Council
St Kilda’s live music deserves more than blame
Cr Serge Thomann responds to last week’s opinion story about the state of music in St Kilda. A big music fan himself, he’s determined to bang the drum for local talent.
Childcare ‘big build’ shuts down two council centres
Council is poised to sacrifice two highly rated council-run childcare centres despite receiving $16.5 million in state government grants to redevelop children’s facilities. TWiSK reports on the chaos, uncertainty and data double-speak behind the plan.
Council’s safe travel plan hits speed bumps
A TAC-funded safe travel plan has passed council after COVID-era road works, public mistrust and a disputed petition reignited debate. TWiSK reports on the bumpy ride to zero.
The Day the Music Died
Dr John A. Martino sounds the alarm on St Kilda’s fading live music scene, asking why council remains silent while venues struggle. Read before the music dies.
Council is a repeat offender
TWiSK can reveal that families at another council-run childcare centre were displaced without consultation last year – raising fresh questions as Coventry Children’s Centre parents prepare for a crisis meeting with council on Tuesday over their own looming eviction.
Parents blindsided by Coventry childcare closure plan
A shock email has thrown families at Coventry Children’s Centre into chaos, with parents petitioning councillors to reject the proposed closure when they vote on 19 August.
Rubbish piles up in hard rubbish blame game
A public housing tenant was caught between Council and DFFH while trying to book a hard rubbish collection – until ABC 774 Breakfast took up the cause. TWiSK unpacks the mess.
Community rates Council below average
Port Phillip has fallen short of metropolitan benchmarks in the latest Community Satisfaction Survey, rating below the metro average on every measure except one. TWiSK reports on a tricky tale of two surveys.
The show must go on in uncertain times
Council has voted to keep diverting savings from the St Kilda Festival into local creative arts programs, describing the move as a lifeline for artists and organisations in hard times. TWiSK reports on the vote of confidence in the arts.
Carlisle Street $8M+ plan revealed
Council has approved the Carlisle Street Streetscape Plan and confirmed more than $8 million for staged works between 2025/26 and 2032/33. TWiSK was surprised by the scale of the funding and the staging – but we know good news when we see it.