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In her first local Q&A, One Nation candidate Tammy Lindrum responds to the issues facing Albert Park as she sees them.

Property developer Andrew Cook will fly the Liberal flag in Albert Park at November’s state election. TWiSK reports on the result and the process.

St Kilda Park Primary’s push for long-awaited basic upgrades has attracted attention from across the political spectrum, with parents reporting a surge of meetings with local MPs, candidates and council advocates.

While local MPs watch keenly from the sidelines, Coventry parents have pressed council on its efforts to find a solution other than closure.

As the 30-day stay of execution for Coventry Children’s Centre ticks down, efforts to secure federal support for Port Phillip’s $34M early years plan appear to have been limited to letters and lobbying.

The Liberal Party will vote next Saturday to choose its candidate for Albert Park, with three contenders pitching themselves to members ahead of November’s state election. TWiSK reveals the details.

Mayor Alex Makin fronts the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion tomorrow, arguing councils need more support to strengthen community trust and tackle antisemitism close to home. TWiSK presents a preview.

Parents and children are hoping the 30-day pause becomes more than a stay of execution, after councillors hit pause on the planned closure of Coventry Children’s Centre and demanded more data, more options and another look at a decision that has already rattled families

Council is poised to sacrifice two highly rated council-run childcare centres despite receiving $16.5 million in state government grants to redevelop children’s facilities. TWiSK reports on the chaos, uncertainty and data double-speak behind the plan.

St Kilda Park Primary has great kids, dedicated teachers and committed parents. What it lacks is a decent indoor space, modern classrooms and toilets fit for today’s students. TWiSK reports on a school community tired of waiting for the basics.