Tag: Fishermans bend
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Southbank Local News: Alex Makin elected as new Port Phillip Mayor
Southbank Local News, which also covers Fishermans Bend, reported on my election as Mayor: Cr Makin brings significant prior experience to the role, having served eight years as a councillor at Maroondah City Council, including a term as one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent mayors in 2010. “This is a time for councillors to be…
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Art Exhibition Launch: Observer at Romulus Folio
Tonight I joined Romulus Folio in Fishermans Bend for the launch of Observer, their latest exhibition featuring artists Gerard Russo, Andrea Vargas, Ellen Jury, Florence Wang, Anita Mirabito and Keith Ross. Observer brought these artists together through their use of perception as an active movement through the works. Each artist was able to highlight transition…
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One Ball Family Day – hosted by Port Melbourne Sharks
Today I joined the One Ball Family Day hosted by Port Melbourne Sharks. One Ball is a community-based program that introduces soccer to children of all ages. t was fantastic to see Port Melbourne Sharks host the event at JL Murphy Reserve, incorporating several friendly competitions to build soccer skills. Information on One Ball can…
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Fishermans Bend: Delayed but not Derailed
The Fishermans Bend Business Forum (FBBF) is becoming a key community voice calling on all levels of Government to recognise the potential of Fishermans Bend. I was invited to speak at their first public forum – Fishermans Bend: Delayed but not Derailed, where I was joined by: I discussed the importance of much needed public…
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Fishermans Bend Neighbourhood Conversations
This afternoon I joined the Neighbourhood Conversations session in Fishermans Bend, held at Fennell Reserve, Port Melbourne’s newest off-leash dog park. I took Lady and Duchess to the session this afternoon so they could enjoy the dog park, while engaging our local community. Over the course of next year Fennell Reserve is due to become…
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The Age: Slow tram to nowhere: Fishermans Bend transport plan still has no completion date
The Age reported on the Fishermans Bend Transport Plan, noting the lack of completion dates and its oddly timed release scheduled for a public holiday. Despite being Australia’s largest urban renewal precinct, Fishermans Bend has languished due to a lack of State Government commitment on essential public infrastructure required for 80,000 residents and 80,000 employees.…
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Integrated Transport Plan for Fishermans Bend
While it might be a public holiday – the State Government chose today to release the Integrated Transport Plan for Fishermans Bend Firstly, the good news: Mixed news: Securing the release of the Integrated Transport Plan, alongside the identification of needing bus improvements and the tram extensions is a testament to the strength of community…
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Art in Fishermans Bend: Whispers in the Grove
Romulus Folio, supported by FBIdeas, is a gallery and artist workshop located at 55 Gladstone Street in Fishermans Bend/South Melbourne. Tonight I was invited to the opening of Whispers in the Grove, the latest exhibition featuring resident artist Angelina Mirabito, alongside works from Maria Simonelli and Scott Ross. Fostering a vibrant arts scene is vital…
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Art Exhibition Launch: Embers at Romulus Folio
Romulus Folio is an art gallery located within Tower B of the Gladstone in the South Melbourne part of Fishermans Bend. Romulus Folio is an example of the art and creativity that is emerging within Fishermans Bend. Tonight’s exhibition featured work by resident artist Angelina Mirabito and artworks created by the residents within the Gladstone.…
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Weaving Stories: Workshop
Weaving Stories is a three-part workshop series incorporating yarning and weaving led by First Peoples to promote intercultural engagement. I was invited to this afternoon’s workshop where I participated in the discussion exploring connection within Fishermans Bend. The precinct that is today known as Fishermans Bend was named after a bend in the original course…