Tag: south melbourne
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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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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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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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South Port Day Links: Heart of the Community Fundraising Dinner
South Port Day Links delivers volunteer based programs for older people, people with a disability and the people that care for them, by providing community-based transport, gardening and pet walking. This evening I attended South Port Day Links Gala fundraising dinner, supporting efforts of the community based organisation to support its activities. Speakers included one…
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South Melbourne Market Tour
As part of the South Melbourne Market Committee, I undertook a tour with the Market Management and Cr Beti Jay (South Melbourne Ward). While I’m a regular shopper at the South Melbourne Market, the tour provided a chance to see an array of stalls beyond my weekly shopping, including toy, cosmetic and clothing stores. South…
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South Melbourne YourFest 2025
Y(Our) Fest is a festival co-designed between Artists for Kids Culture (AKC) and young people focusing on creativity, inclusion, and community and is held at Sol Green Reserve in South Melbourne. The festival connects young people and their families through free live music, arts and dance workshops, festival activities and food and is supported by…
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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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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…