Council
Budget Divides Councillors and RoPP
The age-old ritual of budget disputes continues at Council but with an unexpected twist.
Election Pledges and Promises of Support
Pledges for local projects are flowing. Expect more as the countdown to a result in Macnamara rolls on.
Budget Brawl as Rates and Charges Rise
It may not be a surprise that rates are set to rise, but the draft budget contains a range of surprises and shocks. Prepare for a brawl that will challenge councillor unity.
Failed Marina dream cost ten years and $1.6M
Mayor Louise Crawford says an independent review is not required.
Next step in Carlisle Street supermarket stoush
Two supermarket giants are plotting big developments along Carlisle Street. Council is set to provide a community briefing in May.
Six candidates on the Macnamara ballot
The ALP is set to have an open ticket in a very close and unpredictable three-way contest.
Marina Plans Scuttled
After seven years of little or no progress on the massive marina site, the project has sunk without trace – except of course the cost to ratepayers.
Vocal locals start young in St Kilda
Cars tooted, drivers waved, and kids chanted outside St Kilda Primary School last Monday in support of their call for a hall.
Call for Hall Gets Louder
Hands on civics lesson as students rally for school hall. St Kilda Primary, Monday 3.45 pm
Council’s Election Pledge Wish List
Council has published a $23.5 million wish list of projects that could be funded by the Federal government.