Council
Southwick on safety
David Southwick, State MP for Caulfield (which includes parts of St Kilda, Balaclava and Ripponlea) has responded to a TWiSK survey for MPs about community safety. We’ve invited all local MPs to submit responses for publication in future weeks.
DAMP squib for doggy-do bags
Council officers have recommended against providing dog waste bags in dog parks. Plus questions asked about cancelling yet another Council meeting – the third this year.
Coffee with the top local copper
TWiSK sat down with Inspector Brett Coloe, Local Area Commander Port Phillip, recently for a chat about policing in St Kilda and Port Phillip.
Dreaming of a Better Balaclava
Just Imagine.……a better Balaclava asks Gerry McLoughlin, a local with big dreams for her corner of the world.
Budget Divides Councillors and RoPP
The age-old ritual of budget disputes continues at Council but with an unexpected twist.
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.
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.
More homes go to create small parks
After spending $38.8 million in 2023 to purchase an Australia Post site in Port Melbourne for a sporting hub, the council is now spending an undisclosed sum to buy houses for demolition to create or expand four small parks in East St Kilda/Balaclava.