Council

Reporting in The Age inspired by TWiSK coverage of the Inkerman Oasis sell-off by Housing First has thrust the spotlight on how council is powerless to influence the sale despite gifting the land 25 years ago.

A new democratic process is unfolding in Victoria – one that many non‑Indigenous Victorians may barely notice – but which has lasting implications for our shared future. TWiSK sets the scene as voting closes later this week.

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.

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.

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’.

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.