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Council wants $60M+ from State in election year
Port Phillip Council has launched its Victorian election hub, detailing a comprehensive list of advocacy asks to the State Government, totalling over $60 million. Is this ‘cost shifting’ in reverse? TWiSK details the ‘wish list’.
Deep dive into proposed local law
Community engagement on the proposed local law amendment on encampments ends on 29 March. Your responses will inform Council’s final decision in May. TWiSK offers a range of views and urges you to have your say.
Bin Chickens, Botulism and tracker tech
A young ibis called Sierra is helping to build hope in a botulism crisis for her species. Kelly Brennan has been tracking the issue and the Ibis.
Court ranks human rights over council rights
While Council is proposing a change to the Community Amenity Local Law about encampments on Council land, a court has found that Queensland’s Moreton Bay Council violated the human rights of evicted homeless campers. This casts a shadow over the proposed changes in Port Phillip. TWiSK investigates.
Elwood Canal gets a new litter action plan
Council has signed up to a five-year action plan to reduce litter pollution from Elster Creek flowing through the Elwood Canal into the bay. TWiSK describes the plan and explains how you can help.
From Grand Prix to Hoon Prix
Just days before the annual homage to screeching tyres, burning rubber and competitive motor sport, Council voted to urge the State Government to trial new acoustic noise camera technology at a local hooning hotspot. TWiSK says don’t throw away your ear plugs just yet.
Preparing for the worst, hoping for the best
Council has endorsed an updated Emergency Management Plan to help us be at our best when we face the worst. TWiSK has a list of recent events that prompted an emergency plan response.
PCYC welcomes new faces
The St Kilda PCYC’s new volunteer board is moving quickly to understand their financial situation and enlist community support for their next steps.
Merger moves a winning ruse
A proposal to merge Port Phillip Council with Melbourne and Yarra councils earned more headlines than support last week. But were the Mayors making a point rather than a move?
Encampments Persist Near West Beach
Council is struggling to prevent persistent encampments on the West Beach foreshore. The camps are in areas rehabilitated by conservation volunteers and valued for their serenity. Council says police co-operation is needed.