Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

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  • Edwards Park: Onsite Meeting

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    This afternoon I was invited to the onsite meeting held for Edwards Park to discuss the relocation and upgrade of public toilet facilities. Council endorsed the public toilet upgrade at its meeting on 11 December 2024 and as part of item, I requested an onsite meeting for Council to better understand community concerns. As part…

  • Meeting the South Melbourne Market Committee

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    South Melbourne Market is governed by an Advisory Committee, comprised of two Councillors (myself and Cr Beti Jay of South Melbourne Ward) and three independent members. This afternoon, Beti and I met members of the South Melbourne Market Committee and administration. Today’s meeting provided an informal opportunity to get to know each other, with committee…

  • The Other Art Fair

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    The Other Art Fair provides an exhibition platform for independent artists working with a range of artistic mediums. Despite once being a regular fixture, The Other Art Fair had a two-year hiatus from Melbourne, with its last event in 2022 (featuring some fantastic artists at the time). In 2025, not only has The Other Art…

  • An informal tour of South Melbourne Market

    An informal tour of South Melbourne Market

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    Following our tour of the Port Phillip Men’s Shed, South Melbourne Ward Cr. Beti Jay and myself, as the Montague Ward Councillor undertook an informal tour of South Melbourne Market. Beti and I, as the relevant Ward Councillors are the two Council representatives on the South Melbourne Market Committee, responsible for overseeing the governance of…

  • Tour of Port Phillip Men’s Shed

    Tour of Port Phillip Men’s Shed

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    This afternoon I joined South Melbourne Councillor Beti Jay, along with Albert Park Ward Councillor Rod Hardy and Alma Ward Councillor Justin Halliday to tour the Port Phillip Men’s Shed located in Dorcas Street South Melbourne. While known as a Men’s Shed, the facilities and membership are open to all genders, covering woodwork, metalwork and…

  • Maroondah City Council: 30th Anniversary

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    Tonight, I was back in Ringwood reflecting on Maroondah City Council as it celebrated its 30th anniversary since its formation from the former Cities of Ringwood and Croydon (plus part of the former Shire of Lilydale). The anniversary event was held in heart of Ringwood in the Civic and Community Centre known as Ringwood Realm,…

  • Launch of the 2024 Big Sculpture Trail

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    This afternoon I attended the launch of the Big Sculpture Trail Project at Linden New Art Gallery. The St Kilda trail includes 21 sculptures located across St Kilda, including at Linden New Art Gallery, St Kilda Town Hall and Acland Street Plaza, alongside many other locations. The exhibition which formally opened today will be available…

  • Council Meeting: 11 December 2024

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    Port Phillip Council holds Council meetings on a fortnightly basis with tonight’s meeting being the final Council meeting for 2024. Urgent Business This Motion was added to the Council proceedings in response to the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue on Friday 8 December. The Motion moved by Cr Libby Buckingham and seconded by myself…

  • Ripponlea and Jewish Community Gathering

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    On Friday 6 December, Port Phillip Councillors were alerted to a firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea. Today, the Ripponlea and Jewish Community organised a gathering at the Burnett Gray Gardens, reinforcing a commitment to combating antisemitism. I joined, the Ward Councillor for Balaclava, Cr Libby Buckingham at this event to demonstrate my…

  • The 2024 Port Melbourne Artisan Market

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    The Artisan Market has returned to Bay Street and Port Melbourne and despite forecasts of inclement weather, the sun was shining down on Bay Street. Not only was Bay Street abuzz with street vendors offering everything from chocolates, sops, pet treats, food and distilled spirits, but retailers and cafes along the street also benefited. Bay…