Tag: port phillip
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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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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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Montague Ward: Ballot Order
One of the first tasks, once candidates are finalised is determining the ballot draw order as conducted by the VEC. While I personally believe there is merit is randomising the ballot order – it is great to be at the top of the ballot. Ballot packs will arrive between 5 and 7 October and you…
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Nominating for Montague Ward, Port Phillip Council
Yesterday morning I nominated as a candidate for Montague Ward in Port Phillip Council. A return into local government was not something I had envisaged, but Port Phillip needs community led voices to restore good governance. The Council should listen and act on behalf of its community – it should not require a gargantuan community…