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In a move that has sparked anger and confusion among older residents, Port Phillip councillors have voted unanimously to relinquish all remaining Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services from June 2026.

A bevvy of Federal MPs were on hand last week to announce a $1M grant to the Pride Centre for security upgrades over four years.

Council is set to relinquish more federally funded activities for seniors and hand responsibility back to Canberra.

Josh Burns MP and Mayor Makin are set to announce the allocation of a $1.5 million Federal grant for expanded public CCTV systems across Port Phillip, as well as the purchase of a new mobile CCTV trailer.

As the Ngargee Tree camp enters its tenth month, TWiSK can confirm that Council and Parks Victoria are co-operating to support people camping near Junction Oval to leave the area safely.

The historic St Kilda Artillery Training Depot in Chapel Street is included in the Defence real estate sell off announced last week. The one hectare site features a heritage listed drill hall and a rich colonial backstory.

Drama, mayhem and Shakespearean duels are usually confined to the stage at Theatre Works on Acland Street. However, last week the street next door became the setting for the final scenes of a violent car chase and assault, with blood spilled on the pavement.

The road to electric vehicles can be full of unexpected speed humps. Despite the delays, the first of a new generation of local public EV chargers is coming … fingers crossed.

A sprawling rough-sleeping encampment around the Ngargee Tree in Albert Park Reserve has confronted visitors and authorities since April last year, creating a threatening no-go zone as the Grand Prix circus flies into town.

The wrecking ball looms over local public housing towers in Inkerman Street and Victorian Avenue. TWiSK reports that local tenants weren’t the only ones taken by surprise.