Author: alex
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Space2be Shopping Night
Space2be Social Design connects newly arrived migrants and refugees with local, community based designers with the aim of developing relationships, skills while fostering business and creative skils. I joined Cr Libby Buckingham (Balaclava Ward) and Cr Justin Halliday (Alma Ward) to space2be’s festive shopping night, showcasing the artwork, clothing and other designs created by the…
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Port Phillip Community Group: Alma Road Chatty Cafe
The Port Phillip Community Group provides a range of social and community services, including emergency relief and programs that strengthen community inclusion, across the entirety of Port Phillip. This morning, alongside Cr Justin Halliday (Alma Ward), I was invited to Alma Road Community House to meet several staff and volunteers of the Port Phillip Community…
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Linden New Art: Postcard Show 2024-25
Straight after the Fishermans Bend Business Forum End of Year Event, I joined the Preview Evening for the Postcard Show at Linden New Art. Linden New Art, is a premiere public art gallery located in Acland Street, St Kilda. This evening, I was invited to the gala opening of the Linden Postcard Show 2024 –…
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Fishermans Bend Business Forum – 2024 End of Year Gathering
The Fishermans Bend Business Forum exists as the voice of businesses within Fishermans Bend, aiming to shape its future so that Victoria’s largest urban renewal project lives up to its promise of providing a vibrant future for the 80,000 residents and 80,000 employees envisaged within this precinct. Tonight, I attended the end of year gathering…
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Southbank News: Collaboration and Fishermans Bend priorities for Montague’s new councillor
Southbank News is one of the few remaining printed local media publications and is increasingly expanding its presence within Fishermans Bend and Montague more broadly. As the newly elected Councillor for Montague Ward in the City of Port Phillip, I was interviewed by Southbank News, to share my vision for Montague Ward: Community collaboration and…
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Port Phillip Neighbourhood Policing Forum – December 2024
The Neighbourhood Policing Forum is a Victoria Police initiative, whereby Victoria Police explore crime statistics and respond to public questions. Tonight’s forum was held at the Sandridge Events Centre on the grounds of the Port Melbourne Football Club. Victoria Police openly listened to the community’s experiences with crime, with strong attendance by residents across the…
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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…