Tag: port melbourne
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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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Homelessness and Affordable Housing in Focus: SOLD! Film Screening and Forum
This afternoon, alongside Cr Justin Haliday (Alma Ward) and Cr Beti Jay (South Melbourne Ward), I attended a film screening and public forum for SOLD! Who Broke the Australian Dream? organised by Southport Community Housing Group and Progressive Port Phillip. The documentary outlined the history of Australia’s worsening level of housing affordability, with the public…
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Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Conversations
This morning, I attended the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Conversation session on Bay Street alongside Cr Heather Cunsolo, where we discussed Council’s community infrastructure plan and a range of other topics. The discussion will assist Council in identifying community needs across Port Melbourne and Fishermans Bend, ensuring we have a strategic approach to the community and…
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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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Community Engagement: Port Melbourne and South Melbourne Market
The South Melbourne Market is currently updating its Stategic Plan and this morning I joined the team in Port Melbourne, to ensure our community can provide feedback into the retail mix and direction. Port Melbourne and Fishermans Bend are significant patrons to South Melbourne Market, which feedback including the need to retain fresh groceries, diversify…
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South East Melbourne Local Business Awards
Following my attendance to the exhibition opening at the Romulus Folio, I joined my colleague Cr Beti Jay of South Melbourne Ward in attending the South East Melbourne Local Business Awards. Tonight was a celebration of small business, across not just Port Phillip but throughout Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs. Several Port Phillip based small businesses were…
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AGM 2025: Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society
The Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society exists to foster interest in the history of Port Melbourne and preserve relevant items of historical interest. The Society meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, with tonight’s meeting incorporating its Annual General Meeting, as well as a guest speaker discussing the history of Victoria’s railways from…
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Port Melbourne Netball Club: End of Season Event
The Port Melbourne Netball Club based at Dunstan Parade in Port Melbourne hosted its end of season event this evening at JL Murphy club rooms. Tonight’s event celebrated significant milestones including two teams winning finals and several players reaching milestones of playing at least 100 games. Community spirt is clearly evident throughout the Port Melbourne…