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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.

Lake ALIVE! is putting Albert Park on the election agenda with a $125 million rescue plan to address years of neglect and restore the park’s ageing paths, lake edges and public spaces.

A TAC-funded safe travel plan has passed council after COVID-era road works, public mistrust and a disputed petition reignited debate. TWiSK reports on the bumpy ride to zero.

TWiSK can reveal that families at another council-run childcare centre were displaced without consultation last year – raising fresh questions as Coventry Children’s Centre parents prepare for a crisis meeting with council on Tuesday over their own looming eviction.

A shock email has thrown families at Coventry Children’s Centre into chaos, with parents petitioning councillors to reject the proposed closure when they vote on 19 August.

A public housing tenant was caught between Council and DFFH while trying to book a hard rubbish collection – until ABC 774 Breakfast took up the cause. TWiSK unpacks the mess.

TWiSK presents an independent guide for local voters in the 28 November State election.

Port Phillip has fallen short of metropolitan benchmarks in the latest Community Satisfaction Survey, rating below the metro average on every measure except one. TWiSK reports on a tricky tale of two surveys.

Bayside Council and the Yalukit Willam Nature Association were already headed to mediation before a provocative motion targeting the volunteer group landed on last week’s agenda. TWiSK reports on an odd way to start peace talks.