Council

St Kilda Park Primary’s push for long-awaited basic upgrades has attracted attention from across the political spectrum, with parents reporting a surge of meetings with local MPs, candidates and council advocates.

While local MPs watch keenly from the sidelines, Coventry parents have pressed council on its efforts to find a solution other than closure.

As the 30-day stay of execution for Coventry Children’s Centre ticks down, efforts to secure federal support for Port Phillip’s $34M early years plan appear to have been limited to letters and lobbying.

Mayor Alex Makin fronts the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion tomorrow, arguing councils need more support to strengthen community trust and tackle antisemitism close to home. TWiSK presents a preview.

Port Phillip’s childcare overhaul was sold as a rescue. Instead, it will close two highly rated council-run centres and disrupt more than 100 families. How and why did Council get this so wrong?

Parents and children are hoping the 30-day pause becomes more than a stay of execution, after councillors hit pause on the planned closure of Coventry Children’s Centre and demanded more data, more options and another look at a decision that has already rattled families

Families have told Port Phillip councillors that closing a trusted childcare centre to make way for a temporary decanting hub would tear apart a hard-won community. Here is their testimony.

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.

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.

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.