Elections


Dark shadow of antisemitism in Alma ballot
An election poster has been defaced with anti-Semitic, anti Israel graffiti.

Another PEPP candidate steps up
Michelle Di Donna will be the PEPP candidate in Balaclava Ward

Two more St Kilda Ward candidates step up
More nominations for St Kilda Ward are expected – it;s going to be a highly contested ballot

Bond bows out after three terms
Cr Andrew Bond has decided not to run for Council again after being first elected in 2012.

Housing emergency gets the cold shoulder
A last ditch bid to declare a housing emergency failed to get a majority.

Time for a fresh approach says PEPP
“People Empowering Port Phillip” candidates (from left to right): Janet de Silva, Sabina Sablok, Serge Thomann, Beverley Pinder and Chris Schwarze. Inset: Levi Silcox

Carlisle Street deserves more love
Independent candidate Justin Halliday (Alma Ward) says Carlisle Street deserves more love from Council.

Important questions about Coles on Carlisle
Last week, Council voted to start negotiations to sell several laneways to Coles to be part of a major redevelopment. Former Mayor and candidate for Alma Ward, Dick Gross is concerned about the secrecy surrounding the deals. He raises serious questions for Council.

Dick Gross seeks election in Alma Ward
Former Mayor has resigned from the ALP to stand for Council in Alma Ward as an independent
