Tag: community
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The National Theatre: Opening Night of Avenue Q
The National Theatre, located on Carlislie Street St Kilda, was established in 1974 and is part of the not-for-profit arts organisation, which also includes The National Drama School and the National Ballet School This evening, I was invited to opening night of Avenue Q, a puppet-filled adult musical comedy, set in New York. The performance…
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The 2025 St Kilda Festival
The St Kilda festival, which is one of Melbourne’s oldest music festivals, was held this weekend across both Saturday and Sunday. Featuring a mix of emerging and renowned artists over several stages, the Festival includes an array of musical genres, as well as other festivities. While the St Kilda Festival is a significant fixture on…
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Cultural Awareness Training
This morning Councillors from Port Phillip Council undertook Cultural Awareness Training delivered through the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV). The training provided an overview of Port Phillip’s diverse Jewish community and ongoing concerns over rising Antisemitism. The session also included a tour of Temple Beth Israel and a discussion on the various streams of…
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Receiving Petition on fencing for the Graham Street Skate Park
The Graham Street Skatepark, situated across both Montague and Port Melbourne Wards, abuts Station and Swallow Streets, as well as the Hester Reserve dog park. This afternoon I joined Cr Heather Cunsolo (Port Melbourne Ward) to receive a petition fencing for the Graham Street to improve the safety of skaters due to their proximity to…
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Tour of Dig In Community Gardens
Dig in Community Gardens, which is auspiced by Southport Community Centre, is located at 351 Williamstown Road within the Fishermans Bend precinct. This evening, I was invited to a tour of Dig In and its garden plots. Dig In provides garden plots for members of the Port Phillip community, which is increasingly important given urban…
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Receiving Petition on Edwards Park
I received a petition from Port Melbourne community members regarding Edwards Park and issues with the proposed relocation of the public toilet. The petition asks Council to reconsider the proposed location and to strengthen community consultation in identifying a suitable site that accommodates residents and park users. While there are constraints at Edwards Park due…
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Joining the Midsumma Pride March
The Midsumma Pride March, a highlight in the Midsumma Festival, is an annual march through St Kilda. Despite the heat, the turnout and community spirit at Midsumma Pride March was fantastic with the march beginning at Catani Gardens and marching through Fitzroy Street. Councillors from the City of Port Phillip joined the march as part…
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Touring Back2Bikes
Back2Bikes is a not-for-profit charity located at 525 Williamstown Road next to JL Murphy Reserve within Montague Ward. The organisation provides repairs, and recycling of bicycles, as well as training in maintenance and the gifting of bikes to vulnerable members of our community. This afternoon I was invited as the Ward Councillor to a tour…
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Edwards Park: Onsite Meeting
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…
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Meeting the South Melbourne Market Committee
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…