Tag: community
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Launch of the 2024 Big Sculpture Trail
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…
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The 2024 Port Melbourne Artisan Market
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…
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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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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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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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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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Inside Montague Ward and a Council Campaign
Inside Montague Ward Montague is the largest of the Port Phillip council wards covering 4 sq km compared to an average of 2.4, largely due to expected future population growth in Fishermans Bend. Montague Ward, as the smallest of the wards in terms of elector population, has less than 5,000 households even when incorporating non-resident…
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Why am I standing? Because I’m the only local candidate in Montague
I am the only candidate that lives locally in Montague Ward. Local government exists to represent local communities, only a Councillor that lives in the ward can genuinely represent the community they serve. Back in 2010, I was one of Victoria’s youngest politically independent Mayors when I served as a Councillor for the City of…
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Upcoming Maroondah City Council Elections
Thank you to the many individuals and community organisations that have shared their time over the past seven years. It has been an absolute honour to represent the Loughnan’s Hill Ward and the Mullum Wards in the City of Maroondah. We accomplished a lot over these years, including new investment in community infrastructure, a focus…