Author: alex
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South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra – Final Concert for 2024
The South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is one of Melbourne’s oldest community orchestras and performs four concerts each year. This afternoon I attended the final concert for 2024, featuring music composed by Mozart, Smentana and Mendelssohn. This afternoon’s performance was fantastic, and it is wonderful to see strong community interest in attending the concerts and within…
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Neighbourhood Conversations – Port Melbourne
One of the core responsibilities of a newly elected Council is the development of the Council Plan, which outlines strategic priorities over the next four years and in turn influences council resource allocations. While Councillors have direct ability to input into the Council Plan, it is also imperative that we hear from the community to…
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Albert Park College – 2024 Art Show
Albert Park College is renowned for its art program and this evening held its gala opening for the 2024 Art Show. The art show features students, emerging and accomplished artists, representing the depth of student talent and the wider art community across various mediums. Supporting the art show, was also the depth of student creativity…
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Port Melbourne Business Assocation 2024 AGM
The Port Melbourne Business Association represents businesses along Bay Street and immediate surrounds. As the peak business group for Port Melbourne, the Port Melbourne Business Association provides an important voice for businesses along our main shopping precinct. We cannot have a vibrant local community without local businesses. The Port Melbourne Business Assocation has seen significant…
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Council Meeting: 27 November 2024
Port Phillip Council holds Council meetings on a fortnightly basis with tonight’s meeting marking the first Ordinary Meeting of Council within this term of Port Phillip Council. One of the most important aspects of a Council meeting is the opportunity to hear from the community. Tonight, several residents highlighted ongoing safety concerns within St Kilda…
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Launch of the Balaclava Boogie Festival 2024
The Balaclava Boogie Festival is a three day music festival organised by the Carlislie Street Traders Association, now in its second year this event encompasses live music across multiple venues, as well as the Carlislie Street Market and family friendly events. This evening marked the launch of the 2024 Balaclava Boogie Festival, with several musical…
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Council Induction
One of the most significant changes within local government is the comprehensive training and induction process required for all Councillors. This is a welcomed change and one that I advocated for back in 2007 in recognition of the skillset required to adequately serve as an elected Councillor. Since that time, a formal council induction process…
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My first Council meeting for the City of Port Phillip
Tonight’s Council meeting was the first for the newly elected Councilors of the City of Port Phillip and I am genuinely excited over the spirit of goodwill between Councillors and shared commitment to community. We have a fantastic breadth of experience across the elected Councillors and each of us are committed to preventing the divisiveness…
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We’re going to be Making it Happen
Dear Montague Ward, What a journey – but together we did it! This afternoon I was declared as the successful candidate for Montague Ward in the Port Phillip City Councils of 2024. I could not have done this without your support, and I thank everyone for having the confidence in me to serve as your…
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Accountability: A proven record of Making It Happen
It’s easy for candidates to make claims during elections. That’s the easy part, being able to turn those words into action is harder. When I was one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent Mayors and Councilors from 2005 to 2012, I quickly learned how Councils work so I could effectively represent my community. Honoring commitments doesn’t…