Opinion

Nina Taylor, MP for Albert Park (representing parts of St Kilda, Albert Park, South Melbourne, Port Melbourne and Fishermans Bend), responds to our survey of local MPs about safety.

Rachel Westaway, the newly elected MP for Prahran (which includes parts of St Kilda south of Windsor including the Town Hall and St Kilda Primary), says safety is the #1 issue raised by locals. She is second in our replies from local MPs on safety.

David Southwick, State MP for Caulfield (which includes parts of St Kilda, Balaclava and Ripponlea) has responded to a TWiSK survey for MPs about community safety. We’ve invited all local MPs to submit responses for publication in future weeks.

From Borgen to Balaclava. Danish journalist and Balaclava resident, Nanna Moller, attended the TWiSK Macnamara Election Forum. She compares the Scandi and St Kilda style of politics.

Just Imagine.……a better Balaclava asks Gerry McLoughlin, a local with big dreams for her corner of the world.

As the crowds leave and the gear is packed up, Albert Park’s grassroots sporting clubs are calling for a tiny fraction of the Grand Prix cash to be devoted to our beloved park for year-round benefit, writes Hugo Armstrong.

Or more accurately, what’s not happening at the St Kilda Marina? Trevor White shares his views after being a participant in the 2018 community consultation.

Most councils in Victoria commission annual phone surveys to measure community satisfaction with their services. Port Phillip received their report midway through last year but did not publish the results until December (after the Council elections).

An alternative reflection on our recent Council election from Progressive Port Phillip’s co-convenors John Spierings and Ann Byrne.

Former Mayor Marcus Pearl offers his insights into the Mayoral election process.