Category: Port Phillip
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Neighbourhood Conversations – Port Melbourne and Montague
The City of Port Phillip’s Neighbourhood Conversations incorporates pop-up sessions to encourage community engagement with the Council. Today, I attended two of these sessions, Port Melbourne in the morning and Montague in the afternoon. Both sessions provided an opportunity to discuss Council’s waste management strategy, as well as the progression of new dog parks envisaged…
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Updating the CoPP Dog Network
The CoPP Dog Network, which formed late last year in response to the then Council’s dog off leash guidelines, which prior to the group’s advocacy would have reduced the amount of space available for dogs. Since their time the CoPP Dog Network has quickly emerged as a peak group representing the interests of dog owners…
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Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society: An Aviation History of Port Melbourne
The Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation which meets each month at the Port Melbourne Town Hall. I attended tonight’s meeting which featured local resident Mike Gahan an aviation specialist and former RAAF pilot, who not only documented his journey to Port Melbourne, but also the extensive aviation history within Fishermans Bend. As Fishermans Bend evolves…
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MAV 2025 Convention of Councillors
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the recognised peak body representing Victoria’s 79 councils providing a platform to exchange knowledge and foster collaboration across the sector. Each year the MAV holds an annual Convention of Councillors providing opportunities to build knowledge and gain insights through other local councils. When I was on Maroondah, I…
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Council Meeting: 19 March 2025
Tonight’s Council meeting provided an update on Edwards Park, confirmation of improvement works at Sol Green Reserve, plus strengthening Council’s advocacy on urban planning and improving good governance. Petition update: Edwards Park Council provided an update on the petition requesting a review of the decision to relocate the public toilets at Edwards Park. The petition…
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Port Melbourne Football Club: 2025 Season Launch and Jumper Presentation
Port Melbourne Football Club (the Borough), based at North Port Oval on Williamstown Road, is one of Australia’s oldest football clubs competing in the VFL, VFLW and the Victorian Blind Football League (VBFL). Tonight, the Port Melbourne Football Club held its jumper presentation in recognition of the start of the 2025 Football season, as well…
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Celebrating Women in Music at the Inaugural ROAR Fest
The National Theatre located on Carlisle Street in St Kilda is a performing arts venue covering live music, theatre and many other performance styles. This eveninh other performances. This evening I attended the Inaugural ROAR Fest, celebrating women in music through an all female line up. Tonight’s performance was hosted by Ella Hooper and through…
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Opening the Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival
The Port Phillip Mussel and Jazz Festival has been a fixture of South Melbourne Market over the March long weekend for the past ten years. The two day festival incorporates street vendors along Cecil Street, alongside market traders and a stage featuring jazz performances. With an estimated crowd of over 50,000 attendees, South Melbourne Market…
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Touring the Jewish Museum of Australia
This afternoon Councillors continued their exploration of cultural facilities across the City of Port Phillip with a tour of the Jewish Museum of Australia (JMA) located in St Kilda. The Museum is currently exhibiting A Secret Chord, celebrating the connection between music and Jewish culture, including musical instruments, soundscapes, photographs and artworks. The exhibition which…
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ABC News: Public Transport and Fishermans Bend
This ABC News included an interview with me as the Ward Councillor for Montague Ward discussing the urgent need for public transport improvements and tram extensions for Fishermans Bend. Securing commitments for Fishermans Bend must be a key advocacy priority for the City of Port Phillip.