Tag: port melbourne
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Joining OzHarvest Melbourne
I joined OzHarvest in a Food Rescue truck, where we surplus food from Woolworths Fishermans Bend and delivered it to Father Bob’s Foundation in South Melbourne. The food is provided through these foundations to support people requiring fresh food. I was also part of a tour including Deputy Mayor Bryan Mears, Cr Libby Buckingham and…
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More public CCTV for City of Port Phillip
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…
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$1.5 million in funding secured for ‘Pick My Park’ program
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…
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Art Exhibition Launch: Embers at Romulus Folio
Tonight I was back at Romulus Folio launching Embers, their latest exhibition featuring contributions by Kasia Ddkiewicz, Lucia Medina and Arabella Strachan. Embers focused on the spatial connection with artworks, using a mix of mediums to create texture and intrigue. Tonight’s exhibition marks the return of the Romulus Folio exhibition for 2026 and experience strong…
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Southbank Local News: From solidarity to celebration: a busy summer for Port Phillip
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…
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Joinining Port Melbourne / Fishermans Bend Sporting Clubs
Today I joined the sporting clubs of Port Melbourne and Fishermans Bend for their inaugural meeting under a united voice. The clubs which include Port Melbourne Sharks, Port Melbourne Colts, Port Melbourne Netball, Port Melbourne Mariners, Port Melbourne Cricket, Albert Park Lakers, Fishermans Bend Gymnastics Club, Bayside Warriors Basketball and Port Melbourne Chargers, comprise of…
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Port Melbourne Cricket Club Anniversary Dinner
Port Melbourne Cricket Club located at Port Melbourne Cricket Ground (North Port Oval) competing in sub-district cricket, as well as fielding junior teams. This evening I joined the Club for its 150th Anniversary Dinner and inaugural Hall of Fame induction. The Hall of Fame recognised 150 years of club history commemorating past players, coaches and…
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Annual Theophany Celebration of the Blessings of the Water
This afternoon I joined our Greek Orthodox community for the Annual Theophany Celebration of the Blessings of the Water, one of the most important blessings in the Orthodox Church. Over 2000 community members, many who can trace their journey in Australia through Port Melbourne, joined us at Princes Pier. Fantastic also to see several Bay…
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Opening Transitions at Romulus Folio
Tonight I was back at Romulus Folio on Gladstone Street in Fishermans Bend opening Transitions their final exhibition for 2025. Over the past year Romulus Folio has built an art space and community, fostering heart and connection. The current exhibition brings together the works of Gerard Russo, Fiona Johnston and Andrea Vargas exploring movement and…
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End of Year: Hobsons Bay Obedience Dog Club
The Hobsons Bay Obedience Dog Club located at Garden City Reserve is a community-based club offering dog obedience training through volunteers. I was invited to end the end of year event for the Club with Lady and Duchess partaking in the festivities.