Council
Mayor to testify at Antisemitism Royal Commission
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.
From rescue to eviction
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?
Coventry wins 30 day stay of execution
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
Parents fear being sent away from Coventry
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.
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.