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“We are arresting more offenders than ever before.”
As reported recently in TWiSK, the latest official crime statistics for Port Phillip showed an increase in crime of over 20%. We sat down with Inspector Brett Coloe, VicPol Port Phillip Area Commander, to get his views on the state of crime as he sees it.
Glimpse into the future at South Melbourne Town Hall
Work has started on the ANAM projects at the historic South Melbourne Town Hall after funding was received from all levels of government to supplement philanthropic fundraising.
PCYC sale paused as organisation fights for life
St Kilda PCYC has paused the sale of its Inkerman Street premises and issued an urgent call for support from government and philanthropic sources. Meanwhile, critics are circling the embattled PCYC board.
Unanimous vote on sale to Coles Balaclava
Councillors have voted unanimously to sell council land to Coles to facilitate the redevelopment of the existing supermarket, along with additional retail, housing, and public space on the expanded site.
Port Phillip is in the top five for crime
Crime statistics for the year ending 30 June 2025 place Port Phillip LGA among the areas with the highest criminal incident rates—and rising. TWiSK reports on the latest crime data release.
Safety Plan faces turbulent consultation
Unanimous voting on both the Homelessness and Housing Strategy and a draft new Community Safety Plan could not conceal a testy atmosphere at the last Council meeting. The crucial unresolved protocol between police and council may overshadow community consultation that starts 6 October.
Local police blitz targets retail crime
Almost 30 arrested in local antisocial behaviour blitz targeting St Kilda, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne. From Police Media Unit.
Community wins round one against the Grand Prix
But has the Government already given the park away to foreign interests in their secret contract with the international owners of the Grand Prix? TWiSK spoke to Sports Club President Hugo Armstrong.
Vineyard revamp goes on, and on, and on again
The lease on The Vineyard in O’Donnell Gardens will expire in April next year without the council having any idea what to do with this prime location. It’s a sorry saga that is sadly unsurprising. TWiSK has been asking questions.
PCYC sale prompts heated response
Faced with mounting losses, the St Kilda PCYC wants to sell their building to fund an expansion of statewide youth outreach. Shocked locals, including local MP Josh Burns, have branded the plan a shameful betrayal. Are the PCYC decision-makers saviours or wreckers? TWiSK looks at both sides and searches for a shared way forward.