distressed about Council’s management of their relocation to a temporary site.

Sun sets on We-Akon Dilinja dawn gathering
There will be no We-Akon Dilinja dawn gathering this Australia Day at the request of the Boonwurrung Land and Sea Council
