Cr Alex Makin: Mayor and Councillor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

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  • Acoustic camera call to put the brakes on hoons

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    Hoon driving is a significant issue within our community disrupting amenity and sleep for many people across Port Phillip. At last night’s Council meeting we called on the State Government to follow the leadership of NSW by implementing a noise camera trial. We stand ready to work with the State Government to prevent this ongoing…

  • TWiSK 10 Year Party

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    This Week in St Kilda (TWiSK) is a weekly online media publication focused on St Kilda and broader Port Phillip created by local resident Greg Day. TWiSK has celebrated 10 years of weekly news editions, reflecting the importance of local media as a source of information and community building. I joined the festivities alongside Cr…

  • More public CCTV for City of Port Phillip

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    Mayor Alex Makin joined Josh Burns MP on 16 February to announce that City of Port Phillip is partnering with the Australian Government to improve safety and security for community and local business – investing $1.5 million towards the Port Phillip Public Place CCTV Expansion Project. This project will increase public place CCTV across the…

  • $1.5 million in funding secured for ‘Pick My Park’ program

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    City of Port Phillip was successful in six applications for the Victorian Government’s new Pick My Park grants program, totaling $1.5 million for upgrades to our local parks. On Sunday, Mayor Alex Makin, Cr Libby Buckingham and Cr Louise Crawford joined Minister for Development Victoria and Precincts, the Hon. Harriet Shing and Member for Southern…

  • Southbank Local News: From solidarity to celebration: a busy summer for Port Phillip

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    My regular column in Southbank and Montague Local News has returned for the new year. In this edition I shared how we worked across Victoria to respond to the events of Bondi, heatwaves, bushfires, and flooding. Over two days, I contacted Mayors across Victoria to secure support for this combined statement, standing in support of…

  • JOY 94.9: January 2026

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    I was welcomed back to Saturday Magazine on JOY 94.9 discussing Pride March and what it means to our community by bringing people together and celebrating diversity. I also discussed St Kilda Festival and Council’s role in advocacy to the State Government so we can secure public transport improvements and funding required for our community…

  • January 2026 Victoria bushfires

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    This afternoon I wrote to Mayors of the bushfire affected Councils offering the assistance of the City Of Port Phillip as these councils continue supporting their communities. Many people across Port Phillip are also keen to offer support. Information on how to assist and other relevant content is available via: January 2026 Victoria bushfires –…

  • January Radio Interview with JOY 94.9

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    This morning I was interviewed by Saturday Magazine at JOY 94.9 discussing council’s role in fostering more inclusive communities, through a flourishing arts scene and better connectivity through public and sustainable a transport. We covered a lot in a very short span of time – look forward to coming back! Listen to the interview here…

  • ABC 7.30: Jet Ski Crackdown

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    Thank you ABC News and 7:30 for covering our advocacy on the need for a stronger jet ski exclusion zone, to improve the amenity of our beaches and beachgoers across Port Phillip. Thanks also to Cr Serge Thomann who placed this issue on the agenda back at our Council meeting on 3 December. Also glad…

  • Bondi Beach mass shootings statement

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    Statement on Bondi Beach mass shootings by City of Port Phillip Mayor Alex Makin The City of Port Phillip is deeply saddened and horrified by the mass shooting at Bondi Beach tonight. While the background to this tragic event is currently unclear, we do know that it happened as celebrations were underway to celebrate the…