News

Why are “forever” plastics an annual GP legacy? Kelly Brennan reports on the plastic litter hangover marring Albert Park.

Charley Falla reports on the preseason matches in the first of a series of stories from St Kilda City’s Peanut Farm HQ.

From 31 March, St Kilda Penguin Viewing Experience tickets will be released weekly on Tuesdays at 10 am. With school holidays coming, you can imagine what’s going to happen by 10.05!

The Minister for Planning is set to permit a massive development on the Cosmopolitan Hotel site bypassing Council and VCAT review. Locals have until 8 April to comment.

HousingFirst was in damage control last week as the not‑for‑profit struggled to respond to resident distress about the sale of their homes at the Inkerman Oasis. TWiSK reports on the growing community reaction.

Crime stats for 2025 were released last week showing a 7.8% increase overall in local crime maintaining Port Phillip’s place in the top five areas for crime. However, Local Commander Inspector Brett Coloe says St Kilda data reveals a long-term decline in main street crime. TWiSK presents his data.

HousingFirst is selling 25 social housing units in the Oasis development on Greeves Street. The shocked residents now feel betrayed by broken promises and bullied by the heavy handed ‘take it or leave us’ tactics being deployed to speed up their relocation. TWiSK investigates.

Port Phillip’s population is projected to grow by over 100,000 people by 2056. Council has drafted a sweeping, high level draft Community Infrastructure Plan for consultation starting on 23 March.

Isaac Herman from Elwood has raised significant concerns about the Picturing Democracy exhibition currently on display at the St Kilda Town Hall Carlisle Street Art Space. TWiSK gives you an opportunity comment.

Local MP Josh Burns is also the Federal Government’s Special Envoy for Social Housing and Homelessness. TWiSK spoke with him about his role and why we need a special envoy now more than ever.