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Roundtable gathers a ‘who’s who’ of community services
The community safety roundtable, chaired by Ian Gray, could occur as soon as 19 March, with a report to council expected in May.

High-flying legal eagle to chair safety roundtable
Former magistrate Ian Gray AM will chair the upcoming community safety roundtable. What ideas will he have to involve the community?

Storm Warning for Marina
Dark clouds are hanging over the $160 million St Kilda Marina redevelopment.

Police are regularly meeting with the Council, residents, and traders
From the Police Media Unit

Report was kept from councillors for 84 days
Received on 6 June, the community satisfaction report was not shared with councillors until 29 August and not made public until 26 November.

Promised $11M new St Kilda library now a ‘furniture upgrade’
“Have Your Say” on an upgrade to the furniture at the popular but dilapidated St Kilda Library – a far departure from the $11M St Kilda Library redevelopment included in the Council Plan 2021 but shelved quietly in 2023.

Police statement on alleged Acland Plaza child assault
From the Police Media unit [updated] 26 February

Dissatisfaction report delayed until after council elections
A damning survey report on community satisfaction with the council was not published until after last year’s council elections, despite having been received months earlier. We reveal why.

Unanimous support for encampment law review
Support for a review of local laws and encampments was unanimous at last night’s Council meeting. But which councillors expressed reservations while supporting the call?

Ngargee tree encampment cleaned up
Parks Vic have started cleaning up the Ngargee Tree encampment after 12 weeks. But the public are asked to stay clear until another clean up on Friday.
